News
France: Sales of high-end cosmetics decline in first half of 2012
Industry buzz
Sales in the selective retail channel in France slightly decreased in the first half 2012: -2.9% in volume and -0.4% in value. Over...
Beyond Beauty: visitors down "but quality up"
Industry buzz
The Beyond Beauty tradeshow, which celebrated its 10th anniversary edition last week in Paris, recorded a slight decrease of 5% in terms...
Yves Dominioni is Geka’s new President & CEO
Industry buzz
German manufacturer of cosmetic brushes, applicators and comprehensive packaging systems Geka, today announced the appointment of Yves...
Clearcast organises cosmetics training seminar
Industry buzz
Clearcast, the authority which is responsible for pre-clearing TV ads for the UK’s largest commercial broadcasters, is running a...
Burberry shines with RPC
Industry buzz
After the successful launch of Burberry Body Eau de Parfum, here comes the eau de toilette version of the brand. Burberry and...
Creative perfumery attempts to make its way in France
Markets & trends
The French market for artistic perfumery is changing at fast pace. In the wake of the success of shops such as Jovoy and Sens Unique, a...
MakeUp in New York: number of visitors skyrockets
Markets & trends
The second edition of MakeUp in New York welcomed more than 1,000 visitors, rising by 50% compared to the previous year. After a very...
Rexam develops a precious mascara for Givenchy
Industry buzz
The various decoration and customization elements of the just-launched Noir Couture Givenchy mascara, have been made by Rexam, in its...
ABC Texture: always an open ear!
Companies & industry
For Louisette Bourdin and Pierre-Henry Mercier who are running the ABC Texture Company, the adventure began in 2004. After having made...
Lancôme stumbles over U.S. regulations
Laws & regulations
In a warning letter, the FDA criticized Lancôme for a series of medical claims on products that are sold as cosmetics. The French brand...
