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Fine fragrances fuel Givaudan growth, price hikes announced
Industry buzz
The Swiss fragrance and flavor manufacturer announced on Tuesday, April 14, a 2.8% increase in sales on a like-for-like basis in the...
Clean girl colour: The next chapter of makeup is “expressive beauty”
Markets & trends
Bold but good-for-you makeup is set to gain ground as colour cosmetics enters a new trend cycle, moving away from clean girl and into...
MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini
Packaging & design
Charm, ethereality, beauty. Just a few words to capture the essence of MOON, the first mascara in glass developed by Lumson, leader of...
LVMH sales feel impact from war in the Middle East
Industry buzz
Sales at the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH, fell six percent in the first quarter of the year as the war in the Middle East...
Apoena Biocare showcases exclusive microbial bank at in-cosmetics 2026
Ingredients & formulation
The Brazilian CDMO will introduce its bank of Brazilian microorganisms at in-cosmetics 2026, which will be held on April 14-16 at Paris...
Cosmetic Innov Access: Innovation made accessible, sustainable, and flexible
Ingredients & formulation
Launched in September 2024 by Édith Almenara and Walid Ouennich, Cosmetic Innov Access solves a key industry pain point: the misalignment...
Medicos technology inspires Lierac’s new refillable jar
Industry buzz
Medicos’ patented Re-Click refillable jar inspired the packaging specifically developed for Lierac’s Lift Integral Day Cream 50 ml....
Vitafoods Europe to spotlight the beauty-from-within revolution
Industry buzz
The trade show dedicated to the nutraceutical, functional food and beverage, and dietary supplement industries has added a full day...
Ten brands spotted at Cosmoprof Bologna 2026
Markets & trends
With over 255,000 attendees, the 75th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna — held from 26 to 29 March 2026 at Bologna’s exhibition...
Galeries Lafayette Group puts beauty at the center of its strategy
Companies & industry
Building on “solid performance” in a “challenging environment,” the Galeries Lafayette Group announced on Wednesday, April 8, a EUR 260...
