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The state of UK beauty retail: “We are inundated with brands” – experts
Markets & trends
The number of beauty brands entering retail continues to boom, creating a highly competitive and cost-sensitive market exacerbated by the...
Essential Ingredients to distribute Sophim’s Squalane in North America
Industry buzz
The French family-owned manufacturer of natural cosmetic ingredients, specialising in the production of squalane from vegetable origin,...
Kosé appoints Chinae Kim to lead marketing and sales in North America
Industry buzz
Kosé America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based, global cosmetics company Kosé Corporation, has appointed Chinae Kim as Vice President, Kosé...
L’Occitane expands fragrance business through Dr. Vranjes Firenze acquisition
Industry buzz
The L’Occitane Group (L’Occitane en Provence, L’Occitane au Brésil, Elemis, Sol de Janeiro, Erobian, Melvita, etc.) is expanding its...
Galénic aims to strengthen its footprint on the luxury skincare market
Companies & industry
Now owned by China’s Yatsen group, the high-end skincare brand is reconnecting with its roots through the launch of an endowment fund to...
Facial sheet masks, and patches: FSKorea’s offer strong asset
Companies & industry
Well known for its cosmetic brushes and applicators, as well as its packaging solutions, the company created in 1988 by J.K. Hwang, its...
Paris Packaging Week unveils finalists of its Innovation Awards
Industry buzz
Paris Packaging Week has unveiled the finalists for the ADF, PCD and PLD Innovation Awards, highlighting the best and most innovative...
Flip-Lid-Box: Rissmann’s magnet-free solution for a premium unboxing experience
Industry buzz
Made of FSC paper and cardboard, the magnet-free Flip-Lid-Box was designed by the Rissmann’s DesignLab to offer a memorable unboxing...
Jean-Christophe Jourde takes the helm of Swedish beauty brand L:A Bruket
Industry buzz
After almost 20 years within the Estée Lauder Companies, Jean-Christophe Jourde has joined Swedish cosmetics brand L:A Bruket as Global...
The Body Shop is the first global beauty brand to be certified 100% vegan
Industry buzz
The British brand, which was recently acquired by German equity fund Aurelius from Natura &Co, claims to be the first global beauty...
