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South Korea launches 'K-brand' scheme to fight counterfeitsASIA BEAUTY

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South Korea launches 'K-brand' scheme to fight counterfeits

South Korea's president said on Wednesday, October 7, the country is taking steps to protect its booming cultural cache, launching a new "K-brand" authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal. Led by K-pop acts such as BTS, hit Netflix series "Squid Game" and "KPop Demon Hunters", the so-called "Hallyu", or Korean cultural wave, saw content exports hit a record USD 14.9 billion last year, surpassing overseas sales of computers and home...

From Premium Beauty News October 7, 2026

Space NK names Emma Simpson-Scott CEO as Andy Lightfoot steps downASIA BEAUTY

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Space NK names Emma Simpson-Scott CEO as Andy Lightfoot steps down

British prestige beauty retailer Space NK has announced the appointment of Emma Simpson Scott as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 13. She succeeds Andy Lightfoot, who is stepping down as CEO after leading the business through a period of significant growth and transformation and its recent acquisition by Ulta Beauty. "We wish Andy Lightfoot all the best in his next chapter and gratitude for his ten years of service and all that he has done for Space NK, including joining forces...

From Premium Beauty News September 14, 2026

Virginie Cavalli appointed as CEO of cosmetic ingredients supplier SeppicASIA BEAUTY

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Virginie Cavalli appointed as CEO of cosmetic ingredients supplier Seppic

The Air Liquide Healthcare subsidiary has appointed Virginie Cavalli as Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Seppic designs, manufactures, and distributes a wide range of specialty ingredients used in cosmetics, nutraceuticals, pharmaceuticals, veterinary products, and industrial applications. Nearly 900 employees support customers in 100 countries through the company's subsidiaries and distributor network. A graduate of EM Lyon Business School with a degree in financial...

From Premium Beauty News September 4, 2026

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Romain Spitzer exits LVMH Fragrance Group to head Bottega Veneta (Kering)ASIA BEAUTY

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Romain Spitzer exits LVMH Fragrance Group to head Bottega Veneta (Kering)

French luxury group Kering announced on Wednesday, July 15, the appointment of Romain Spitzer as CEO of Bottega Veneta, its Italian luxury house renowned for its ready-to-wear, leather goods, and accessories. Spitzer will assume his new role on September 1. Reporting to Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering — the parent company of Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and other luxury brands — he will be based in Milan and join the group's Executive Committee. Romain Spitzer began his career at Guerlain...

From Premium Beauty News · July 16, 2026

Belle Brands expands skincare footprint with acquisition of VersedASIA BEAUTY

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Belle Brands expands skincare footprint with acquisition of Versed

Belle Brands, the beauty platform established by consumer-focused private investment firm Windsong Global, has announced the acquisition of Versed, a clean, solutions-driven skincare and makeup brand founded by Katherine Power. Through the operation, Versed is joining Belle Brands' growing portfolio alongside JVN Hair, Pipette, and KVD Beauty, under the leadership of Teresa Lo, Global President of Belle Brands and a seasoned beauty industry executive. Versed CEO Andy Chiu, who guided the...

From Premium Beauty News · July 9, 2026

Givaudan boosts fine fragrances global expansion with Eurofragance acquisitionASIA BEAUTY

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Givaudan boosts fine fragrances global expansion with Eurofragance acquisition

The global leader in fragrances and beauty ingredients has entered into an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance, the Barcelona-based independent fragrance creation company. Eurofragance is a family-founded fragrance creation house specialising exclusively in the design and production of fine fragrances, as well as fragrances for personal and home care products. With a strong presence across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America, the company focuses on...

From Premium Beauty News · June 5, 2026

LVMH appoints ex-L'Oréal Sylvia Tournery as President of Sephora CollectionASIA BEAUTY

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LVMH appoints ex-L'Oréal Sylvia Tournery as President of Sephora Collection

LVMH has announced the appointment of Sylvia Tournery as President of Sephora Collection, effective immediately. In her new role, Tournery joins the Sephora Global Leadership Team and will report directly to Guillaume Motte, President and CEO of Sephora and member of the LVMH Group Executive Committee. As President of Sephora Collection, Tournery will lead the brand into its next phase of growth, with a focus on strengthening product leadership, enhancing global desirability, and...

From Premium Beauty News · June 3, 2026

Premium packaging: Cosmogen scales up through the acquisition of AsquanASIA BEAUTY

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Premium packaging: Cosmogen scales up through the acquisition of Asquan

The French specialist in application solutions for the beauty industry is entering a new phase of growth following its acquisition of Asquan Group, a Hong Kong-headquartered beauty packaging supplier. The two companies are joining forces to form Cosmogen&Asquan Group, with the ambition of supporting both established and emerging brands across all their packaging needs. The new group will be led by Priscille Allais, CEO, alongside Henri Tinchant, founder of Asquan, who will serve as COO....

From Premium Beauty News · May 5, 2026

French fragrance brand Ex Nihilo embarks on a new growth phaseASIA BEAUTY

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French fragrance brand Ex Nihilo embarks on a new growth phase

Now backed by the L Catterton fund, Ex Nihilo — already on a trajectory of rapid growth — plans to expand its international footprint while staying true to its core identity. Benoît Verdier, one of the brand's three founders, alongside Sylvie Loday and Olivier Royère, shares the company's new strategy with Premium Beauty News. For Ex Nihilo, L Catterton's backing, following its acquisition of Eurazeo's minority stake in January, comes amid a period of strong momentum, with the brand having...

From Premium Beauty News · March 30, 2026

Ex-Lululemon and Sephora Calvin McDonald returns to beauty as Wella CEOASIA BEAUTY

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Ex-Lululemon and Sephora Calvin McDonald returns to beauty as Wella CEO

The hair and nail care group behind Wella Professionals, Sebastian Professional, OPI, ghd, Nioxin and Clairol has appointed former Lululemon Athletica executive Calvin McDonald as its incoming CEO. Calvin McDonald will succeed Glenn Murphy on April 2, 2026, join the company's board of directors, and be based in New York. Glenn Murphy will remain as Executive Chair to provide continuity as well as strategic advice to the new CEO and Wella's leadership team. Calvin McDonald previously...

From Premium Beauty News · February 13, 2026

Supergoop! appoints Lauren Weinberg as new CMO to drive long-term growthASIA BEAUTY

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Supergoop! appoints Lauren Weinberg as new CMO to drive long-term growth

SPF-focused brand Supergoop! has named Lauren Weinberg as Chief Marketing Officer, effective February 2, 2026 Ms. Weinberg joins Supergoop!'s executive leadership team to oversee brand, social and growth marketing, product innovation, creative, consumer insights, strategic partnerships, and communications as the company continues to lead the category in making everyday sun protection better, fun, inclusive and high-performing. "Lauren is a world-class marketing leader with a rare ability...

From Premium Beauty News · February 2, 2026

Suave Brands and Elida Beauty merge to form personal care giant EvermarkASIA BEAUTY

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Suave Brands and Elida Beauty merge to form personal care giant Evermark

Suave Brands Company and Elida Beauty have announced that they have completed a merger to form a new personal care group named Evermark. Both businesses are portfolio companies of private equity investment firm Yellow Wood Partners. Evermark's portfolio features iconic household brands across hair, body, and lip care. These include Suave, the leading U.S. wash and care brand by volume and used by nearly half of American households; Q-tips, the top U.S. cotton swab brand by volume; and...

From Premium Beauty News · January 21, 2026

Saks CEO Marc Metrick steps down amid reports of possible bankruptcyASIA BEAUTY

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Saks CEO Marc Metrick steps down amid reports of possible bankruptcy

Saks Global said Friday, January 2, 2026, that CEO Marc Metrick has stepped down, after nearly three decades with Saks. As reports circulate that the luxury retailer may be preparing for bankruptcy, the company named Executive Chairman Richard Baker as his successor. “This transition reflects Mr. Metrick's desire to pursue new opportunities,” said the department-store chain. Saks Global Properties & Investments includes Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus flagship properties and...

From Premium Beauty News · January 3, 2026

LVMH appoints Laura Burdese as new CEO of BulgariASIA BEAUTY

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LVMH appoints Laura Burdese as new CEO of Bulgari

On Thursday, December 18, global luxury leader LVMH announced the appointment of Laura Burdese as CEO of Italian jewelry brand Bulgari, effective July 1, 2026. Laura Burdese, 54, who has been Deputy CEO since July 2024, succeeds Jean-Christophe Babin, who will remain Chairman of the Board of Directors of Bulgari “while continuing to serve as CEO of Bulgari Hotels and President of the Bulgari Foundation,” according to a press release. Laura Burdese will report to Stéphane Bianchi, Deputy...

From Premium Beauty News · December 18, 2025

Germaine de Capuccini appoints Anke Menkhorst as new CEOASIA BEAUTY

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Germaine de Capuccini appoints Anke Menkhorst as new CEO

The Spanish skincare brand has announced the appointment of Anke Menkhorst as its new Chief Executive Officer. The appointment is part of Germaine de Capuccini's transformation journey toward becoming a global leader in professional skincare. Of Dutch origin, Ms Menkhorst brings more than 20 years of international experience in leading beauty companies across Spain, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Netherlands. er experience includes significant roles with Kao and Douglas. She's is...

From Premium Beauty News · November 27, 2025

Supergoop appoints ex-Amazon Health & Beauty GM Melis del Rey as incoming CEOASIA BEAUTY

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Supergoop appoints ex-Amazon Health & Beauty GM Melis del Rey as incoming CEO

SPF-focused brand Supergoop! has appointed Melis del Rey as Chief Executive Officer and Board Director. Del Rey, who most recently served as General Manager of Amazon US Health & Beauty, is credited with transforming the platform into a powerhouse in the prestige beauty market. She will relocate from Seattle to New York and assume her new role on December 8. She brings over two decades of experience in the global beauty and consumer products industry. She began her career as an...

From Premium Beauty News · November 21, 2025

Perfumes y Diseño expands into skincare with Twelve Beauty acquisitionASIA BEAUTY

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Perfumes y Diseño expands into skincare with Twelve Beauty acquisition

Spanish fragrance group Perfumes y Diseño (PyD) is broadening its horizons with its first move into the skincare sector. The family-owned company has acquired a majority stake in Twelve Beauty, a Spanish brand founded in 2012 by pharmacist Pedro Catalá. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. “This move not only expands our brand portfolio, but also marks the beginning of a new chapter: we are entering the world of conscious beauty, with a firm commitment to responsible...

From Premium Beauty News · November 20, 2025

ANJAC Health & Beauty acquires HCG to strengthens its nutraceuticals businessASIA BEAUTY

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ANJAC Health & Beauty acquires HCG to strengthens its nutraceuticals business

The French manufacturer of cosmetic products, medical devices, drugs, and food supplements, has completed the acquisition of Slovenia's Health Chain Group (HCG), a company specializing in the development of nutraceutical products. ANJAC Health & Beauty continues to strengthening its health-pharma division with a new strategic acquisition. The incorporation of HCG, a well-established Slovenian expert in nutraceuticals, allows the French manufacturer to further consolidate its range of...

From Premium Beauty News · November 15, 2025

L'Oréal Groupe awards AI and sustainable innovation at beauty tech competitionASIA BEAUTY

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L'Oréal Groupe awards AI and sustainable innovation at beauty tech competition

The beauty giant has awarded five start-ups from Australia, India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) at the latest edition of the group's open innovation competition across the South Asia Pacific, Middle East and North Africa (SAPMENA) region. The four winning start-ups are: Halo AI, a UAE-based company dedicated to help brands scale their content creator collaborations with AI-powered analysis to manage, vet and select creators. Australia's Heatseeker, which enables marketers to run live,...

From Premium Beauty News · November 13, 2025

Grégoire Huet becomes president of Aiglon, a specialist in natural emollientsASIA BEAUTY

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Grégoire Huet becomes president of Aiglon, a specialist in natural emollients

The Aiglon Group has appointed Grégoire Huet as its new president, succeeding Philippe Conti, who remains a minority shareholder following the company's recent acquisition by private equity firm Trajan Capital. A graduate of ESME Sudria and HEC, Grégoire Huet has held various marketing positions at Nestlé and management roles in the cosmetics and health sectors at ANJAC Health & Beauty. He notably led Pascual, an industrial SME within the ANJAC Group. In his new role, Grégoire Huet...

From Premium Beauty News · November 8, 2025

Beyond #BeautyTok: Can beauty brands thrive outside viral moments?ASIA BEAUTY

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Beyond #BeautyTok: Can beauty brands thrive outside viral moments?

In the trend-led beauty industry, where big players' mega-budgets can buy the time and attention of zillion-follower influencers, how can small and medium sized brands hope to compete? At Cosy Cottage, a natural beauty, skincare and bathing company based in North Yorkshire, founder Clara Challoner Walker cites creativity, authenticity, agility and a relentless focus on customer loyalty as the keys to survival. For smaller brands with tight budgets; trying to copy the big players' approach...

From Premium Beauty News · November 4, 2025

LVMH names Romain Spitzer President and CEO of Fragrance GroupASIA BEAUTY

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LVMH names Romain Spitzer President and CEO of Fragrance Group

Romain Spitzer, currently CEO LVMH Fragrance Brands and New Ventures, has been appointed President & CEO Fragrance Group LVMH Beauty. In his new role, Romain Spitzer will continue to lead LVMH Fragrance Brands as CEO and expand to the Fragrance Group LVMH Beauty, which includes Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Acqua di Parma, Loewe Perfumes, and Officine Universelle Buly 1803. According to LVMH, Romain Spitzer will focus on fostering synergies in go-to-markets, operational execution,...

From Premium Beauty News · October 20, 2025

L'Oréal acquires Creed and secures licenses for Kering's iconic brandsASIA BEAUTY

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L'Oréal acquires Creed and secures licenses for Kering's iconic brands

Kering is selling its beauty business to L'Oréal for EUR 4 billion, the two companies announced on Sunday, October 19, confirming earlier reports from The Wall Street Journal. With this deal, the French luxury group is stepping back from its diversification efforts in the perfume and cosmetics sector. Just one month after taking office, Luca de Meo has set a decisive new course for Kering. Tasked with revitalizing the luxury group, [the executive has decided to sell its beauty division to...

From Premium Beauty News · October 20, 2025

Fragrance packaging: A wave of new launches from Coverpla in 2025ASIA BEAUTY

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Fragrance packaging: A wave of new launches from Coverpla in 2025

In a market that remains highly dynamic, the French specialist in turnkey packaging for perfumes has accelerated the pace of its innovations to meet the demands of increasingly diverse emerging brands. The company showcased its full lineup of 2025 innovations at Luxe Pack Monaco, from September 29 to October 1. To stay ahead of trends and meet brand demand, Coverpla consistently enriches its product catalog through close partnerships with European suppliers. In 2025, this collaborative...

From Premium Beauty News · October 10, 2025

Naos appoints ex-Pierre Fabre Frédéric Ennabli as board chairmanASIA BEAUTY

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Naos appoints ex-Pierre Fabre Frédéric Ennabli as board chairman

France-based Naos, the company behind the skincare and body care brands Bioderma, Institut Esthederm, and Etat Pur, has appointed Frédéric Ennabli as Chair of its Executive Board, effective January 12, 2026. Frédéric Ennabli, who has led Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetics since 2022, brings over two decades of experience as a business leader. Together with his teams, he spearheaded a major transformation of the company, aiming to revitalize its growth and to reclaim market share. He previously...

From Premium Beauty News · October 2, 2025

Special Christmas gift packsASIA BEAUTY

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Special Christmas gift packs

To celebrate the arrival of Christmas, the Japanese skincare brand Onshindo Osaka has launched three special beauty routine packs each offered at a limited-time price, featuring a gift: the eye contour cream, one of the brand's best-sellers

From Cosmetics Business · November 28, 2024

Aptar Beauty and iD SCENT Celebrate One-Year AnniversaryASIA BEAUTY

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Aptar Beauty and iD SCENT Celebrate One-Year Anniversary

In Spring 2023, Aptar Beauty acquired the company iD SCENT and its scented paper technology. Beauty and spirits brands are showing real interest in these new paper sampling formats. Aptar Beauty takes great pride in the flourishing new launches on the market, as well as exciting new products and developments to come

From Cosmetics Business · June 20, 2024

Sauna and steam company Klafs acquired by KohlerASIA BEAUTY

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Sauna and steam company Klafs acquired by Kohler

Klafs, the German manufacturer of saunas and other hydrothermal features, has been acquired by Kohler, which is known for bath equipment as well as running Kohler Waters Spas in the US and at Old Course Hotel, Scotland.

From Professional Beauty · December 7, 2023

Why you should offer non-invasive treatmentsASIA BEAUTY

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Why you should offer non-invasive treatments

Non-invasive treatments offer your beauty business high return on investment, and your clients the results-driven treatment they’re looking for, but why should you offer them, and how do you choose a brand to partner with? Sponsored Story

From Professional Beauty · April 5, 2023

10 of beauty’s freshest launches this weekASIA BEAUTY

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10 of beauty’s freshest launches this week

From children’s television series CoComelon themed sonic toothbrush to Milk Makeup's new vegan launch, Cosmetics Business reveals the newest cosmetics launches on the market this week

From Cosmetics Business · February 17, 2022

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