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Mascara, the flagship product of colour cosmetics
Markets & trends
What is the situation regarding the use of mascara in the world? Figures available show a fully growing product category, despite...
European Dermocosmetology Days to focus on healing
Industry buzz
The 26th European Dermocosmetology Days, organized by the European Centre for Dermocosmetology (CED), with the support of the French...
Sincoplas invests in sputtering metallization
Industry buzz
Sincoplas, a French company specializing in plastic injection, presented its new sputtering metallization capabilities during the last...
AptarGroup announces closure of two European facilities
Packaging & design
Due to increased production efficiencies, Aptar wants to reorganize its European capabilities. The closure of two facilities is...
Cosmetics retail market in Central Europe to grow by 1.5% in 2012
Markets & trends
Total sales of cosmetics in Central Europe are forecasted to grow by 1.5% in 2012, compared to 2.3% last year, says market research firm...
Cosmogen: 30 years and yet more innovations in the pipe
Packaging & design
The company founded by Gérard Gieux in 1982 celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. Initially a specialist of makeup brushes, sponges...
An organic pea sprout extract to stimulate hair growth
Industry buzz
AnaGain, Mibelle Biochemistry’s new active ingredient, is derived from sprouts of organic pea and has been designed to reduce hair loss...
OPI’s first international short film
Industry buzz
The nail care manufacturer’s first branded film pays homage to what OPI names its “Culture of Colour”. Set to the French DJ band C2C’s...
Merck opens application centre for cosmetic pigments in Shanghai
Industry buzz
Merck Chemicals China has opened its Pigments & Cosmetics Technology Application Network China (TANC) in Shanghai with the aim to...
L’Oréal inaugurates giant factory in Indonesia to serve South-East Asian markets
Industry buzz
L’Oréal invested EUR 100 million over a period of 6 years in what is, to date, its largest factory in the world. The 66,000 m2 building,...
