Europe
French consumer group flags unsafe sunscreens sold on Chinese marketplaces
Harmful ingredients or virtually no sun protection: French consumer group Que Choisir Ensemble has raised concerns over sunscreens sold...
Bolognafiere Cosmoprof acquires Bergamo’s Beauty to Business trade show
The organizer of the Cosmoprof-branded trade shows has finalized the acquisition of a 70% stake in Beauty to Business, an event held in...
Retail: CK Hutchison in talks to sell Marionnaud to David Konckier
More than 20 years after acquiring Marionnaud, Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison, the parent company of retail group AS Watson, is exploring a...
Sébastien Viennot: "Europe plays a central role in Kao’s internationalization"
With operations in 140 countries, a portfolio of more than 80 brands, and global revenue of EUR 9 billion in 2025, the Japanese beauty...
RevitaLash Cosmetics moves UK operations in-house to accelerate growth
The US brand specializing in premium beauty products for the lashes and brows has announced it is bringing its UK operations in-house...
London Packaging Week 2026 returns in September with a focus on discovery
London Packaging Week returns in 2026 with a renewed focus on discovery, bringing together brands, designers, and suppliers to explore...
Study finds Europeans expect personal care to deliver more than appearance
A new pan-European study from Cosmetics Europe points to a clear shift in how Europeans view cosmetics and personal care products. Once...
Mane unveils experimental garden dedicated to fragrance and aromatic plants
The quest for exclusive ingredients and unique facets is driving major fragrance houses to invest in beyond extraction technologies by...
MakeUp in Paris and Edition Spéciale by Luxe Pack come together on June 17-18
For the first time this year, the two events will take place simultaneously at a single venue in Paris, allowing visitors to access both...
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...
