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Veganism was one of the hottest beauty trends in 2019
Markets & trends
The year 2019 was another bumper 12 months for vegan beauty, with a slew of new, animal product-free lines hitting the beauty shelves all...
Skincare sales on the rise in Spain as women opt for a more natural look and young men get more interested...
Markets & trends
A more natural look is currently a key trend for women in Spain, finds Kantar in a recent report. The new trend is boosting skin care...
K-beauty giant Amorepacific backs Milk Makeup
Industry buzz
Cult beauty brand Milk Makeup has received the backing of the Seoul-based cosmetics giant Amorepacific. The K-beauty conglomerate has...
Beiersdorf switches to green power
Industry buzz
German skincare group Beiersdorf, behind household-name brands like Nivea and Eucerin, has announced that all its operations would be...
KDC/ONE and HCT Group merge their businesses to create a giant supplier of full-service make-up and...
Companies & industry
Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/ONE) and HCT Group have entered into a definitive agreement to create a comprehensive global...
Le Rouge Français opens new era for natural lipsticks
Companies & industry
Le Rouge Français has just joined Obratori, L’Occitane’s startup studio, which has acquired a minority interest in the brand. The...
Marvinpac merges its cosmetics business with Strand Cosmetics Europe to form a leading beauty supplier in...
Companies & industry
After strengthening their ties in June 2018, when Marvinpac took a minority stake in Strand Cosmetics Europe, the two companies now...
I FEEL GOOD, A trade show dedicated to the green and clean beauty movement
Industry buzz
The Beauty Industry is greening up and consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of health and sustainability issues. To respond...
IFF merge with DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences business
Industry buzz
IFF has concluded an agreement with DuPont to acquire DuPont’s Nutrition & Biosciences (N&B) business for $26.2 billion. The deal...
How beauty brands addressed sustainability in 2019
Markets & trends
Beauty brands have been busy cleaning up their act in 2019, as concern about the environmental impact of the industry rises. We take a...
