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Nanoparticles: What is the meaning of the complaint of the French consumer watchdog?
Laws & regulations
French consumer watchdog UFC-Que Choisir has decided to file a complaint against nine manufacturers that it accuses of concealment. The...
in-cosmetics Global launches R&D tours at Amsterdam event
Industry buzz
The leading personal care ingredients event will focus on R&D at its event in The Netherlands from 17-19 April 2018. “Across the...
HPBioTECH relies on high hydrostatic pressure for the safety of cosmetics
Innovation & new products
To solve the equation of microbiological safety in cosmetic and health products or even food stuff, the Bordeaux-based Company HPBioTECH...
Unilever Ventures takes minority stake in microbiome beauty start-up Gallinée
Industry buzz
Gallinée, which pioneered microbiome beauty by developing and marketing and innovative skincare range focusing on the skin’s microflora,...
Scent O2, a new player in Europe in the alternative perfume circuit
Companies & industry
Anne-Claire Kraft, partnering with Johann Vitrey, is launching at the beginning of this year the Scent O2 Company dedicated to the Master...
Aptar and Yves Rocher help consumers to control shower gel dosage
Industry buzz
To allow Yves Rocher to develop its ultra-concentrated I Love My Planet Shower Gel, Aptar Beauty + Home devised with a custom...
On-the-go skincare formats make a splash with US women
Markets & trends
In a saturated beauty market, skincare brands bet on consumers’ focus on health and wellness and invent new on-the-go formats. According...
HCP-Rusi starts expansion of production capabilities in Germany
Industry buzz
The HCP Packaging Group has celebrated the start of the expansion of its Rusi manufacturing site in Bechhofen, Germany. The project is...
Charming, a nature-inspired lipstick by Strand Cosmetics Europe
Industry buzz
Strand Cosmetics Europe recently launched Charming, a nature-inspired lipstick made of beeswax and vegetable wax with moisturizing...
L’Oréal Professionnel launches new app to virtually test hair colours
Industry buzz
There is now an app for testing a new hair colour digitally before stylist applies it. L’Oréal Professionnel has teamed up with the...
