International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Shiseido Group announced that Beauté Prestige International S.A. (BPI), which is in charge of the fragrance business of Shiseido Group EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa), has signed an exclusive global license agreement with Dolce & Gabbana, the owner of the Italian luxury fashion brand, regarding the development, manufacturing and distribution of its fragrance, makeup … Read more
Antoinette van den Berg, Owner and Designer at Future-Touch, points out how the latest trends in society will infulence beauty and personal care markets.
The U.S. home fragrances market registers the strongest growth since 2010, growing by over 3% in 2015. Accounting for over 50% of total market sales, the luxury segment registers an even stronger 5% increase, according to the just-published Home Fragrances: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities report by global market research and management consulting firm Kline. … Read more
The U.S. beauty market is driven by technological advancements that allow personalized beauty solutions on various levels. High double- to triple-digit growth is seen among those brands that manage to capitalize on personalized approaches in 2015, finds Kline’s Cosmetics & Toiletries USA report. Driven by these high growth brands and particular product categories, sales of … Read more
Counter Brands, parent company of Beautycounter, a supplier of skin care and cosmetics, has acquired the worldwide assets of Nude Skincare and Nude Brands. Founded by Ali Hewson, Nude’s line of natural, high performance beauty products was previously part of the LVMH portfolio. Under Counter Brands leadership, the two brands will now grow the Beautycounter … Read more
This year’s Natural & Organic Cosmetics Conference which will be held September 27-28, 2016, at the Hotel Ellington Berlin, will again focus on various current topics that affect the entire cosmetics industry. Aside from inspiring presentations, two interesting expert discussions focus on consumer safety as well as the current challenges of the digitalization at the … Read more
Henkel has acquired all shares in the laundry and home care company The Sun Products Corporation, based in Wilton, Connecticut, USA, from a fund of Vestar Capital Partners. The transaction is valued at around 3.2 billion euros (3.6 billion US dollars) including debt. “This transaction is a major strategic move for Henkel. North America is … Read more
After years of slow but steady growth, the US facial skincare and anti-aging market experienced declining sales in 2015; however, new research from Mintel reveals that interest in natural formulations presents an opportunity for the saturated market, as trusted and easily recognizable ingredients alleviate concerns about chemicals, pollution and unfamiliar ingredients. Natural formulations have become … Read more
Revlon and Elizabeth Arden have signed a definitive agreement under which Revlon will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Elizabeth Arden for $14.00 per share in cash, representing an enterprise value for Elizabeth Arden of approximately $870 million. By bringing together two highly complementary brand portfolios, Revlon will benefit from greater scale, an expanded … Read more
Gerald Martines, Director of innovation at Qualipack, talks about the development of the market for airless dispensers.
L’Oréal unveils its first Palm Oil Progress report highlighting the latest results and innovations implemented for 100% responsible sourcing of palm oil and palm oil derivatives. L’Oréal uses less than 400 tons of palm oil per year but purchases derivatives in a quantity equivalent to 60,000 tons of palm oil. L’Oréal’s consumption remains low, representing … Read more
On the occasion of the third annual Cosmetics Europe Week “Personal Care in a Changing World” taking place from 13-17 June 2016, in Brussels, the European cosmetics and personal care industry has announced positive growth. Loïc Armand, President of Cosmetics Europe, said “Our industry remains strong and shows signs of growth despite trying economic circumstances. … Read more
The beauty market fell by 0.2% in 2015, the first decline in the market since Mintel began reporting on the industry in its entirety in the annual British Lifestyles reports*. New research from Mintel* finds that certain markets are flourishing as a result of the UK’s two-track recovery. Indeed, as higher earners are feeling better-off, … Read more
Shiseido Americas, a subsidiary of Shiseido Company, has signed a definitive agreement with Alticor to acquire its wholly-owned subsidiary Gurwitch Products, a marketer of global prestige cosmetics and skin care brands. Annual net sales for Gurwitch totaled $175 million in the fiscal year ending 2015. Under the terms of the agreement, Shiseido Americas will acquire … Read more
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