News
Solawave launches at Ulta Beauty across the USA
Industry buzz
LGBTQ+ founded and owned company skincare technology brand has announced its expansion into 650 Ulta Beauty store locations nationwide...
Rise in ocean plastic pollution ’unprecedented’ since 2005, study found
Environment
Plastic pollution in the world’s oceans has reached "unprecedented levels" over the past 15 years, a new study has found, calling for a...
Rissmann creates gift packs for Valentino and YSL
Industry buzz
The German manufacturer of paper packaging – tailor-made carrier bags and boxes – for luxury brands in cosmetics, perfumes, jewellery,...
Sulapac launches a bio based alternative to hard plastics, including ABS
Packaging & design
The Finnish specialist in sustainable packaging materials is expanding its portfolio with a novel bio-based material designed to...
Antitrust authorities investigate over possible price cartel in fragrance
Industry buzz
Antitrust authorities in Europe and the U.S. are investigating over alleged price cartel and other anti-competitive practices in the...
Men and women would spend one sixth of their lives making themelves beautiful
Markets & trends
Body hygiene, makeup, face and hair care, diet, clothing style, exercise: being beautiful requires time —and just as much energy. Men and...
Berkem extends distribution agreement with Unipex to Benelux and Switzerland
Industry buzz
The French company specializing in bio-based chemistry has extended its distribution agreement with Unipex to the Benelux region and...
Brazil bans animal testing for cosmetics and fragrances
Industry buzz
Vertebrates can no longer be used in tests conducted for the development and quality control of fragrances, cosmetic and personal care...
TriMas strengthens European footprint with Aarts Packaging acquisition
Industry buzz
US-based TriMas has acquired Aarts Packaging, a Netherlands-based provider of luxury packaging solutions for beauty and lifestyle brands,...
UpCircle Beauty, or how to become a key, successful upcycled cosmetics brand
Companies & industry
The key to success? Recovering waste to develop high-performance cosmetics with ingredients derived from unused natural materials....
