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Made in Asia ultra-lightweight sunscreens are winning over consumers - Premium Beauty News
The growing popularity of Asian cosmetics and skincare has extended to sunscreens. Japanese and Korean sun care—creams, lotions, and fluids—are gaining traction for their lightweight, comfortable textures. When YouTuber Hannah Price set out to compare Japanese and Australian sunscreen, she wasn't expecting her deep dive into the subject to rack up over two million views. The huge number of people poring over Price's video shows the growing interest in skincare products, including sun...
Bio-sourced acids: Afyren announces new milestone in production expansion - Premium Beauty News
The manufacturer of bio-sourced and low-carbon raw materials has just announced the launch of continuous production at its Afyren Neoxy plant, located in Carling-Saint Avold in the Grand Est region. This step marks the culmination of the company's efforts to enhance the reliability of its industrial equipment and to manage operating conditions at scale. Afyren markets a series of bio-sourced acids produced from a circular fermentation process for manufacturers of human and animal food...
Ludovic Pauchard appointed Industrial and Craftmanship Director of LVMH Group - Premium Beauty News
The LVMH Group has announced the appointment of Ludovic Pauchard as Industrial and Craftmanship Director and Executive Chairman of Métiers d'Art, effective September 1, 2025. He will report to Stéphane Bianchi, LVMH Group Managing Director. In his new role, Ludovic Pauchard will spearhead the Group's industrial strategy, ensuring “operational excellence across the entire production value chain,” while upholding LVMH's commitments regarding ethical conducts, vigilance, environmental...
Greentech opts for sailing vessels for transatlantic deliveries - Premium Beauty News
The French specialist in plant biotechnology and cosmetic active ingredients has chosen Vela, a French start-up designing and operating a new generation of wind-powered cargo ships, for its weekly transatlantic shipments to its U.S. subsidiary. Interested since the Vela project was announced nearly two years ago, Greentech is now confirming its commitment to initial connections starting in 2026. “A shared DNA, a measured and mindful objective—we are not changing the course of our...
Swiss Competition Commission investigates Beiersdorf over Nivea pricing - Premium Beauty News
Are Swiss consumers paying too much for Nivea products? That is the question being raised by the Swiss Competition Commission (Comco). The Swiss authority responsible for monitoring anti-competitive practices has launched an investigation against German cosmetics giant Beiersdorf in a dispute with the Migros supermarket chain over the prices at which Nivea products are sold. The investigation seeks to determine whether “Beiersdorf holds a position of relative market power over Migros” and...
Droppers, a matter of expertise and technology - Premium Beauty News
With over 50 years of experience in the design and production of packaging and dispensing systems, Lumson stands out for its solid, established industrial process in which every solution is thought up, developed, and manufactured in-house. The company's immense technical and manufacturing know-how translates into an avant-garde industrial structure, fueled by continuous investments in molds, injection molding presses, decoration equipment, and high-speed assembly lines. All supported by...
Luxe Pack Monaco unveils The Portal, a new step forward its transformation - Premium Beauty News
The trade show dedicated to high-end packaging solutions is gradually unveiling its new look. Indeed, the expansion of the Grimaldi Forum, which has hosted the event since 2000, offers Luxe Pack Monaco the opportunity to provide a completely reimagined experience with optimized spaces and new additions in 2025. Amid this setting, Luxe Pack Monaco has announced the launch of The Portal, a unique and immersive space dedicated to packaging innovation. Designed to address environmental and...
Aptar Beauty celebrates 60 years of its factory specializing in mini-products - Premium Beauty News
On June 13, Aptar Beauty, a global leader in dispensing systems for the fragrance and cosmetics markets, celebrated the 60th anniversary of its Verneuil d'Avre et d'Iton facility in Normandy, France. Specializing in mini-products, this unit is benefiting from new investments intended to reduce its environmental footprint and increase its filling capacities. It is a particularly versatile industrial site which has just celebrated its 60th anniversary! With more than 250 staffs, Aptar...
Cosmetics Europe: European beauty market hits €104bn in retail sales for 2024 - Premium Beauty News
Europe's cosmetic and personal care industry remains dynamic and innovative, generating record retail sales in 2024 and continuing to prove its importance on the world stage, says Cosmetics Europe. The Cosmetics Europe Annual Report 2024 and Cosmetics Europe Market Performance 2024 Report – both released earlier this month to coincide with the European trade association's annual conference held in Brussels, Belgium – outlined Europe as a “flagship market” for cosmetics and personal care...
K-Beauty’s growing influence attracts large crowds to Cosmobeauty Seoul 2025 - Premium Beauty News
Cosmobeauty Seoul 2025 is the longest-running B2B beauty trade show in Korea and this year's edition was the busiest trade fair yet. With the global surge in K-beauty popularity, the number of Western visitors, distributors and buyers, especially from the EMEA region, was significantly higher than in previous years. In addition, the organisers had combined Cosmobeauty Seoul 2025 with a consumer event, K-Beauty Festa, further adding to the visitor intake. Premium Beauty News explored the show...
Unilever expands in men’s grooming with Dr. Squatch acquisition - Premium Beauty News
Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire men's soap and personal care brand Dr. Squatch from growth equity firm Summit Partners. The financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but media reports last year speculated that the private equity fund was considering a sale, with a potential valuation of around USD 2 billion. The operation follows the GBP 230 million acquisition of British refillable personal care brand Wild by Unilever in April. Unilever plans to leverage its global...
Opal wins silver at London Design Awards 2025 for Dareman Packaging Innovation - Premium Beauty News
Opal Cosmetics Group is thrilled to announce its recognition as a Silver Winner in the Packaging Design - Beauty & Personal Care category at the London Design Awards 2025. This accolade highlights the groundbreaking packaging of Dareman, a full-range grooming brand designed to embody modern masculinity with bold, functional, and sustainable aesthetics. A collaboration forged in innovation As a full-service supply-chain partner of Dareman, Opal worked hand-in-hand with Dareman's team...
Mibelle’s LunaRose rejuvenates skin through melatonin-like effects - Premium Beauty News
The Switzerland-based manufacturer is launching LunaRose, a new skin care active ingredient inspired by Finland's day-night cycles. Derived from the organic rose hips of a unique Finnish rose variety that has adapted to the very special day-night cycles of Northern Europe, the botanical ingredient delivers melatonin-like effects to help regenerate and rejuvenate skin during the night. “Melatonin, an essential molecule for regulating our internal circadian clock, is naturally secreted by...
Spotted at VivaTech: Three game-changing customer experience innovations - Premium Beauty News
Immersive installations, connected scent dispensers, and visualizations of the intimate perception of a fragrance — at VivaTech, the perfume consumer journey is being reimagined through cutting-edge innovation. Premium Beauty News has spotted three pioneering devices that hint at the future of retail, driven by storytelling and hyper-personalized experiences. Olfactory Symphonies at LVMH Once again present at Europe's premier tech trade show, the LVMH Group unveiled Olfactory Symphonies...
Perfumes: the top 5 key points of the 2025 SIMPPAR show in Paris - Premium Beauty News
The 2025 International Exhibition of Raw Materials for Perfumery (SIMPPAR) was held last June 4th-5th in Paris. Organised by Société française des parfumeurs, this event alternately takes place in Paris and Grasse, in the south of France. Perfume manufacturers and ingredient producers come to present their innovations and new launches to perfumers and brands. It is also an ideal playground to observe the trends defining today and tomorrow's perfume landscape. This year's show confirmed the...
Filling wrinkles from within thanks to the power of biotechnology - Premium Beauty News
The beauty industry is constantly seeking innovative solutions to meet the growing consumer desire to diminish signs of aging. While aesthetic procedures, such as hyaluronic acid injections, are popular, they are often perceived as expensive and may deter consumers. Faced with these concerns, cosmetic alternatives are available: Seppic offers a new biotechnological approach that provides an effective, natural way to fill in wrinkles and improve the appearance of the skin. Biotechnology at...
Eurofragance invests 10 million euros to expand its Barcelona plant - Premium Beauty News
The fragrance manufacturer has inaugurated its expanded production facilities in Rubí, Barcelona, Spain. Ten million euros have been invested in new facilities and dosing robots, enabling to triple the factory's production capacity. Automation and sustainability The Rubí manufacturing site can now support 50% of the company's annual global output. This will allow the group to meet the growing demand of its customers in the EAT (Europe, Africa and Turkey) and Middle East markets....
Why Indonesia’s beauty market is growing faster than ever - Premium Beauty News
Kantar Worldpanel's latest report illustrates how beauty has become one of the strongest performing industries in the country despite economic challenges. Indonesia's beauty market has experienced remarkable growth over the past five years, outpacing the rest of the FMCG market. With a year-on-year value growth of 16%, four times faster than FMCG as a whole, beauty is now one of the country's strongest industries. Even in the face of major challenges such as the pandemic, economic...
Jotim’s Amber Lip Gloss redefines long-wear with new film forming technology - Premium Beauty News
As the “no-makeup makeup” and “glossy lips” trends take center stage in the global beauty landscape of 2025, Jotim unveils the groundbreaking Amber Lip Gloss. Powered by its proprietary Heart Locker Film-Forming Technology, this triple-layer innovation delivers an unmatched 36-hour glossy wear, redefining the standard set by traditional glosses, which typically last just 6 to 12 hours. At this year's MakeUp in Paris, Jotim is riding the wave of the “no-makeup makeup” and ultra-glossy lip...
Kiko Milano speeds up UK e-commerce with new London dark store - Premium Beauty News
To address the multiple challenges of its rapid growth in the UK market and a rising demand for online shopping and fast home delivery, Kiko Milano has reorganized its supply chain operations in the country. The Italian cosmetics brand consequently opened a new dark store — a retail outlet or distribution centre dedicated to online shopping — in London, with the aim to accelerate its e-commerce delivery. The brand also selected Logistics Reply's LEA Reply Warehouse Management System (WMS)...
Galderma boosts U.S. operations with Miami H.Q. and strengthened leadership - Premium Beauty News
The dermatology company has opened the doors of its new U.S. headquarters in Miami, Florida, positioning the company at the heart of a thriving market for dermatological skincare and injectable aesthetics. Galderma expects the new facility, located in the Brickell neighborhood, to gather approximately 150 employees, including U.S. leadership roles, by 2028. Over the last decade, Miami has emerged has a premium market and destination for consumer skincare, consumer health, and aesthetic...
Niche perfumes: self-employed agents, a key link in a booming market - Premium Beauty News
Boosted by consumer demand, niche perfumes are on a roll, both in France and in many European markets. Launches are soaring in this segment, and given the limited space in points of sale, brands need to fight to be physically present in stores. Let's take a look at the situation on the ground. In France, niche and collection perfume sales worth over 175 euros rose by 36% in 2024, according to Circana. The market dynamism appeals to newcomers; however, offline, many brands struggle to gain...
Powders: A new growth driver for IL Cosmetics - Premium Beauty News
A few months after presenting its first powders at Cosmoprof Bologna 2025, IL Cosmetics confirms its ambition in this fast-growing segment. The group will double its production capacity by the end of 2025, while preparing a new phase of expansion. This momentum is driven by its Italian hub, now renamed IL Cosmetics Italy, which marks a new milestone in the Group's diversification strategy. A market response exceeding expectations Unveiled for the very first time at Cosmoprof Bologna...
Silab leverages cornflower in its new Neolipyl active to address dry skin - Premium Beauty News
Neolipyl is a repairing natural active ingredient derived from cornflowers. It re-equilibrates the lipid matrix of dry skin by acting on both its composition and structure, for hydrating and smoothing effects visible as of 14 days of application. In addition, combined with retinol on, it also offers cosmetic benefits. By leveraging its dual expertise in omics technologies (lipidomic study) and optical biopsies, Silab has shown that dry or irritated skin presents a weakened composition and...
Rituals CEO on Mind Oasis expansion: “We’re building a wellbeing movement” - Premium Beauty News
Rituals Cosmetics is transitioning from beauty to wellbeing and will soon rollout its mind spa concept Mind Oasis as a plug-and-play system for businesses – part of a wider move to combat the current stress epidemic, its CEO says. Rituals Cosmetics' Mind Oasis – a dedicated mind spa space offering a range of multi-sensorial experiences like brain massages, hydro massages and guided meditations and breathwork – was initially launched in 2021 at the brand's flagship megastore The House of...
Cosmetics industry icon Leonard A. Lauder, passes away at the age of 92 - Premium Beauty News
Leonard A. Lauder, Chairman Emeritus of The Estée Lauder Companies passed away on June 14, at the age of 92, surrounded by family, has announced the company in a release. Mr. Lauder was born in 1933 in New York City, the oldest son of Estée and Joseph H. Lauder, the founders of The Estée Lauder Companies. He was a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science, the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and the Officer Candidate School of the United States Navy. Mr. Lauder studied at...
Arcade Beauty ramps up fragrance capabilities and sustainable sampling - Premium Beauty News
After a very dynamic 2024, Arcade Beauty is approaching 2025 with caution but optimism. A specialist in sampling and custom packaging for perfume and cosmetics players, the group is strengthening its position with new capabilities in Europe and continuing to develop more sustainable solutions. Premium Beauty News met with Carl Allain, President and CEO of the group. Although Arcade Beauty does not disclose its financial results, CEO Carl Allain paints an upbeat picture of the company's...
Who are the finalists for the MakeUp in Paris 2025 IT Awards? - Premium Beauty News
This year's Innovation & Trends (IT) Awards at MakeUp in Paris attracted 114 applications from 62 exhibitors. The applicants are distributed across the competition's four categories: Accessories, Formulation & Ingredients, Full Service, and Packaging. In addition, 23 of the innovations entered in these four categories also competed in the cross-category Ocean Beauty Award due to their use of marine-based ingredients or materials. After reviewing all the entries, the jury...
Struggling Gucci owner names Luca de Meo as new CEO - Premium Beauty News
French luxury group Kering announced on Monday, June 16, that it had appointed Luca de Meo, who helped drive automaker Renault out of crisis, its new chief executive officer as it tries to turn around the fortunes at its struggling flagship brand Gucci. De Meo's appointment "marks a decisive step in the evolution of Kering's governance and strengthens the Group's leadership as it enters a new phase of its development," the company said in a statement. It said de Meo would take the reins in...
Colombian singer Shakira enters the beauty space with new hair care line, isima - Premium Beauty News
The Colombian artist is stepping into the beauty arena with the launch of isima, a haircare line inspired by her personal journey with curls and the rich diversity of hair textures within the Latin community. "A big part of my identity has always been my hair. I'm an artist, a performer, a daughter, a mother, and through it all I've had these curls that, believe me, have been through a lot. I've watched friends, family, and many other women who like me, spent years trying every new product...
Biodegradability: Syensqo inaugurates its new microbiology lab in France - Premium Beauty News
The manufacturer of specialty chemicals increases its biodegradability and eco-toxicology testing capabilities with the opening of its new microbiology lab in Lyon, France. This new facility is the company's largest microbiology lab globally, serving as a reference center in the field. Equipped with advanced capabilities and machine learning, the newly operational 550 m2 lab will support the development of biodegradable-by-design solutions, particularly in the beauty care, home care,...
Sophie Robert-Velut named CEO as Expanscience enters new era of governance - Premium Beauty News
Effective May 5, Sophie Robert-Velut — formerly Chief Operating Officer for Dermo-Cosmetics, Rheumatology, and Dermatology — has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Expanscience Group by Jean-Paul Berthomé, who remains President. The group markets the Mustela and Babo Botanicals brands, as well as rheumatism medications and cosmetic and nutraceutical ingredients. Thus, Expanscience's executive management will now be led jointly by Jean-Paul Berthomé, who will continue to...
Unilever opens new U.S. headquarters in Hoboken, New Jersey - Premium Beauty News
The multinational has officially opened its new U.S. headquarters at the Waterfront Corporate Center at 111 River Street in Hoboken, New Jersey. The new office spans 111,000 square feet across three newly designed floors and welcomes 1,100+ employees from key business units and corporate functions. Designed in partnership with global architecture firm Perkins & Will, the space includes research and development features such as a professional kitchen for Unilever Food Solutions, where...
Nations call for strong plastics treaty as difficult talks loom - Premium Beauty News
More than 90 countries called on Tuesday, June 10, during the third United Nations Ocean Conference, for a global treaty to restrict plastic production, ahead of another round of hard-fought negotiations on the pact. Ahead of the next round of negotiations, in August, for an international treaty on reducing global plastics pollution, ministers from 95 countries issued a symbolic call for a binding treaty that caps plastic production and phases out harmful chemicals. “We call for a...
Prose expands operations with new West Coast customization center - Premium Beauty News
The DTC beauty-tech brand known for creating custom, made-to-order hair and skin care products is opening a new customization center in the Los Angeles area to meet growing consumer demand, marking first expansion outside of New York. Prose offer customized products through its proprietary AI-powered beauty-tech platform dubbed Singular. By analyzing a wide range of factors — from individual preferences to environmental influences — Singular enables Prose to create truly customized...
"There’s no one-size-fits-all in beauty," Tomas Espinosa, Schwan Cosmetics - Premium Beauty News
After two years of robust double-digit growth, Schwan Cosmetics has been refining its production and innovation processes to stay aligned with a slower-paced market in 2024. The color cosmetics manufacturer has significantly shortened lead times for developing new product lines; a key factor in maintaining customer loyalty, especially within the social media-driven indie segment. At this year's Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, Tomas Espinosa, CEO of Schwan Cosmetics, greeted Premium Beauty...
“Our vision is to hit EUR 1 billion in sales,” says Weleda CEO Tina Müller - Premium Beauty News
Swiss-headquartered organic beauty major Weleda wants to build out and modernize, largely through digitalization to engage with younger consumers and a strong NPD push into premium, its CEO says. Last year, the 100-year old brand generated close to EUR 500 million in sales, but CEO Tina Müller – onboarded in 2023 after a six-year tenure leading German retail major Douglas – had bigger plans. Speaking to Premium Beauty News at Shoptalk Europe 2025 in Barcelona, Spain, last week, Tina Müller...
Innovation: how startup HABS redefines emotional design - Premium Beauty News
Brands increasingly adopt the neuroscience approach when it comes to developing perfumes. An expert in decoding brain waves, startup HABS offers a SaaS solution combined with two types of AI and new electronic tools. How can its value proposition meet the needs of the luxury industry? By achieving a keen understanding of consumers' cognitive and emotional responses, without storing their personal biometric data, but also by facilitating R&D and reducing marketing test costs. Premium...
Styrene-free: Schwan Cosmetics delivers scalable sustainable packaging - Premium Beauty News
As sustainability becomes a defining principle in the cosmetics industry, the challenge for manufacturers is clear: how to incorporate environmentally conscious packaging without compromising performance, aesthetics, or cost. Schwan Cosmetics proves that all three goals can coexist with a new generation of glossy PET containers and ABS-free pencils that protect even volatile formulations. The solutions come without the premium price tags, performance trade-offs, or compromises to brand...
Kao aims to expand its make-up brand Kate across Asian markets - Premium Beauty News
The Japanese beauty giant wants to expand the reach of Kate, Japan's No.1 makeup brand, across Asian markets. The group plans to harness Japan's pop culture and Asia's shared emphasis on eye makeup to position the brand as a regional leader. On June 2, the brand unveiled a limited-edition collaboration with the comic-turned anime series Jujutsu Kaisen. The collaboration consists in a collection of products featuring packaging designs inspired by striking scenes that highlight the intense...