Designed to enhance consumer sensory experience in skin care, hair care and hair color formulations, Lubrizol’s new Sensomer Tara polymer is a natural and biodegradable thickener derived from a gum made from the tara tree, also known as Peruvian carob or spiny holdback. Lubrizol Life Science Beauty (LLS Beauty) has officially launched its new Sensomer Tara polymer [1], a multifunctional, biodegradable natural film former and thickener, which was previewed at in-cosmetics 2023 in Barcelona.
L’Oréal Groupe and Prada SpA have jointly announced their long-term global licensing agreement for the creation, development, and distribution of luxury beauty products under the Miu Miu brand. This collaboration signifies a notable expansion of L’Oréal’s partnership with Prada, welcoming the fashion-forward Miu Miu into the L’Oréal Luxe division.
Developing at a rate of exponential proportions, Saudi Arabia’s appetite for innovation was on full display at Beautyworld Saudi Arabia. Those with business and interest in beauty from all over the world congregated at the trade fair from 11-13 February seeking to collaborate and do business in one of the world’s strongest economies.
Charlotte Tilbury has made a landmark move in sports sponsorship by being the first female-founded and beauty brand to support the F1 Academy. This collaboration with Susie Wolff, Managing Director of the F1 Academy, symbolises a mutual commitment to empowering individuals globally. The partnership aims to enhance F1 Academy’s visibility and promote diversity in the sport, underlining the importance of female confidence and empowerment.
Last week’s announcement that the UK arm of The Body Shop was going bankrupt came as a shock in the country, where the brand was founded almost 50 years ago. Since then, the bad news has continued. Some of The Body Shop’s mainland European businesses have begun shutting down. The German stores has entered into administration and the Belgian, Luxembourg, Austrian and Irish subsidiaries might be next.
As part of its “Color & Care” strategy, the German manufacturer of color cosmetics-Schwan Cosmetics, has debuted a serum-like solid complexion vegan product containing skincare ingredients and designed to both conceal and highlight. Dubbed Glowy Blur Stick the product delivers a perfect complexion while offering makeup wearers skincare benefits.
The cosmetics CDMO-Fiabila, which is specialized in nail products, has announced the appointment of Mr. Filippo Manucci as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Mr. Pierre Miasnik, who has served as CEO since founding the company and drove its growth for almost 50 years. The appointment will be effective March 1st, 2024. In December, private equity investor Apheon has entered into exclusive negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Fiabila.
The cosmetic packaging specialist is expanding its full-service offering with the launch of a new integrated service dubbed Turnkey Solutions by Aptar. With this offering, available in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Aptar Beauty aims to support beauty brands from product design – including advanced formulation – to launch. A first collection has already seen the light of day and is ready to be customized.
Nutripeptides is a natural active ingredient rich in rice di- and tri-peptides (Oryza sativa), initially recognized for its nourishing and protective effects on the skin. New Silab studies have demonstrated the hair repair potential of this active ingredient. Acording to Silab, Nutripeptides is capable of acting on both scalp and hair, thus providing a soothing and hydrating action that enhances hair’s beauty.