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A new start for PRP Création
Packaging & design
Founded in 1975 by Gérard Goujon, PRP has changed hands last June and was renamed PRP Creation. Based in Oyonnax, France, the company is...
Skin and barrier function: What are the advances in science?
Science, R&D
Organized by the Société française de cosmétologie (SFC), the last edition of the Jean Paul Marty Days (5 & 6 December 2017) brought...
Shiseido acquires “Second Skin” technology from Olivo Laboratories
Industry buzz
Japanese cosmetics firm Shiseido has acquired substantially all of the assets of Olivo Laboratories a Massachusetts-based start-up...
Univar to distribute Cargill Beauty’s personal care portfolio in EMEA
Industry buzz
Univar is distributing Cargill Beauty’s personal care portfolio in the Europe, Middle-East and Africa (EMEA) market as of January 1,...
Avon appoints Paul Stephens as Executive Director Sales UK
Industry buzz
Paul Stephens has been appointed Executive Director Sales for Avon UK. Paul started his Avon career in the UK in 2004 and has held a...
David Beckham partners with L’Oréal to launch men’s grooming brand
Industry buzz
With one foot already in the fashion world, the former soccer star is branching out into cosmetics with the launch of his debut men’s...
The Cosmetic Victories - Third edition
Innovation & new products
Applications are open for the Cosmetic Victories, a competition organized by the Cosmetic Valley with the support of the Endowment Fund...
Natural and organic cosmetics: The new ISO standard continues to be debated
Laws & regulations
The ISO 16128 standard for the international harmonization of definitions for natural and organic cosmetic products and their...
NYX launches ice cream-themed makeup collection with Uber Eats
Industry buzz
NYX Professional Makeup has drawn inspiration from the Japanese snack brand My/Mo Mochi Ice Cream for its latest beauty collection....
Clariant and Global Bioenergies: A new bio-based rheology modifier for more natural cosmetic formulations
Industry buzz
Clariant and Global Bioenergies have unveiled a new bio-based polymer for cosmetic creams and lotions, which is derived from renewable...
