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Estée Lauder appoints ex-L'Oréal Gaétane Baudry to lead Bobbi BrownASIA BEAUTY

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Estée Lauder appoints ex-L'Oréal Gaétane Baudry to lead Bobbi Brown

The Estée Lauder Companies has appointed Gaétane Baudry as Senior Vice President / Global General Manager, Bobbi Brown, effective October 8, 2026. Based in New York, she will report to Lisa Sequino, Global President, Makeup Brands. In this role, Gaétane will lead Bobbi Brown's global strategy and evolution, with the aim to accelerate the brand's innovation and creativity and deepen consumer engagement around the world. “Gaétane is an inspiring and highly collaborative leader who brings...

From Premium Beauty News October 8, 2026

Debut unveils biotech active targeting hyperpigmentation at low use levelsASIA BEAUTY

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Debut unveils biotech active targeting hyperpigmentation at low use levels

The US biotech beauty company has launched a new active ingredient designed to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten the skin at a recommended use level of 0.45%, positioning it as an alternative to higher-concentration legacy brightening ingredients. Dubbed DermCeutical PNar, Debut's new biotech active ingredient is designed to target hyperpigmentation through a molecular design approach that combines AI, skin genomics and biotechnology. According to the company, the ingredient works by...

From Premium Beauty News September 19, 2026

Unilever leans into AI for 'new era' of beauty innovationASIA BEAUTY

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Unilever leans into AI for 'new era' of beauty innovation

Beauty and personal care major Unilever is investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to track trends, delve into research and transform innovation entirely. Today, Unilever's Beauty & Wellbeing business – covering hair care, skin care and wellbeing with brands like Dove, Vaseline, Dermalogica and Nutrafol – represents one-quarter of the company's entire annual turnover, generating EUR 12.8 billion in 2025. And it's a business arm the company is future-proofing....

From Premium Beauty News September 15, 2026

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Marine biotechnology laboratory Aquatonale renamed Belle en MerASIA BEAUTY

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Marine biotechnology laboratory Aquatonale renamed Belle en Mer

Purchased in January 2026 by Frédérique and Arnaud Le Trionnaire, the Brittany-based cosmetics laboratory, a specialist of formulations based on marine ingredients, has been renamed Belle en Mer. Both a private label manufacturer and the owner of brands including Perlucine – products based on oyster shells – Beauty Med, Thalaspa, Dorlokin, and Animarine, the company now has a new management, under which it is launching an industrial investment plan designed to maintain and expand its...

From Premium Beauty News · September 3, 2026

Perfume and AI: The innovations that stole the show at VivaTech 2026ASIA BEAUTY

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Perfume and AI: The innovations that stole the show at VivaTech 2026

From June 17 to 20, 2026, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, VivaTech once again cemented its position as Europe's leading event for innovation, technology, and start-ups. Celebrating its tenth anniversary under the theme “AI: Impact, Not Illusion,” the trade show welcomed more than 200,000 visitors from 165 countries. In the fragrance industry, the AI revolution is already well underway. From creating bespoke scents to managing connected fragrance diffusers, Premium Beauty News put several...

From Premium Beauty News · June 22, 2026

Essentia aims to make personalized mascara accessible to everyoneASIA BEAUTY

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Essentia aims to make personalized mascara accessible to everyone

At MakeUp in Paris, Italy's Essentia Beauty will unveil its disruptive Matrix Revolution Development Methodology, combined with cutting-edge digital technology. This breakthrough approach has enabled the development of a fully customized mascara line tailored to each eyelash morphology, alongside the creation of the world's first web app designed to make mascara personalization directly accessible to consumers. Using just two selfies, the web app performs an instant eyelash diagnosis and...

From Premium Beauty News · June 16, 2026

Textured hair: Silab highlights the effectiveness of LiftilienceASIA BEAUTY

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Textured hair: Silab highlights the effectiveness of Liftilience

The specialist in natural cosmetic active ingredients has presented new data on the effectiveness of Liftilience for the care of textured hair. Launched in 2024, this phytopolymer provides a triple action combining a film-forming effect, retraction power and adhesion capacity. Derived from chestnuts grown under organic farming conditions in France, Liftilience is composed of functionalized helical biopolymers obtained through a novel technology. According to Silab, a multiparametric...

From Premium Beauty News · June 15, 2026

Unilever expands fragrance creation capabilities with new facility in IndiaASIA BEAUTY

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Unilever expands fragrance creation capabilities with new facility in India

The consumer goods giant is continuing its strategic investment across its global capabilities with opening of a new fragrance hub in Mumbai, India. The new facility is strengthening Unilever's global network of fragrance innovation capabilities across key growth markets. The new Unilever Fragrance House (UFH) hub in Mumbai represents the latest milestone in Unilever's EUR 100 million global investment to advance in-house, digitally enabled fragrance creation capabilities, accelerating...

From Premium Beauty News · June 7, 2026

Beauty and technologies: devices are finding their place in beauty routinesASIA BEAUTY

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Beauty and technologies: devices are finding their place in beauty routines

Sales of Beauty Tech devices are growing significantly in France. Behind the growth of LED masks and other connected devices lies a perfectly identified consumer expectation, along with the challenge of a viable economic model for brands. We met Philippe Gorge, Head of European Health & Beauty Division of L.E.K. Consulting, an agency specializing in corporate strategy consulting. The term Beauty Tech covers technology in the service of the product, including biotechnologies and...

From Premium Beauty News · May 26, 2026

Two Products Honored at the “PCHi 2026 Fountain Award”!ASIA BEAUTY

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Two Products Honored at the “PCHi 2026 Fountain Award”!

At the exhibition, two of our ingredients received Silver Awards at the PCHi 2026 Fountain Award, a prestigious cosmetics technology innovation award presented to companies and individuals that make significant contributions to China’s beauty and cosmetics industry

From Cosmetics Business · March 30, 2026

Five ways to get creative with AI to deepen customer connectionsASIA BEAUTY

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Five ways to get creative with AI to deepen customer connections

Somewhere inside their own internal systems and in other digital domains resides the data that enables beauty brands to unlock deep, meaningful and competitively valuable insight about their customers. And the key to unlocking that insight? Artificial intelligence. Which customers prefer to engage with a brand via mobile device and social apps, and which prefer email? Which wording in a post or email is most likely to resonate with a specific customer demographic? What's the optimal time...

From Premium Beauty News · February 3, 2026

With AI Skin Observer, Clarins ushers in a new era of skin diagnosticsASIA BEAUTY

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With AI Skin Observer, Clarins ushers in a new era of skin diagnostics

The French premium skincare brand continues to advance its innovation strategy designed to enhance the customer experience by rolling out a cutting-edge device for advanced skin analysis in around twenty points of sale. Dubbed AI Skin Observer, this new device is currently being deployed in 20 stores worldwide, including John Lewis Oxford Street in London, Printemps Haussmann in Paris, Clarins boutique in Dubai Hills, La Rinascente in Milan, Clarins boutique & spa in Shanghai Jing An...

From Premium Beauty News · January 31, 2026

Nails, perfumes, skin and hair care: The beauty highlights of CES 2026ASIA BEAUTY

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Nails, perfumes, skin and hair care: The beauty highlights of CES 2026

Artificial intelligence once again took center stage at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), held January 6-9 in Las Vegas, Nevada. But beyond AI, this year's beauty innovations revealed a growing fascination with the transformative power of light. Here are a few examples that stood out. Scent of AI South Korean company DigitalScent has developed a machine — already available in some airports — that creates a personalized fragrance based on your mood and preferences. Once you...

From Premium Beauty News · January 13, 2026

Fiabila USA: New Jersey's nail lacquer powerhouseASIA BEAUTY

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Fiabila USA: New Jersey's nail lacquer powerhouse

Since its founding in 2001, the subsidiary of the Fiabila Group has firmly established itself as the nail lacquer leader in the U.S. market, outperforming long-standing competitors. Powered by top-tier industrial capacity and globally recognized expertise, Fiabila delivers a New Jersey–made solution tailored to every brand's needs. A key edge as beauty companies seek increased flexibility in a global market undergoing profound disruption. With two complementary sites in New Jersey —bulk...

From Premium Beauty News · December 16, 2025

Jo Malone London debuts AI-power scent advisor to foster fragrance discoveryASIA BEAUTY

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Jo Malone London debuts AI-power scent advisor to foster fragrance discovery

The Estée Lauder Companies' Jo Malone London has launched an AI-powered digital assistant designed to help customers discover their perfect fragrance online. The new tool aims to overcome the primary challenge of purchasing fragrance online — the lack of sensory cues that an in-store experience provides. “The Jo Malone London AI Scent Advisor addresses this challenge by merging cutting-edge AI with the fragrance house's deep scent expertise and consumer insights, creating an experience...

From Premium Beauty News · December 4, 2025

Fragrance Innovation Summit: Just one day left to secure your spot!ASIA BEAUTY

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Fragrance Innovation Summit: Just one day left to secure your spot!

Don't miss your chance to register and join the community gathering in Paris at the Fragrance Innovation Summit on November 26, 2025. Here's what's in store: A world tour of 2024-2025 fragrance innovations (Aurélie Dematons, LE MUSC & LA PLUME) The dual face of the global market, from access to ultra-luxury (Mathilde Lion, CIRCANA) Shifting international and generational demands (ASIA COSME LAB, COELIA PARIS, COSMETICS INSPIRATION & CREATION, EAUX RARES, ESSENZIA BYDAO, EXPRESSIONS...

From Premium Beauty News · November 25, 2025

Fragrance Innovation Summit: There is still time to register!ASIA BEAUTY

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Fragrance Innovation Summit: There is still time to register!

The Fragrance Innovation Summit returns to Paris on November 26, 2025, offering a 360° perspective on the transformations reshaping the world of perfume. From bold launches and new sensory rituals to global market challenges and the rise of younger generations, fragrance is evolving faster than ever and is set to play a pivotal role in the growth of the cosmetics market. As new consumers reshape expectations, boundaries between categories are dissolving, while usage and application...

From Premium Beauty News · November 18, 2025

Fragrance Innovation Summit: Emotions, science and new horizonsASIA BEAUTY

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Fragrance Innovation Summit: Emotions, science and new horizons

Creative audacity, reinvention of rituals, sustainable technologies, the influence of new generations and new markets – perfume is redefining itself in a rapidly changing world where the search for positive emotions is paramount. The Fragrance Innovation Summit, to be held on November 26th in Paris, will bring together industry players to explore the new drivers of fragrance innovation: creative audacity, sustainability, cultural diversity and the influence of younger generations. The...

From Premium Beauty News · November 11, 2025

“Progress doesn't always happen in giant leaps,” Truc Phung, NextFoodPackASIA BEAUTY

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“Progress doesn't always happen in giant leaps,” Truc Phung, NextFoodPack

With a PhD in physicochemistry, Truc Phung focuses on understanding and enhancing the functional and environmental performance of biodegradable polymers used in packaging, ensuring they meet both industrial requirements and sustainability goals. Truc is part of the “Future Leaders class of 2026,” as identified by Paris Packaging Week. Can you introduce yourself? Truc Phung - I am a physicochemist in the field of food packaging. I'm currently involved in the coordination of the French...

From Premium Beauty News · November 10, 2025

Lessonia debuts Alter-Thickhair, a natural upcycled solution for fuller hairASIA BEAUTY

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Lessonia debuts Alter-Thickhair, a natural upcycled solution for fuller hair

The French manufacturer of natural ingredients and cosmetic products unveils a new hair thickening product designed as a natural and sustainable alternative to the fibers commonly used for this type of solution. Entirely natural, vegan, and free of microplastics, it offers an immediate and long-lasting natural thickening effect. With Alter-Thickhair, Lessonia introduces a new generation of fibers for hair thickening applications. Derived from a co-product of perfume manufacturing, this new...

From Premium Beauty News · November 5, 2025

Hermès' beauty segment remains under pressure in Q3ASIA BEAUTY

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Hermès' beauty segment remains under pressure in Q3

Hermès announced its third-quarter results on Wednesday, October 22, with revenue rising 5% year-on-year to EUR 3.9 billion — “a slight improvement compared to the second quarter, particularly in Europe, the Americas and Asia.” Growth was broad-based across most divisions, except the Watches and the Perfume & Beauty segments, which continued to decline. “In the medium-term, despite the economic, geopolitical and monetary uncertainties around the world, the group confirms an ambitious...

From Premium Beauty News · October 24, 2025

Premium fragrance brands to unveil their creations at Notes Shanghai this weekASIA BEAUTY

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Premium fragrance brands to unveil their creations at Notes Shanghai this week

More than 150 exhibitors and around 300 brands will gather across over 6,000 gross sqm at the 2025AW edition of Notes Shanghai, from 16-19 October 2025 at the West Bund International Convention and Exhibition Center, in Shanghai, China. Notes Shanghai is Asia's only event fully dedicated to high-end perfumery. This year's edition will host brands from Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and North America, including Amouage (Oman), Borntostandout (Korea), Caron (France), Etat Libre...

From Premium Beauty News · October 13, 2025

dsm-firmenich launches a fragrance technology that fosters social connectionsASIA BEAUTY

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dsm-firmenich launches a fragrance technology that fosters social connections

With emotiOn Social Connection, dsm-firmenich unveils a new application resulting from its neuroscience research program – a method for crafting fragrances that foster emotional closeness. Can fragrance help human beings build better social relationships? dsm-firmenich believes so — and the fragrance company has even developed a new method for creating scents that encourage social connections! Dubbed emotiOn social connection, the patent-pending innovation provides perfumers with a...

From Premium Beauty News · October 4, 2025

Baralan's glass airless gets invisible piston and custom upgradesASIA BEAUTY

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Baralan's glass airless gets invisible piston and custom upgrades

The Italian supplier of primary packaging solutions has upgraded DEA, its original airless in glass system, with invisible piston and a customizable disc. At the core is a new invisible piston, delivering optimal functionality while remaining completely hidden for a design of unmatched purity. The innovation also introduces exclusive brand personalization at the bottom of the piston. With colored or metallized finishes, the bottom disc thus adds a distinctive touch to the whole packaging,...

From Premium Beauty News · September 29, 2025

Unilever confirms investment in new in-house fragrance capabilities in the UKASIA BEAUTY

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Unilever confirms investment in new in-house fragrance capabilities in the UK

The FMCG giant has confirmed a GBP 80 million (about EUR 95 million) investment to boost in-house fragrance capabilities, including a new state-of-the-art fragrance facility in the United Kingdom. The new unit will include a fragrance research and innovation lab, a compounding facility where new fragrances are blended and developed, and evaluation suites where products are tested to assess performance and preference. Unilever said the site will be digitally enabled end-to-end, including...

From Premium Beauty News · May 21, 2025

The beauty exec’s guide to biotechnologyASIA BEAUTY

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The beauty exec’s guide to biotechnology

Advanced technologies that harness biology were once the preserve of large beauty conglomerates with well-funded research and development labs. Now, they are being opened up to the rest of the industry, driving innovation.

From Vogue · December 6, 2024

How to select the appropriate wholesale makeup brushesASIA BEAUTY

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How to select the appropriate wholesale makeup brushes

Selecting the appropriate wholesale makeup brushes is essential for attaining a perfect and expert makeup appearance. Choosing the appropriate brush can have a substantial impact on how your makeup is applied and the final result, thereby improving your entire look. This post aims to offer guidance on choosing the most suitable wholesale makeup brushes

From Cosmetics Business · June 10, 2024

Why wellness retreats are adding psychedelics to their offeringASIA BEAUTY

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Why wellness retreats are adding psychedelics to their offering

In an effort to take wellness to the next level, a number of retreats are now incorporating psychedelic substances into their practices, allowing guests to experience psilocybin in a controlled manner, but what does the process actually look like?

From Professional Beauty · July 18, 2023

Met Gala 2023: Hottest nail and make-up looksASIA BEAUTY

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Met Gala 2023: Hottest nail and make-up looks

The Met Gala 2023 saw the fashion world take inspiration from legendary designer Karl Lagerfeld as they sported looks to embody the theme: "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty", resulting in incredible make-up moments and epic nail designs. These are some of the best beauty moments from the event...

From Professional Beauty · May 2, 2023

7 iconic on-screen nail looksASIA BEAUTY

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7 iconic on-screen nail looks

Nail looks and nail art from the movies that totally cemented an on-screen character's persona

From Professional Beauty · October 24, 2022

Beauty's best pore refinersASIA BEAUTY

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Beauty's best pore refiners

Many factors can contribute to enlarged pores and several ingredients on the market promise to help minimise their appearance. Rouah Al-Wakeel explains more

From Cosmetics Business · August 26, 2022

6 top tips for nail sculptingASIA BEAUTY

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6 top tips for nail sculpting

From choosing and placing the nail form, to brush work and filing, we asked the top nail technicians and educators to share their nail sculpting advice.

From Professional Beauty · July 21, 2022

Lumson won National Prize of InnovationASIA BEAUTY

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Lumson won National Prize of Innovation

Matteo Moretti, President of Lumson, flew to Rome to participate in the official awards ceremony for the “Premio dei Premi” National Prize for Innovation, a prestigious award established in 2007 with the decree of the President of the Council of Ministers granted by the President of the Italian Republic at the COTEC Foundation

From Cosmetics Business · July 8, 2022

Is it time to ditch the term "anti-ageing"?ASIA BEAUTY

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Is it time to ditch the term "anti-ageing"?

New research shows older people are being neglected by the beauty industry, as 65% think it doesn’t represent their age group well and only 13% approve of the term anti-ageing

From Professional Beauty · May 4, 2022

The tastiest form of hair careASIA BEAUTY

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The tastiest form of hair care

Meet the award-winning hair gummies from renowned hair care brand <a href='https://www.hairgainnow.com/?utm_source=cosmeticbusiness&utm_medium=cosmeticbusinessnewsletter&utm_campaign=cosmeticbusinessnewsletter'>Hair Gain</a>. Hair care has never been this delicious!

From Cosmetics Business · October 25, 2021

The new laser that can treat more than 50 indicationsASIA BEAUTY

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The new laser that can treat more than 50 indications

Quanta System's new Chrome Lase Station delivers a new and contemporary way to consult and deliver Q Switch laser and pulsed technology for aesthetic and dermatological treatments with the assistance of "Skin Apps".

From Professional Beauty · April 19, 2021

Cosmetics Business in conversation with SappiASIA BEAUTY

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Cosmetics Business in conversation with Sappi

In this exclusive video interview, Geoffrey Stijfs from Sappi talks to Cosmetics Business about sustainability and the company's latest skin care innovation Valida

From Cosmetics Business · February 15, 2021

New approval mark for sensitive skin productsASIA BEAUTY

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New approval mark for sensitive skin products

Manufacturers can convey with evidence that their beauty products are good for sensitive skin via SGS’s Skin Tolerance mark, which tests an item's "tolerance" levels

From Professional Beauty · February 3, 2020

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