Interparfums acquires Rochas brand from P&G

Founded by Marcel Roches in 1925,the brand Rochas began as a fashion house and expanded into perfumery in the 50s under Helene Roches’ direction.The Roches brand achieved net sales of US$46 million in the financial year 2013/2014, driven mainly by the Eau de Rochas fragrance line. Rochas brand sales include US$2 million of royalties generated … Read more

USA: Dynamic performance of hydroquinone-free products

Hydroquinone-free products are among the most dynamic performers in the U.S. professional skin care market in 2014. Introduced by several leading manufacturers, non-hydroquinone-based products are driving sales in the hyperpigmentation/sun damage skin care concern category, which outperforms the total market growth in 2014, finds recently published report Professional Skin Care: U.S. Market Analysis and Opportunities, … Read more

Mintel China: More multiple benefit facial skin care products required

Anti-ageing products launched globally with combined whitening, anti-ageing and moisturizing claims more than doubled over past five years Utilizing data from Mintel’s GNPD (Global New Products Database), consumer reports and analysis, the research reveals that anti-ageing products launched globally with combined whitening, anti-ageing and moisturizing claims have more than doubled from 8% to 17% from … Read more

Ethisphere Institute: L’Oréal recognized as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company

The World’s Most Ethical CompaniesL’Oréal has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2015 World’s Most Ethical Company. The World’s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes organizations that have had a material impact on the way business is conducted by fostering a culture of ethics and transparency at every level of the company. Being an … Read more

Unilever to acquire REN Skincare

Unilever has signed an agreement to acquire the British skincare brand REN Skincare. Created in 2000 by Antony Buck and Robert Calcraft, REN pioneered a new type of high performance skin care. REN’s combination of effectiveness, naturalness and pleasurable experience – articulated as ‘performance; purity; pleasure’ – gives the brand a distinctive market position that … Read more

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China Beauty Expo 2015: Asia’s largest beauty trade show in May 2015

China Beauty Expo (CBE), Asia’s largest beauty trade show, is set to take place in Shanghai from 19 – 21 May 2015, and will build on its success from the 19th edition last year. CBE 2014 welcomed more than 252,000 visitors from 80 countries and regions, as well as hosted 1,837 exhibiting companies. Commemorating its … Read more

Oriflame: Production facility in Russia inaugurated

After completing an investment of €150 m, Oriflame’s new production site in Noginsk, Russia, was officially inaugurated. The site comprises production facilities, warehousing and a distribution center. The plan is to produce shampoos, deodorants, liquid soaps, lipsticks and other cosmetic products to serve consultants and consumers in a more efficient way. In order to consolidate … Read more