News
Fears over perfume unfounded, CTPA says
Science, R&D
The old story linking the use of perfumes or scented creams, with cancer or infertility in unborn baby boys, came at the surface again,...
Good vibrations for mascaras
Innovation & new products
One after another, Estée Lauder, Lancôme and Givenchy are launching innovative mascaras. Both Estée Lauder and Lancôme are betting on...
Beyond Beauty Paris, « leading ‘full-service’ event in Europe»
Markets & trends
David Bondi, president of ITEC France, the organizer of the international tradeshow Beyond Beauty Paris, which will be held on October...
Trade associations want to demystify cosmetics
Companies & industry
Several associations of cosmetics producers have created online resources to explain cosmetology bases, ingredients, safety and...
BASF confirms price rise trend in the paper and cardboard industry
Industry buzz
German chemicals giant BASF announced a 15% increase in the price of all its wet-end paper chemicals in Europe, the Middle East and...
Zirh goes airless with Rexam
Industry buzz
Maker of prestige formulations for men, Zirh, has chosen Rexam’s Sof’Airless for its new Zirh Platinum skin treatment products: Zirh...
CVS to test high-end concept stores
Markets & trends
U.S. drugstore chain CVS will test a high-end beauty store concept. The company plans to open a store called Beauty 360 by the end of...
Beiersdorf reinforces its presence in India
Industry buzz
Beiersdorf has strong ambition on the Indian market. With Nivea for Men, the group has been pioneering the India men’s cosmetics market,...
ASA censors sensitivity claims
Laws & regulations
UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has rapped a TV ad for a Church & Dwight’s toothpaste. The ad claimed that Church...
Russian chain retailer in financial turmoil
Industry buzz
Arbat Prestige, one of Russia’s largest cosmetics retailers, is facing financial uncertainties following fiscal and financial claims from...
