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Fillers and lip lift procedures are on the rise for selfie-oriented youngsters
Markets & trends
We had the ’Zoom Boom,’ now it’s time for the ’Selfie Boom.’ Eager to look better in their selfies, men and women are turning en masse to...
Is ’shower makeup’ marking the return of boldness in beauty?
Industry buzz
Launched on social networks by Huda Kattan, ’shower makeup’ is all the rage on TikTok, with no less than 5 million views for the hashtag...
Beautycounter seeks to accelerate growth with Ulta Beauty partnership
Companies & industry
Beginning February 26, Beautycounter products will be available on Ulta.com and in 500 Ulta Beauty stores across the U.S. on March 5. The...
Givaudan strengthens in fermented ingredients through new deal with Amyris
Industry buzz
Global manufacturer of fragrance and cosmetic ingredients Givaudan has reached an agreement with Amyris to acquire major cosmetic...
Coty presents new leadership team for Southeast Asia and Distributor Markets
Industry buzz
Coty has named Kristina Strunz as Managing Director, Southeast Asia (SEA) & Distributor Markets after a period of significant...
Papaya, a new favourite ingredient for young beauty brands?
Industry buzz
Fenty Beauty, Herbivore, and Glow Recipe are some of the cosmetics brands that have made papaya an essential part of products in their...
Powders, a trendy galenic form building up a real ecosystem
Markets & trends
Loose or compressed into tablets, powders are real concentrates of actives and benefits. These new galenic forms help save water, energy,...
Trade shows : Six innovative formulas spotted at MakeUp in Los Angeles
Innovation & new products
With more than 130 exhibitors gathered at the LA Convention Center on February 16 and 17, 2023, the latest edition of MakeUp in Los...
Cosmogen: A rotating paper stick for anhydrous formulations
Industry buzz
Cosmogen designed and patented a paper stick made of 78% FSC paper for anhydrous formulas. On the bottom part, its innovative rotative...
Somater launches an antimicrobial, refillable click-and-turn mascara
Packaging & design
The French specialist in injection and blow moulding of primary packaging has teamed up with Pylote and SIMP to present a prototype of...
