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From ylang-ylang to baie rose, Jacarandas grows the scents of Madagascar
Ingredients & formulation
A producer and distiller of aromatic raw materials and essential oils of Malagasy origin, Jacarandas International develops certified...
Cosmoprof North America returns to Las Vegas from July 23-25, 2024
Industry buzz
After a successful inaugural edition in Miami and a landmark 20th-anniversary celebration, Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) is returning to...
Maison Matine opts for plastic-free shipping with Woola’s wool envelopes
Packaging & design
Can envelopes with padding made of wool replace plastic bubble wrap mailers in e-commerce shipping? After Mademoiselle bio last year,...
Procter & Gamble harnesses the power of its brands for the Olympics
Companies & industry
The US-headquartered FMCG giant wants to take advantage of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games to shine the spotlight on its...
Slightly in the red in Q1, Shiseido keeps growth targets unchanged
Industry buzz
Japanese high-end cosmetics giant Shiseido posted a small loss in the first quarter due to restructuring costs, but maintained its growth...
US beauty sales slow in Q1-2024 but continue to grow, Circana reports
Markets & trends
The U.S. beauty market remains dynamic. Despite a slowdown in the first quarter of 2024, sales within the prestige channels increased by...
Avon continues to negatively impact Natura &Co’s profitability
Industry buzz
Avon’s poor results continue to drag down the profitability of the Brazilian cosmetics giant. Indeed, the group’s Q1-2024 losses widened...
L’Oréal China partners with Hai Robotics to automate its new Fulfillment Center
Industry buzz
L’Oréal has inaugurated its first SMART Fulfillment Center in Suzhou, China. The center will be a key hub in L’Oréal’s handling of D2C...
Stoelzle creates and decorates Charlotte Tilbury’s perfume bottles (Puig)
Industry buzz
Inspired by the six senses, Charlotte Tilbury’s new fragrance collection is infused with emotion-boosting molecules. The line includes...
Since Brexit, London has lost some of its shine as a shopping destination
Industry buzz
Buoyed by big names in fashion such as Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney, London has nevertheless fallen out of favour with overseas...
