In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we’re speaking to Catherine Zhou, the founder of China’s Maison Dixsept, a niche fine fragrance brand that is trying to reclaim Chinese culture and how it is represented around the world.
LBB Specialties see growth opportunity in skin care ingredients and talc alternatives
from CosmeticsDesign.com USA
Marianna Beauty Holdings acquired by private equity
from CosmeticsDesign.com USA
Overcoming Insecurities: Fièra Cosmetics approach to skin care and community hunger
from CosmeticsDesign.com USA
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SCCS: Threshold for ‘contains formaldehyde’ warning in cosmetics not low enough
from CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
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Not a ‘supermarket brand’: Natural oral care brand eyes opportunities within beauty and wellness market
Oceania
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Buy and grow: Start-up Rainforest eyes opportunities in acquiring APAC e-commerce personal care brands
All Asia-Pacific
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Gender neutral: New Japan survey reveals potential for cosmetic products that can be used by both men and women
East Asia
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Good enough for teens: Aussie mums aim to spread awareness of sun protection among tweens and teens without ‘nagging’
Oceania
The Body Shop transitioning to vegan beauty product formulations
Clean & Ethical Beauty
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Skin shield: Multifunctional and natural claims key for protective beauty following COVID-19
COVID-19
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Product profiles: Top stories on the new product innovations in the APAC beauty space
Asia in Focus
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Native stories: Aboriginal-owned firm Nood Australia to strengthen B2C arm with high-end skin care brand
Clean & Ethical Beauty
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