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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,...
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...
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...
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...
L’Oréal confirms acquisition of majority stake in UK skincare brand Medik8 - Premium Beauty News
French beauty giant L'Oréal announced on Monday, June 9, that it will acquire a majority stake in British skincare brand Medik8 for an undisclosed amount. "L'Oréal Groupe today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in the British skincare brand Medik8,” the French company announced in a press release. The high-end brand will join the L'Oréal Luxe division, with strong global growth potential — particularly in the U.S. — following the completion of the...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
MakeUp in Paris returns on June 18–19, 2025, at the Carrousel du Louvre - Premium Beauty News
The trade show for makeup and skincare suppliers returns to the Carrousel du Louvre for its 15th edition on June 18–19, 2025. At the eve of its 15th anniversary, MakeUp in Paris intends to expand to new territories. “In 2019, recognizing the rise of hybrid skincare-makeup products, MakeUp in naturally expanded its scope to embrace skincare. Today, the horizon stretches even further: from haircare to nutricosmetics and emerging niches, our event spaces, conferences, and activations now...
"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...
L’Oréal is reportedly about to acquire Medik8 for one billion euros - Premium Beauty News
French beauty giant L'Oréal is set to acquire British cosmetics brand Medik8 for EUR 1 billion, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, June 4. With its focus on anti-aging skincare, Medik8 would be a strategic fit within L'Oréal's dermatological beauty division, which includes well-known brands like La Roche-Posay and Vichy, and grew by 3.5% in the first-quarter 2025, reaching 2.1 billion euros. In 2023, L'Oréal acquired the Australian luxury cosmetics brand Aesop, then valued at USD...
Givaudan focuses on sensuality with new fragrance design tool, ChériScentz - Premium Beauty News
The fragrance house recently unveiled a technology aimed at empowering its perfumers to create scents that evoke sensuality. This fragrance design aid complements the company's existing range of neuroscience-powered development technologies, including MoodScentz+, VivaScentz and DreamScentz. Givaudan completes its portfolio of technologies aimed at functionalizing fragrance creations. After DreamScentz, dedicated to the creation of fragrances that helps to improve sleep quality;...
The Fragrance Foundation unveils its 2025 Awards in New York - Premium Beauty News
The fragrance industry's most iconic event bowed once again on Thursday, June 5, at The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center with The 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards. The event celebrated excellence in American fragrance across 19 categories from beautifully crafted scents to creative packaging. A crowd of 1000 gathered for the evening to celebrate the winners, with a guest list including fragrance founders and perfumers plus fashion designers, artists, celebrities and creators. Two...
Perfumes y Diseño partners with EuroItalia in Spain and Andorra - Premium Beauty News
The Spain-headquartered Perfumes y Diseño (PyD) marketer of the Scalpers, Tous and Nightology fragrance brands has signed an agreement with EuroItalia to provide support services in Spain and Andorra for the distribution of perfume brands Versace, Moschino, Michael Kors and Dsquared2 in the selective channel, and Atelier Versace, Atkinsons, Brunello Cucinelli in the niche channel. This alliance marks the second collaboration between the two companies. Indeed, PyD has been distributing the...
Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs and slim down its brand portfolio - Premium Beauty News
U.S. household, hygiene and toiletry products giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) said on Thursday, June 15, it plans to cut 7,000 jobs over two years as part of a plan it said aims to accelerate growth and mitigate the anticipated negative impacts of the trade war. “For fiscal year 2026, we will initiate a two-year restructuring plan focused on non-core activities,” announced André Schulten, the group's Chief Financial Officer, at an annual conference organized by Deutsche Bank in Paris....
Rissmann presents its new box models - Premium Beauty News
The German manufacturer recently presented two new gift box concepts. A new collection of folding boxes The new Pure collection is a 2-in-1 concept that merges a display box with an integrated inlay. Crafted from two different pieces of premium and sustainable cardboard and paper, the Pure collection offers two distinct edge finishes: die-cut or grooved. These options allow for interplaying between cardboard and paper hues, or the creation of sharp 90° edges. Both models have been...
SVR has chosen Albéa Tubes to package its Sensifine Makeup Remover Balm - Premium Beauty News
Laboratoires SVR, a French dermo-cosmetic laboratory, chose Albéa Tubes for the packaging of its popular Sensifine Makeup Remover Balm. This balm, designed to transform the cleansing routine with its unique balm-in-oil texture and soothing coconut scent, is now protected by a (RE)flex sleeve with an EcoFusion Top. The Sensifine Makeup Remover Balm from SVR is crafted with only nine ingredients, focusing on reducing irritation caused by daily life. According to the brand, it effectively...
Huda Kattan regains full ownership of Huda Beauty - Premium Beauty News
Makeup artist, beauty influencer, and entrepreneur, Huda Kattan has bought back the minority stake owned by TSG Consumer Partners in the beauty brand she founded in 2013. Huda Beauty's founder and co-CEO thus regained full control of the brand. TSG Consumer Partners acquired a minority stake in the company in 2017 to support its development. After an eight-year partnership, Huda Beauty is becoming a fully independent company, and one of the rare founder-fully-owned brands in the beauty...
Cosmogen’s mini lipstick case joins Spike Valentino’s collection - Premium Beauty News
To complement the square-shaped gold aluminum case that defines Spike Valentino — the now-iconic refillable matte lipstick from Valentino Beauty — Cosmogen has developed miniature formats specifically for travel retail and discovery sets. According to Cosmogen, this cost-effective format also makes makeup more accessible, enabling consumers to buy multiple shades without having to choose just one — a preference especially noted among Gen Z. The fully customizable and adaptable 1.4g...
Paris Packaging Week launches third edition of their Future Leaders programme - Premium Beauty News
The Paris-based trade show focused on packaging solutions for cosmetics, perfumes, and premium beverages is continuing its commitment to spotlighting emerging talent in the industry through the third edition of its Future Leaders programme. Since its inception, the programme shines a spotlight on the most promising young professionals shaping the future in the global packaging industry. “This programme has quickly become one of the most exciting aspects of Paris Packaging Week,”...
Messe Frankfurt partners with Notes Shanghai to ride China’s fragrance wave - Premium Beauty News
The German trade fair giant is strengthening its footprint in the beauty and fragrances industry through a new partnership with Notes Shanghai Exhibition, the company behind the country's leading trade fair dedicated to niche fragrance. The two parties will co-organise the next edition of Notes Shanghai, set to take place from 16-19 October 2025 at the West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai. The collaboration marks Messe Frankfurt's first dedicated trade fair...
Seppic unveils a new sensory map of its functional ingredients - Premium Beauty News
Seppic has released comprehensive new sensory characterisation data for its emollients, polymers and emulsifiers ranges. To help formulators optimize the sensoriality of their products, Seppic has unveiled a detailed analysis of the visual appearance, texture and skin feel of its personal care functional ingredients. Going into detail, Seppic has conducted in-depth profiling of its emollient ranges Emogreen and Emosmart against benchmarks like mineral oils, silicones or squalane. This...
Dior and Axilone launch recycled magnets for luxury beauty packaging - Premium Beauty News
Parfums Christian Dior has partnered with Axilone, a leading packaging manufacturer in the prestige and luxury cosmetics sector, to introduce magnets made from 100% post-consumer recycled (PCR) rare earths into its fragrance packaging. Magnets are often added into luxury beauty packaging for their tactile “click-effect” and high-end distinctive sound signatures. However, traditional magnets, especially those made from neodymium, rely on rare earth elements that carry a heavy environmental...
Natrue elects Wala Heilmittel’s Prof Dr Florian Stintzing as its new President - Premium Beauty News
The international natural an organic cosmetics Association has elected its new new President and Vice President at its recent Membership Assembly held in Frankfurt in May. Prof Dr Florian Stintzing, Head of Science and Member of the Board at Wala Heilmittel GmbH, the company owning Dr Hauschka, has been elected as the President, succeeding Dr Bernhard Irrgang, Head of R&D Natural and Organic Cosmetics at Weleda AG, who is stepping down following his retirement. A food technology...
Fragrance and mass drive growth in the US beauty market in Q1, Circana reports - Premium Beauty News
For the first time in several years, mass beauty US sales growth outpaced those in the prestige in the first quarter of 2025, found Circana. Fragrance maintains its position as the top-performing category driving sales growth in both prestige and mass. U.S. prestige beauty industry sales revenue remained flat in the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, compared to the same period in 2024, according to Circana. In comparison, mass market beauty sales experienced a year over year dollar increase of...
L’Oréal celebrates 50 years of its makeup manufacturing facility in Arkansas - Premium Beauty News
The French beauty giant marked the 50th anniversary of its flagship U.S. makeup manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas, on Wednesday, May 28, highlighting its longstanding commitment to American industry. Hot on the heels of the completion of the company's new North America Research & Innovation Center in Clark, New Jersey, earlier this year, L'Oréal Groupe has commemorated the 50th anniversary of its makeup manufacturing facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas. "Our...
Biorecycled PET: Carbios signs first sales contracts with L’Oréal and L’Occitane - Premium Beauty News
The French pioneer in the biological recycling of plastics and textiles has announced the signature of its first multi-year offtake contracts with L'Oréal and L'Occitane en Provence. Carbios' future commercial plant in Longlaville, the building of which has been postponed for a few months, will supply the two major cosmetic groups with bio-recycled PET. According to Carbios, these commercial contracts confirm the demand from global leading brands for recycled and recyclable PET from...
Neuroscience takes on the Brazilian perfume market - Premium Beauty News
The connection between perfume, emotion, and neuroscience also appeals to Brazilian brands, which view these developments as a valuable opportunity to deepen customer loyalty. According to Claudia Cortez, Givaudan's Science and Technology Manager for Latin America, the integration of neuroscience into perfumery marks a significant advancement in both the development and perception of fragrances. When designed with this approach, scents can foster deeper emotional connections with...
Lisa Sequino to lead The Estée Lauder Companies’ global makeup cluster - Premium Beauty News
The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Lisa Sequino as the new president of its makeup brand cluster, effective June 9. In a new role, Ms. Sequino will oversee the company's portfolio of makeup brands, including M·A·C, Bobbi Brown, Too Faced, Smashbox and Glamglow. Reporting to Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Executive Vice President, Chief Brand Officer, she will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and global growth of makeup brands by accelerating innovation and makeup trends,...
e.l.f. Beauty to acquire Hailey Bieber’s rhode brand for US$ 1 billion - Premium Beauty News
In a landmark deal for a direct-to-consumer beauty brand, e.l.f. Beauty announced on Wednesday, May 28, its plans to acquire rhode — the makeup and skincare line founded by model and entrepreneur Hailey Bieber — in a transaction valued at USD 1 billion. E.l.f. was among the first wave of direct-to-consumer (DTC) beauty brands, launching online in the early 2000s. Its core strategy: forging direct relationships with consumers through the internet and social media, bypassing traditional...
Glass: Wheaton highlights decorative and sustainability-focused innovations - Premium Beauty News
At Luxe Pack New York, which was held on May 7-8, 2025, at the Javits Center on Manhattan's West Side, the Brazilian glassmaker showcased its latest innovations in primary packaging for the perfumery, cosmetics, and wellness segments. In its third consecutive appearance at the event, the company highlighted its new decorative effects, new bottles focused on ergonomics and visual identity, and solutions aligned with the growing demand for sustainability. Among Wheaton's major launches were a...
UV rays are responsible for over 80% of global melanoma cases, says WHO agency - Premium Beauty News
Cutaneous melanoma, a form of skin cancer that is on the rise but largely preventable, is linked to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in more than 80% of cases, according to a new estimate released on Tuesday, May 27, by researchers from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialized agency of the World Health Organization (WHO). According to the study published in the International Journal of Cancer (IJC), of the nearly 332,000 cases of cutaneous melanoma reported...
The World Perfumery Congress unveils dates and location ahead of 2026 return - Premium Beauty News
The next 2026 World Perfumery Congress (WPC) will take place from June 23-25, 2026, at the Monterey Conference Center in Monterey, California, recently announced the American Society of Perfumers (ASP). “Monterey is the perfect setting for WPC, offering a breathtaking natural landscape that will serve as an oasis for perfumers,” said Roger Howell, President of the ASP. “Surrounded by the beauty of the Pacific coastline, attendees will find endless inspiration while connecting with peers and...
Yves Rocher banks on hair care to speed up growth - Premium Beauty News
The French cosmetics giant now applies its long-standing expertise in plant-based ingredients to the hair care segment. Driven by an ambitious strategy focused on product innovation and in-store experience, the brand aims to ride the wave of skinification in this category, which it considers a growth pillar for 2026. We met Céline Damour, the Global Brand Director. The hair care market is in full swing and is now transforming, driven by new skincare expectations. In France, in this...
The evolution and repositioning of brightening across global markets - Premium Beauty News
The term “brightening” remains one of the most frequently mentioned efficacy keywords in both the Korean and Japanese beauty markets. In Southeast Asia as well, the admiration for fair skin still continues. However, the ideal image of brightness that the term evokes is no longer what it used to be. Rather than simply referring to tone-up effects, an analysis of global e-commerce data from Q1 2025 shows that consumer demand around brightening has become increasingly segmented, diversified,...
Stirling Square sells glass bottle maker Verescence to Movendo and Draycott - Premium Beauty News
Verescence, the world leader in glass bottles for the perfumery and cosmetics industries, announce on Monday, May 26, the arrival of the consortium composed of Movendo Capital and Draycott, two family-owned investment holdings, as the group's new shareholder. With 130 years of glassmaking know-how, Verescence is a privileged partner of the biggest brands in the beauty industry. Verescence produces 600 million bottles per year in its four glass production sites and five finishing sites in...
Cosmoprof Asia announces new initiatives in Dubai and in Hong Kong - Premium Beauty News
Cosmoprof Asia is set to launch a new strategic business matchmaking event in the Middle East. Dubbed Cosmoprof Connect Dubai, it is scheduled for April 14-15, 2026. Designed to facilitate one-on-one business rekations between global beauty brands and top-tier Middle East, North Africa (MENA) and Central Asia buyers, the two-day B2B event promises a curated, high-impact networking experience for companies eager to expand into these markets – one of the industry's fastest-growing segments...