Kecia Steelman, president and chief operating officer of Ulta Beauty, will succeed Dave Kimbell as Chief Executive Officer, announced the US-based beauty retailer on Monday, January 6. Stepping down from the company’s Board of Directors, Mr. Kimbell will serve as an…
The Spanish fashion group Sociedad Textil Lonia (STL) announced Tuesday, January 7, it had reached an agreement to buy France’s Christian Lacroix label, hoping to return the once-mighty brand to its former glory. The deal to acquire Lacroix from US-based…
Handover at the helm of the French, independent family-owned perfume house. Christopher Sabater, 33, has been appointed as President and CEO of the company, succeeding his father François Patrick Sabater, who created and developed TechnicoFlor 44 years ago. His appointment…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing that companies marketing cosmetic products containing talc be required to test the presence of asbestos using new standardized methods. Cosmetic companies may have to take extra steps to ensure that any…
When it comes to beauty in the UK, 2025 will see the extension of pre-existing trends, particularly in skincare. However, make-up will become more daring while experience will continue to grow in importance in retail, according to health and beauty…
The premium French skincare brand born from medicalscience has unveiled Chines actress Zhao Liying to embody its “relentless pursuit of perfection.” As an actress with immense influence in China, Zhao Liying has been celebrated both domestically and internationally for her…
The Italian provider of primary cosmetic packaging solutions is paying tribute to Pantone’s 2025 color of the year with a new collection of glass bottles. Dubbed Absolute, Lumson’s new line aims to redefine serum packaging thanks to its glossy, semi-transparent…
In response to the growing demand for inclusive skin care solutions to suit globally diverse needs, Seppic has conducted tests on phototypes ranging from II to VI to evaluate the performance of its range of Oil/Water emulsifiers, Montanov, for skin…
For the reinvention of this iconic fragrance, Avon has entrusted the Texen group with the development of an elegant, minimal yet coloured cap with a sophisticated appearance. Indeed, with 30-years of history, Far Away is Avon’s best-selling fragrance worldwide. The…
Geka’s mother company, Medmix, has announced that Nande van Aken has been appointed as Head of Global Operations Beauty. “With more than 15 years of experience in driving operational excellence and organizational transformation, Nande brings a wealth of expertise to…