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

Beauty Tech & Innovation

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

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The Best Beauty Looks From the 2026 Emmys Red CarpetASIA BEAUTY

Makeup & Nails

The Best Beauty Looks From the 2026 Emmys Red Carpet

The 2026 Emmys red carpet was a feast for those itching to emerge from the summer with a major transformation. From red carpet classics like the updo to rosy and red lipstick hues, these are the best beauty looks of the night.

From ELLE September 14, 2026

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Beiersdorf cuts profit forecast and speeds up Nivea turnaroundASIA BEAUTY

Markets & Trends

Beiersdorf cuts profit forecast and speeds up Nivea turnaround

German cosmetics giant Beiersdorf announced on Monday, August 3, a downgrade to its full-year outlook, following a slower-than-expected recovery of its flagship Nivea brand. The company said it will now accelerate its turnaround efforts for the iconic label. In the first half of the year, Beiersdorf's Derma business, comprising the Eucerin and Aquaphor brands, once again outperformed, delivering 7.8% organic sales growth, driven by innovation and expansion into new market segments. In...

From Premium Beauty News August 4, 2026

Procter & Gamble forecasts growth deceleration in 2026/2027ASIA BEAUTY

Markets & Trends

Procter & Gamble forecasts growth deceleration in 2026/2027

US consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble (P&G) announced on Wednesday, July 29, that it expects growth to slow in fiscal 2026/2027, weighed down by persistent inflationary pressures in the United States, while forecasting an improvement in earnings per share. Following a 2025/2026 fiscal year marked by continued growth but results that slightly missed market expectations, the group — whose portfolio includes brands such as Head & Shoulders, Oral-B, Gillette, Ariel, and Pampers —...

From Premium Beauty News August 1, 2026

South Korea launches 'K-brand' scheme to fight counterfeitsASIA BEAUTY

Brands, People & M&A

South Korea launches 'K-brand' scheme to fight counterfeits

South Korea's president said on Wednesday, October 7, the country is taking steps to protect its booming cultural cache, launching a new "K-brand" authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal. Led by K-pop acts such as BTS, hit Netflix series "Squid Game" and "KPop Demon Hunters", the so-called "Hallyu", or Korean cultural wave, saw content exports hit a record USD 14.9 billion last year, surpassing overseas sales of computers and home...

From Premium Beauty News October 7, 2026

Recycled Zamak: PPWR drives market maturity and volume growthASIA BEAUTY

Markets & Trends

Recycled Zamak: PPWR drives market maturity and volume growth

Resistant, heavy, and highly malleable, zamak* offers several advantages that make it well suited to the luxury fragrance industry. Its recyclability is well established; the challenge now is to ensure that recycled zamak can meet the sector's demanding technical and aesthetic requirements. Spoiler alert: it can. As the market gains momentum, the recycled zamak sector is maturing and expanding its production capacity. Here's why. As the European Union seeks to accelerate the transition to...

From Premium Beauty News October 5, 2026

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IFF develops Aquascent, a new water-based fragrance technologyASIA BEAUTY

Ingredients & Formulation

IFF develops Aquascent, a new water-based fragrance technology

The fragrance specialist has announced the launch of Aquascent, a new vegan, water-based carrier for fine fragrance applications. Crafted from a proprietary formula based on biodegradable materials, Aquascent is designed, according to International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), to deliver enhanced olfactive performance and visual clarity while supporting a more sustainable approach to fragrance formulation. Aquascent supports fragrance loads from 10% to up to 25%, compared with up to...

From Premium Beauty News October 5, 2026

Five beauty innovations spotted at MakeUp in New York 2026ASIA BEAUTY

Ingredients & Formulation

Five beauty innovations spotted at MakeUp in New York 2026

The 15th edition of MakeUp in New York, held on September 16-17, 2026, at the Javits Center, attracted more than 5,000 visitors, up 9% from 2025, according to the organizers. Bringing together 163 exhibitors from 13 countries across the entire beauty value chain — from ingredients and formulation services to packaging and applicators — the show reinforced its position as a leading B2B event for the U.S. East Coast beauty industry. Among the innovations unveiled this year, five stood out to...

From Premium Beauty News September 26, 2026

Debut unveils biotech active targeting hyperpigmentation at low use levelsASIA BEAUTY

Beauty Tech & Innovation

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

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London Packaging Week reveals 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation AwardsASIA BEAUTY

Packaging & Sustainability

London Packaging Week reveals 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation Awards

The event, taking place at Excel London on September 16-17, 2026, has unveiled the 87 finalists for its 2026 Innovation Awards, recognising projects that are setting new standards in packaging across luxury, beauty, premium drinks, food, consumer goods and sustainability. Selected from hundreds of entries submitted by brands, designers and packaging innovators worldwide, the shortlist spans 18 categories. It showcases projects that combine smarter materials, refined engineering, circular...

From Premium Beauty News August 31, 2026

Metsä Board opens a new packaging design studio in MilanASIA BEAUTY

Packaging & Sustainability

Metsä Board opens a new packaging design studio in Milan

The Finnish manufacturer of high-quality fresh-fiber paperboard has opened a new packaging design studio in Milan, Italy, to accelerate the development of packaging solutions with its customers, particularly across its key European markets. "Milan offers a unique combination of a strong packaging ecosystem and a world-class design environment. Being there allows us to work more closely with our customers and strengthen collaboration across key European markets,” says Erja Hyrsky, SVP...

From Premium Beauty News August 27, 2026

Cosmotec unveils 95% recycled steel fragrance capsASIA BEAUTY

Packaging & Sustainability

Cosmotec unveils 95% recycled steel fragrance caps

At Luxe Pack Édition Spéciale 2026, Italian packaging specialist Cosmotec presented a new collection of premium fragrance caps manufactured from a minimum of 95% recycled steel, highlighting the company's commitment to combining luxury aesthetics with more sustainable material choices. Designed for the prestige fragrance market, the steel caps feature a high-quality surface finish achieved through proprietary manufacturing processes and low environmental impact decorative treatments. The...

From Premium Beauty News July 6, 2026

Mktg Industry debuts new refillable glass airless packagingASIA BEAUTY

Packaging & Sustainability

Mktg Industry debuts new refillable glass airless packaging

The Italian beauty packaging provider has unveiled its first airless pump featuring a glass container. Named Celebrity, the innovation was presented at the MakeUp in Paris trade show on June 17–18, 2026. The solution combines “the elegance and recyclability of glass with the performance of a refillable airless system,” highlighted Mktg Industry. The company said the new packaging solution combines sustainability with premium appeal, addressing growing demand for more responsible cosmetic...

From Premium Beauty News June 27, 2026

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Beautyworld Taipei 2026 debuts Scent section amid beauty market shiftASIA BEAUTY

Salon, Spa & Education

Beautyworld Taipei 2026 debuts Scent section amid beauty market shift

Beautyworld Taipei 2026 will return to the Taipei World Trade Center from 20-23 March 2026, bringing together domestic and international suppliers across skincare, professional beauty, nails and lashes, wellness and emerging sectors. As Taiwan's USD 6 billion market accelerates amid beauty consumption shifts, the fair will expand its cross-category sourcing offer with two key spotlights: Scent Taipei, the market's first professional fragrance special showcase. Fragrance is gaining momentum...

From Premium Beauty News March 9, 2026

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

Beauty Tech & Innovation

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

South Korea launches 'K-brand' scheme to fight counterfeitsASIA BEAUTY

Brands, People & M&A

South Korea launches 'K-brand' scheme to fight counterfeits

South Korea's president said on Wednesday, October 7, the country is taking steps to protect its booming cultural cache, launching a new "K-brand" authentication system that will let consumers know if goods they are purchasing are the real deal. Led by K-pop acts such as BTS, hit Netflix series "Squid Game" and "KPop Demon Hunters", the so-called "Hallyu", or Korean cultural wave, saw content exports hit a record USD 14.9 billion last year, surpassing overseas sales of computers and home...

From Premium Beauty News October 7, 2026

Recycled Zamak: PPWR drives market maturity and volume growthASIA BEAUTY

Markets & Trends

Recycled Zamak: PPWR drives market maturity and volume growth

Resistant, heavy, and highly malleable, zamak* offers several advantages that make it well suited to the luxury fragrance industry. Its recyclability is well established; the challenge now is to ensure that recycled zamak can meet the sector's demanding technical and aesthetic requirements. Spoiler alert: it can. As the market gains momentum, the recycled zamak sector is maturing and expanding its production capacity. Here's why. As the European Union seeks to accelerate the transition to...

From Premium Beauty News October 5, 2026

IFF develops Aquascent, a new water-based fragrance technologyASIA BEAUTY

Ingredients & Formulation

IFF develops Aquascent, a new water-based fragrance technology

The fragrance specialist has announced the launch of Aquascent, a new vegan, water-based carrier for fine fragrance applications. Crafted from a proprietary formula based on biodegradable materials, Aquascent is designed, according to International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), to deliver enhanced olfactive performance and visual clarity while supporting a more sustainable approach to fragrance formulation. Aquascent supports fragrance loads from 10% to up to 25%, compared with up to...

From Premium Beauty News October 5, 2026

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