Europe
Estée Lauder makes the UK its main manufacturing base for scented candles
As its Whitman, UK, production site celebrates its 60th anniversary, The Estée Lauder Companies is positioning the country as its global...
Fragrance trends: The olfactory codes shaping the Italian market
The unique characteristics of the Italian market — particularly its distribution structure — have fueled the growth of niche perfumery...
rhode broadens global reach with seven new European markets and Mexico entry
Starting Tuesday, June 9, 2026, the beauty brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber and now part of e.l.f. Beauty will be available direct to...
New CTPA guide aims to drive sustainability action across cosmetics sector
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has launched its new sustainability handbook, developed with non-profit...
Between legacy and innovation: how niche perfumes got successful in Italy
Italy is one of the birthplaces of perfumery, but this market is definitely apart: niche perfumes are called “artistic perfumes”, and...
Europe’s circular plastics ambitions falter under growing exposure
Heavily dependent on plastic imports from Asia and the Middle East, Europe’s industry is increasingly exposed to the disruptions caused...
Japan’s Taiki Group streamlines western operations through its European branch
The family-owned Japanese group specializing in beauty application solutions and cosmetic accessories is streamlining its operations...
IMCD expands innovation footprint with new Technical Centre in Turkey
The distributor and formulation partner of speciality chemicals and ingredients has officially opened its new Technical Centre in...
rhode builds on its Sephora partnership for its European retail expansion
Following its 2025 rollout with Sephora in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., the beauty brand founded by Hailey Rhode Bieber will be...
Omnibus VI: What the European Parliament’s approval means now
The European Parliament approved on Wednesday, April 29, a law aimed at simplifying certain rules governing cosmetic products. In...
