International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
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
Fujian Kuncai Material Technology and NCD Ingredients agreed to distribute effect pigments and fillers for the cosmetics industry in Germany and Austria. Thus, NCD Ingredients fulfills the goals of its growth strategy and expands its product portfolio. In the future NCD will proactively serve customers in both decorative cosmetics and personal care with more than … Read more
The Scent & Care of Symrise posted a 3.3 % organic sales increase in the first nine months of the year. In the third quarter, organic growth reached even 7.7 %. Taking into account the sale of Pinova, sales in the segment amounted to € 960.1 million; as expected they were 3.7 % lower than … Read more
Lipotec and the global distributor Azelis are partnering to bring Active Organics inspired by nature, the brand of botanical extracts and ingredients, to the European market. Active Organics inspired by nature provides a variety of natural extracts and ingredients from around the world with a commitment to sustainability. The appropriate selection and retrieval of each … Read more
AmSilk, the supplier of synthetic silk biopolymers, and Interpolymer/Zschimmer & Schwarz, the Germany-based global polymer manufacturer, have strengthened their longtime cooperation with a strategic partnership. Interpolymer will take care of the production of the new hybrid polymer emulsion Silktran 5621 developed together with AmSilk. As part of the partnership, Interpolymer will manage its worldwide distribution … Read more
The new category will be available to German customers spring 2018.
Find out about COSSMA readers’ favourites in October: Learn what UV-protection expert Bernd Herzog from BASF thinks about smart sun protection. Find out how to formulate a wake-up roll-on. Check what the Sepawa CAT-group discussed during their recent meeting. Discover what Cargill’s beauty dream is all about.
Azelis announced the acquisition of Georges Walther AG, an independent family run company based in Switzerland. Originally starting as a sole trading company for commodities in 1942, Georges Walther AG has advanced in the recent years to become a well-respected business partner for specialities and innovations in Switzerland.
Kolb and STOCKMEIER Chemie tighten their partnership for the distribution of nonionic surfactants in Germany.
Scent & Care, a division of Symrise, recorded sales of € 638.2 million in the first half of the year (H1 2016: € 667.8 million). The slight decrease was due to the strong sales in the previous year and the sale of Pinova’s industrial activities at the end of 2016. Adjusted for the Pinova portfolio … Read more
Iberchem’s new financial sponsor is Eurazeo, a European investment company. The transaction is set to benefit Iberchem in pursuing its expansion plan by enlarging its workforce as well as its R&D installations and production plant. It also strengthens the company’s will to extend its footprint in new markets, consolidate its operations on the existing ones … Read more
Lumson has signed an agreement to acquire Leoplast. The approval of an agreement between Lumson Spa and Dr Graziano Reggiani, sole owner of Leoplast, announce, leading to the gradual integration of Leoplast into Lumson Group. The operation will generate significant investments to strengthen Leoplast’s production capacity and support on its development in international markets as … Read more
To expand its presence in the North American region, the Gattefossé Group announces the establishment of its fourth Technical Center of Excellence, located in Paramus, New Jersey. The inauguration of the North America Technical Center of Excellence takes place in a ceremony at the Gattefossé USA headquarters in Paramus, followed by a celebration at the … Read more
LVMH has acquired a majority share in Maison Francis Kurkdjian. Marc Chaya and Francis Kurkdjian will continue in their current roles as Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director, respectively, and will remain shareholders of the company. Maison Francis Kurkdjian has since its founding in 2009 created contemporary fragrances. Consistent with the vision of the two … Read more
Prestige beauty company, Designer Parfums, announces a new fragrance partnership with world renowned actress, singer, entertainer and producer, Jennifer Lopez. Working alongside Dilesh Mehta, Chairman and CEO of Designer Parfums, they will create new brand innovation and strategy to drive global growth for Lopez’s fragrance franchise. In 2003, Jennifer launched her debut fragrance, Glow by … Read more
With immediate effect, Biesterfeld distributes the product portfolios of Prod’Hyg and Sytheon. The distributor is collaborating with the two new sales partners on the Spanish and Portuguese markets. Prod’Hyg develops and manufactures speciality oleochemical products and plant extracts. These include functional ingredients such as emulsifiers, consistency agents, emollients and preservatives as well as active ingredients … Read more
Colep, a globally active company in the consumer goods packaging and contract manufacturing industries, strengthens its European liquids and creams business through investments in two new liquids plants in Poland and Germany, as well as the subsequent intention to sell off its current Zülpich site in Germany, to the Burnus Group. Colep will expand the … Read more
Advertisement
There is still time to plan your visit to The Natural Beauty & Spa Show, Europe’s number one event for industry buyers looking to source natural and organic beauty & wellbeing products. Book your free ticket online here and enter priority code NPB64. Source the very latest innovations from over 250 exhibitors and thousands of … Read more
Advertisement
We understand the professional needs and have devoted ourselves to technical innovation and safety since 1998. Besides devices, hand-pieces and sterile modules we also develop and produce the most advanced and highly graded cosmetic enhancement pigments that are used to carry out permanent makeup treatments. BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE AND LOOK YOUR BEST 24 HOURS A … Read more
L’Oréal has finalised the acquisition from Valeant of skincare brands CeraVe, AcneFree and Ambi. Developed with dermatologists, CeraVe, a fast growing skin care brand in the U.S., offers a range of advanced products, specifically cleansers, moisturizers, sunscreens, healing ointments and a dedicated baby line. AcneFree markets and distributes a full range of OTC cleansers and … Read more