News
Pibiplast: A record growth in three year’s time!
Packaging & design
A little more than 27 million euros in sales in 2012 and a 45 million goal in 2015, largely within reach according to its leaders,...
Sample subscriptions significantly influence makeup purchases, reports NPD
Markets & trends
Samples are an efficient means to make consumers test new beauty products and influence their purchase decisions; all product categories...
L’Oréal strengthens position in Brazilian hair care market with Niely Cosméticos acquisition
Industry buzz
The French cosmetics giant announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire Niely Cosméticos, the largest independent hair...
US lip cosmetics market set to reach $1.4 billion this year
Markets & trends
Sales of lip cosmetics (lip balms, lipsticks, lip glosses, etc.) grew by 9% between 2012 and 2014. The segment is the one that posts the...
Cosfibel develops the coffrets of Bulgari’s new fragrance collection
Industry buzz
Launched during September in highly limited distribution, Le Gemme, the new Collection from Bulgari Parfums, addresses the “haute...
Croda taps into superfoods for skin and hair care
Ingredients & formulation
Superfoods, a term that describes foods with health benefits, are the heart of Croda’s latest launches. More precisely, the ingredients...
Laurent Marteau named head of La Prairie Travel Retail worldwide
Industry buzz
Laurent Marteau has joined luxury Swiss beauty brand La Prairie as Head Travel Retail worldwide. In this newly created position, Mr....
Cosmeeting and Creative Beauty to hold their 12th edition in Paris next week
Industry buzz
Cosmeeting and Creative Beauty, the Parisian tradeshow dedicated to the cosmetics and beauty industries will open their doors on 09-11...
HCP, contemplates possibility in setting up industrial presence in Europe
Companies & industry
A turnover of 240 million dollars expected this year, up by more than 10% over last year, and a level of investment which has also been...
Fruits and vegetables help to enhance skin attractiveness: study
Industry buzz
The vernacular of today’s beauty buzz is riddled with words and phrases about staying young, but the idea of "carotenoid coloration"...
