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Hunter Luxury unveils Bridgerton-inspired Regency packaging collection

Hunter Luxury unveils Bridgerton-inspired Regency packaging collection

Full-service packaging supplier Hunter Luxury has unveiled its latest release: The Regency Collection. Designed to spark inspiration...

Beiersdorf sales grew in 2025 but skin care market still challenging, CEO says

Beiersdorf sales grew in 2025 but skin care market still challenging, CEO says

Beiersdorf (Nivea, Eucerin, Labello, La Prairie) closed the financial year 2025 with an sales growing 2.4% organically to EUR 9.9...

Gattefossé launches its new « Haute Couture » formula collection

Gattefossé launches its new « Haute Couture » formula collection

For 2026, Gattefossé is taking inspiration from the Haute Couture’s iconic fabrics. The French supplier of cosmetic ingredients and...

IES Ingredients: François-Patrick Sabater passes leadership to new team

IES Ingredients: François-Patrick Sabater passes leadership to new team

After 33 years leading IES Ingredients, François-Patrick Sabater has announced his retirement. Founded in 1993 in Allauch near Marseille,...

Medmix appoints Jennifer Dean as Head of its Beauty Business Unit

Medmix appoints Jennifer Dean as Head of its Beauty Business Unit

The company specializing in high-precision delivery devices has appointed Jennifer Dean as new Head of its Beauty Business Unit,...

Texen and Lancôme renew creative synergy for Lash Idôle Curl Goddess

Texen and Lancôme renew creative synergy for Lash Idôle Curl Goddess

Luxury beauty packaging manufacturer Texen has applied its industrial expertise to create the new pack of Lancôme’s latest mascara, Lash...

'Unofficial' talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan

’Unofficial’ talks on plastic pollution treaty to begin in Japan

Delegates from around 20 countries will hold three days of "informal" talks in Japan from Sunday aimed at salvaging efforts towards a...

“Our innovations help us create unique signatures”, Samantha Mane

“Our innovations help us create unique signatures”, Samantha Mane

Rooted in naturalness and resolutely independent and agile, French perfume and aroma manufacturer Mane banks on innovation to drive its...

Clariant remains cautious on 2026 prospects amid market headwinds

Clariant remains cautious on 2026 prospects amid market headwinds

The Swiss specialty chemicals group Clariant is adopting a cautious stance toward 2026 amid uncertainty over U.S. tariffs, which are...

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The Age of Flow: Five key trends for 2026 and beyond

The Age of Flow: Five key trends for 2026 and beyond

The beauty industry is entering a new phase of transformation - one shaped by constant movement, uncertainty, and acceleration, but also...

Rethinking loose powder: a cleaner, smarter way forward

Rethinking loose powder: a cleaner, smarter way forward

Loose powder has long been a backstage essential and consumer favorite—yet its packaging has remained frustratingly messy, wasteful, and...

Fragrance Innovation - January 2026

Fragrance Innovation - January 2026

Every year in Paris, the Fragrance Innovation Summit brings together from the fine perfumery industry—composition houses, brands,...

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Prestige beauty 2025: France falls behind in a rising European market

Prestige beauty 2025: France falls behind in a rising European market

While the European prestige beauty market is posting steady value growth of 4% in 2025, France is bucking the trend, with sales declining...

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French health agency moves to ban or curb a series of phthalates

French health agency moves to ban or curb a series of phthalates

To prevent previously unregulated yet potentially harmful phthalates from substituting those already banned or restricted, French Agency...

Science, R&D

Science spotlight: Jamu, a “sleeping giant” in global beauty

Science spotlight: Jamu, a “sleeping giant” in global beauty

Jamu, Indonesia’s traditional use of herbal remedies for medicinal and health purposes can be considered a sleeping giant for global...

Ingredients & formulation

Eastman and Kolmar Korea join forces to advance greener color cosmetics

Eastman and Kolmar Korea join forces to advance greener color cosmetics

As global regulations tighten and sustainability expectations continue to rise, personal care brands face increasing pressure to deliver...

Packaging & design

APC Packaging marks 20 years and takes center stage at Luxe Pack Los Angeles

APC Packaging marks 20 years and takes center stage at Luxe Pack Los Angeles

The U.S. primary packaging provider is celebrating its 20th anniversary. Founded in 2006 as a family-run business, the company has...

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EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles

EU nations back chemical recycling for plastic bottles

European nations voted on Friday, February 6, to allow for chemical recycling to play a larger role in the production of plastic bottles,...

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Guerlain taps Microcaps’ Perfume Pearls technology for Aqua Allegoria Perle

Guerlain taps Microcaps' Perfume Pearls technology for Aqua Allegoria Perle

For its new Aqua Allegoria Perle line, the French fragrance house has partnered with the Swiss company Microcaps, for a new generation of...

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Olyos expands European footprint and cosmetics business with somatoline deal

Olyos expands European footprint and cosmetics business with somatoline deal

The French natural health specialist is strengthening its foothold in dermo-cosmetics with the acquisition of Italian body care brand...

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Hunter Luxury unveils Bridgerton-inspired Regency packaging collection

Hunter Luxury unveils Bridgerton-inspired Regency packaging collection

Full-service packaging supplier Hunter Luxury has unveiled its latest release: The Regency Collection. Designed to spark inspiration...

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