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Aptar Beauty adapts innovation to beauty market shiftsASIA BEAUTY

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Aptar Beauty adapts innovation to beauty market shifts

After some unusual years following the pandemic, beauty markets are recovering, showing steadier growth. However, behind this seemingly normalized situation, codes have been changing fast: polarization, booming dermocosmetics, new regulatory constraints in packaging, more complex formulations, and increasingly dynamic Asian markets. Xavier Joseph, Global Vice-President Marketing & Innovation at Aptar Beauty, explained to Premium Beauty News how the group, specialized in dispensing...

French lawmakers ban social media for under-15s in EU firstASIA BEAUTY

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French lawmakers ban social media for under-15s in EU first

France's parliament on Tuesday, July 21, approved a bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to bar children from apps such as TikTok. President Emmanuel Macron has championed the ban as a flagship reform of his final term in office and pledged to enforce it by September. "France is leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children and teenagers," Macron said in a video posted on social media, hailing "a major step...

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Sulapac and FaiveleyTech support YOM Beauty set a new standard for lip careASIA BEAUTY

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Sulapac and FaiveleyTech support YOM Beauty set a new standard for lip care

UK-based YOM Beauty has introduced a new benchmark in lip care with the launch of what it describes as the world's first LipSafe lip mask, a product developed with food-grade ingredients only. Built around the idea that lip care should be safe enough to accidentally swallow, YOM Beauty is challenging conventional expectations in the beauty industry by combining ingredient transparency with thoughtful environmentally-friendly product design. At the heart of this innovation is “The Pebble”,...

FDA clears UV filter long used in Europe and Asia, first new one in 20 yearsASIA BEAUTY

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FDA clears UV filter long used in Europe and Asia, first new one in 20 years

After two decades of regulatory gridlock, the U.S. is finally getting a new sunscreen ingredient that has long been used across Europe and Asia. On Tuesday, June 9, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved bemotrizinol for use in sunscreens, adding the chemical compound to its list of permitted active ingredients. For the first time in 20 years, the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new sunscreen ingredient — bemotrizinol or BEMT — to its list of permitted active...

Kao's Bioré taps K-pop boy band Stray Kids for its South Korea market debutASIA BEAUTY

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Kao's Bioré taps K-pop boy band Stray Kids for its South Korea market debut

Japan's beauty group Kao Corporation is expanding the global presence of its skincare brand Bioré with a launch in South Korea — a key market known for its strong influence on global beauty trends and consumer preferences. By entering the South Korean market, Bioré aims to further strengthen trust in its technological expertise and enhance brand credibility on a global scale. “Success in Korea will serve as a strategic springboard for broader expansion across Asia and other international...

Beauty's recall blind spotASIA BEAUTY

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Beauty's recall blind spot

In recent weeks, the cosmetics sector has seen a series of product withdrawals that highlight an obvious blind spot for the industry. Pilgrim's anti-dandruff shampoo and conditioner were pulled from sale with customers advised to stop using the products immediately. Shortly before that, Hello Sunday's SPF 50 eye cream was recalled after testing found the product failed to meet its stated protection level. Even Rihanna is not immune after three of her perfumes were recently withdrawn from...

French health agency moves to ban or curb a series of phthalatesASIA BEAUTY

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French health agency moves to ban or curb a series of phthalates

To prevent previously unregulated yet potentially harmful phthalates from substituting those already banned or restricted, French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) announced on Monday, March 2, a proposal to expand the list of these substances classified in the European Union as toxic to reproduction and as endocrine disruptors. Phthalates — a family of chemicals derived from phthalic acid and widely used in plastics to enhance flexibility, as well...

U.S. luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcyASIA BEAUTY

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U.S. luxury retailer Saks Global files for bankruptcy

US luxury retail group Saks Global, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, said Wednesday, January 14, it had filed for bankruptcy. The group has struggled with a substantial debt load and said in a statement it initiated bankruptcy proceedings (Chapter 11) in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas. Saks Global said it was evaluating its operational footprint to invest where there is "the greatest long-term potential." The...

Urban wastewater: industry calls to suspend an “unfair”, and “flawed” textASIA BEAUTY

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Urban wastewater: industry calls to suspend an “unfair”, and “flawed” text

Representatives of the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries voiced their disappointment that their arguments concerning the implementation of the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive had not been taken into consideration. They criticized the European Commission's methodology for estimating their contribution to pollution, describing it as non-transparent and fundamentally flawed. Considering the risks for their competitiveness, they urge for a prompt “stop the clock” approach. In...

Beiersdorf launches its dermatological skin care brand Eucerin in JapanASIA BEAUTY

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Beiersdorf launches its dermatological skin care brand Eucerin in Japan

The German manufacturer has introduced its dermatological skin care brand Eucerin to the Japanese market. This strategic move aims to strengthen Beiersdorf's presence in one of the world's most sophisticated skin care markets. In order to address the specific needs of the Japanese market, the world's third-largest cosmetics market, renowned for its high standards of quality, innovation, and consumer expectations, a specific premium line was developed by Nivea-Kao, a joint venture...

Carbon border tax: Has the EU successfully exported its adjustment mechanism?ASIA BEAUTY

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Carbon border tax: Has the EU successfully exported its adjustment mechanism?

The EU's carbon border tax was designed to do more than clean up its own economy: it hoped to encourage trading partners to put a price on pollution as well. As the levy system becomes fully operational on January 1, 2026, countries exporting emissions-intensive goods to the European Union face a choice: pay at the border, or adopt their own carbon rules at home. The policy is already helping reshape climate policies far beyond the European Union, experts told AFP, even as critics accuse...

FDA moves to update sunscreen standards with the addition of bemotrizinolASIA BEAUTY

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FDA moves to update sunscreen standards with the addition of bemotrizinol

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first steps in more than two decades to add a new U.V. filter to its list of permitted active ingredients in over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen products. If finalized, it would bring additional options to formulators seeking broader spectrum coverage. Amid push to modernize OTC standards in the U.S., the FDA has proposed on Thursday, December 11, to add bemotrizinol as a permitted active ingredient for use in sunscreen products. This...

Coty's skincare brand Orveda expands global network with new Bangkok flagshipASIA BEAUTY

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Coty's skincare brand Orveda expands global network with new Bangkok flagship

The ultra-premium French biotech skincare brand renowned for its skin-longevity approach, has announced the opening of La Maison Orveda Bangkok, its first flagship in Thailand and latest step in a growing global Maison network. Since Coty entered into a licensing agreement with Orveda in 2021, the brand has been anchored by Maisons in Shanghai, New York and Paris and selective distribution in key prestige skincare markets. La Maison Orveda Bangkok is the next step in this expansion and...

Aluminium: Constellium raises red flag on Carbon Border MechanismASIA BEAUTY

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Aluminium: Constellium raises red flag on Carbon Border Mechanism

Constellium CEO Jean-Marc Germain warned on Friday, December 5, that the carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) — meant to shield EU industry from competitors facing weaker environmental rules — may be open to circumvention, remarking that “the road to hell is paved with good intentions.” The head of the aluminium group, which generated USD 7.3 billion in revenue in 2024, is urging that the material be exempted from the regulations due to take effect in 2026, alongside steel, cement,...

Sewer-blocking plastic wet wipes face ban in EnglandASIA BEAUTY

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Sewer-blocking plastic wet wipes face ban in England

England will ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic, a huge cause of pollution and sewer blockages, the UK government announced on Tuesday, November 18. Rivers, lakes and beaches will be cleaner and wildlife "better protected" by the measures, due to come into force in early 2027, an environment ministry statement said. The announcement comes as public concern about the state of the UK's waterways and how the country deals with its sewage is growing. Growing...

Coptis appoints Pauline Caron as Chief Product OfficerASIA BEAUTY

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Coptis appoints Pauline Caron as Chief Product Officer

The French supplier of software solutions dedicated to cosmetic R&D and regulatory compliance has announced the apointment of Pauline Caron as Chief Product Officer (CPO). Holding a Master's degree in Molecular Chemistry from Pierre and Marie Curie University, Pauline is no stranger to Coptis since she previously held the position of Product Manager from 2019 to 2021, where she played a key role in project management, identifying user needs, prioritizing product development, and...

What's new in the Cosmos standard for organic and natural cosmetics?ASIA BEAUTY

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What's new in the Cosmos standard for organic and natural cosmetics?

On September 25, the Cosmébio association and the certification bodies Ecocert, Bureau Veritas, and Cosmécert unveiled a major update to the Cosmos standard and reaffirmed their joint commitment to fighting the still-pervasive problem of greenwashing in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Better promoting organic content The main change introduced in version 4.2 of the Cosmos standard is the exclusion of water and minerals—ingredients that, by their nature, cannot be certified as...

HypoSense®: Raising the bar for hypoallergenic product safetyASIA BEAUTY

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HypoSense®: Raising the bar for hypoallergenic product safety

Designed to enhance the credibility of “Hypoallergenic” claims, HypoSense® offers a precise, ethical, and comprehensive approach to assessing product safety — ensuring consumers can trust the products they choose for themselves and their families

Inference Beauty helps beauty retailers stay in line with the latest ingredient updates from the EUASIA BEAUTY

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Inference Beauty helps beauty retailers stay in line with the latest ingredient updates from the EU

On March 14, 2024, the European Union revised the list of prohibited substances (Appendix II) and restricted substances (Appendix III) for cosmetics in the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. This revision is mainly aimed at the use of some nanomaterials in cosmetics. Inference Beauty Switzerland designed a digital INCI explainer that sources ingredient information from its database, which is the biggest in the world

Abortion Bans Are Literally Killing UsASIA BEAUTY

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Abortion Bans Are Literally Killing Us

It’s not surprising that restrictive abortion laws enacted by Republican lawmakers post-Roe are leading to women dying, but it’s still horrifying.

Cydolia releases industry-changing 3D video showcasing product efficacy linked to clinical dataASIA BEAUTY

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Cydolia releases industry-changing 3D video showcasing product efficacy linked to clinical data

Cydolia unveils an innovative video demonstrating its latest 3D simulation and visualisation technology linked to clinical data. This advancement empowers cosmetic brands to precisely showcase the benefits of their products across optical, metric, and mechanical skin parameters, setting new standards in the industry of skincare, makeup and aesthetic medicine

NHBF calls on next Government to back the beauty industryASIA BEAUTY

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NHBF calls on next Government to back the beauty industry

Following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a general election taking place on July 4, the National Hair and Beauty Federation (NHBF) has called on the next Government to recognise and support the hair and beauty sector.

The secret to delivering a flawless Brazilian waxASIA BEAUTY

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The secret to delivering a flawless Brazilian wax

Brazilian waxing is popular treatment, but it can still be intimidating for some therapists – here are the top tips for achieving the perfect Brazilian wax from Waxxxpress founder Lilliane Caron.

Clariant highlights the Thai beauty concept by combining sustainability and science at in-cosmetics AsiaASIA BEAUTY

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Clariant highlights the Thai beauty concept by combining sustainability and science at in-cosmetics Asia

As a regular exhibitor at the annual in-cosmetics Asia trade show held in Thailand, a global leading specialty chemical company Clariant will return this year with a brand new concept based on the Thai beauty by offering solutions leveraging natural ingredients through the power of science. The show will be staged on 7-9 November 2023 at the BITEC in Bangkok

Case study: Skin cleansing formulations development to meet trends and claimsASIA BEAUTY

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Case study: Skin cleansing formulations development to meet trends and claims

In this article Daniela Del Ciotto and Martin Mackenzie-Smith, owners of The Cosmetic Experts, offer an insight into the latest trends in cleansing products and propose an approach to develop formulations while meeting the claims and comply with current regulations in the cosmetic field

Leading global accreditations recognise Quintis Sandalwood for sustainable forest managementASIA BEAUTY

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Leading global accreditations recognise Quintis Sandalwood for sustainable forest management

Global leader in the supply of Indian sandalwood, Quintis Sandalwood, is proud to announce that it has achieved certifications from the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC)/ Responsible Wood, both of which validate Quintis’ sustainable management of its Indian sandalwood forests

DNA protection: Proving this trending skin care claimASIA BEAUTY

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DNA protection: Proving this trending skin care claim

Gattefossé’s new Solastemis offers a novel approach to photoprotection against UVA, but how did it verify these claims? Laurie Canel, Product Marketing Leader – Active Ingredients at Gattefossé, explains

Keeps urban stress away from hair and scalp!ASIA BEAUTY

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Keeps urban stress away from hair and scalp!

RADICARE-ECO from RAHN is a powerful antioxidant inspired by sophisticated protection mechanisms found in leaves and fruit husks of plants. It protects hair and scalp against deleterious urban airborne particulate matter and UV

Jojoba Desert: Redefining sustainabilityASIA BEAUTY

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Jojoba Desert: Redefining sustainability

Jojoba Desert takes sustainability culture to the next level by earning top ethical accolades from EcoVadis, acquiring FFL Certification and launching biodiversity plan

Botox and fillers set to be regulated by Government in ScotlandASIA BEAUTY

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Botox and fillers set to be regulated by Government in Scotland

The Scottish government is cracking down on unregulated injectables with new legislation proposal. Under the new government plans, non-healthcare professionals in the beauty industry may soon have to carry a licence in order to perform injectables such as fillers and botox.

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