One step ahead

Staying one step ahead of beauty hypes can put a brand into a leading position. Frank Theobald, Managing Partner of the Retailsolutions AG, gives tipps on how to stay ahead.

Bedoukian Research

Bedoukian Research, Inc. (BRI) announced Jim Zitelli as chief financial officer leading the company’s global finance initiatives. Zitelli brings with him over 30 years of experience in the financial arena. Most recently, Zitelli was the global vice president of Finance for Symrise’s Scent and Care Division.  www.bedoukian.com 

Revlon

Beauty conglomerate Revlon Inc., whose portfolio includes iconic brands such as Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, and Almay, is promoting Debra Perelman to president and chief executive officer.  Perelman, who most recently served as Revlon’s COO, will take over the role previously held by Fabian Garcia. During her time as COO, Perelman helped to improve Revlon’s digital … Read more

New Raw Materials – KKT Expert Talk (Part Three)

On 6th and 7th March 2023, renowned personalities and experts from the fields of cosmetics, 
dermatology, toxicology, law and analytics from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland met to exchange knowledge, ideas and opinions at this year’s Karlsruhe Cosmetics Day (KKT). The aim was to learn about new trends and innovations in the cosmetics market and to assess the risks associated with them. In this third part of four, Dr Sascha Pawlowski speaks about the enviromental aspects of UV filters while Dr Marcus Kleber and Dr Uwe Rossow focus on legal requirements of new raw materials.

P2 Science

On 1st August, 2023, P2 Science announced the retirement of Neil Burns, effective 15th September, 2023. Burns will transition to an advisory role at the company. P2’s board of directors has selected co-founder Patrick Foley, Ph D , as president to lead the company during its search for a CEO.  www.p2science.com 

Beauty in mind with Dagmar Cholsta

We are living in uncertain times – climate change, international conflicts, inflation, political upheaval, migration, gender debates, pandemics, divided societies and across most economies a lack of skilled workers. A sense of doom and gloom seems to prevail. 

Gebrüder Lödige

Change at the top of Gebrüder Lödige Maschinenbau GmbH: Maximilian Hoyer is the new managing director of the Paderborn-based process technology specialist since July 2023. Maximilian Hoyer has initially acted as commercial manager and authorized signatory at Lödige since August 2021. In his new position, he succeeds Dr Frank Sandfort, who has managed the company … Read more

Fragrance Creators

Fragrance Creators Association 
(Fragrance Creators) has named Emily Cruz as its new coordinator of Executive Communications. Cruz will support Fragrance Creators’ communications team with a focus on assisting Fragrance Creators’ president and CEO. www.fragrancecreators.com 

Colonial Chemical
ME Arabia

Colonial Chemical ME Arabia (CCME), is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Peter Chetcuti as President of Colonial Chemical ME Arabia. Dr Chetcuti will report to the board directly and be responsible for all operations, manufacturing, commercial revenue, and P&L for CCME. Dr Chetcuti has more than 34 years of experience in the field … Read more

Pure Trade

Pure Trade apppointed Cyrille LY as Director of Sustainable Development, CSR and Innovation. Based in Bangkok, Cyrille LY’s mission is to formalize and extend the CSR and Innovation vision of Pure Trade, internally and externally, and to manage industrial partnerships in Southeast Asia. www.pure-trade.com 

Evonik

Evonik has acquired Novachem, an Argentinian sustainable cosmetic actives innovator. Novachem offers a strong, innovative portfolio of biotechnological, natural and sustainable cosmetic active ingredients with scientifically proven claims that will boost Evonik’s portfolio of System Solutions. The company is based in Buenos Aires in Argentina and has 20 employees. Signing and closing took place on … Read more

Codif

Codif Technologie Naturelle (CTN) solution to gravity comes from a plant that grows out of the ground and rises more than 2m towards the sky. This plant is the Isodon japonicus also called Enmei-so, meaning “the plant that prolongs life”. Inspired by this plant, CTN obtains an anti-gravity active ingredient, J-DERMIST, which stimulates the synthesis … Read more

Kelheim Fibres

After nearly 30 years with the company, Matthew North, Commercial Director at Kelheim Fibres, will retire on July 1st, 2023. Mark von der Becke will assume the position of Sales Director and become part of the management team at Kelheim Fibres.  Dr Marina Crnoja-Cosic, who has been serving as Director of New Business Development and … Read more

Nobilis

With immediate effect, Nobilis Group GmbH will take over the exclusive distribution partnership for the fragrances of the Brunello Cucinelli brand. Brunello Cucinelli once again complements the Nobilis portfolio with a renowned brand from and fashion sector from the house of EuroItalia. www.nobilis-group.com 

Provital

Since alterations in our circadian biorhythm can affect the skin’s physiological metabolism, leading to signs of skin fatigue and aging, Provital presents Circanblue: a natural biotech ingredient that truly ‘resets’ the paradigm of the effects of digital stress on the skin to achieve an integrated well-aging.  Circanblue is a biotechnological cosmetic ingredient obtained via a … Read more

Croda

PhytAura has been developed with Croda China team to address sensitive skin, by soothing the skin quickly, maintaining hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, from natural and effective raw materials, inspired from Chinese Traditional Medicine. It is a combination of botanical extracts, designed to stimulate the body’s own restorative mechanisms, thanks to the synergy of … Read more