Inspired by the six senses, Charlotte Tilbury’s new fragrance collection is infused with emotion-boosting molecules. The line includes six scents – Love Frequency, Magic Energy, Calm Bliss, More Sex, Cosmic Power, and Joyphoria – created with IFF perfumers Anne Flipo,…
Buoyed by big names in fashion such as Vivienne Westwood and Stella McCartney, London has nevertheless fallen out of favour with overseas visitors looking to combine a getaway with shopping. The removal of tax-free shopping after Brexit would be responsible.…
After more than 20 years of talks, the United Nations wants to finalise an international agreement this month on combating so-called biopiracy. Their solution is to bring more transparency to the patenting of the traditional knowledge surrounding genetic resources. The…
The rise in trade tensions between the European Union and China worries luxury brands who fear being the target of retaliatory measures. China is the world’s biggest spender in the luxury sector, accounting for half of global sales. But as…
The new eco-friendly active developed by Laboratoires Expanscience is based on the regenerative cultivation of lin. Obtained using a green process, it is designed to protect, regenerate, and strengthen the skin and hair against daily aggressions. But that is not…
With the global beauty landscape thriving on creativity and innovation, Shannaz Schopfer wants to help brands and manufacturers navigate the path to international success. Today, the industry veteran unveils The Beauty Architects, a comprehensive agency designed to empower both parties…
Founded in 2012, Flair is one of the first independent laboratories dedicated to niche perfumery. Led by a female team, the studio currently develops around fifty launches a year. Anne-Sophie Behaghel reviews more than a decade of creation for Premium…
A hero ingredient in many anti-ageing cosmetics since the 1970s, retinol seems increasingly out of fashion. Known to be irritating, it also suffers from a synthetic origin which is no longer up to date. As a result, ingredient suppliers —…
The US-headquartered manufacturer of herbal extracts, probiotics, and specialty chemicals for the cosmetics and nutraceuticals markets has showcased a series of new skin and hair care ingredients at the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers Day at the…
The Spanish fragrance house continues its global expansion by inaugurating a new Creative Center based in Mumbai, India, aimed at strengthening its presence in the fast-growing country with a deeply rooted fragrance culture and a fast expanding middle-class with a…