Coty completes P&G Specialty Beauty Business merger
US-based Coty has completed its merger with P&G Specialty Beauty Business, making Coty the world’s third-largest beauty...October 3, 2016
China to cut consumption tax on cosmetics
China’s Finance Ministry has said it is to reduce or remove consumption tax on all cosmetics products...September 30, 2016
Space NK to open London flagship showcasing innovative launches
UK-based beauty retailer Space NK is to open a new flagship store on London’s Regent Street in...September 30, 2016
Estée Lauder supports breast cancer awareness with Pink Ribbon Photo Award
As part of its Breast Cancer Awareness campaign, Estée Lauder held its Pink Ribbon Photo Award ceremony...September 30, 2016
Loewe launches new scent duo
Spanish brand Loewe (LVMH) is launching its first scent under the creative direction of Jonathan Anderson this...September 30, 2016
DFS enters Europe with Venice store
LVMH-owned travel-retail operator DFS has unveiled its new luxury store in Venice’s historic Fondaco dei Tedeschi building,...September 30, 2016
Shiseido launches new make-up brand
Shiseido has created a new make-up brand called Playlist. The brand is based on the techniques and...September 30, 2016
Nyx Cosmetics opens Paris stores
L’Oréal-owned Nyx Cosmetics has opened two standalone stores in Paris, France this month. The brand launched...September 29, 2016
Alès Groupe’s sales down 1.4% in first half of 2016
Sales at France-based Alès Groupe fell 1.4% in the first half of 2016 to €122.4m, compared to...September 29, 2016
Douglas names Michael Rauch as new cfo
German perfumery chain Douglas GmbH has named Michael Rauch as its new chief financial officer, effective January...September 28, 2016
L’Oréal signs research partnership with Poietis
L’Oréal has signed a research partnership with biotechnology company Poietis, to develop the bioprinting of hair follicules....September 28, 2016
Chalhoub Group opens five stores for new Ghawali brand
Dubai-based luxury distribution company Chalhoub Group has opened five stores for its newly created oriental fragrance brand...September 28, 2016
Givaudan launches natural ingredients Madagascar plant
Swiss fragrance and flavor company Givaudan has inaugurated a new processing plant for clove leaf oil in...September 28, 2016
First edition of Beauty Forum Paris to take place on October 9-10
The first edition of trade show Beauty Forum Paris is to take place in the French capital...September 28, 2016
Puig takes minority stake in Granado
Spanish group Puig has taken a minority stake in Brazilian company Granado for an undisclosed sum. Puig...September 27, 2016
Internet becomes preferred source of information on make-up
The internet is now the fastest-growing source of make-up information in the US, despite being the least...September 26, 2016
La Mer to launch make-up collection
Estée Lauder Companies-owned La Mer is coming out with its first major make-up collection this fall, called...September 26, 2016
Estée Lauder Companies makes appointments at Glamglow
Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has announced that Beth DiNardo will add the Glamglow brand to her responsibilities,...September 23, 2016
Macy’s partners with beGlammed for at-home beauty treatments
US retailer Macy’s has teamed up with on-demand beauty service beGlammed to offer at-home beauty treatments and...September 23, 2016
Takasago names new fine fragrance vp
Fragrance house Takasago has named Xavier Renard corporate vice president global fine fragrance leader. Based in Paris,...September 22, 2016
Up & coming brand: mi-rê
mi-rê Headquarters: Paris, France Launch date: 2015 Price: €46.50 (Dual Contour Nova) – €54 (BiBi Nova,...September 22, 2016
EU asserts animal testing position
The European Union’s (EU) Court of Justice underlined its stance on animal testing Wednesday in a statement...September 22, 2016
Up & coming brand Scentered
Scentered Headquarters: Salisbury, UK Launch date: 2015 Price: £12 – £14.50 ($17.50 – $21) Founded...September 22, 2016
Trends from In Cosmetics North America
Boosters or shots that enhance a product’s effects and increased demand for specialty ingredients in personal-care products...September 22, 2016
Up & coming brand Prismologie
Prismologie Headquarters: Kuwait Launch date: 2014 Price: $41 – $87 Prismologie is a bodycare brand that...September 21, 2016
Up & coming brand: Nudestix
Nudestix Headquarters: Toronto, Canada Launch date: 2014 Price: $24 Nudestix is designed to provide a quick and...September 21, 2016
Trends from MakeUp in New York
Matte colors, multi-functional items, personalization and special-effect make-up were key trends at this year’s MakeUp in New...September 21, 2016
Up & coming brand: 3point3
3point3 Headquarters: Rennes, France Launch date: 2015 Prices: €4.90 – €7.90 (exfoliant range); €49/€35 (three-product skincare kit...September 21, 2016
Albéa sale could be imminent
The potential sale of French beauty packaging specialist Albéa could be getting closer, according to news reports....September 20, 2016
Atelier Cologne to launch new scent
France-based perfume brand Atelier Cologne is to launch a new fragrance in its Collection Azur line called...September 19, 2016