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Debut Biotechnology creates animal-free molecular replica of carmine red pigment
Innovation & new products
Carmine (also coded Natural Red No. 4, C.I. 75470, or E120) is an intense red pigment in color widely used cosmetics, food and textiles....
Arcade Beauty unveils recycle-ready 80% paper sampling packette
Industry buzz
Arcade Beauty is introducing a 80% paper material packette, a recycle-ready mono-dose, small size beauty sample, replacing the...
in-cosmetics Global brings over 1,000 exhibitors to Amsterdam this Spring
Ingredients & formulation
The 2025 edition of global event dedicated to personal care ingredients will take place at the RAI Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from 8-10...
The American Society of Perfumers announces strategic shift for next WPC
Industry buzz
The American Society of Perfumers (ASP) has terminated its collaboration with Allured Business Media, their partners for the organization...
Trump tariffs and the cosmetics industry: the current landscape
Markets & trends
The United States is the world’s second-largest exporter of cosmetic products, following France. For over 30 years, the American...
Albéa showcases tailored packaging solutions for U.S. beauty brands
Industry buzz
At the MakeUp in Los Angeles show, which was held on February 12-13, 2025 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Albéa introduced a range...
Fedrigoni invests in Papkot to accelerate the shift to plastic-free packaging
Packaging & design
Italian group Fedrigoni, a specialist in specialty papers and self-adhesive labels, has announced the acquisition of a minority stake in...
L’Oréal Groupe completes USD 160 million R&I center in New Jersey
Industry buzz
L’Oréal Groupe has completed its new North America Research & Innovation (R&I) Center located in Clark, New Jersey. Representing...
Puig posts profit up 14% for 2024, but remains cautious about 2025
Industry buzz
Spain’s luxury and cosmetics group Puig, which owns brands such as Charlotte Tilbury, Nina Ricci, Penhaligon’s, Rabanne and Jean-Paul...
Estée Lauder bets on Serpin Pharma’s anti-inflammatory technologies
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) is joining forces with biotechnology company Serpin Pharma to explore how their anti-inflammatory...
