Pureplay Skin Sciences raises funds through Series B round

27 Nov

Pureplay Skin Sciences (India) has raised approximately $20m through Series B funding round that was led by venture capital firm Faering Capital.

Sofwave Medical receives CE Mark for wrinkle reduction device

17 Nov

Sofwave Medical, a medical aesthetic technology provider, has secured CE Mark for its next generation Sofwave system which was permitted for use in the treatment of wrinkles and fine lines in the EU.

HatchBeauty Brands acquires Duncan Cosmetics

4 Nov

HatchBeauty Brands, a US-based beauty and wellness incubator, has acquired Duncan Cosmetics, the beauty brand portfolio of Duncan Enterprises.

Flora Beauty partners with Falabella to distribute CBD skincare brand Mind Naturals

3 Nov

Flora Beauty, the beauty and cosmetics division of Flora Growth, has signed an agreement with Latin American retailer Grupo SACI Falabella for the distribution of its CBD skincare line Mind Naturals.

Henkel’s SexyHair brand launches first CBD haircare line

22 Sep

SexyHair, a professional hair care brand of German consumer goods firm Henkel, has launched a full hair care range using 99% Pure CBD derived from the hemp flower.

STB International to enter cosmetics labelling market in US

7 Sep

STB International, which has been established by Korea’s color cosmetics New Product Development (NPD ) experts, is set to venture into the US cosmetics private labelling market.

Neutrogena launches healthy scalp collection in US

21 Jul

Neutrogena, a skincare brand, has launched Neutrogena Healthy Scalp collection to boost the health of scalp and hair.

Austria’s Croma expands skincare product portfolio

15 Jul

Austrian firm Croma-Pharma (Croma) has expanded its skincare product portfolio with the launch of the highly concentrated liquid skin mask.

June’s top news stories

8 Jul

Unilever to rebrand skin-lightening product in India after widespread criticism, Supernatural forays into hand sanitiser industry and Maison de Senteurs produces disinfectant gel. Cosmetics-technology.com wraps up top news stories of June 2020.

Amerikas to distribute Apivita’s beauty products in US

29 Jun

 Amerikas has entered into exclusive distribution partnership to introduce Apivita's beauty products in the US.

Ozark Brands acquires bath products maker Heartland Fragrance

17 Jun

Ozark Brands has bought Heartland Fragrance, a maker of bath products including handmade soaps, Epsom salts, hand sanitizer and more, for undisclosed amount.

Total Life Changes launches Essential Soap with CBD in US

15 Jun

Total Life Changes has launched its Essential Soap with CBD moisturizing lavender bar in the US.

May’s top news stories

9 Jun

MIME launches foundation shade finder to avoid sampling amid Covid-19, Lumasol unveils broad-spectrum SPF 50 sunscreen mist, Elkem Silicones rolls out PURESIL brand for personal care offerings, Coty, Douglas partner to introduce new skincare line in Europe. Cosmetics-technology.com wraps up top news stories of May 2020.

Coty, Douglas partner to introduce new skincare line in Europe

26 May

Coty has partnered with German beauty retailer Douglas Group to introduce Kylie Jenner’s new skincare line Kylie Skin in Europe.

R2 Technologies secures investment for CryoAesthetic technology

23 Apr

R2 Technologies has secured $10m in funding from Huadong Medicine Company as part of Huadong's $30m Series B equity investment in R2.

Sally Beauty releases Covid-19 related liquidity update

16 Apr

Sally Beauty Holdings (SBH), an international specialty retailer and distributor of professional beauty supplies, has provided its Covid-19 liquidity update.

KOVO Essentials Skincare to launch CBD and probiotic skincare line in May

25 Mar

KOVO Essentials Skincare, a CBD + Probiotic skincare company, plans to launch its new CBD + Probiotic Facial skincare line in the middle of May 2020.

Alconox Inc. COVID-19 and Coronavirus

25 Mar

Our supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution system in the US is thus far unaffected by COVID-19 or the Coronavirus.

Coty and Kylie Jenner form strategic partnership to develop Kylie into global brand

7 Jan

Coty and Kylie Jenner have finished the transaction to create a long-term strategic partnership to jointly develop Kylie’s existing beauty business into a global brand.

Designer Jason Wu, Deborah launch limited-edition scented gift set

4 Nov

New York-based fashion designer Jason Wu has partnered with long-time collaborator Deborah Lippmann to launch a limited-edition gift set comprising fragrance and colour through cosmetic and fragrance company Parlux.