News
Eurazeo divests its minority stake in fragrance brand Ex Nihilo to L Catterton
Industry buzz
Two years into their partnership, Eurazeo and the founders of Ex Nihilo have chosen to open the next chapter for the French high-end...
“Paris Packaging Week embraces all profiles across the industry,” Josh Brooks
Packaging & design
The trade show, marking its 25th anniversary on February 5-6, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, is set to be more ambitious than...
Oral care innovation: PerioTrap toothpaste targets periodontal pathogens
Science, R&D
Scientists from Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Germany’s applied research organization, have developed a toothpaste that selectively targets...
Moi Aussi enters the men’s hand care segment, supported by Fiabila
Companies & industry
In a market where men’s cosmetics remain largely focused on the face or grooming, the young French brand Moi Aussi is breaking new...
LVMH sells its travel retail business (DFS) in China to CTG Duty-Free
Industry buzz
LVMH announced on Monday, January 19, the sale of its Duty Free Shops (DFS) business in China to CTG Duty-Free, a major travel retail...
EU ban on ’forever chemicals’ set for delay
Laws & regulations
EU plans to ban "forever chemicals" will likely not see the light before the tail end of the year, EU officials said on Monday, January...
Cosmogen develops mini-sized lipsticks for L’Oréal’s prestige brands
Industry buzz
After Valentino Beauty, a number of L’Oréal Group’s prestige houses — Lancôme, YSL Beauty, Armani Beauty, and Prada Beauty — have...
Cosmetic formulation: IMCD expands its Futuras Cientistas program in Brazil
Industry buzz
IMCD Group, a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, is continuing its...
“Beauty from within” drives Asia Pacific supplements, Euromonitor finds
Markets & trends
“Beauty” is now the second most important leading function in the Asia Pacific and Australasia vitamins and dietary supplements (VDS)...
Thirteen companies join, L’Oréal’s sustainable innovation accelerator
Environment
L’Oréal has announced the first companies selected to join L’AcceleratOR, the group’s sustainable innovation program. The inaugural...
