News
L’Oréal sells to Nestlé its stake in Galderma
Industry buzz
Nestlé and L’Oréal confirmed the rumors about the evolution of their capital ties. Actually, L’Oréal will buy 48.5 million of its own...
Oekabeauty’s eyeshadow packaging for Yves Rocher
Industry buzz
German cosmetic packaging manufacturer Oekabeauty’s Soft Definition applicator has been chosen by Yves Rocher to launch its new ultra...
ID bio adds two new references to its titrated/standardized extracts
Industry buzz
In order to reinforce its presence in the natural botanical extraction field, ID bio will extend its titrated extracts range. “Those...
RPC Group acquired M&H Plastics
Industry buzz
Europe’s leading supplier of rigid plastic packaging, RPC Group Plc, has purchased British plastic packaging manufacturer Maynard &...
United Kingdom: Fragrance sales grew by 9% in 2013, boosted by the Valentine’s fortnight
Markets & trends
The NPD Group data reveals an increase of over 9% year-on-year for prestige fragrance sales in the UK, with £32 million value sales and 1...
L’Oréal : net sales on the rise and record operating margin
Companies & industry
L’Oréal has announced a further increase of its sales, up +2.3% to 22.98 billion euros in 2013. The World’s leading cosmetics firm also...
“Parabens will make their return in cosmetics,” Bertrand L’Homme, Thor Personal Care
Ingredients & formulation
Several of the preservatives allowed in cosmetics in Europe are now undergoing reappraisal. A significant number of them are currently...
PR Service Graphique and PO Groupe print fragrances
Innovation & new products
A specialist in the design and sourcing of packaging, coffrets and paper-made communication tools, PR Service Graphique has partnered...
Axilone’s dual technical feat for Boss Night and Boss Day
Industry buzz
Axilone’s creation of a cap and ferrule for the Boss Night and Boss Day fragrances is a fitting example of the company’s expertise as...
Metsä Board launches new cartonboard for luxury packaging
Packaging & design
It is the whiter cartonboard ever offered by Metsä Board: on the occasion of the latest PCD, which was held in Paris on 5-6 February...
