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Paintings and fragrances inspire each other!
Industry buzz
It is in the elegant and friendly atmosphere of the Illuminum Fragrance Lounge, located in the heart of Mayfair in London, that Cécile...
Oriflame wants to boost sales through innovation and a better organization
Companies & industry
In search of a new lease of life since the 2008 crisis, Oriflame is relying on its capacity for innovation and new launches. The Swedish...
Yonwoo Airless packs for Akademikliniken’s skin care formulas
Industry buzz
The Akademikliniken Skin Science Centre in Sweden offers medical skin care treatments, from light peels to advanced laser operations. The...
Greentech looks for new active compounds in Madagascar
Industry buzz
Greentech, a supplier of active ingredients derived from plants, algae, micro-algae and biotechnologies for the cosmetic, pharmaceutical...
CPL Aromas expands in India
Industry buzz
CPL Aromas, which has been present in India for some thirty years, has recently relocated its operation to a new purpose built facility...
“Innovate means taking risks,” Valérie Pasmanian, Artistic-Director, Designer
Packaging & design
Portrait - Trained in visual communication in an applied arts school in Paris (ENSAAMA) and at the Scuola Politecnica di Design in Milan,...
Singapore cosmetics market on the rise
Industry buzz
It is a small but wealthy market, which is emerging as a favourite destination among the Southeast Asian countries for global cosmetic...
Naturex launches a comprehensive sustainability program
Industry buzz
Naturex, a manufacturer of natural specialty ingredients derived from plant sources, has launched a comprehensive sustainability program...
European Commission plans to restrict the use of MCI and MI
Laws & regulations
The European Commission envisages restricting the use of methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) and methylisothiazolinone (MI). The use of the...
“The olfactory sense is proving its true worth” Cécile Zarokian, perfumer
Markets & trends
Well known among perfume lovers, those who nose out the so-called ‘niche’ brands, who like to go beyond the beaten paths and explore new...
