The European beauty industry says the European Commission’s EU Chemicals Action Plan will help support innovation in the industry and, in fact, raise safety standards rather than lower them. On 8 July 2025, the European Commission presented its Action Plan…
The world’s leading luxury drinks maker has just announced that it is upgrading one of its ovens in a historic district in northern France, replacing it with a new hybrid oxy-gas technology. The project is part of a larger global…
The American company, which produces perfumes and cosmetics, presented Origen – a new brand of cosmetic fragrances, inspired by stories about smells from all continents. The brand launches with five unique scents ( Amazonian Water Lily; Yucatan Midnight Amber; Amalfi…
Cartier owner Richemont announced Wednesday, July 16, that its sales revenue increased in the latest quarter, despite the impact of a strong euro and weak sales in Asia, its core market. In addition to Cartier, the Swiss luxury giant also…
The Estée Lauder Companies has named Aude Gandon as its first chief digital and marketing officer (CDMO) . Effective August 1, 2025, she will report directly to Stephane de La Faverie, president and CEO, and will be part of the…
Puig’s net revenue for the first half of 2025 was €2,299 million. This represents an increase of 7.6% compared to the same period in 2024 and of 5.9% on a reported basis, taking into account the negative impact of exchange…
French leather goods brand Longchamp announced on Tuesday, July 22, that it has entered into a perfume licensing agreement with French company Interparfums, effective immediately and running until December 31, 2036. “Under this exclusive global agreement, Interparfums will assume responsibility…
Swiss fragrance and flavor company Givaudan on Tuesday, July 22, announced an increase in sales for the first half of 2025, thanks to a strong performance in the fine fragrances sector and price increases. In the period from January to…
As the need to reduce the environmental footprint of packaging materials grows increasingly urgent, three companies have united around a simple but possibly impactful idea: repurposing production waste that falls short of luxury perfume and cosmetics industry standards for use…
Sensient Technologies Corporation, a global provider of colors and personal care applications, has acquired Biolie, a French raw material manufacturer specializing in white biotechnology for the development of natural cosmetic ingredients. The acquisition was completed on February 14, 2025. Biolie…