News
L’Oréal closes Monaco factory to relocate in France
Industry buzz
The L’Oréal group has announced its will to relocate its manufacturing and research activities located in Monaco. The Sofamo factory in...
The crazy market of mascaras
Innovation & new products
The very last months were rich in twists and turns on the mascara’s global market. And, when looking closer at it, one’s has the feeling...
New event and new location for Beyond Beauty Paris in 2009
Industry buzz
A few days before the opening of the 2008 edition, the organisers of Beyond Beauty Paris announce that the tradeshow will move to the...
RPC reconfigures and strengthens its Beauty activities
Packaging & design
RPC will transfer the activity of its Italian unit to its French manufacturing site, in a move to consolidate its Beauty business....
New VP Sales at Dieter Bakic Enterprises
Industry buzz
Mr. Markus Gralka has been appointed Vice President Sales of Dieter Bakic Enterprises, the company announced. Mr. Gralka has a long...
Cognis puts green chemicals on a matrix
Ingredients & formulation
Introduced in 2007, Cognis’ Green Chemical Solutions (GCS) classification system is moving into a second phase, focusing on formulations...
Action groups multiply safety alerts over cosmetics
Science, R&D
The Environmental Working Group raises alarm over the contamination of teenage girls by chemicals commonly used in cosmetics. Data...
Calvin Klein, Inc. announces elevation of senior executives
Industry buzz
Fashion and fragrance designer, Calvin Klein, Inc., announced elevation of several senior executives. Tom Murry, who has been in the...
Brazilian cosmetics makers seek to reinforce their European business
Markets & trends
Four Brazilian companies will participate in the next edition of Beyond Beauty Paris, from October 5 to 8, 2008. Technology and...
Tamara Mellon and Revlon: luxury allied to glamour
Industry buzz
Certain combinations immediately look perfect. The association between Revlon and Tamara Mellon, founder and prsident of the Jimmy...