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Spirit adds konjac sponges to its promotional items offering
Industry buzz
It is an ancient Japanese beauty secret that Spirit, a Quadpack Group company, is proposing as a new promotional item for cosmetics...
Research finds certification is key for trusting cosmetic brands on natural claims
Ingredients & formulation
According to a new research conducted by Organic Monitor, many natural and organic cosmetic brands are falling short with their...
MakeUp in Paris, A strong increase in visitorship
Markets & trends
The second edition of MakeUp in Paris (see video summary) fully met the expectations of its organisers who announced a 35% increase in...
Former P&G VP to head Estée Lauder’s research
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has named former Procter & Gamble (P&G) executive Carl Haney as Executive Vice President, Global...
ADA Cosmetics to distribute Aveda products in hotels
Companies & industry
As of September 1, 2011, ADA Cosmetics will take over the distribution of Aveda body care products in the hotel business in Europe,...
Grace and glamour for Faber-Castell’s 250th anniversary
Innovation & new products
On the occasion of the 250th anniversary of its mother company, Faber-Castell Cosmetics presents a luxurious make-up collection with a...
Amore Pacific acquires Annick Goutal
Industry buzz
Korea’s cosmetics giant Amore Pacific is the new owner of Annick Goutal perfumes. The French brand was sold by U.S. investment fund...
Italian perfumery chain La Gardenia changes hands
Industry buzz
La Gardenia, Italy’s second retail chain in the in the high end Italian perfumery market (161 stores and 822 employees), has been...
LVMH confident after an excellent first half 2011
Industry buzz
In the first half of 2011, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of 10.3 billion...
British advertising watchdog bans two digitally retouched ads
Laws & regulations
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned two L’Oréal cosmetics ads featuring, following complaints by a Member of the...
