Cosmetics Compact: Science news, Ashland, L'Oréal, Nanoparticles, Advertising...

Welcome to the Cosmetics Design Compact, brushing up on the latest industry news – in miniature.

The idea behind the compact is to bring you some of the recent news highlights from the archives, as well as discussing major trends and events.

With a lot to catch up on as the year draws to a close we take a look at a patent awarded to an Ashland scientist, laser imaging to test nanoparticles, accusations of a Swiss fragrance cartel and some other news highlights.

We also take to the Cosmetics Design touch pad to have a look at our in-focus topic: advertising.

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