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Guerlain taps Microcaps’ Perfume Pearls technology for Aqua Allegoria Perle
Innovation & new products
For its new Aqua Allegoria Perle line, the French fragrance house has partnered with the Swiss company Microcaps, for a new generation of...
From radical science to B2B incubation: Capsum shifting into high gear
Companies & industry
Capsum, the expert in microfluidic cosmetics formulation, unveils its innovation priorities for 2026, including the preservation of...
Robertet sales rise nearly 8% in 2025 on ingredients and Latin America growth
Industry buzz
The French manufacturer of perfumes, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients reported revenue of EUR 843.9 million (USD 1001,20) for 2025, up...
Inventra: a smart shrink sleeve label by Sleever and Avery Dennison
Industry buzz
Unveiled on February 5th and 6th at Paris Packaging Week, the new Inventra solution integrates RFID technology into a shrink sleeve...
Lancôme and Timeline to launch innovative skincare range targeting mitochondria
Innovation & new products
Through its partnership with Swiss biotech company Timeline, Lancôme is set to unveil a skincare range designed to target the skin’s...
Pure Trade celebrates Valentine’s Day with Yves Saint Laurent Beauty
Industry buzz
Pure Trade has developed two brand new accessories to complement the YSL Beauty’s special offers for Valentine’s Day 2026. The two...
L’Oréal doubles down on innovation amid 2025 sales shortfall
Industry buzz
French cosmetics giant L’Oréal announced on Thursday, February 12, a 4.4% decline in net profit to EUR 6.13 billion (about USD 7.3...
Cosme Tokyo 2026: 10 beauty launches shaping the industry pipeline
Markets & trends
Cosme Tokyo, Japan’s largest retail cosmetics trade fair, held its 14th edition from 14–16 January 2026 as part of Cosme Week Tokyo at...
Hermès sales rise despite US tariffs and currency headwinds, beauty lags behind
Industry buzz
French luxury house Hermès reported on Thursday, February 12, an increase in 2025 sales even though it faced steep US tariffs and a weak...
Ex-Lululemon and Sephora Calvin McDonald returns to beauty as Wella CEO
Industry buzz
The hair and nail care group behind Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, OPI, ghd, Nioxin and Clairol has appointed former...
