News
Pierre Fabre restructures in pharma and accelerates international development of cosmetics
Industry buzz
Facing contrasted results of its two divisions, the Pierre Fabre Laboratories are cutting more than 550 jobs in the pharmaceutical...
2014: Year of the strong brows
Markets & trends
In Europe and in the USA, women are increasingly concerned by the aesthetics of their brows. As a result, sales of brow care and makeup...
Cosmogen launches a self-heating tube
Industry buzz
Presented during the latest Luxe Pack Monaco tradeshow, the new single-use Self-Heating Tube designed by Cosmogen enables to warm the...
Cosmetic ingredients: The latest anti-aging launches
Ingredients & formulation
The recent launches of new cosmetic ingredients include a series of anti-aging actives or complexion enhancers. Overview. BASF: two...
Brazilians need to be reassured about the effectiveness of body care products
Industry buzz
The desire for beauty is one of the main drivers of the skincare market in Brazil. However, as consumers are not able to evaluate the...
Bee propolis offers hope for hair regrowth: study
Science, R&D
Propolis, a resinous mixture from botanical origin that bees use as a sealant and to inhibit fungal and bacterial growth in their hives,...
The French Society of Cosmetology awards Jean-Yves Berthon, Greentech
Industry buzz
Jean-Yves Berthon, President of the Greentech Group, is this year’s winner of the French Society of Cosmetology (SFC - Société Française...
Naturex opens a Chilean subsidiary
Industry buzz
In response to growing demand in Latin America for natural ingredients, Naturex is strengthening its position in the region with the...
Victoria Beckham launching nail polishes with Nails Inc.
Industry buzz
Victoria Beckham has teamed up with Nails Inc. for a fun pair of nail lacquers under the VVB Victoria Beckham line and inspired by the...
"Packaging facilitates access to beauty," Philippe Thuvien, L’Oréal
Packaging & design
The globalization of markets, a competitive environment getting stronger and stronger, the need to reduce the environmental impact, the...
