17 July 2017
Sleek MakeUP joins Walgreens beauty portfolio
UK-based cosmetics brand Sleek MakeUP has joined the beauty portfolio of US-based retailer Walgreens, planning to launch in more than 150 stores and on Walgreens.com.
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16 July 2017
UK’s ASA bans Femfresh’s advertisement
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an advertisement for Femfresh Intimate shaving range for objectifying women.
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13 July 2017
Beauty retailer Feelunique begins unlimited delivery service
European online beauty retailer Feelunique has initiated an unlimited delivery service for improved customer experience.
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12 July 2017
Estée Lauder introduces Chatbot for virtual lipstick try-on
Estée Lauder has introduced augmented reality (AR) lipstick advice bot Chatbot on Facebook Messenger to facilitate virtual try-on.
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12 July 2017
Shiseido appoints new president for Bare Escentuals Beauty division
Cosmetics firm Shiseido Americas has appointed Susan Jurevics as president of its Bare Escentuals Beauty division.
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11 July 2017
L’Oréal expands digital presence with new AR beauty collaboration
L’Oréal has collaborated with Perfect Corp to integrate its brands' makeup collections in the augmented reality (AR) beauty app YouCam Makeup.
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10 July 2017
Perfect Corp commissions consumer study on AR beauty shopping
Perfect Corp has commissioned a study by marketing research firm Intage to investigate consumer behaviour in regards to augmented reality (AR) shopping in the beauty industry.
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4 July 2017
Eurazeo to acquire majority stake in fragrance firm Iberchem for €270m
Global investment firm Eurazeo is set to acquire a 70% stake in Spanish fragrances and flavours producer Iberchem for €270m.
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4 July 2017
Brenntag to buy speciality chemicals firm Wellstar Group
The Brenntag Group has entered an agreement to acquire specialty chemical distributor Wellstar Group in two steps to support the company's presence in the Asia Pacific region.
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3 July 2017
Univar extends distribution agreement with Hallstar
Chemical and ingredients distributor Univar has extended its distribution agreement in Italy with specialty chemistry solutions provider Hallstar to cover additional countries including Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, and Benelux.