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While consumption has slowed in 2014, selective perfumery is holding ground with 2.9 billion euros of sales revenue. The NPD announced -0.6% value alt...

The traditional winter cosmetic chestnut tree (body nutrition) is renewed with anti-aging, detoxifying and especially firming promises, as well as"bea...

Ariane Le Febvre's interesting article on"Primers" recently published by the Observatoire des Cosmétiques caught my attention, with both interest, but...

The Triman logo system was enforced on January 1, 2015, as a result of the French ‘Grenelle Environnement’ initiative. It helps consumers identify the...

Men’s body grooming and hair removal habits are changing and could be a lucrative revenue source for cosmetic brands. An analysis by Mintel Beauty Tea...

Filling cosmetic products on the manufacturing line may seem to be just an ordinary step, taken care of by the subcontractor alone. But controlling th...

Béatrice Boussard, Founder & Manager of Sens'O, a retail marketing consulting firm, conducted the study "1, 2, 3 Contacts" Beauté on behalf of POP...

An indispensable reference for anyone confronted with the world of international trade, "Le petit Export 2015"  summarizes in 23 synthetic and practic...

While products formulated with a high proportion of synthetic ingredients dominate the global natural personal care market, accounting for nearly 75% ...

As moulding as sheaths and as stretchy as stretch, these gelled textures gradually appear in cosmetics, facial care, make-up or nail polish… Their gre...

Eye make-up brands will continue to favour neutral colours but there is space for bolder colours as new digital tools enable consumers to experiment w...

South Korea is now more than ever the centre of attention in the world of cosmetics. As its cosmetics exports last year jumped more than 50 percent to...

You may have them in your cupboards. Maybe, you use them, still. Beware: they are dangerous, illegal, harmful… and are the subject of a recall or ban ...

Today, it's more of a news post than a mood post because I want to talk to you about an issue that is now coming back with some insistence and that ha...

To quickly review and memorize the essentials of the CAP program in aesthetics, cosmetics, perfumery, this work is structured in synthetic sheets cont...

The NPD Group, market research specialist, has unveiled the balance sheet and sales figures for beauty in France for the year 2014. Conclusion: The be...

So far, nothing surprising: honey is always a hit when mercury falls. But the novelty is that after nutrition and healing, it is discovered anti-aging...

In 1993, with the creation of the European Institute of Cell Biology (now Lucas Meyer Cosmetics), several scientific data were going to allow the elab...

ECHA's just published its new CMR report. The report furthermore identifies over a thousand CMR substances that potentially merit further regulatory a...

A study carried out by the agency Influence4you, specialist in social networks, shows the evolution of the power of influence in the universe of beaut...

During its meeting on 16 December 2014, the SCCS has adopted its Opinion on Vetiveryl acetate. Conclusion: inadequate data which not allow a safety as...

When the exhibition duo of Biofach and Vivaness bring together about 2,200 exhibitors, 200 of which will be at the International Trade Fair for Natura...

Using cosmetics, mainly toothpaste and mouthwash, on a daily basis, is essential for a good oral hygiene. And specific actives favour a fresh and heal...

If luxury is changing, marked by fashion and the cultural diversity of its customers, it is always based on the fundamentals of an exclusive experienc...