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Melvita strengthens presence in Asia and explores new markets - Premium Beauty News
Since February 2024, pioneer organic cosmetics brand Melvita, which celebrated its 40th anniversary last year, has been rolling out a relaunch plan under the impetus of Global General Manager Nathaëlle Davoust. One year later, the results look promising. “The sleeping beauty put her fingers in the socket”: such was the expressive metaphor of Didier Thevenin, the brand's Development Director responsible for growth in new markets. With a 20% growth on the global scale, +15% in France, +15%...
Niche perfumes: Chinese brands spice up the competition - Premium Beauty News
Notes Shanghai, Asia's only trade show dedicated to fine perfumery, brought together over 200 renowned international brands and emerging Chinese brands in late March under the theme "East Meets West". "The rapid expansion of this trade show is a sign of the liveliness of China's perfume ecosystem," notes Dao Nguyen, founder of Essenzia ByDao, a boutique marketing strategy agency specialising in supporting perfume, luxury, and beauty brands in their expansion in China. While most major...
TNT Group creates an exceptional wood case for L’Artisan Parfumeur - Premium Beauty News
Renowned for its metal packaging expertise, particularly with zamak, the French supplier showcases another dimension of its know-how with a prestigious limited-edition wooden case for the L'Artisan Parfumeur (Puig Group). Working closely with the team at the French perfume house L'Artisan Parfumeur, TNT Group met the challenge of designing an ultra-luxury coffret, to house and protect the Cuir Grenat bottle wrapped with fragile 24-carat gold leaf foil, hand-laid by French craftsmen of...
Luxe Pack New York returns to the Javits Center on May 7 and 8, 2025 - Premium Beauty News
Luxe Pack New York, the premier B2B trade show for creative packaging in the premium and luxury sectors, returns to the Javits Center on May 7–8, 2025, promising a dynamic showcase of over 200 top-tier packaging experts and debuting more than 40 new exhibitors, all specializing in both primary and secondary packaging across beauty, fragrance, wellness, fashion, gourmet food and beverage. Celebrating over 20 years as the U.S.'s only event dedicated to luxury packaging, this edition will...
Unilever maintains 2025 outlook despite Q1 sales drop, minimal tariff impact - Premium Beauty News
British consumer goods giant Unilever said on Thursday, April 24, the impact of US tariffs on its products would be "limited", as it reported a dip in first quarter revenue. The group whose products range from Dove soap to Ben & Jerry's ice cream maintained its 2025 outlook despite the uncertainty posed by US President Donald Trump's baseline 10 percent tariffs on global imports. "Heightened global macroeconomic uncertainty is a fact," new chief executive Fernando Fernandez said in an...
Crunchy Mama Box launches certification for ethical and sustainable brands - Premium Beauty News
Global wellness platform Crunchy Mama Box (CMB) has launched its new CMB Certification Program, a global initiative recognizing wellness brands that meet high standards for sustainability, ethical practices, social impact, and transparency. The CMB Certification awards a seal of excellence to brands that pass a rigorous evaluation process, including cruelty-free and fair-trade practices, eco-friendly production, clean ingredients compliant with Environmental Working Group (EWG) standards...
Skinosive creates bio-adhesive UV filters for prolonged protection - Premium Beauty News
French startup Skinosive has developed a new generation of “bio-adhesive” UV filters designed for long-lasting efficacy and a reduced impact on the skin and the environment. We asked for more. After almost 20 years without any noteworthy progress in the sensitive area of sun protection, several innovations emerged over the past few months. These include Skinosive's, which is focused on enhancing the duration of sunscreen efficacy. “Few people apply their sun protections every two hours,...
’Complete reshuffle’: Beauty ingredients competition fierce in 2025 - Premium Beauty News
The beauty ingredients market has morphed over the past five years, responding to post-COVID supply chain disruptions and global inflation. New entrants are driving up competition, says Kline + Company. According to market research firm Kline + Company, the global beauty ingredients market – made up of commodities, specialty ingredients and active ingredients – was now worth just over EUR 26 billion or just under USD 30 billion. Specialties still made up the bulk of beauty ingredients, at...
GlowCytocin by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics recreates the “glow of being in love” - Premium Beauty News
Among the new products presented by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant at the in-cosmetics Global trade show held in Amsterdam earlier this month, GlowCytocin [1] is bridging neuroscience and skincare. The new active targets the skin cell's oxytocin receptors to capitalize on the action of this “love molecule”. In vitro and organ-on-a-chip studies have shown that GlowCytocin increases the proliferation of fibroblasts and sensory neurons, promoting skin rejuvenation and heightening skin...
Backed by Cosmopack Worldwide Bologna, Geka protects its innovations - Premium Beauty News
To defend its intellectual property, the German beauty applicator specialist has adopted the anti-counterfeiting system introduced by the Italian trade fair. During the Cosmopack 2025 exhibition in Bologna, Geka has discovered several copies of its GentleLips applicator – one of its best-selling flocked applicators, easily recognisable with its rounded base followed by a curved waist in the middle and a flattened rounded tip (shown below). The GentleLips applicator is protected by the...
Antipodes unashamedly responds to menopausal women’s skin concerns - Premium Beauty News
Antipodes, the Scientific Green Beauty brand from New Zealand, has conquered loyal customers in many global markets. With the recent launch of Jasmine Flower Menopause Facial Cream, the brand completes its solution to various skin concerns, unashamedly flooding the Femcare and ageing skin segments. We met Elizabeth Barbalich, founder and CEO. Founded in 2004, Antipodes ticks all the boxes of the major trends that have been shaking up the beauty world for the past 20 years, in particular...
Coty honors Pierre Bourdon, the perfumer behind Davidoff’s Cool Water - Premium Beauty News
Coty pays tribute to Pierre Bourdon, the perfumer who created Davidoff's Cool Water, one of the most famous men's perfume of its time, through an exclusive documentary entitled “Pierre Bourdon, Gentleman Perfumer”. Launch of in 1988, Cool Water was a manifesto for the olfactive movement known as “New Freshness.” With its minimalist composition and bold ingredient overdoses, it broke conventions and became a cultural phenomenon — sparking waitlists at fragrance counters and record-breaking...
Émilie Bouge joins Takasago as Senior Perfumer in Paris - Premium Beauty News
Ex-Robertet Émilie Bouge has joined perfumers house Takasago this April as Senior Perfumer in Paris. Born into a Grasse family with a rich perfumery heritage dating back two centuries, Émilie Bouge was trained at the ISIPCA in Versailles, France, and debuted her professional career at LMR. She then moved to Charabot, later acquired by Robertet, where she helped to set up the company's Indonesian laboratory. During her international professional career, Émilie Bouge has acquired solid...
As consumers pull back, P&G cuts outlook and looks to raise prices amid tariffs - Premium Beauty News
Procter & Gamble (P&G) cut its sales and profit forecast Thursday, April 25, citing a pullback in consumer behavior as uncertainty over tariffs and the economy cloud the picture. P&G, whose brands include Tide detergent, Head&Shoulders shampoo and Crest toothpaste, now sees flat sales for its current fiscal year after previously projecting growth of as much as four percent. Executives also signaled likely price increases due to tariffs after trimming the full-year profit...
Taif, Saudi Arabia’s ’City of Roses,’ faces climate change fears - Premium Beauty News
The hills surrounding the city of Taif, known as "the city of roses", produce around 300 million of the area's signature pink roses annually at 800 flower farms. They are distilled into essential oils, which are then crafted into perfumes highly valued by pilgrims in their journey to Mecca. Located at an altitude of some 1,700 meters in western Saudi Arabia, the Taif area plays an active role in the agricultural output of the kingdom. Thanks to its relatively mild climate, it is renowned...
Aptar’s Micro airless technology powers SVR’s new dermocosmetic launches - Premium Beauty News
French dermocosmetics brand Laboratoire SVR has chosen all-plastic airless packaging for its latest suncare, eyecare and skincare treatments, in three different sizes. Designed, manufactured, and customized by Aptar Beauty, Micro Airless is recyclable and can be produced using a percentage of recycled materials. Three of the SVR's latest launches – [C] Eye Biotic brightening under eye cream, Sensifine Extrême cream for sensitive skin and Sun Secure Fluide Photo-Age SPF50+, now benefit from...
The Estée Lauder Companies appoints Brian Franz as Chief Technology Officer - Premium Beauty News
The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has appointed Brian Franz as Chief Technology, Data & Analytics Officer, effective April 21, 2025. Mr. Franz will report to President and Chief Executive Officer Stéphane de La Faverie and will join the company's Executive Team. As the company's first-ever combined Chief Data Technology, Data & Analytics Officer, Mr. Franz will be responsible for leading the strategic transformation of The Estée Lauder Companies' global data and technology...
China Beauty Expo is back to Shanghai from May 12-14, 2025 - Premium Beauty News
As the Chinese beauty market struggles to regain momentum, and as the trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump continues to cast uncertainty over the global economy, the largest professional event for the cosmetics and perfume industry is set to return to Shanghai from May 12 to 14, 2025. For its 29th edition, China Beauty Expo (CBE) will welcome more than 3,200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries and expects more than 432,000 professional visitors from over 100 countries. The...
Texture design for innovation in complexion products - Premium Beauty News
Dating back to ancient Greece, foundation has constantly been reinvented to meet consumer demands. There are ‘classic' foundations: liquid or cream type, cushion or stick for example. But it's not just the fragrance when you open the bottle or the long-lasting effect that are important, it's also how it feels on the skin and how sensorial it is - this is what we call texture design. This term, used by B. Sudati, describes the importance of stimulating the end user's five senses when applying...
Biologique Recherche chooses Cosmogen’s Squeeze’n Roll technology - Premium Beauty News
For its Cible PIGM 400 care, dedicated to sensitive pigmented skin, the professional skincare brand Biologique Recherche has chosen a tube with a Squeeze'n Roll applicator from Cosmogen. Cible PIGM 400 therefore benefits from the patented ON/OFF rotation technology that has made the Cosmogen Squeeze'n range such a success. The brand recommends turning the applicator ON first, then applying the product to the targeted areas, finally turning OFF the applicator and massaging formula....
AmelioSense, Mibelle’s new ingredient to relieve skin irritation and redness - Premium Beauty News
The Swiss manufacturer of natural cosmetic active ingredients is launching AmelioSense, an ingredient dedicated to reducing general skin inflammation that may lead to redness and irritated skin. Mibelle Biochemistry's newest ingredient AmelioSense combines an extract of shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa-pastoris) with a powerful liposomal antioxidant complex including carnosine, tocopherol, and silymarin. Shepherd's Purse is a versatile medicinal herb, which has a long history in natural...
Roquette Beauté launches a compactable, plant-derived sensory powder - Premium Beauty News
The French manufacturer of plant-based ingredients is introducing a brand new functional powder, derived from corn starch, with unique compaction properties and sensory benefits, making it an ideal alternative to mineral and synthetic powders. On the occasion of in-cosmetics Global, which took place from April 8 to 10, 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Roquette Beauté has introduced its latest ingredient, Beauté by Roquette ST 305 (INCI: Amylopectin). Porous structure With its...
Sales of Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés up 41% over 12 months - Premium Beauty News
The two niche fragrance brands under the Sprecher Berrier Group of Companies, which was acquired by Advent International in 2023, reported strong growth for the financial year ending March 31. The two-house group — Parfums de Marly and Initio Parfums Privés—records a 41% growth and claims retail sales reaching USD 775 million over 12 months. "In a fast-growing perfume market, we continue to outperform. Our two brands have established themselves among the most desirable, supported by a...
Initio partners with dsm-firmenich to create "active fragrances" - Premium Beauty News
Exclusivity on new active molecules and unique scientific study protocols: by collaborating with the leading Swiss fine perfumery house, Initio Parfums Privés intends to position itself as an innovation leader. The niche brand of the Sprecher Berrier Group aims to meet consumers' expectations for exclusive olfactory experiences and advanced functionalities, thereby accelerating its growth. "We partnered with dsm-firmenich because we share the same passion for the...
The dermocosmetics boom: Misinformation still a ’big issue’ for industry - Premium Beauty News
Professional skincare brands must reinforce education around formulations and ingredients to tackle the ongoing waves of misinformation around dermocosmetics, say industry experts. Addressing attendees at this year's in-cosmetics 2025 tradeshow in Amsterdam earlier this month, a panel of medicine, dermatology and science experts sat down to brainstorm dermocosmetics. And one of the biggest focuses, according to the panel, was the need to invest more heavily in science and education....
Medicos steps up its commitment to innovation and circularity - Premium Beauty News
A key player in beauty packaging in Europe, Medicos was established in 2002 following the acquisition of RR Plastiques. The company stands out for its diverse offering, including jars, droppers, roll-ons, Surlyn caps for perfumes, caps for tubes and soft bottles. With a team of 150 employees and annual revenue of approximately 40 million euros, Medicos draws on its industrial expertise to support personal care and fragrance brands in their pursuit of innovation and sustainable, circular...
Swiss brand Mavala repositions for the future with a refreshed identity - Premium Beauty News
Mavala Switzerland celebrated its 65th anniversary in 2024. To Doris Maute, CEO and heir of the heritage and family brand, it was time to give it a new impetus by revamping its visual identity and positioning. This spring, she unveils a new logo, launches the brand's first e-shop, and floods on social media with a corporate campaign. Founded in 1959 in Geneva by Madeleine Van Landeghem, Mavala launched the first nail hardener & nail care serum – Mavala Scientifique K+ is still one of...
dsm-firmenich to showcase in Riyadh its vision of the future of fragrances - Premium Beauty News
The global manufacturer of nutrients, flavors, and fragrances will present 'Imagine: The Future of Fragrances in the Middle East', an exhibition presenting the company's vision of fragrance creation, at the crossroads of art and chemistry. The event comes on the heels of a presentation last October 2024 at the Perfume House at Al Shindagha Museum in Dubai. It will take place for a limited run — from 23 April to 6 May — in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, at Villa PoOne, the largest luxury villa...
With BeautyWood, Quadpack invites to blend luxury codes and naturalness - Premium Beauty News
The Barcelona-headquartered packaging supplier has launched a new collection of conceptual designs and finishes in certified wood: BeautyWood. This inspirational collection showcases how the use of wood can transform beauty packaging into objects of desire. The wood experts at beauty packaging manufacturer and provider Quadpack have applied their artistry to create fresh designs for lipsticks, compacts, jars and caps that captivate the senses. Made from raw materials from...
Perfume sales propel L’Oréal to 4% growth in Q1 - Premium Beauty News
French cosmetics giant L'Oréal announced on Thursday, April 17, a 4.4% increase in sales to 11.73 billion euros (13.34 billion US dollars) in the first quarter, despite a "more difficult than expected" market in the United States, amid inflation and rising customs duties imposed by Donald Trump. “In what has been a particularly challenging and volatile operating environment, L'Oréal has started the year with growth in line with our projections. There were some good and some less good...
FaiveleyTech and Sulapac create a bio-sourced massage accessory for Chanel - Premium Beauty News
The continued collaboration between Sulapac, FaiveleyTech and Chanel has led to the creation of an innovative massage accessory made primarily from bio-based materials. Through the valorization of camellia co-products, Chanel's emblematic active ingredient used notably in the brand's N°1 skincare range, the eco-design massage tool features over 85% bio-based materials. The unique composition of the material was developed by the Finnish supplier of bio-based solutions Sulapac before being...
Brazilian firms eye more than USD 21 million in deals from in-cosmetics Global - Premium Beauty News
A total of 15 Brazilian companies participated in the collective pavilions organized by Beautycare Brazil at the latest edition of the in-cosmetics Global 2025 fair, held on April 8-10 in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The companies reported a total of 2,766 business meetings with USD 1.2 million in deals completed during the fair and another USD 19.2 million deals expected for the next 12 months. Among the highlights of the fair, Chemyunion, a participant in the Beautycare Brazil project,...
IMCD’s Beauty Studio in Paris: Where cosmetic innovation meets co-creation - Premium Beauty News
Since its opening in Paris two years ago, the IMCD's Beauty Studio has been offering beauty and personal care brands the opportunity to speed up their innovation with robust, ready-to-customise formulation bases, dubbed “chassis”. IMCD Beauty & Personal Care operates a global network of 12 Beauty Studios including five in the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Next year, this network will expand with the addition of two new centers in Italy and Turkey. “The Beauty Studios...
Hermès Perfumes & Beauty division posts flat Q1 sales at EUR 129 million - Premium Beauty News
Sales of the French luxury group Hermès increased by 8.5% in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 (7% at constant exchange rates). The group's consolidated revenue reached EUR 4.1 billion. All regions recorded double-digit growth, with the exception of Asia-Pacific, which increased by 5.1%. At the end of March 2025, all the métiers posted growth, with the exception of the Watches and the Perfume and Beauty métiers. Sales in the Perfume and Beauty division remained almost stable, down...
La Rosée launches in Canada, exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart - Premium Beauty News
Founded in 2015 by Coline Bertrand and Mahault de Guibert, the French dermo-cosmetic skincare brand La Rosée is making its North American debut exclusively at 368 Shoppers Drug Mart stores (Pharmaprix in Québec) — Canada's largest pharmacy chain and a leading beauty retailer. This launch confirms La Rosée's international ambitions, as it intends to accelerate its growth and brand awareness by expanding into new markets. "We see international expansion as a powerful growth driver for the...
Procos is expanding into Italy, with a new presence in Milan - Premium Beauty News
In January 2025, the high-end packaging manufacturer inaugurated its new Italian sales office, strategically located in the heart of Milan. With its new presence in Italy's fashion capital, Procos aims to better serve local clients and forge long term partnerships with luxury brands across the peninsula. “This expansion marks an important milestone in our commitment to serving our clients across Europe and strengthening our presence in the Italian market. We are very excited about the...
Embracing Longevity: Holistic Solutions for a Changing Beauty Landscape - Premium Beauty News
As life expectancy rises, consumer priorities are evolving, pushing the beauty industry to adapt. Today's consumers seek more than just products; they desire solutions that enrich their lives and promote sustainable practices. BASF's Longevity Ecosystem is at the forefront of this transformation, embracing a holistic approach that integrates planetary, physical, and emotional well-being. With global life expectancy on the rise and 22% of the world's population expected to be over the age...
Key Account Manager - DACH (AE687517) - Premium Beauty News
Arthur Edward Salary: €50-65,000 + bonus + car allowance Are you a B2B Sales professional with a background in beauty? Have you got all the right contacts to bring in new business across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland? We are looking for an experienced Sales professional to drive growth across the DACH region for an innovative personal care manufacturing business. Leveraging your deep understanding of the beauty industry and strong relationship-building skills, you will build...
Fresh but familiar: ’Renovation’ still key for beauty in 2025 - Premium Beauty News
Renovation versus innovation remains a key focus for European beauty in 2025 as brands try to widen consumer engagement through rebranding, targeted campaigns and premiumization, says Euromonitor International. Last year, the global beauty and personal care market hit EUR 523 billion (USD 593 billion) – up 7% on the previous year in real terms and up 2.9% with inflation stripped away, according to Euromonitor International. Within this, Western Europe generated EUR 105 billion (USD 119...
LVMH sales dip as Trump tariffs dent luxury tastes - Premium Beauty News
Luxury giant LVMH saw sales fall two percent to 20.3 billion euros (USD 23 billion) in the first quarter of 2025 as US President Donald Trump's tariffs shook the global economy, the company said on Monday. Sales in the Perfumes & Cosmetics Division dropped by -1% to 2.178 billion euros. The producer of Louis Vuitton bags and Dom Perignon champagne, owned by Europe's richest man Bernard Arnault, generates a quarter of its revenue in the United States. Despite putting up decent numbers...