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Beauty Fair to feature makeup contest for professional makeup artists and students
The competition will be held in a ring, with participants split into three categories: social, editorial and artistic makeup. The...
Natura Ekos extends its Ucuuba line with new soaps
Three new products are hitting the market in mid-August to complete the Natura Ekos Ucuuba line, which was launched in April by Natura:...
ANVISA approves alternative methods to animal testing
The Brazilian Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) adopted on July 30, 2015 a Resolution which should reduce the need to use animals in...
European Union bans 3-Benzylidene Camphor in cosmetic products
The European Commission is prohibiting the use of 3-Benzylidene Camphor in cosmetic products. This decision has been adopted in the wake...
Diadeis bets on the Brazilian market with the acquisition of Kong Rex
Diadeis, one of the world’s leading pre-media and design agency, which works closely with major multinational companies, such as Nestlé,...
Cosmoprof North America 2015 announces record-breaking numbers
Cosmoprof North America, the three-day B2B beauty trade show held annually at Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, closed the...
IFF’s Amber Xtreme now available for broad use within the fragrance industry
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) has opened the use of its Amber Xtreme to the entire fragrance industry. So far, Amber...
SPA Express: A franchise for itinerant beauty services
SPA Express, a company specialising in itinerant aesthetics and beauty services, including cosmetic, manicure and pedicure procedures...
Brazilian cosmetics brands want to conquer the US market
The Brazilian cosmetics industry participated at Cosmoprof North America - Las Vegas, an important B2B trade show for the region....
Global allantoin sales expected to reach USD 641.7 million by 2022
The global allantoin market is expected to reach USD 641.7 million by 2022, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Global...



















