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Duftstars 2012 awards: Mexx Fresh Man wins
Industry buzz
Mexx Fresh Man won a Duftstars award in the men’s Lifestyle category. The Duftstars Awards are the German version of the famous FiFi...
Coty would consider IPO after aborted Avon bid
Industry buzz
Cosmetics and perfumes maker Coty eventually withdrew its latest bid to buy out competitor Avon Products. “We received encouragement...
Transparent dip tube: MWV strengthens its patents validity
Packaging & design
Satisfaction was noticeable at the stand of the MWV at Luxe Pack New York. In addition to the presentation of two new versions in its...
The cabaret trend continues to inspire cosmetics
Markets & trends
Cabaret stages around the world continue to inspire makeup designers. The launch of a Dita Von Teese line by Artdeco and the announcement...
France: disappointing first quarter for prestige beauty sales
Industry buzz
After a rather positive growth in 2011 (+3% in value and +0.2% in volume), sales of cosmetics in the selective retail channel have...
VPI: a Surlyn cap for Esprit
Industry buzz
Once again, Coty has relied on VPI, this time for Esprit’s Urban Nature. “Surlyn is the preferred material for most Esprit caps,”...
MakeUp in Paris unveils a conference program focused on trends
Industry buzz
The next edition of the MakeUp in Paris show will feature about 15 conferences focusing on trends. Let’s take a look at seven of them,...
French creative perfumery: why is it performing better abroad than at home?
Markets & trends
An eternal "evil of the French society" which is also affecting this industry? In any case it is the main conclusion of the conference...
SEPPIC translates trends into cosmetic formulas
Ingredients & formulation
SEPPIC, together with the Carlin International style agency, has identified two major Fall/Winter 2013-2014 trends. The specialty...
ID bio extends its organic range of titrated extracts
Industry buzz
In order to reinforce its presence in the natural botanical extraction field, ID bio extends its titrated extracts range. Those...
