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Baralan Group earns ItalyX certification for Italian excellence
Industry buzz
The Italian provider of cosmetic primary packaging has become the first player in its sector to obtain the ItalyX certification promoted...
Joy Group acquires Italian dermatological hair care brand Foltène
Industry buzz
China’s leading multi-brand beauty group Joy Group (Shanghai Juyi Cosmetics Co., Ltd.) has completed its acquisition of Foltène, a...
Hermès’ beauty segment remains under pressure in Q3
Industry buzz
Hermès announced its third-quarter results on Wednesday, October 22, with revenue rising 5% year-on-year to EUR 3.9 billion — “a slight...
Digital transformation and well-being are reshaping beauty in 2025, NIQ finds
Markets & trends
In a global beauty market that has grown by 10% over the past 12 months, online sales are rising nine times faster than in-store...
EU parliament adopts curbs on plastic pellet pollution
Laws & regulations
The European Parliament on Thursday, October 23, definitively adopted rules clamping down on pollution from the tiny pellets that...
Nicolas Beaulieu joins Symrise from IFF as VP Senior Perfumer
Industry buzz
Symrise Fine Fragrance has announced the appointment of Nicolas Beaulieu as Vice-President Senior Perfumer, effective October 6th, 2025....
L’Oréal posts a slight uptick in Q3 sales, held back by currency effects
Industry buzz
L’Oréal reported a modest rise in third-quarter sales on Tuesday, October 21, with growth tempered by unfavorable currency effects....
Mintel’s 2026 beauty trends: When tech, personalisation and emotion converge
Industry buzz
The market intelligence agency has unveiled its vision of the future of the global beauty and personal care industry in 2026 and beyond....
Currency headwinds drag down Interparfums’ third-quarter sales
Industry buzz
The Interparfums Group suffered from exchange rate fluctuations in the third quarter, seeing its revenue decline despite growth in Jimmy...
"K-Beauty inspires us, we elevate it," Karine Melloul, MS Beautilab
Companies & industry
Since taking over as CEO eighteen months ago, Karine Melloul has emphasized the company’s Franco-Swiss heritage and its unique hybrid...
