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Five innovative formulas spotted at Cosmet’Agora 2026
Ingredients & formulation
On January 13–14, 2026, cosmetic ingredient suppliers convened at the Cosmet’Agora trade show in Paris to showcase a range of formulation...
Ulta Beauty continues expansion in the Middle East with first store in the UAE
Industry buzz
The US-headquartered beauty retailer is set to make its debut in the United Arab Emirates with the opening of its store in Mall of the...
ACT Beauty introduces a range of portable spray bottles for perfumes and mists
Industry buzz
The supplier of bags, gift sets, gift boxes, beauty accessories, luggage, and promotional items has developed a range of sprays in...
Stora Enso launches new lightweight folding boxboard Performa Lumi
Industry buzz
The paper and cardboard manufacturer has introduced Performa Lumi, a new GC1 folding boxboard (FBB) designed for brands seeking both...
Plastics everywhere, and the myth that made it possible
Environment
If there’s one material that defines modern life more than any other, it’s plastic: present from the moment we’re born in newborn stool,...
Kao unveils innovative sweat transpiration technology for enhanced skin comfort
Innovation & new products
Kao Corporation has developed a sweat transpiration technology that rapidly spreads and dries sweat. Rather than suppressing...
French cosmetics exports could decline in 2025, a first "in at least 20 years"
Markets & trends
The French Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) has warned of a decline in French cosmetics exports in 2025. Excluding the pandemic...
Personal and home care leader P&G posts lower-than-expected Q2 results
Industry buzz
American giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) reported lower-than-expected results for the second quarter of its fiscal year on Thursday,...
“When well designed, packaging can become a smart tool,” Amela Kusuran
Packaging & design
Amela Kusuran is a Research & Development Project Manager at Watch4Green, a company specialising in the development of responsible...
Interparfums reports 2025 sales growth, including North America
Industry buzz
The Interparfums group announced on Thursday, January 22, a 2.1% increase in sales to EUR 899 million in 2025 (about USD 1,055 at current...
