Coty says fourth quarter profits are better than expected with fragrance and skin care seeing particular gains in Asia, having posted its first quarterly results as a public company.
Colep and the One Asia Network have announced a Manufacturing and Technology Agreement, which will cover the whole of their respective organisations and thereby give supply coverage from Australia, Japan, China, Thailand, India, Poland, Germany, Spain,...
LVMH says it will not appeal a €8m fine it received from French stock market watchdog (Autorité des marchés financiers - AMF), back in July for not declaring its stake holding in Hermès.
Ingredients supplier DSM has refocused its beauty business to better position itself in the cosmetics and personal care market and claims a new brand identity will help it to better connect with customers and consumers.
The company is further venturing into the skin care segment by partnering up with Azelis who will going forward, be the distributor for CareSil in Europe, a new silicone-based ingredient brand.
Fashion house Burberry has launched its first fragrance since taking operations in-house in April, with the unveiling of Brit Rhythm, a dedicated fragrance for men.
Cosmetics giant The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Pamela Gill Alabaster, who is making the move from L’Oréal, to head up the company’s strategy on global corporate responsibility.
Avon Products has taken another step towards its major turnaround with the announcement that Brian Salsberg has been appointed as senior vice president, Global Strategy, effective September 23.
L’Oreal’s CEO Jean-Paul Agon has confirmed that the company’s financial resources for buying back Nestle’s stake in the company include its share in Sanofi.
Cosmetics manufacturers that have a streamlined beauty focus rather than a diverse product portfolio are more likely to prosper in the future, which is good news for L’Oréal, but may lead to a rethink for Procter and Gamble.
L’Oreal's relationship with the world's leading food company may change after 2014 after Nestle's chairman said that they intend to “keep all options on the table.”
Cosmetic ingredients company Croda International’s shares rose to the highest level in three months after they were recommended by German financial services firm Deutsche Bank.
That expert is Simon Duffy, co-founder of ‘Bulldog Natural Skincare’, the fastest growing men's skin care brand in the UK, who reckons that despite recent research indicating that men are abandoning grooming because of unemployment statistics; the...
The German cosmetic, fragrance and detergents body SEPAWA is calling for submissions for its first Innovation Awards, to highlight the best in ingredients, products and technologies in the industry.
Global speciality chemical company Croda has announced that their new online educational seminar, to be held on September 12, will focus on the seeing beauty through different cultural and geographical lenses.
Cosmetics giant L’Oréal has offered to buy Chinese skin care company Magic Holdings International for HK$6.5bn ($843m) in cash said in a joint statement, as the French firm looks to take advantage of the growing luxury market in China; where sales growth...
Direct sales cosmetics player Oriflame has reported a dip in sales, while the bottom line also takes a big hit as the company struggles against continued challenges across Europe.
Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf has posted strong results for the first half of 2013 and expects to continue to outperform its rivals, despite CEO Stefan Heidenreich urging caution over certain markets.
British biotechnology company Omega Ingredients has announced a deal to distribute high-quality citrus oils used in cosmetics for an Italian manufacturer.
Germany-based fragrance and ingredients provider Symrise has posted big sales in its scent and skin care division on the back of gains in cosmetics ingredients, as well as oral care and fine fragrances.
Shikatani Lacroix, a branding and design agency that works across sectors including that of the beauty industry has uncovered the best way for companies to obtain brand alignment which will ultimately help them to better connect with the consumer in the...
IFF has reported strong growth for its second quarter, driven mainly by an exceptional performance in the fragrance division, together with gains in all geographical regions including Europe.
Avon's second-quarter net income dropped 48 percent as it struggles to come to terms with its mammoth rebuild, but the signs are encouraging according to the beauty behemoth’s boss.
A firm specializing in medical marijuana has signed an exclusive distribution deal to market its products for skin care, perfume and cosmetics application in Europe.
A global specialty chemicals supplier has said that it expects a jump in growth in the second half of 2013 thanks to increased demand for its clay- and oil- based cosmetic ingredient technologies.
Color cosmetics and fragrance player Revlon has revealed steady second quarter sales, while net income was significantly boosted by an insurance pay out relating to its operations in Venezuela.
Germany-based specialty chemicals provider Altana is expanding its global footprint with the acquisition of the rheology business currently owned by Rockwood Holdings.
International fragrance, consumer products and flavor giant Givaudan reported a 5.7 percent growth in sales for the first half of 2013, with a solid performance bolstered by high growth in Latin America and other emerging markets.
Herborist, a brand positioned at the crossroads of traditional Chinese herbal extracts and the latest modern biotechnical achievement has further invested in the German markets following increasing demand from consumers for more Eastern based formulations.
Lucas Meyer has confirmed the acquisition of a portfolio of cosmetic ingredients from Biopharmacopae Design International to expand its footprint in the natural actives category.
The world’s biggest cosmetics company, L’Oreal, has recorded continued growth at well above market average rates for its second quarter and first half financial results, although southern European revenues decline.
An investment publication has reported that the stock price of companies in its Cosmetics and Personal Care Industry Group portfolio grew by 32 percent in 2013.
A philanthropic organization is hosting a House of Commons reception for MPs, peers and industry leaders to discuss the future of the UK cosmetics sector.
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