Latin America
For Brazilian women, price is the key factor when buying make-up products
The typical Brazilian woman spends around R$ 1,530 (USD 303) per year on make-up, according to a recent survey by Picodi, the website...
O Boticário to launch its first Cosmos-organic line certified by Ecocert
O Boticário is the first major Brazilian cosmetic brand to get the Cosmos-organic seal from global inspection and certification body...
Sales of nail polishes expected to fall by 17% in 2020 in Brazil
The reluctance of Brazilian women to buy these products online and the economic recession linked to the Covid-19 outbreak explain the...
Nanovetores presents three antioxidants to combat blue light damage
Antioxidants are known to be the best allies to neutralize the free radicals action and its adverse effects. These powerful substances...
Colombia: Congress votes to end animal testing for cosmetics
Two years after the start of discussions and one year after a positive vote in the House of Representatives (bill 120/2018C), the...
Natura &Co unveils new sustainability targets for the next 10 years
The Brazilian beauty giant - which encompasses the brands Avon, Natura, The Body Shop and Aesop - has unveiled a comprehensive...
L’Occitane au Brésil debuts first children’s toiletries line
Created seven years ago, the Brazilian brand of the L’Occitane Group recently launched its first range for children. The brand’s aim is...
Tradeshows: Update on postponed and cancelled events in 2020
The international calendar of beauty trade fairs is turned upside down by the Covid-19 pandemic. Most of the events which were scheduled...
Natura &Co accelerates Avon integration and digitalization amid Covid-19
Natura &Co - the entity now gathering the brands Natura, Avon, The Body Shop, and Aesop - posted revenue growth in the first quarter...
KKR takes over Coty’s Professional Beauty, which becomes “Wella”
Investment firm KKR is about to acquire a majority stake in Coty’s Professional Beauty and Retail Hair Businesses. The agreement is part...
