News
Natura &Co ends the year on a high note
Industry buzz
The Brazilian cosmetics giant posted double-digit profitability growth in the fourth quarter of 2019 for its three brands - Natura, The...
Firmenich aims to become a key player in renewable fragrances with DRT
Industry buzz
Firmenich has entered into exclusivity with Ardian, Tikehau Capital and the company’s family shareholders to acquire Les Dérivés...
Netlock: A new technology for L’Oréal’s next generation sunscreens
Innovation & new products
In the face of public health and environmental challenges, L’Oréal is actively focusing its Research on innovative sun protection...
Dermalogica chooses Cosmogen’s Micro Squeeze’n Spatula tube
Industry buzz
Dermalogica chose the patented Micro Squeeze’n Spatula Ø16 mm tube from Cosmogen for its targeted Age Bright Spot Fader treatment. The...
Kao USA appoints Karen Frank and Jesse Grissom to new leadership roles
Industry buzz
Kao USA - a subsidiary of Japan’s beauty giant Kao Corporation - has named Karen Frank President of Mass Business for the Americas and...
COVID-19: in-cosmetics Global postponed to 30 June - 2 July
Industry buzz
Following the escalation of COVID-19 in Europe, the trade show dedicated to personal care ingredients, which was planned to take place at...
Schwarzkopf doubles down on recyclable packaging
Industry buzz
Schwarzkopf is the latest beauty brand to team up with TerraCycle on a large-scale recycling initiative. The Henkel-owned haircare giant...
KDC/One acquires CLA to better serve Californian indie beauty brands
Industry buzz
KDC/One has inked one more purchase deal. Two weeks after the acquisition of Italy’s Zobele, the Canadian group is taking over Cosmetic...
Cosme Tokyo to branch out in Osaka in September 2020, after another successful show in Tokyo
Industry buzz
The 8th edition of the CosmeTokyo trade show was held from 20th to 22nd of January 2020. It was the biggest show so far for Japan’s...
In-store refill will be one of the main packaging trends in 2020, according to Mintel
Packaging & design
The development of recyclable package innovations and packaging-free stores will be the two trends impacting the global packaging...
