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Clinical testing online platform Skinobs unveils a new version
Eight years after its initial launch in 2016, Skinobs is unveiling a 2.0 version with a new design and, above all, a range of new...
Estée Lauder signs Korean singer and actress IU as new global brand ambassador
Estée Lauder today announced that it has signed Korean singer, songwriter and actress, IU, as its newest Global Brand Ambassador. IU will...
Towards a bank of genetic signatures for bio-resources in cosmetics
The founding members of the "DNA & cosmetics" consortium — Clarins, Croda Beauty Actives, DNA Gensee, Greentech, L’Oréal and Nuxe —...
Trends: ’Doll makeup’ combines a light touch on complexion with sweet accents
After the success of "berry makeup" and "chrome makeup" looks, "doll makeup" is gaining in popularity among beauty enthusiasts. The trend...
Evonik partners with Jland Biotech in vegan collagen for cosmetic applications
In a new strategic move to expand their collagen platform, Evonik’s Venture Capital arm has invested in Jland Biotech, a company...
Spanish fashion and beauty house Puig announces IPO
Spanish fashion group Puig, which owns the Nina Ricci, Paco Rabanne, Charlotte Tilbury or Byredo and has a controlling interest in Jean...
Sophim acquires Novastell and expands to nutraceutics
Sophim today announced the acquisition of Novastell, a supplier of nutritional and functional ingredients. The transaction was finalized...
Robertet partners with Aethera to strengthen its offer of active ingredients
The French supplier of natural ingredients and Aethera Biotech, an Italian company specializing in the development of active ingredients...
AI vs humans: influencers face competition from virtual models
Social media influencers have embraced artificial intelligence to spice up their content but they are also facing growing competition...
Wella Cosmetics opens new distribution center in Brazil with ID Logistics
The hair and nail care and beauty brand has opened its Brazil’s Distribution Center in the city of Extrema, in the south of Minas Gerais,...