Cosmetics Industry News

DKSH’s High-Performance Materials division, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and raw materials, has strengthened its partnership with Assessa through an exclusive distribution agreement covering mainland China.

• DKSH
• Assessa
• China

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredient distribution, has announced the expansion of its distribution partnership with Givaudan, a world-renowned company specializing in fragrance, beauty, flavor, and health solutions.

• Brenntag
• Givaudan

France’s globally acclaimed beauty and cosmetics sector is facing a rare setback in 2025.

• France
• beauty
• cosmetics

U.S.-based personal care companies Suave Brands Company and Elida Beauty have officially completed their merger, creating the new global personal care group Evermark.

• Suave Brands Company
• Elida Beauty
• Evermark

L Catterton will acquire a significant minority stake in EX NIHILO, a Paris-based luxury perfume brand, while Eurazeo will exit its investment.

• L Catterton

Global beauty and personal care contract manufacturer KDC/One has confirmed plans to close its historic Swallowfield cosmetics plant in Wellington, Somerset, and relocate production to its facility in Irvine, Scotland.

• KDC/One
• beauty
• personal care

Taekwang Group has launched a new business initiative by creating the cosmetics brand “SIL.”

• Taekwang group

IMCD Group (IMCD), a leading global distributor and formulation partner of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has opened a new beauty and personal care lab in its new office building in Brea, California.

• IMCD

The German personal care group Beiersdorf has officially introduced its dermatological skincare brand Eucerin to the Japanese market, marking a strategic move to strengthen its presence in one of the world’s most advanced and demanding skincare arenas.

• Beiersdorf
• Eucerin

The specialty chemicals manufacturer has recently launched the construction of a new Home and Personal Care Customer Experience and Innovation Center in Itupeva, Brazil.

• Nouryon

Barcelona-based fragrance company Eurofragance has opened its first creative center in Indonesia, strengthening its regional presence and innovation capabilities in Asia-Pacific.

• Eurofragance

Estée Lauder's restructuring costs have reached $1.14 billion due to layoffs and business consolidation.

• Estee Lauder

BASF has announced the construction of a new alkyl polyglucoside (APG) plant in Bangpakong, Thailand, to enhance its production capacity for sustainable surfactants and further expand its business presence in Asia.

• BASF
• alkyl polyglucoside

Lipoid Kosmetik is pleased to announce that, effective January 1, 2026, it will enter into an exclusive distribution partnership with Omya for the U.S. market.

• Lipoid Kosmetik
• Omya

Brenntag, a leading global distributor of chemicals and raw materials, has entered into a new distribution agreement with Givaudan, a leading global distributor of fragrances, beauty, flavors, and health products.

• Brenntag
• Givaudan

Procter & Gamble (P&G) reported on Friday, October 24, that its quarterly profit rose, driven by strong personal care sales and an improved performance in China.

• P&G

BASF's Personal Care division has launched Ameriflor Calm, a botanical active ingredient designed to enhance the natural elasticity of sensitive skin.

• BASF

BASF and IFF have partnered to accelerate the development of IFF's designer enzyme biomaterials technology platform, creating next-generation technologies for fabric, dish and personal care, and industrial cleaning applications.

• BASF
• IFF

LBB Specialties (LBBS) announced a new partnership with Imerys. The agreement designates LBBS as the preferred distributor of Imerys' ImerCare® personal care product line and mineral products for the food and nutrition markets.

• LBB Specialties
• Imerys

In a landmark move reshaping the luxury-beauty landscape, Kering Group and L’Oréal Group have agreed to a strategic alliance valued at approximately €4 billion (about USD 4.6–4.7 billion).

• Kering
• L’Oréal