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Paris inspires two new perfumes by Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Industry buzz
The perfume house co-founded by the perfumer Francis Kurkdjian is launching Petit Matin and Grand Soir, two new unisex fragrances...
Active ingredients: Hallstar acquires Oléos
Industry buzz
Hallstar, a US based specialty chemistry company, has acquired Montpellier-headquartered French bioactive ingredient supplier Oléos. The...
Innospec to acquire Huntsman’s European surfactants business
Industry buzz
Specialty chemicals supplier Innospec has committed to purchase Huntsman’s European surfactants business dedicated to personal and home...
The digital revolution is central in L’Oréal’s recent US acquisitions
Companies & industry
Urban Decay, NYX, and now IT Cosmetics: L’Oréal recently made a series of strategic acquisitions in the United States with the aim to...
ICMAD names Winners of the 2016 CITY Awards
Industry buzz
A total of 14 independent cosmetic companies were awarded the 2016 Cosmetic Innovator of the Year (CITY) Award during Cosmoprof North...
Cosmoprof North America 2016 produces record breaking numbers
Industry buzz
The 14th edition of the annual beauty trade show, which was held from the 24-26 July 2016 at Mandalay Bay Convention Centre in Las Vegas,...
Maison Margiela launches four new fragrances
Industry buzz
Maison Margiela is launching four new Eau de Parfum fragrances, continuing its ‘Replica’ Eau de Toilette series, established in 2012....
L’Oréal to strengthen its position in the USA with the acquisition of IT Cosmetics
Industry buzz
The French cosmetics giant has signed a definitive agreement to acquire IT Cosmetics, one of the fastest growing prestige beauty brands...
Coty names Camillo Pane as CEO
Industry buzz
Coty has appointed Camillo Pane as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Coty Board, each effective as of the day following the...
Cosmoprof Bologna entrusts Oliviero Toscani for 50th Anniversary adverts
Industry buzz
Famous Italian photographer Oliviero Toscani is the author of the advertising campaign for Cosmoprof 2017, which will be held from 16th...
