News
New masterclass addresses green labelling issues
Industry buzz
Organic Monitor is organising a new masterclass on green labelling issues and certification schemes for cosmetic and personal care...
“The cosmetics industry can be proud of what it represents,” Patrick O’Quin, FEBEA
Companies & industry
Patrick O’Quin, former Director of Governmental Affairs at Danone, became the head of the French Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA,...
RPC wants to buy Promens for 386 million euros
Packaging & design
Packaging manufacturer RPC has made an offer to buy Iceland’s rival Promens for 386 million euros. According to RPC, the combination of...
Ban on cosmetics animal testing makes progress around the world
Laws & regulations
While 2014 has been marked by dramatic progresses towards a ban on a animal testing for cosmetics in several countries, including India,...
Quadpack inaugurates manufacturing division
Packaging & design
Following extensive renovations and upgrades, Quadpack has officially inaugurated its Manufacturing Division in Torrelló, Catalonia,...
Technicaps supplies Marionnaud’s new bath collection with standard cap
Industry buzz
Launched in November 2014, Marionnaud’s new private bath collection is built around five different fragrances (Fraîche Infusion, Grenade...
MakeUp in Seoul to highlight make-up and skincare innovations
Industry buzz
The second edition of MakeUp in Seoul will open its doors for two days at the Conrad Seoul Hotel in less than four months, on the 15th...
Australia bans commercial sunbeds over cancer fears
Laws & regulations
Most Australian states and territories are banning commercial sunbeds from the 1st of January 2015, in a crackdown on artificial tanning...
YSL enhances the formula of its star mascara for 2015
Industry buzz
2015 will be the year of hybrid makeup, at least at Yves Saint Laurent Beauty. After presenting Volupté Tint-In-Oil, a conditioning lip...
Double-digit growth for prestige lip colour products in the U.S.
Markets & trends
Sales of prestige lip colour products in the U.S. experienced a significant 24 per cent increase in value for the month of November 2014,...
