News
‘Recession Glam’ fuels surge in fragrances and private label beauty brands
Markets & trends
Amid mounting economic pressures, ‘Recession Glam’ takes hold and is reshaping the global beauty and personal care market as consumers...
Ulta Beauty raises full-year forecast as sales grew faster than expected in Q2
Industry buzz
The U.S. beauty retailer raised its annual sales and profit forecast after reporting “better-than-expected profitability” in the second...
Egyptian jasmine under strain: A new warning for the perfume industry
Environment
The challenges facing Egyptian jasmine producers highlight the growing pressures that climate change is placing on the perfume industry....
IFF to open a bioprospecting lab in the heart of Brazil’s Atlantic Forest
Industry buzz
The producer of flavors, fragrances and food ingredients, is partnering with Reservas Votorantim — the green economy arm of Brazilian...
Tom Ford taps Tilda Swinton for Black Orchid Reserve Campaign
Industry buzz
Tom Ford tapped actress Tilda Swinton — an Academy Award, BAFTA and Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement winner — to front the launch of...
Industry-led accelerator Breakout Beauty UK looking for the next ’monster’ brand
Companies & industry
Start-up accelerator programme Breakout Beauty UK wants to propel ten high-potential indie founders into the spotlight via six weeks of...
Aptar Beauty Launches TSP: An all-plastic recyclable trigger spray pump
Industry buzz
The manufacturer of dispensing systems introduces TSP (Trigger Spray Pump), a new full-plastic trigger spray pump designed to meet the...
Raw materials: Nigeria bans raw shea nut export to spur local industry growth
Industry buzz
Nigeria has imposed a six-month ban on the export of raw shea nuts — a vital ingredient in the beauty and personal care industry — as...
Christian Stammkoetter to take over as head of Givaudan in March 2026
Industry buzz
Swiss flavor, fragrance, and cosmetic ingredients manufacturer Givaudan announced on Wednesday, August 27, that it will be renewing its...
Pure Trade infuses Azzaro’s new travel collection with bold masculine codes
Industry buzz
Serving as both a brand vehicle and a point-of-sale promotional tool and designed to accompany weekend getaways, Azzaro’s Corporate...
