Industry buzz
Japanese artist Houxo Que creates a fluorescent flacon for YSL Paris Premières Roses
Rather than launching a new perfume this season, YSL Beauty decided to bring fine art to the perfume world in a new flacon. The French...
“No link drawn” between cosmetics and earlier menopause, says industry representative
Researchers from the Washington University School of Medicine have examined the women’s blood and urine for signs of 111 chemicals that...
Dufry exercises option to buy 20% from minority partner in Brazil
On 28th January, 2015, Dufry exercised its option to buy 20% of the equity of Dufry Lojas Francas (DLF) for a total amount of CHF 148...
Focused on innovation and sustainability, Oxiteno brings its solutions to the U.S.
In order to consolidate its global position, Oxiteno has been investing in the United States, the world’s largest surfactants market. The...
Cosmetics manufacturers want to discuss tax increases with the Federal government
Since the Minister of Finance, Joaquim Levy, announced, on January 19, the increase in the tax burden for the beauty sector, the...
Bisphenol A ’poses no health risk’ says European Food Safety Authority
Current levels of exposition to bisphenol A (BPA) “do not pose health risks to consumers,” despite several uncertainties, said the...
Hugo Boss blurs masculine / feminine codes in new women’s fragrance
Like several other brands, Hugo Boss is introducing its new spring fragrance, Hugo Woman, which combines traditionally "masculine" notes...
Sampling: Sofix, a single mini-pump for both glass and plastic bottles
Albéa’s Sofix is the only sample on the market with a mini-pump that fits both plastic and glass bottles thanks to its patented fixation...
The niche fragrance brands that made waves in 2014
It’s been a big year for so-called niche fragrances, the smaller and more bespoke fragrance houses whipping up more exclusive concoctions...
Women’s body image is about what men like, study finds
When told that men desire full-bodied, voluptuous figures, women felt better about their own weight, say researchers at Southern...
