News
BASF taps into the emotional skincare trend with an algal extract
Ingredients & formulation
BASF’s Care Chemicals division is launching Sacred Patch, a new skin care active ingredient that helps boost emotional well-being....
Canada’s prestige beauty market begins to recover after steep decline in 2020
Markets & trends
The Canadian prestige beauty industry generated $2.2 billion in sales 2020, a -17% decline compared to the prior year. However, the...
Study links frequent use of cosmetics to increased risk of endometriosis
Science, R&D
A new study is questioning the possible presence of endocrine disruptors in certain cosmetics by establishing a correlation between an...
Jendaya, a new luxury e-commerce platform focused on Africa
Industry buzz
Prada, Givenchy, and Marine Serre are just some of the labels that will be available on this new luxury platform aimed at African...
Henkel appoints Wolfgang König as Executive Vice President Beauty Care
Industry buzz
Wolfgang König (48), currently Category President Kellogg North America, will join the Henkel Management Board as Executive Vice...
Make-up: Is orange set to be the next hottest color for lips?
Markets & trends
Overshadowed by the mask in recent months, lipstick is making a comeback in a color no one was expecting: a flashy, bold orange - more...
Iberchem to acquire French fragrance house Parfex
Industry buzz
Spanish-based fragrance manufacturer Iberchem, which was recently took over by Croda, has signed an agreement to acquire French fragrance...
Verescence opens new sales office in Brazil
Industry buzz
The French-based glassmaker has announced the opening of a sales office in São Paulo, Brazil. This new Verescence sales office joins a...
RT-Twist by Techniplast widens the range of perfume refill options
Environment
Acqua Di Gio, By Kilian, and this year, My Way by Armani, Sauvage by Dior… More and more brands choose this technology patented by French...
Brazil’s Boticário Group launches a line of high perfumery created in France
Industry buzz
The Brazilian group’s new digital initiative was developed in partnership with French experts in perfumes and design. Dubbed O.U.i...
