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Sampling: digital takes over from physical retail distribution
Packaging & design
For Bruno Pinheiro and Olivia Delagarde, founders of Holy Sampling, the digitalisation of sampling campaigns is gathering pace as brands...
Sustainable Cosmetics Summit plunges into the “blue beauty” wave
Markets & trends
After having massively committed to a process of greening their formulas, beauty brands are now striving to reduce their impact on the...
TNT Group supplies the signature caps for Rabanne’s Million Gold for Her
Industry buzz
Million Gold For Her, the new addition to Rabanne’s Lady Million / One Million collection is one of the major fragrance launches this...
Indian beauty retailer Nykaa doubles down on fragrance to accelerate growth
Companies & industry
Nykaa, which has just crossed the 200 physical stores mark in India, is continuing its rapid expansion. The multi-channel retailer...
Inolex files patent infringement legal action against Actera Ingredients
Industry buzz
Inolex, Inc. and Inolex Investment Corp. have filed a patent infringement complaint against Actera Ingredients, Inc. in U.S. District...
Luxury skin care brand evolvetogether makes retail debut at Bluemercury
Industry buzz
The Californian brand created by Japanese-American Cynthia Sakai is making its retail debut with luxury beauty retailer Bluemercury. The...
Lubrizol opens new research hub for beauty products in Shanghai, China
Industry buzz
The global specialty chemistry supplier has officially opened its Beauty Research Institute in Shanghai, China. The site will serve as a...
Technology: California lawmakers pass AI safety bill
Industry buzz
A bill aimed at regulating powerful artificial intelligence models passed California’s legislature on Wednesday, August 28, despite...
Olivier Rousteing and Estée Lauder bring Balmain back into the perfume business
Industry buzz
Established in 2022 through a partnership between the fashion house Balmain Paris and The Estée Lauder Companies, Balmain Beauty is...
Emily Bromfield appointed SVP, Global Marketing, MAC Cosmetics
Industry buzz
MAC Cosmetics has announced the appointment of Emily Bromfield as Senior Vice President, Global Marketing, effective Monday August 26,...
