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P&G Beauty acquires textured hair care brand Mielle Organics
Industry buzz
In a move to expand access to their ranges of hair products and services for Black women around the world, textured hair care brand...
Coty renews Jil Sander license with plans to step into ultra-premium segment
Industry buzz
Beauty and fragrance giant Coty has renewed its license agreement with luxury label Jil Sander for 10 more years. The two partners...
Geka continues Asian expansion with acquisition of Guangdong Qiaoyi Plastic
Industry buzz
Geka’s parent company Medmix has signed an investment agreement to acquire a majority stake in Guangdong Qiaoyi Plastic Co. Ltd, a...
Estée Lauder launches AI-powered beauty app for visually impaired users
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) UK & Ireland has launched what they called “a first-of-its-kind” Voice-Enabled Makeup Assistant...
Wrinkles, imperfections, firmness: Skincare leads the way in beauty trends
Markets & trends
Largely shunned during the pandemic, makeup returned to the spotlight in 2022 with the help of social networks but did not return to its...
SalonCentric acquires Alternative Beauty Services to expand in Canada
Industry buzz
SalonCentric Canada, a subsidiary of L’Oréal, has acquired all assets in Canada of Alternative Beauty Services Ltd, a full-service,...
AFYREN adds new hires to support growth in France and expansion abroad
Industry buzz
Afyren, a greentech company that offers manufacturers low-carbon, bio-based products through its unique fermentation technology based on...
L’Oréal invests in micro-printing leader, Prinker Korea
Industry buzz
L’Oréal has acquired a minority investment in micro-printing start-up, Prinker Korea made through its corporate venture fund BOLD...
GPA acquires Cosfibel and emerges as a global player in luxury packaging
Packaging & design
A specialist in packaging and full service solutions for the consumer electronics, health, jewellery, beauty and wine and spirits...
The age of connection: 5 predictions for 2023 and beyond
Markets & trends
In their latest white paper, Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation unveils 5 key trends that will shape the beauty industry in 2023 and...
