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At the Spring–Summer 2026 edition of Notes Shanghai, held under the theme ʺBoundless,ʺ the British fragrance house unveiled AromaHydro™, its new water-based fragrance technology.

In a saturated cosmetics market, star power alone is no longer sufficient. Analyses by Mintel and Black Swan Data, based on more than 20 million consumer conversations in the United States, draw a clear line between purpose-driven brands and opportunistic ventures.

Three questions for: Michele Superchi Global Vice-President Beautystreams

The Korean beauty leader is taking a strategic step forward at the intersection of dermo-cosmetics and technological devices through a partnership with Viol Medical, a specialist in energy-based solutions.

Cosmo International Fragrances will present ʺCirque des Merveillesʺ at in-cosmetics Global Paris, an immersive collection where fragrance becomes an emotional experience.

Driven by heightened consumer expectations, increased regulatory pressure and a sustained pace of innovation, the global cosmetic ingredients market is entering a new phase of transformation.

We often talk about the age of our skin in terms of wrinkles, firmness, volume. But what about pigmentary age?

The Antwerp Declaration Community – which brings together more than 1,300 organisations – is calling on European leaders to urgently restore the continent's industrial competitiveness.

To help the 4,000 French sites anticipate climate hazards (droughts, floods), the professional organisation for chemical companies in France has launched the online platform ChemAdapt.

According to consultancy firm Bersingéco and a study conducted for Cosmetic Valley, French cosmetics exports reached a turning point in 2025 (€22.4 bn, compared with €22.5 bn in 2024).

The competitiveness cluster is launching its 2026 roadmap, which aims to strengthen both industrial competitiveness, innovation capacity, and the environmental impact of the sector, to support an industry that comprises 6,300 establishments, 226,000 jobs and generates €71 bn in revenue.

A study by Essec/Cosmetic Valley (January 2026) shows that social commerce, which has reached maturity in Asia, is being held back in France due to fears of fraud.

Led by ABIHPEC in partnership with ApexBrasil, the Brazilian programme generated $363.4 million in exports to 130 countries in 2025.

The industry will gather in Paris on 3 and 4 June 2026 for the 8th edition of the Rencontres Nationales de la Qualité Cosmétique (RQC).

The fine and speciality chemicals trade fair will be held on 6 and 7 May in Cologne (Koelnmesse).

The summit will take place on three continents. The 17th North American edition, in New York on 21 and 22 May, will address environmental priorities, green ingredients, carbon footprint reduction, biodiversity preservation, as well as the social, economic, and marketing issues related to sustainable products.

Researchers from Rose (Restoring Odorant Detection and Recognition in Smell Deficits), a European consortium launched in 2021, have presented initial proof of concept for a prosthesis that enables people with anosmia to regain their sense of smell.

The Swiss giant has unveiled the results of a decade-long research into how olfactory receptors (ORs) function.

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) has published a review of a collaborative year, marked by award-winning research (environmental safety and genotoxicity), the development of alternative methods to animal testing, and the strengthening of exposure and environmental assessment tools.

On 27 November 2025, the European Commission notified the World Trade Organisation (WTO) of a draft amendment to Annex VI of the CLP Regulation.

According to Future Market Insights, the global bergamot extract market is expected to reach $168.5 m (€144.8 m) by 2035, with an annual growth rate of 4.1%, driven by clean beauty, natural beverages and dietary supplements dedicated to cardiovascular health.

The Singapore-based supplier of natural ingredients has become a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), strengthening its commitment to responsible sandalwood sourcing.

The Swiss group is rolling out PlanetCaps™, its microplastic-free biodegradable encapsulation technology, in body and hair care products.