Joost Swarte’s “Sunny-Side Up”
Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this story For the cover of the July 21, 2025, issue, the artist Joost Swarte portrays how New Yorkers have been feeling in the midst of a heat wave. “The part of a…
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Innovative Beauty Group boosts creative capabilities with Centdegrés acquisition
The design and branding agency, founded in 1988 by David Nitlich and Elie Papiernik, has joined the portfolio of Innovative Beauty Group (IBG), a global provider of turnkey cosmetic solutions. Based in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and India, Centdegrés…
IMCD opens new Life Science Laboratory hub in Shanghai
Specialty chemicals and ingredients global distributer IMCD Group has opened a newly reorganized and expanded Life Science Laboratory hub in Shanghai. The new facility is dedicated to supporting innovations in pharmaceuticals, food, beauty and personal care applications. The hub brings…
Taiki pioneers advanced galenics through the use of soluble nanofibres
At MakeUp in Paris, the beauty packaging specialist — known for its sponges, brushes, and applicators — introduced an innovative galenic format based on solid and soluble nanofibre technology. At MakeUp in Paris (18 and 19 June 2025), Taiki highlighted…
Symrise debuts SymLash XTreme for enhanced eyelash density and protection
The Germany-based manufacturer is launching SymLash XTreme, a patented eyelash care ingredients that combines a redesigned lipopeptide with troxerutin, a blood microcirculation agent. According to Symrise, this unique combination provides a complete set of benefits for consumers. The new ingredient [1]…
Virospack launches a new line of translucent droppers for cosmetics
The Spain-based manufacturer of cosmetic packaging solutions presents Translucent Harmony, a range of translucent and colored droppers. This new solution, created especially for skincare brands, combines a color-painted translucent glass bottle with a monomaterial PP dropper cap. Both components are…
Beauty supply side: Cosmopack to launch first edition in Bangkok in 2026
The organizers of the Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN trade show, which has been held annually in Bangkok, Thailand, since 2022, have announced the launch of Cosmopack CBE ASEAN Bangkok. The inaugural edition will open its doors from June 24–26, 2026. As…
Berlin Packaging expands in beauty with the acquisition of Cosmei
Berlin Packaging continues its expansions and strengthens its beauty and cosmetics portfolio with the acquisition of Cosmei, an Italian company known for its agile, design-driven approach. Founded by Michele Cicchetti and headquartered in Bagnolo Cremasco, in Italy’s Cosmetic Valley, Cosmei…
Teaching Men Who Will Never Leave Prison
Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this story It’s 2018. I am, for the first time, in a classroom at Great Meadow Correctional Facility, in Comstock, New York, a men’s maximum-security state prison. There are sixteen students in the…
What Do Commercials About A.I. Really Promise?
Save this storySave this storySave this storySave this story If a recent crop of commercials touting the benefits of artificial intelligence is any indication, lots of Americans these days feel unduly burdened by the demands of everyday cognition. Apparently, it’s…