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Croda achieves EFfCI certification for its major cosmetic ingredient manufacturing sites
Industry buzz
Croda’s Chanac, France, manufacturing site is the latest to achieve certification to the EFfCI’s (European Federation for Cosmetic...
Mia Moretti working on full collection with MAC
Industry buzz
After new drops from its Viva Glam collaboration with Rihanna, and the news of a Brooke Shields line, MAC is teaming up with yet another...
A bulb atomizer from Aptar for the launch of "Lady Lily" eau de parfum
Industry buzz
For the May launch of "Lady Lily" eau de parfum (75 ml), O Boticário was won over by the bulb atomizer from Aptar beauty + home as well...
Yves Saint Laurent intros ink-like foundation
Innovation & new products
The cosmetics brand has announced Le Teint Encre de Peau, a liquid foundation that promises a weightless feel and all-day wear without...
Kao finds a natural enzyme to produce sustainable surfactants
Ingredients & formulation
Studies conducted by Kao on the use of non-edible raw materials - in particular algae - have lead to the discovery of strains producing...
Marc Jacobs to trade perfume for tweets in London
Industry buzz
Next weekend, shoppers in the British capital will be able to purchase the brand’s fragrance products without paying a single penny,...
Penhaligon’s launches men’s grooming line
Industry buzz
The London brand has released its first full men’s grooming range, titled Bayolea. The new Penhaligon’s line includes 14 skincare,...
Walgreens and Alliance Boots to merge
Industry buzz
Chicago-headquartered drugstore-chain Walgreens, and British pharmacy chain Alliance Boots have confirmed they will merge their...
“The natural cosmetics market needs strong brands”, Elfriede Dambacher
Markets & trends
Natural and organic cosmetics have had ample growth rates for years and are distributed through all retail channels. But where are these...
Color Me launching Korean-style electric make-up applicator
Industry buzz
A new American start-up is looking to revolutionize the way women in the West apply their makeup. Color Me is an electronically...
