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L'Oréal partners with Abolis & Evonik for “new generation of bio-based ingredients”

L'Oréal tri-partnership for “new generation of bio-based ingredients”

We spoke to L'Oréal Groupe and Abolis about its new biotech partnership, which also includes German ingredients manufacturer Evonik.

Increasing omega-3 intakes linked to delayed aging: Study

Omega-3 fatty acids may slow the aging process, with the potential benefits weakening for doses over 1.1 g per day, says a new study from China.

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ELC partners with TUD Dresden University to explore 'emotion-evoking fragrances'

Plans for the partnership include leveraging "findings from this research to inform fragrance product and packaging innovation, consumer experiences, marketing claims, and more," as part of ELC's commitment to advancing fragrance innovation...

Evonik opens plant to manufacture sustainable emollients

This investment will reduce the business’ climate footprint and help its customers create more sustainable cosmetic formulations.

Huda Beauty is rumoured to be selling Kayali

The Gen Z cult favourite brand is known for its gourmand scents like Yum Pistachio Gelato and Candy Rock Sugar.

Image: Beiersdorf's Research Centre in Hamburg

Beiersdorf x Macro Biologics to develop antimicrobial peptides

The German beauty and personal care business has invested in the US biotech firm through its venture capital unit and will innovate in multiple sectors including derma skin care and wound care.

Why did Puig record a 26% drop in profits if sales were up in H1 2024?

Barcelona-based beauty company Puig reported a big dip in its first reported earnings as a listed company...

Trinny London expands into brick-and-mortar retail

After the popularity of its summer popup, the UK-based cosmetics brand has opened a store on London’s King’s Road.

Stenders is set for global expansion

The global investment firm L Catterton has acquired a majority stake in premium Latvian bath and body care company, Stenders, and plans to expand “on the back of secular tailwinds.”

Beauty-from-within experts join forces for upcoming webinar

CosmeticsDesign-Europe and NutraIngredients are bringing experts together in an upcoming editorial webinar that will delve into the market trends, latest science and opportunities in the nutricosmetics space.

6 cosmetics brands making big waves in sustainability

From ethical ingredients sourcing, to packaging innovations and preventing biodiversity loss, we heard from six beauty and personal care companies about how they are being more sustainable...

Eco-friendly glass could disrupt luxury cosmetics packaging

Italian glassmaker for cosmetics and fragrance Bormioli Luigi has partnered with LionGlass to help bring its sustainable alternative to soda lime silicate glass to the wider market.

Sol de Janeiro opens mega pop-up at London’s Heathrow

The giant activation celebrates summer and is part of Sol de Janeiro’s three-month travel-retail global marketing campaign.

Google loses €2.4bn antitrust case in EU

Today, in a landmark case at the European Court of Justice, the world’s most popular search engine has lost its battle against a €2.4bn fine given by EU antitrust regulators seven years ago.

7 sustainable ingredients disrupting cosmetics formulations

These pioneering businesses have found eco-friendly new ways to create beauty and personal ingredients.

Behind e.l.f. Cosmetics’ European expansion strategy

The US-headquartered colour cosmetics brand has big plans for a full European takeover after seeing sales jump up by 91% year-on-year in its last fiscal year results.