International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Among HCT’s most popular product offerings are its proprietary metal and ceramic thermal-tip applicators which are covered by patents and patent applications filed and granted in the U.S. (including U.S. Patent Nos. 7,883,287 and 8,292,535) and other jurisdictions throughout the world. Given the creative efforts and expense employed by HCT to develop these appealing products … Read more
Croda International, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals, has acquired the assets of Innovachem, LLC of Cutchogue, NY. This acquisition adds Innovachem’s patented product portfolio to Croda’s already wide range of ingredients for the personal care industry. “Innovachem offers technologies to help further expand Croda’s offerings to the personal care market,” said Keith Layden, … Read more
L’Oréal inaugurated its new R&I Center to study Indian hair and skin specificities as well as the beauty routines and expectations of Indian consumers. L’Oréal plans to invest a total of 140 million euros (Rs. 970 Crores) in India from 2011 to 2016. The R&I Center in India is the Group’s 6th R&I hub globally1. … Read more
The online auction includes a complete perfume filling line, labelling machines, vial row filler, laboratory equipment and commissioning plants. Closing: 24 January, Viewing: 22 January.Further Information: www.TroostwijkAuctions.com
Further to the audit of the AB Certification company, Alban Muller has just been granted the fourth and latest peony, awarding the Excellence level of the Cosmetic Valley eco-responsible charter. Only three out of the sixty companies which have signed the charter, have reached this Excellence level. This award is the recognition of the actions … Read more
Ileos, a supplier of packaging for the beauty & healthcare industries acquired Le Papillon, a company active in contract filling and samples for fragrance and cosmetics in the United States Ileos has taken a 100% stake in Le Papillon, a company specializing in full-service supplying, manufacturing of samples and promotional Gift Set. Le Papillon, established … Read more
Air Liquide has acquired BiotechMarine by its subsidiary Seppic. A subsidiary of the Roullier Group, BiotechMarine is a company that specialises in the design and marketing of bio-based, cosmetic active ingredients made fromalgae for the global cosmetics industry. BiotechMarine created in 1988 is based in the west of France, in the town of Pontrieux, and … Read more
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in-cosmetics – the leading international exhibition for personal care ingredients – is returning to Paris in 2013 (16-18 April). A record-breaking 600+ exhibitors are expected. New features include 2 brand new zones: “Fragrance in Cosmetics” and “Testing and Regulation” and an H₂O Trail to discover water-related innovation in personal care. The Educational Programme will boast … Read more
Albéa, an affiliate of Sun European Partners LLP, has completed the acquisition of Rexam Personal Care, Cosmetics division, a leading producer of dispensing systems and make up packaging for the Cosmetics and Personal Care markets. The division operates 11 plants in Europe, the Americas and Asia. This follows Rexam’s announcement on July 3, 2012 on … Read more
Kenneth Cole Productions Inc. Have entered into a new licensing agreement with Parlux. With over 20 years experience in marketing and developing fragrance brands, the collaboration marks the beginning of a new direction for the Kenneth Cole fragrance business. “Kenneth Cole, the iconic New York brand, provides its consumers with a combination of intelligence, irreverence … Read more
Funds advised by Apax Partners have reached an agreement to sell LR Health & Beauty Systems (‘LR’) to a consortium. The consortium consists of private equity firms Bregal Capital and Quadriga Capital. LR markets cosmetics, personal hygiene products, dietary supplements, perfumes and jewellery through the direct sales channel. The transaction is subject to approval by … Read more
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) honored scientists from Evonik’s Personal Care Business Line with the Shaw Mudge Award for best paper presented at SCC‘s annual scientific meeting and technology showcase. Properties of cosmetic emulsions such as appearance, texture, sensory aspects, water resistance, high-temperature stability and overall robustness against critical additives depend on … Read more
Solvay closed the acquisition of a controlling interest in Sunshield Chemicals Limited, an Indian surfactants producer, in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements. This acquisition enables Solvay’s Novecare business to accelerate its development in India for the home and personal care, agrochemicals, coatings and industrial markets. Emmanuel Butstraen, President of Novecare, explains. "This additional bolt-on … Read more
Inter Parfums has entered into a ten-year exclusive worldwide fragrance license to create, produce and distribute perfumes and fragrance-related products under the Alfred Dunhill Limited ("dunhill") brand. The agreement commences on April 3, 2013 and replaces a previous license agreement with Procter & Gamble that terminates on April 3, 2013. Inter Parfums will take over … Read more
Shiseido succeeded for the first time in the world in developing a new technology of simple, quantitative and clear visualization for displaying the state of permeation of cosmetic ingredients through the skin*1 after applying cosmetics to the skin in terms of depth direction, which has been quite difficult to achieve up until now. This technology … Read more
In commemoration of the opening of the new Kabukiza theater in April 2013, Shiseido Co., Ltd. has entered a collaboration with Shochiku Co., Ltd. This project will see the release of the Ginza Kabukiza Oil Blotting Paper, which has been produced jointly by Ginza Kabukiza, a new project launched by Shochiku, and Shiseido’s subsidiary, The … Read more
Rexam, the global consumer packaging group, has received approval from the Chinese authorities and anticipates completion of the sale of its Cosmetics, Toiletries and Household care products business to an affiliate of Sun European Partners, LLP for US$459m in cash, subject to closing accounts adjustments. This, together with the sale of the High Barrier Food … Read more
Die L’Oréal-Gruppe hat in Singapur ein neues Forschungsinstitut eröffnet. Es ist eingebettet in das Institut für Medizinische Biologie (IMB) der Agency for Science, Technology and Research. Mit dieser Kooperation setzt die L’Oréal-Gruppe einen Fuß in einen der weltweit führenden Forschungsparks auf den Gebieten der Medizin und Biotechnologie, Biopolis genannt. Dieser Schritt unterstreicht die Strategie der … Read more
Since its creation, 20 years ago, Greentech develops exchanges with various scientists in different disciplines and approaches. So, in 2008, to expand its understanding of physiology and more particularly of the skin, they created a congress specialized in cutaneous biology: the SPIM, the Skin Physiology International Meeting. This congress takes place every two years and … Read more
