Messe Frankfurt Middle East launches Beautyworld Saudi Arabia

Saudi’s vibrant beauty industry has been underlined by a new exhibition in Jeddah, offering global suppliers of cosmetics, skincare, haircare, salon supplies, and fragrances a new pathway to the Middle East’s largest beauty and personal care market.  The launch of Beautyworld Saudi Arabia 2018 comes as consumer and professional spending on beauty and wellbeing continues … Read more

Shiseido acquires Olivo’s Second Skin technology

Shiseido Americas, Shiseido’s regional headquarters and consolidated subsidiary, has acquired all of the assets of Olivo Laboratories. Olivo is a Polaris Partners-backed Massachusetts-based startup advancing the dermatological field through proprietary biomaterials technology, including its pioneering XPL “Second Skin” (Cross-linking Polymer Layer) technology. The CEO is Polaris Partner Amy Schulman. Terms of the transaction were not … Read more

BASF and CTIBiotech: 3D human sebaceous glands technology for skin care

Sebaceous glands help the skin stay moist and protect it against external influences such as harsh weather, pollution, and microbial assaults: The oily or waxy matter that these microscopic, exocrine glands secrete – called sebum – lubricates and softens the skin and hair. At NYSCC Cosmetic Congress, BASF Care Creations and the Cell Therapy Research … Read more

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Aluminium tin boxes from The Box b.v.

Are you looking for aluminium packaging or a long lasting marketingtool  for your cosmetics? The Box offers a range of round aluminium tins with EPE-liner and screwlids. From stock we can deliver 11 dimensions, of which 2 tins have a window in the lid. Our aluminium tins are the perfect packing for your cosmetics, as the … Read more

Colgate has acquired PCA Skin and EltaMD Skin Care Brands

Colgate-Palmolive Company, as part of its strategy to focus on its higher-margin oral care, personal care and pet nutrition businesses, has purchased PCA Skin and EltaMD, two of the fastest-growing brands in professional skin care, in two separate transactions. These acquisitions will enable Colgate to enter the attractive professional skin care category while complementing its … Read more

Albea on sale

Sun European Partners has announced that one of its affiliates has entered into exclusive negotiations to sell Albéa, a global supplier in the BPC packaging industry, to Funds advised by PAI Partners (“PAI”). The proposed transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Albéa is a global packaging company, providing a wide range of solutions for … Read more

DSM acquires Amyris Brazilian Production Facility

DSM has acquired Amyris Brasil and has established a long-term manufacturing partnership for Amyris’s high-volume products. About DSM DSM delivers solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and … Read more

Kolb intends to buy chemicals firm in Netherlands

KLK announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Kolb Distribution AG had on December 11 entered into an agreement with Elementis plc to acquire Elementis Specialties Netherlands (ESN), located in Delden, the Netherlands. Completion of the sale, which is subject to completion of employee consultation processes, receipt of regulatory clearances and other customary closing conditions, is … Read more

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The airless pump tube for parents on the move by Neopac

Taking care of a baby is challenging and needs happen anytime, anywhere. The new Amplify Airless pump tube is perfectly suited as an ideal companion for young parents. Thanks to the easy-to-use pump, caring for the diaper area is simple and precise, as well as comfortable for both parent and child. It can even be … Read more

Luis Ortega is new Global Key Account Manager North America at Cargill Beauty

Luis Ortega, who previously has worked for L’Oréal and Beraca International with the North American cosmetic market, is the company’s Global Key Account Manager North America. Jeanmarie Cakouros, a marketer with experience across a diverse portfolio of brands such as Pantone and Revlon, has joined the company as Marketing Manager for North and South America.Udo … Read more

New managing director at Alessandro

Udo Springer has been appointed Managing Director responsible for sales and marketing. He takes over from Patrick Oliva who left the company for personal reasons. With his broad experience in the beauty business, Udo Springer most recently worked as Senior Consultant and as Interim Manager. Before this he worked for 24 years for L’Oréal as … Read more

DSM appoints Director Sustainability for Personal Care

DSM’s Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients business unit, one of the industry’s leading suppliers to the personal care, home care and fine fragrance markets, has appointed Gaelle Bathany as Director Sustainability for Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients. The company is committed to meeting sustainability challenges as outlined in the UN Sustainable Development Goals through collaboration … Read more

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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2018: Innovation and Technology under one roof

Spotlight on the 2018 edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, the international B2B leading event for the cosmetic industry.  After the celebration in 2017 of its 50th anniversary, the format – with Cosmoprof Asia in Hong Kong and Cosmoprof North America in Las Vegas – confirms its growth in the world, thanks to the support of … Read more

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Stylo by Neopac – the new way of writing skincare

Rewrite your products’ success story now. With the two brand new tube applicators, «Stylo Liner», «Stylo Pipette» and «Stylo Bristle» insure precise, meticulous or soft applications for your liquid or cream products on the skin. All applicators are protected with a cone-shaped protection cap. In addition, thanks to the attractive on/off rotating ring with arrow … Read more

Hair Care: Why this category will expand consumer routines

Here is what you can look forward to in issue 12/2017: Hair styling trends 2018 Imogen Matthews explains why hair care is becoming an increasing focus for global beauty brands and is likely to lead to the expansion of existing consumer routines.  New concepts for sustainable packaging Our selection of green materials, sustainable tube, glass … Read more

Stable turnover for Germany’s C&T and detergent market

According to the German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent Association (IKW), the turnover obtained with C&T products as well as household detergents in Germany remained stable in 2017 and with 18,2 billion Euros reached an increase of 0.3[G1] % in comparison to 2016. A total of 13,6 billion Euros were spent on C&T products, which corresponds … Read more

GPack acquires Alliora Coffrets

GPack has signed an agreement with Oaktree Capital Management LP to acquire Alliora Coffrets, based in Fougères, France. The acquisition is part of GPack Group’s ongoing development strategy centered on expanding throughout Europe. The strength of a group Formerly known as Cartotecnica Goldprint, GPack originally specialised in the production of luxury packaging for cosmetics and … Read more

Virojanglor and Interesting Sourcing to merge

Virojanglor, a supplier of metal packaging for the premium cosmetics, wines and spirits markets, acquires French company Interesting Sourcing, specialised in the manufacturing and global management of multi-material packaging. With their similar business models based on historic, exclusive partnerships with the most innovative factories, Virojanglor and Interesting Sourcing will continue as a single entity to … Read more

Kline: Skyrocketing indies are reinventing the beauty market

It has not been long since previously indie trendsetters, such as IT Cosmetics and Too Faced, have become billion-dollar acquisitions, and a new wave of indie brands are coming to the forefront. While more established brands such as Glossier expand their product portfolio and venture into previously-uncovered product categories, newly-launched brands, such as Kylie Cosmetics … Read more

Lipotec: Proven efficacy against baggy eyes in men

The eyes are one of the first areas where age-related signs and tiredness become noticeable, with the appearance of eyebags and dark circles. Baggy eyes are mostly related to the ageing process itself. However, other factors such as gender, high body mass index and smoking also have an impact. Gender in particular is believed to … Read more