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SIMP is settling in Mexico
Companies & industry
The French company specialized in the manufacture of plastic cosmetic applicators has announced the construction of a unit, in the city...
India, first in Asia to ban imports of animal tested cosmetics
Industry buzz
Effective on November 2015, cosmetic products tested on animals will not be allowed to be imported in India. According to the Ministry of...
Aubade debuts Anecdote, its second perfume
Industry buzz
Last year, Aubade released its first fragrance, titled simply Le Parfum. Now the French lingerie brand is back with a new perfume,...
Premium fragrances market to grow by USD 3.3 billion by 2018
Industry buzz
Commenting on the recent announcement of Estée Lauder’s acquisition of Le Labo, Ildiko Szalai, Senior Analyst Beauty and Personal Care at...
Aptar’s bulb atomizers continue to win over fragrance brands
Industry buzz
More than ever, pumps and sprays appear as key differentiation and segmentation factors in the fragrance market. Thus, several brands -...
China Losing out in expanding Asian natural cosmetics market
Industry buzz
China is losing market share in the Asian natural and organic cosmetics market, recently revealed market Organic Monitor. According to...
Estée Lauder acquires niche fragrance company Le Labo
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is acquiring high-end fragrance brand Le Labo. The deal is part of a wider interest in niche scents that...
Sales of natural cosmetics boosted by consumer awareness and innovation
Markets & trends
Sales of natural and organic cosmetic products continue to outpace the overall beauty market. Product innovation, consumer awareness,...
Chirine introduces new enhanced flip top caps
Industry buzz
“Beautiful by design, user friendly by purpose,” this is the idea behind the Witoplast by Chirine’s enhanced 35, 40 and 50 mm diameter...
Bourjois lacks expansion in emerging markets, says Euromonitor’s expert after the Coty-Chanel deal
Industry buzz
Coty announced last week their intention to purchase the Bourjois cosmetics brand from Chanel. According to Ildiko Szalai, Senior...
