Colgate-Palmolive to acquire Filorga skin care portfolio
Colgate-Palmolive has announced that it has agreed to acquire the Laboratoires Filorga Cosmetiques Skin Care Business for €1,495.5 million (US$1,690 million). The purchase of the French premium anti-aging brand forms part of Colgate’s strategy to focus on its higher...
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Beauty industry contributed £28.4 billion to UK economy in 2018
Consumer spending on beauty in the UK reached £27.2 billion in 2018, according to a new report commissioned by the British Beauty Council, which aims to quantify, for the first time, the total contribution made by the beauty industry to the UK economy in 2018. Care...
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North Korea’s Pomhyanggi launches website
One of North Korea’s most established beauty brands has launched a website, according to a report published by NK News, quoting Meari. The new site for Pomhyanggi, which was launched by brand owner the Sinuiji Cosmetics Factory, is said to include an online store,...
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Josie Maran Cosmetics launches national recycling program
Josie Maran Cosmetics has partnered with TerraCycle to launch a national recycling program for its entire line of cosmetics. Consumers will be able to send their empties to the recycling giant using a pre-paid shipping label to be processed and repurposed. "We are so...
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Green Growth Brands strikes deal with American Eagle to sell CBD-beauty line
Green Growth Brands has announced that it has received a purchase order from American Eagle Outfitters. Under the deal, a line developed exclusively for the American apparel and lifestyle chain by Green Growth Brands will be stocked in nearly 500 American Eagle stores...
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Unilever develops Tinder-style decision making app Idea Swipe
Unilever has unveiled its new Tinder-style decision-making app, named Idea Swipe, according to a report by Marketing Week. The app has been designed in order to maximise creativity and ‘create double the impact in half the time and cost’. Using a system much like the...
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Coty and Lacoste renew fragrance licensing partnership
Coty has announced the renewal of its fragrance licensing partnership with Lacoste. Lacoste joined Coty in 2016 as part of the merger with P&G Specialty Beauty brands, and has since launched a successful male fragrance L’Homme Lacoste. Edgar Huber, President Coty...
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L’Oréal Paris launches campaign starring actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Sobhita Dhulipala
L’Oréal Paris has launched the campaign for its Total Repair 5 #WinOverDamage, which will star Actresses Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, the brand Global Ambassador, and Sobhita Dhulipala, a new face for the campaign. Launched this week across all online and offline...
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MAC and Kylie Jenner top most searched lipstick list
MAC is the most searched for lipstick brand in the U.S., followed by Kylie Jenner in the number two spot, according to a report by data provider SEMrush. The report narrowed down the top ten most searched for lipstick brands from January to May this year, based on...
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L’Oréal Canada announces finalists of 2019 corporate accelerator program
L’Oréal Canada has announced the five finalists of its corporate accelerator program, part of the company’s new Open Innovation Program. The program was created in collaboration with the OSMO Foundation, which acted as L’Oréal’s startup ecosystem partner, with the...
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Lady Gaga turns to Amazon for launch of new beauty line Haus Laboratories
Lady Gaga has announced the launch of a new beauty range called Haus Laboratories, which will be distributed by Amazon in nine countries including the UK, Japan and the U.S. Set to launch in September, the line will include color cosmetics for lips, face, and eyes in...
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CEW partners with Landsec to create beauty pop up opportunities in UK
Cosmetic Executive Women (CEW) has announced a partnership with retail specialist Landsec to offer beauty brands the opportunity to launch pop-up stores in UK outlets such as Bluewater, Kent, and Westgate, Oxford. As of July, CEW members will be able to register their...
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Chanel loses China ‘double C’ infringement case
Chanel has unexpectedly lost a trademark infringement case it brought against a Chinese jewellery shop that was selling goods brandishing a similar logo to the iconic Chanel double C, according to a report by Campaign Asia. Following the ongoing counterfeit case, the...
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L Brand owner sees shares drop as friend Jeffrey Epstein is indicted on sex trafficking crimes
Shares of L Brand, owned by Leslie Wexner, have fallen by more than four percent as friends of Jeffrey Epstein feel the brunt of the financier's recent indictment in New York courts on sex trafficking charges, according to a report by Bloomberg. The parent company of...
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Opinion on the solubility of synthetic amorphous silica adopted by the EU
The EU has adopted an Opinion on the solubility of synthetic amorphous silica for cosmetics products after a commenting period of nine weeks following the initial publication. The EU’s Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) has deduced that none of the SAS...
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The Estee Lauder Companies tops Forbes ranking for America’s Best Employers for Women
The Estee Lauder Companies has been named America’s Best Employer for Women 2019 in a list compiled by Forbes magazine. The US prestige beauty manufacturer climbed 21 places to top the chart. “It appears that the beauty brand has taken care to cultivate a culture that...
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Dutch supermarket Ekoplaza to adopt Greenpeace Rang-tan ad
Greenpeace has granted Dutch supermarket chain Ekoplaza permission to use its Rang-tan creative, according to a report published by The Drum. The video, which highlights the dangers of deforestation for palm oil was repurposed by UK frozen food chain Iceland for its...
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#BoycottJapan trends in South Korea as dispute over exports escalates
A hashtag designed to encourage shoppers to avoid Made in Japan products has gained considerable traction on social media channels in South Korea, according to a report published by Bloomberg. #BoycottJapan has appeared in some 2,400 public posts since Japan imposed...
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Australian supermodel named as face for new Valentino scent
Adut Akech has been named as the face of Valentino’s latest fragrance launch, according to a report published by Adelaide Now. The Australian-South Sudanese supermodel will front a campaign for Born in Roma – the Italian designer’s new scent and the first to emerge...
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BIC USA disrupts grooming category with gender neutral razor launch on Amazon
BIC has launched a gender neutral, direct-to-consumer razor brand, named Made For You, in a bid to disrupt the shaving category. The razor will be available exclusively on Amazon and features a metal handle and five flexible blades together with a lubrication strip...
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Lancôme prepares to launch new fragrance Idôle
L’Oréal-owned Lancôme is preparing to make a splash with its new fragrance, Idôle, fronted by Zendaya Coleman, which is due to launch on August 22, according to a report published by WWD. The scent is aimed firmly at the millennial market and, indeed, was inspired by...
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L’Oréal teams up with Tencent’s WeChat to boost ModiFace presence in China
L’Oréal has teamed up with Tencent-owned WeChat to launch the first 3D augmented reality make-up try-on facility for WeChat Mini Program. The application is supported by L’Oréal’s tech arm ModiFace and will debut on Giorgio Armani Beauty’s official WeChat Mini Program...
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Turkey’s first olive oil museum housed in former soap shop
Turkey's first museum for olive oil, Adatepe Olive Oil Museum welcomes some 50,000 visitors a year, according to a report published by Hurriyet Daily News. Located in the Cannakkale province in the north-west, the museum charts the history of this Mediterranean staple...
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Bessamer Venture Partners to invest in MyGlamm
Bessamer Venture Partners is leading a Rs130 crore investment round in Mumbai-based start-up MyGlamm, according to a report published by the Times of India. Other participants in the round include L’Occitane. The deal values the direct-to-consumer cosmetics brand -...
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Perth entrepreneur launches Australia’s first Beauty Fridge
A Perth-based entrepreneur has launched a dedicated mini fridge for beauty products, according to a report published by Perth Now. Iris Smit, the brains behind The Quick Flick brand, made her foray into the space after noticing a gap in the market for an attractive...
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H&H Group snaps up Aurelia Probiotic Skincare
Hong Kong-based Health & Happiness (H&H) has acquired Aurelia Probiotic Skincare, an ultra premium skin care brand that combines sustainably sourced bio-organic botanical ingredients and probiotics, according to a report published by WWD. The deal will further...
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China’s ‘daigou’ restrictions affect J-beauty sales
A law ushered in by the Chinese government to regulate tourists selling on their haul once home has affected sales of beauty and personal care products in Japan, according to a report published by Nikkei. The crackdown on surrogate shoppers – or daigou as they are...
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Avon strikes deal with Simpress for smartphone supply
Avon has struck a deal with Brazilian telecoms company, Simpress to supply its sales fleet with smartphones, according to a report published by Telecom Paper, quoting Mobile Time. Avon Sales Managers will be issued with a Samsung J6, rented from Simpress and...
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Ex Frutarom chief steps down from CBD firm
The former CEO of flavors and fragrance giant Frutarom, Ori Yehudai has resigned from his role of Executive Chairman at Sade Group, according to a report published by Globes. Yehudai joined the CBD manufacturer in May. Globes reports that it is not known whether the...
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Ulta launches Frida Kahlo-inspired collection
US beauty retailer Ulta Beauty has launched a make-up range inspired by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, according to a report published by Allure. The collection was released online on Kahlo’s birthday, July 6, and will hit physical shelves later this month. The line pays...
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Reckitt Benckiser and PZ Cussons partner with Airbus to verify No Deforestation claim
Reckitt Benckiser and PZ Cussons have partnered with Earthworm Foundation and Airbus in order to monitor their palm oil supply chain and ensure that their No Deforestation claim is verified, according to a report published by Geospatial World. Using Starling satellite...
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Naos Bioderma guns for growth in India
Naos-owned Bioderma is has ambitious plans for the Indian market, according to a report published by Business Standard. The French inventor of micellar water is hoping to improve its current rate of growth, which stands at 20-25 percent, per Business Standard, through...
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Formula Z Cosmetics secures shelf space in Bloomingdale’s
The beauty brand founded by 17-year-old Zach Dishinger, Formula Z Cosmetics, has secured a spot of prime retail estate, joining the roster of brands on Bloomingdale’s Pride for All carousel, according to a press release issued by the company. The brand will b e...
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EU Commission supports move towards digital labelling for cosmetics
The Director of the European Commission has called for Europe’s labelling legislation to be revisited to reflect the new digital solution available to chemical companies, according to a report published by Chemical Watch. Labelling requirements for toys, detergents...
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25 Black Women in Beauty inaugurates launch with dinner
25 Black Women in Beauty celebrated its official launch with a private dinner this week. Created by beauty industry executives Cara Sabin and Ella Gorgla, the association aims to celebrate, elevate and promote Black women in the beauty industry through collaboration,...
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The Estée Lauder Companies announces key executive changes at Smashbox and GlamGlow
The Estée Lauder Companies has announced key leadership changes at both Smashbox and GlamGlow. Sejal Shah Miller has been appointed Senior Vice President, Global General Manager, Smashbox, while Arnaud Goullin has been announced as Senior Vice President, Global...
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Shiseido invests in skincare technology with new pay-monthly app Optune
Shiseido is upping the ante in skincare technology with the launch of a new pay-monthly app and skincare system named Optune, according to a report by Bloomberg. Costing consumers 10,000 yen ($92) a month, the new subscription service works to analyse the skin via a...
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Sally Beauty promotes loyalty programme via new app
Sally Beauty has launched a new mobile phone app that highlights its rewards programme, enabling users to track their points, access reward certificates, and shop on the go. Available for iOS and Android devices the app is a continuation of the company’s digital...
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Dm-Drogerie Markt introduces Alipay to boost sales from Chinese consumers
German drugstore chain Dm-Drogerie Markt has introduced Alipay into its stores in a bid to capitalize on sales from Chinese tourists. Partnering with the payment system provider the German retailer will enable tourists from China to shop at over 1,970 Dm-Drogerie...
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Knowlton Development acquires ALKOS Group as it looks to global expansion
Cornell Capital-owned Knowlton Development Corporation ((KDC/ONE) has announced the acquisition of France-based cosmetics manufacturer ALKOS Group. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, however, the purchase is hoped to boost Knowlton’s global expansion...
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L’Oréal to buy Mugler and Azzaro?
L’Oréal and Clarins are said to be in talks over a possible purchase of the latter’s fine fragrance portfolio, according to a report published by Reuters. “The perfume category is at the heart of our global strategy for growth… we would be thrilled to welcome Mugler...
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France’s wealth gap grows as beauty billionaires see fastest fortune growth
France’s billionaires have enjoyed the steepest increase to their fortunes in the world, according to a report published by Bloomberg. The 14 French citizens listed on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index saw their collective net worth grow 35 percent over the first six...
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Walmart to up China investment by US$1.2 billion
Walmart is planning to invest a further US$1.2 billion in China over the next two decades to improve its supply chain logistics, according to a report published by WWD. “Walmart continues to increase investment in supply chain logistics in order to enable our...
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Africa anticipating beauty and fashion boom as trade agreement comes into force
The African continent is hoping that a landmark trade agreement, the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, which wipes out tariffs for a number of FMCG goods between member states will boost trade in clothing and cosmetics, according to a report published by the...
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Geka unveils eco mascara design, vertTENTATION
Geka has taken a ‘huge step’ for sustainable beauty, launching a ‘green mascara’ concept at Make Up in Paris. The vertTENTATION line comprises three mascaras, one lengthening, one defining and one volumizing. Formulas are vegan and free from parabens, allergens and...
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Build better, not bigger: Coty announces turnaround plan
Coty has announced a Turnaround Plan aimed at driving ‘substantial’ improvement in its Consumer Beauty unit as well as optimizing its Luxury and Professional Beauty divisions. The plan centers on three strategic pillars: Rediscover Growth by focusing investment on...
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Chanel to open Tmall flagship
Chanel has confirmed that it will open a flagship store on Tmall this fall, according to a report published by WWD. The French fashion house will run a pre-sale from July 5, selling its cosmetics, skin care and fragrance line via a third-party e-commerce operator in...
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Triclosan linked to osteoporosis in women
Triclosan has long been the cause of controversy, with several countries branding it a ‘toxic substance’ but a new study suggests that the anti-bacterial agent commonly found in soaps and toothpaste could be linked to osteoporosis in women, according to a report...
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Procter & Gamble launches hair care line for black women
Procter & Gamble’s long-running My Black is Beautiful cultural platform has launched a collection of hair care products, available exclusively in Sally Beauty stores across the US and online. "The My Black is Beautiful line of hair products was inspired by the 2.6...
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Boots to open concept store in London
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s UK drugstore chain Boots is set to open a concept store in London’s Covent Garden, according to a report published by The Guardian. The new flagship, which will open this week, features a marble-tiled beauty hall stocked with some 300...
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