French beauty continues to fast evolve, with impressive tech innovation leading plenty of change that warrants a global spotlight and stage, says the deputy CEO of competitiveness cluster Cosmetic Valley.
French competitiveness cluster Cosmetic Valley has signed a partnership with Parisian region Île-de-France that aims to promote perfumery and cosmetics on a global stage.
The French Federation for Beauty Companies (FEBEA) is pushing its ‘eco-friendly’ bathroom campaign this month, designed to encourage better water use, energy consumption and recyclability of beauty products.
The French Federation for Beauty Companies (FEBEA) has signed the country’s EcoWatt Charter, pledging alongside hundreds of other corporations to further reduce electricity use during the ongoing energy crisis.
French beauty exports will continue to surge in 2022, with China and the US set to remain important business markets for makeup and perfumes in particular, according to the French Federation for Beauty Companies (FEBEA).
French clean beauty brand Caudalie is gearing up to expand its presence in Asia with new entries into India and Vietnam on the back of what it belives is growing demand for effective and clean skin care.
Australian medical cannabis expert Cann Global has forayed into skin care with a natural CBD and hemp skin care brand Fuss Pot, launching in France this month.
International trade of French beauty and personal care products was up 2.5% in 2021 versus 2019, largely due to rising trade of makeup, face care and perfumes and record growth rates in exports to China and the US, says the French Federation for Beauty...
Deciem-owned prestige skin care brand NIOD is launching into a dedicated corner at French department store La Samaritaine – a move the company hopes will push it into the spotlight to follow in the footsteps of sister brand The Ordinary.
A survey has found that 40% of French consumers either don’t apply adequate amounts of sunscreen or don’t use any at all, with a large majority citing fear of toxic ingredients and environmental pollution as concerns.
Croda International-owned Iberchem Group has signed an agreement to acquire French fragrance house Parfex to strengthen sustainable and natural certified offerings and enhance European market presence.
Naturalness is the most important aspect of a beauty product for consumers in Germany and France, but there are mixed views on what the term means and how it translates into cosmetics, finds natural and organic certifier Natrue.
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Demands for natural, organic and effective beauty products developed for acne-prone and blemished skin are rising fast, particularly with the onset of COVID-19 and prolonged mask-wearing causing flare-ups, says the founder of French beauty brand Lady...
The move by France to provide a government platform enabling beauty manufacturers to qualify for exemptions when exporting general-use cosmetics to China should carve out a path for other countries to follow, says a Procter & Gamble executive.
Beauty major Lush has developed a subscription letterbox service delivering an assortment of fresh cosmetics each month with an accompanying posy of flowers – a move it says aims to bring joy and new beauty experiences into the home.
France has become the first EU country to qualify for exemptions on animal testing for general-use cosmetics exported to China after its National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) developed a dedicated platform enabling manufacturers...
Luxury cosmetic and fragrance markets in the UK, France and Germany have all shown signs of recovery thanks to growth in e-commerce, particularly in prestige perfumes and skin care, finds The NPD Group.
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has hit French cosmetics firms hard, with very few experiencing growth opportunities and many looking for additional support moving forward, according to market analysis conducted by The French Cosmetics Association for SMEs...
ANJAC Health & Beauty will buy fellow French personal care contract manufacturer Roval Cosmétiques in a move set to strengthen its presence in France’s health and beauty category.
Concerns over the disinfectant quality of hydroalcoholic products made by beauty firms to plug shortages during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis are completely unfounded and have created a false controversy, says the French Cosmetics Association...
The French Federation for Beauty Companies (FEBEA) will mobilise its network to ramp up production of hygiene and hydroalcoholic products, following calls from the Ministry of Health to assist amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
International luxury goods major LVMH will produce hydroalcoholic gel at all its cosmetics and perfume sites across France to tackle a country shortage amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.
France remains Europe’s most important prestige fragrance market and its top 10 best-selling list reveals a love of classic, designer French scents, with Dior and Chanel holding six spots, according to Suburbia.
Amsterdam-headquartered tech start-up Suburbia has developed a program that tracks sales of luxury cosmetics and fragrances, enabling investors to predict brand performance.
Pharmedicom has developed an online survey tool enabling in-depth, real-time insights for cosmetic companies interested in understanding this increasingly important space, its CEO says.
Glow make-up is rising fast through the cosmetics ranks, fuelled by changing consumer demands and a flurry of product launches and it’s providing promise in a challenging retail environment, according to The NPD Group.
Google has compiled data to curate a beauty trends report. Here, we take a look at its top predictions for the period ahead: devices, DIY, bathing and male grooming.
Estée Lauder has championed its business in Europe after first quarter results were positive and almost every EMEA market posted double-digit growth, as the weak euro attracted many travellers to purchase in the region.
Beauty behemoth L’Oréal has continued its commitment to the professional hair care industry with its latest business forum which it says aims to develop the hairdressing industry and present the newest innovations.
The weak euro provided a ‘very positive currency impact’ for L’Oréal’s first quarter sales after the market slowed in Europe, with acceleration expected later in the year.
Beauty brands in France may be missing an opportunity in the digital arena by focusing too much attention on emerging markets than ones closer to home.
Sephora’s famous Champs-Elysées store, which draws almost as many visitors each year as the Eiffel Tower, will be forced to close at 9pm to avoid violating French labour laws.
Scientists in France and the US have traced, for the first time, how nanoparticles found in personal care formulations can end up in agricultural soil, thus having significant effects on crops such as soybean.
French organic cosmetics company L’Occitane has posted an overall growth percentage for Q1 despite disappointing results in two of its largest markets.
US-headquartered Univar, a worldwide provider of specialty chemicals, has announced the signing of an agreement to acquire fellow chemical distributor, the Quaron Group.
Ingredients provider Silab has set up a sustainable partnership with the local government in French Guiana in the hope of sourcing ingredients from the region.
Sales of ethical cosmetics are booming in the UK and France as the
beauty industry catches up with the eco-conscious shopping trend,
said the market research firm Mintel.
France-based cosmetics and personal care body Cosmetics Valley has
announced a partnership with Glass Vallée, another French body that
represents the interests of glass packaging companies.
Food and cosmetic companies in France have received letter threats
from an unidentified group warning that if they refuse to each pay
€1 million, their products will be poisoned, reports the French
media.
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