News
The Estée Lauder Companies’ results remain weak in the third quarter
Industry buzz
On Thursday, May 1, the U.S. cosmetics giant reported another quarter of disappointing results, primarily attributed to sluggish consumer...
New sensory experiences for increasingly addictive cosmetics
Ingredients & formulation
In 2025, new sensory experiences are emerging to give pride of place to hedonism. Pleasure remains the driving force behind the user...
A new silicone recycling process advancing the sector’s circularity
Industry buzz
A study conducted by French researchers from the CNRS « Catalyse, Polymérisation, Procédés et Matériaux » laboratory of the Université...
Ten years after acquisition, Unilever is shutting down REN Clean Skincare
Industry buzz
The consumer goods giant has announced the clean beauty pioneer is expected to cease trading by the end of Q3 2025. Unilever cited “a...
BASF launches Verdessence Maize, a natural-based hair styling polymer
Ingredients & formulation
At the in-cosmetics Global trade show in Amsterdam earlier this month, BASF introduced several new natural ingredients—among them,...
Pure Trade designs an aluminum case for Valentino Spike lipsticks
Industry buzz
Valentino has partnered with Pure Trade, leveraging their multi-material expertise to design a distinctive square-shaped case for housing...
Eurofragance posts a 27% increase in its turnover in 2024
Industry buzz
The Spanish fragrance house has achieved 180 million euros in sales in 2024, a 27% growth like-for-like compared to the previous year....
Generation shift at L’Oréal: Jean-Victor succeeds Françoise Bettencourt Meyers
Industry buzz
Françoise Bettencourt Meyers, 71, handed over her position as member of L’Oréal’s board of directors to the family holding company Téthys...
Luxe Pack New York returns to the Javits Center on May 7 and 8, 2025
Industry buzz
Luxe Pack New York, the premier B2B trade show for creative packaging in the premium and luxury sectors, returns to the Javits Center on...
Niche perfumes: Chinese brands spice up the competition
Markets & trends
Notes Shanghai, Asia’s only trade show dedicated to fine perfumery, brought together over 200 renowned international brands and emerging...
