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Coty continues transformation as quarterly profit jumps 64%
Industry buzz
The American cosmetics and fragrance group Coty (Marc Jacobs, Burberry fragrances, Calvin Klein, etc.) reported a 64% increase in profit...
David Konckier, owner of Bogart Group, completes acquisition of Marionnaud
Industry buzz
David Konckier, the main shareholder of the Bogart Group, has finalized the acquisition of the Marionnaud Group through his company BEHN....
Seppic strengthens its natural cosmetics business with Minasolve acquisition
Industry buzz
Minasolve, a pioneer in green chemistry specializing in natural preservation boosters for cosmetic products, particularly 100% bio-based...
BASF develops sustainable supply chains for cosmetic bioactives in the Amazon
Ingredients & formulation
Derived from the andiroba tree, also known as crabwood, the emollient Cetiol Forest CG is the first product launched under the Standing...
L’Occitane Group to offload Elemis to PAI Partners
Industry buzz
L’Occitane is selling British skincare brand Elemis, a premium British skincare brand established in 1989, to French private equity firm...
Celebrity British hairstylist John Frieda dies aged 75
Industry buzz
British celebrity hairstylist and beauty industry stalwart John Frieda, who tended to the locks of Jackie Kennedy and Princess Diana...
Estée Lauder accelerates turnaround and targets higher margins by 2030
Industry buzz
The Estée Lauder Companies reported a 7% increase in net sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2027, ended September 30, 2026, exceeding...
Symrise appoints four new perfumers to its Paris creative hub
Industry buzz
Symrise Fine Fragrance strengthens its Paris Creative Center with the arrival of four perfumers: Philippe Paparella-Paris, Théo Belmas,...
RoC Skincare aims to rank among France’s top 3 anti-aging brands
Companies & industry
Two years after its comeback to the French market, dermocosmetics brand RoC Skincare achieved 500% sell-out growth in 2025, and is...
Hou Juncheng: “Proya is moving closer to European suppliers and expertise”
Companies & industry
Located in Suresnes, near Paris, France, Proya’s newly established 450 m² R&D laboratory already employs seven scientists. Premium...
