COSMOPROF ASIA 2019: Ultimate meeting place despite political challenges

The 24th edition of Cosmoprof Asia, an international beauty trade event, concluded its four-day run (12-15 November) at the AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE) and Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).  2,955 exhibitors coming from 48 countries and regions showcased their new products and services across the two venues’ 118,900 sqm of exhibition area. 24 Country, Region … Read more

Givaudan acquires cosmetics business of Indena

Givaudan has reached an agreement to acquire the cosmetics business of Indena. Headquartered in Milan Italy, Indena is a global company dedicated to the identification, development and production of active ingredients derived from plants, for use in the pharmaceutical, health food and personal care industries.  With almost a century of botanical experience, Indena has developed … Read more

Jean-Yves Bourgeois, CEO, JYB Conseils about recent changes in the packaging industry

What has changed in the packaging industry in the past five years? In his interview with COSSMA, consultant Jean-Yves Bourgeois and co-founder of Luxe Pack and the “MakeUp in…” shows gives his views on the current situation, the latest developments in green, the on-going importance of airless packaging as well as the industry’s continued interest in packaging shows for doing business.

Neyret erwirbt Seram

Die 1823 in Frankreich gegründete Neyret Gruppe übernimmt über ihre Holdinggesellschaft NTH1 100% der Seram und ihrer Tochtergesellschaften. Nach der Übernahme werden sowohl Neyret als auch Seram innerhalb der Gruppe unabhängig bleiben, um ihre Mitarbeiter, ihre spezifischen Eigenschaften und ihre Agilität zu erhalten und gleichzeitig ihre Produktpalette durch konzerninterne Synergien zu erweitern. "Beide Unternehmen ergänzen … Read more

Neyret acquires Seram

The Neyret group, founded in 1823 in France is taking over 100% of Seram and its subsidiaries via its holding company NTH1. After the takeover, both Neyret and Seram will remain independent within the group in order to keep their staff, their specific characteristics and their agility, while enhancing their product ranges through intra-group synergies. … Read more

Adjusting epigenetics naturally

More and more natural ingredients are capable of having an impact on gene expressions. The better we know our biochemical pathways, the easier it becomes to leverage natural ingredients to produce positive epigenetic effects.

Coty erwirbt die Mehrheit an Kylie Jenner cosmetics

Coty und Kylie Jenner sind eine langfristige strategische Partnerschaft eingegangen, um das bestehende Beauty-Geschäft von Kylie gemeinsam zu einer globalen Marke auszubauen. Gemeinsam werden beide Unternehmen die strategische Ausrichtung der Partnerschaft festlegen und leiten, wobei sie sich auf die globale Expansion und den Eintritt in neue Schönheitskategorien konzentrieren. Kylie und ihr Team werden weiterhin alle … Read more

Coty acquires majority of Kylie Jenner cosmetics

Coty and Kylie Jenner have entered into a long-term strategic partnership in order to jointly further develop Kylie’s existing beauty business into a global brand. Together, both companies will set and lead the strategic direction of the partnership, focusing on global expansion and entry into new beauty categories. Kylie and her team will continue to … Read more

Estée Lauder übernimmt Dr. Jart+

Die Estée Lauder Gesellschaften haben eine Vereinbarung zum Erwerb der Aktien unterzeichnet, die sie nicht bereits vorteilhaft an Have & Be, dem in Seoul ansässigen, globalen Hautpflegeunternehmen hinter Dr. Jart+ und der Herrenpflegemarke Do The Right Thing, halten. Die Übernahme, die voraussichtlich im Dezember 2019 abgeschlossen wird, folgt der Minderheitsbeteiligung des Unternehmens an Have & … Read more

Estée Lauder acquires Dr. Jart+

The Estée Lauder Companies has signed an agreement to acquire the shares that it does not already beneficially own in Have & Be, the Seoul-based, global skin care company behind Dr. Jart+ and men’s grooming brand Do The Right Thing. Expected to close in December 2019, the acquisition follows the company’s December 2015 minority investment … Read more

Henkel übernimmt DevaCurl

Henkel hat die Deva Parent Holdings von einem Fonds erworben, der von der Private Equity Group der Ares Management Corporation verwaltet wird. Deva Parent Holdings besitzt DevaCurl, ein hoch wachsendes professionelles Haarpflegeunternehmen. Das 1994 gegründete Unternehmen bietet wachstumsstarke, hochwertige Haarpflege- und Stylingprodukte für alle Arten von lockigem und welligem Haar mit einem umfassenden Portfolio an … Read more

Henkel to acquire DevaCurl

Henkel has acquired Deva Parent Holdings, from a fund managed by the Private Equity Group of Ares Management Corporation. Deva Parent Holdings owns DevaCurl, a high growth professional hair care business. Founded in 1994, the company offers high-growth, premium hair care and styling products for all types of curly and wavy hair with a comprehensive … Read more

Alessandro Prestini, Owner of Premi, about customisation and award-winning creations

Alessandro Prestini, CEO of Premi explains why he had to transform his father’s fine fragrance business into a business integrating design and packaging, and now targeting the market segments fine fragrance, home fragrance, skin care as well as colour cosmetics. Starting from the company’s main designs, Premi helps customers personalise their product using the company’s multi-material expertise. Prestini also talks about the latest award-winning developments of the company.

Katia de Martino, CEO of Essentia Beauty, about refills as a green option

In the interview with COSSMA, Katia de Martino, Founder and General Manager of Essentia Beauty, reveals that a clever formulator who anticipated all the current skin care trends led to the foundation of the company as a full-service provider from concept to finished product. She explains why she sees refillable products as the key to sustainable products. 

Adaptogen for improved skin health and well-being

Adaptogenic ingredients that increase the skin’s adaptability are the latest trend. AnnonaSense CLR which potently interacts with our skin’s endocannabinoid system, has relevant adaptogenic activity. In addition, it reduces skin sensitivity and itching while improving skin appearance and feel.