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Japan unveils policy to curb plastic waste before G20
Industry buzz
Japan on Friday announced a policy to reduce marine plastic waste, part of efforts to raise the issue at the G20 summit it will host next...
“We aim to put artificial intelligence at the service of perfumers’ creativity,” Calice Becker, Givaudan
Companies & industry
Givaudan’s Perfume Division has just launched “Carto”, a new digital tool which supports perfumers with the creative process. Through...
Giant beauty retailer Sephora to close for training over racial profiling
Industry buzz
High street makeup powerhouse Sephora has announced it will close all its US stores, distribution centres and corporate office for...
Édition Spéciale by Luxe Pack puts eco-designed luxury in the limelight
Packaging & design
Édition Spéciale by Luxe Pack opens its doors in Paris. During two days (June 4th - 5th) the event will put an emphasis on eco-friendly...
Mobile barber cuts a dash with Afro-Caribbean Londoners
Markets & trends
Trim-It - a start-up offering haircuts for people with Afro-Caribbean roots - offers a mobile barber service in the streets of London....
Shiseido strengthens strategic partnership with A.S. Watson Group
Industry buzz
Japan based cosmetics giant Shiseido has entered a 3-year plan with A.S. Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty...
Latest trends in sustainable cosmetics
Environment
Held at the Park Central Hotel in New York City on 8-10th May 2019, the North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit...
ICMAD appoints new President
Industry buzz
Independent Cosmetic Manufacturers and Distributors (ICMAD) named Dr. Ken Marenus as its President. He will be responsible for overseeing...
Braskem’s sugarcane plastics are already used by more than 150 brands worldwide
Packaging & design
O Boticário, Neutrox and Shiseido are among the cosmetics companies that have opted for the “green polyethylene” produced by the...
Sephora is on a mission to become more inclusive
Industry buzz
Sephora has announced a manifesto to become more inclusive. The beauty retailer has unveiled "We Belong to Something Beautiful," a...
