News
The Estée Lauder Companies taps René Lammers as new innovation leader
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced the appointment of René Lammers as Executive Vice President, Chief Research & Innovation...
Greener chemistry: Lubrizol unveils PFAS-free peptide portfolio
Industry buzz
The manufacturer of advanced specialty ingredients has announced the elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including...
Christian Louboutin debuts a Fétiche fragrance pop-up in New York
Industry buzz
Louboutin invites New Yorkers to embark on an immersive journey through its Fétiche perfume collection. Designed by Wild Buzz Agency,...
Nigeria shea nut export ban pinches producers but boosts processors’ hopes
Ingredients & formulation
At the end of August, Nigerian authorities abruptly imposed a six-month ban on shea nut exports, blindsiding an industry in Africa’s most...
Beautyworld Japan Osaka 2025 set to welcome a record 570 exhibitors
Industry buzz
Western Japan’s premier beauty trade fair will take place from 20-22 October 2025 at INTEX Osaka, spanning Halls 1–5 and 6B. For this...
Puig posts sharp rise in profits in the first half of 2025
Industry buzz
Spain’s luxury goods and cosmetics group Puig, owner of Paco Rabanne and Jean Paul Gaultier, reported a significant profit increase in...
Study: decoding scent-driven emotions for bolder marketing strategies
Markets & trends
To better understand the emotional ties between consumers and perfumes, Promise Consulting, Deepersight and Cinquième Sens joined forces...
Safic-Alcan acquires Ingredients Plus in Malysia and Singapore to boost growth
Industry buzz
The distributor of specialty chemicals has acquired Ingredients Plus, a specialty chemicals distributor with a strong historical presence...
Mibelle Group and LanzaTech pioneer palm oil alternatives from captured CO₂
Environment
Mibelle Group, LanzaTech and the Fraunhofer Institute for Interface and Bioprocess Engineering IGB have developed a palm oil substitute...
Patrice Béliard steps into leadership at Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés
Industry buzz
Sprecher Berrier Group of Companies (SBGC), the group behind Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés, has appointed ex-Shiseido and...
