News
Natural hair movement transforms US Black hair care market
Industry buzz
As US Black consumers continue to embrace the natural hair movement, its impact is greatly shaping the US Black hair care market. New...
3C Inc., a service of its own!
Packaging & design
US-based packaging supplier 3C Inc. (Cosmetics Containers & Components Inc.) more specifically targets SMEs and start-up companies...
in-cosmetics Paris 2016 will feature new formulation and sensorial workshops
Industry buzz
The organisers of in-cosmetics have announced that the 2016 event in Paris (12-14 April 2016, Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles) will...
USA: Ban on microplastic beans in rinsed-off cosmetics
Laws & regulations
On Monday, December 28, 2015, President Obama signed into law the bill H.R. 1321 phasing out the production and sale in the USA of...
YSL Beauté Forever Youth Liberator Serum joins the Berlin Museum of Science & Technology collection
Industry buzz
After being closed for renovations for three years, the Berlin-based Sugar Museum has reopened as part of the Deutsches Technikmuseum...
A range of high-end wooden boxes by Quadpack
Industry buzz
The Quadpack Group’s secondary packaging team is launching a range of luxury presentation boxes, including a premium wooden box that...
World Perfumery Congress returns to the US in 2016
Industry buzz
The organisers of the World Perfumery Congress (WPC) - a biennial exhibition and conference that covers the entire fragrance industry...
Canada adds new restrictions to the use of MI/MCI and prohibits prostaglandins in cosmetics
Industry buzz
Health Canada recently made several changes to its Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist, which lists substances that are restricted or prohibited...
Merck launches new intense blue effect pigment for eye shadows and nail polishes
Industry buzz
Merck is launching Ronastar Lapis Jewel, a new effect blue pigment for the cosmetics industry. “With its elegant blue, intense sparkle...
Five wacky beauty trends that went viral in 2015
Markets & trends
2015 was a creative year for beauty. Thanks to social media platforms like YouTube and Instagram, all sorts of weird and wonderful looks...
