Coty launches #UndefineBeauty campaign
US-based Coty has launched a new campaign, called #UndefineBeauty, aimed at changing the dictionary definition of beauty....January 30, 2023
Cosmetic Valley looks to create Cosmetic Week
French cosmetics cluster Cosmetic Valley has signed an agreement with France’s Île-de-France region, which includes...January 18, 2023
Coty and Jil Sander renew license
US-based Coty has renewed its fragrance license with fashion brand Jil Sander. The deal will include a...January 12, 2023
Thousands travel from Mainland China to Hong Kong as borders open
China re-opened its borders yesterday, January 8, allowing visitors to enter the country without having to quarantine...January 9, 2023
L’Oréal CEO underlines his confidence in the beauty market
L’Oréal CEO Nicolas Hieronimus speaking at the Chinese Business Club lunch in Paris in December L’Oréal...January 6, 2023
Morphe to close US stores
Make-up brand Morphe is to close all its stores in the US. The company made an announcement...January 6, 2023
Interparfums signs fragrance license with Lacoste
Interparfums has signed a 15-year global fragrance license with sportswear brand Lacoste, effective January 1, 2024. Under...December 21, 2022
Coty and Hugo Boss renew fragrance license
US-based Coty and fashion brand Hugo Boss have renewed their license agreement, which now extends beyond...December 20, 2022
Chanel opens fragrance exhibition in Paris
French brand Chanel is hosting an exhibition in Paris dedicated to its fragrances. Called Le Grand Numéro...December 15, 2022
IFF to cut jobs, implement new structure
US-based International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF) is to cut jobs in a bid to save $100m annually,...December 8, 2022
Yatsen to close more Perfect Diary stores
Chinese beauty company Yatsen is to close more stores for its make-up brand Perfect Diary, as color...December 8, 2022
China eases Covid restrictions
China is easing some of its Covid restrictions, in a sign that the government is looking to...December 7, 2022
The Ordinary to discontinue make-up products
Canada-based beauty company Deciem is to discontinue concealer and foundation for beauty brand The Ordinary as a...December 7, 2022
Shiseido to create new departments
Japanese group Shiseido is to reorganize a number of its departments and make several management changes, effective...December 6, 2022
Kosé delays China expansion for Decorté brand
Japanese beauty group Kosé has delayed its plans to expand the Decorté brand in China given the...December 5, 2022
Lush’s post-social media focus
UK-based beauty brand Lush has focused on partnerships and retail in a bid to grow its community...December 1, 2022
Some 10% of beauty products wasted due to over-production, says Avery Dennison
Some 10% of beauty and personal care products are thrown away largely due to overproduction and excess...November 30, 2022
L’Occitane launches new mission statement
L’Occitane Group has introduced a new corporate mission statement in a bid to reflect its transformation into...November 28, 2022
More China lockdowns set to hit business
China continues to impose new Covid restrictions, amid growing concern among companies over the impact on the...November 25, 2022
P&G Beauty hit by China lockdowns, outlines four-point plan
P&G Beauty is looking to re-balance its growth globally and boost its digital business, following the impact...November 23, 2022
Bogart turnover up 11.5% in Q3
French cosmetics and fragrance company Bogart’s third-quarter turnover increased 11.5% year-over-year to €66.8m. Turnover in the first...November 21, 2022
Pola Orbis net sales down 6.9% in Q3
Japanese group Pola Orbis’ third-quarter net sales fell 6.9% to ¥119.65bn ($856.94m) compared to the same period...November 17, 2022
UK holds beauty festival
Several beauty brands are set to take part in the UK’s first The Beauty Beat festival. Taking...November 14, 2022
Kao launches new personalized skin offers
Japanese company Kao has launched new services aimed at offering customers more personalized experiences. The new offers...November 9, 2022
Avon to close New York R&D operations
Natura &Co-owned Avon is to open new research & development (R&D) operations in Brazil and Poland and...November 8, 2022
E.A. Cosmetics inks Gant fragrance license
Germany-based E.A. Cosmetics has inked the fragrance license for US-based sportswear brand Gant. The deal will see...November 4, 2022
Revlon said to be exploring sale
US-based Revlon is exploring a sale of the company as part of its plan to exit Chapter...November 2, 2022
Perfect Corp goes public through SPAC
AI and AR beauty company Perfect Corp’s merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Provident Acquisition Corp...October 26, 2022
L’Oréal to open intelligent fulfillment center in China
L’Oréal is to open what it calls an intelligent fulfillment center in China to respond to the...October 24, 2022
LUXASIA receives Deloitte award
Asian distribution company LUXASIA has been named one of Singapore’s Best Managed Companies by consultancy Deloitte for...October 21, 2022