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Müller reinforces its presence in Spain and opens a second store in Valencia

The German chain has been reinforced this year with a logistics center in Cheste to facilitate storage and distribution

Appointments

Francesc Simó and Benjamin Hepfer will be the new general managers of BASF Española

Francesc Simó and Benjamin Hepfer will share the position that Carles Navarro has held since 2016

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The European Union gives in to Donald Trump to avoid a trade war

Von der Leyen gives in to Trump's demands and this is how it will affect the cosmetics sector

United States vs European Union: white flag

Sustainability

EcoBeautyScore Debuts in Europe and the UK

EcoBeautyScore is a unified and transparent eco-label that assesses the environmental impact of beauty products, seeking to help consumers make more sustainable choices.

Economy and sector

Vytrus Biotech reports strong H1 2025 growth and expands global footprint

Vytrus Biotech increases its sales by 75% and obtains an EBITDA of 2.1 million euros in the first half of 2025

Abraham Pablos

The Cosmos standard and the importance of packaging

Abraham Pablos

The importance of third-party validation in an ecological certification

Jordi Oliver i Solà

Decarbonizing to be more competitive

Topical

Microphyt inaugurates the world's first industrial microalgae biorefinery

With more than 5,000 m² of facilities and a production capacity of over 100 tons per year, this new plant incorporates exclusive photobioreactor technologies

Topical

Ultraviolet radiation is the protagonist of premature skin aging and dermatological diseases

Ultraviolet radiation is the main cause of premature skin aging and multiple dermatological diseases, but its impact can be prevented with adequate and constant sun protection.

Topical

Puig premieres the first physical stores of Byredo and Penhaligon's in Barcelona

The Catalan company boosts its presence in the niche perfumery segment with the opening of the first physical stores of Byredo and Penhaligon's

Byredo and Penhaligon’s: new stores in Barcelona

Topical

COSMETIC 360 will be held on October 15 and 16 under the theme "Predictions"

COSMETIC 360 is an essential event for executives and researchers in the cosmetic sector, with experts from up to 70 countries attending

Topical

The Perfume Academy celebrates its traditional cultural meeting in the Brihuega fields

This is its traditional meeting between perfumers, patrons, business representatives and other leading figures in the perfumery sector

Economy and sector

EMSA - Esencias Moles exceeds 20 million euros at the close of its fiscal year

EMSA currently operates in over 60 countries and has a strong presence in markets such as the Middle East, North Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Innovation

Croda reveals hair benefits of a classic ingredient

Prolevis' action is based on its ability to form a protective and flexible film on the hair fiber, regulating water content and protecting the hair structure from environmental changes.

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Digitization

Sustainable innovation and AI focus the conclusions of Innocosmética 2025

The conference brought together specialists from the cosmetic sector who discussed the challenges in AI, microbiome and healthy aging

Opinion

Abraham Pablos

The Cosmos standard and the importance of packaging

Packaging becomes a key element within the framework of the Cosmos standard

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Sustainability

BASF will transform its European amine production to operate with 100% renewable energy in 2025

The company will reduce its carbon footprint by using only renewable electricity in its plants in Germany and Belgium

Trends

E-commerce in dermocosmetics far exceeds physical

However, the average spend in the physical channel (pharmacy) is much higher than in the e-commerce channel, which does not reach 20 euros

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Trends

This is the online consumer in Spain in 2025

According to Doofinder, the Spanish consumer already places convenience as their main purchase driver when deciding to buy online

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Trends

Trends and opportunities in the Beauty sector: a horizon of innovation and sustainability

New consumer habits, sustainability as an obligation, and e-commerce are shaping trends in the cosmetics sector and providing clues to opportunities for companies in the industry.

Trends

Thais Zorrilla: "A fragrance must be understood, interpreted and lived as part of its identity."

The CMO and CDO of Perfumerías Comas explained to Next in Beauty that perfumery is a way to express oneself and live experiences

Trends

Consumer confidence decreases slightly

Spanish consumer confidence falls slightly in a context of economic uncertainty, although sectors such as beauty and personal care show growth driven by new sustainable consumption priorities

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Trends

99% of consumers believe a fragrance can transform their emotional well-being

Jennifer Stansbury, co-founder of The Benchmarking Company, discusses how emotions, personalization, and technological innovation are reshaping fragrance consumption

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International

Reliance Retail drives FACEGYM's global growth with strategic entry into India

The alliance with Tira Beauty marks a milestone in the expansion of the British facial fitness brand, which is preparing to enter the Asian market with an innovative franchise model

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International

The European Union takes a step back in its fight against greenwashing

The European People's Party stands up to the law against greenwashing and the European Commission puts the directive on 'standby'

International

Beiersdorf under investigation in Switzerland for alleged abuse of power in Nivea prices

Migros accused Beiersdorf of applying prices up to 80% higher on Nivea products, such as shower gels, deodorants and creams, in Switzerland, compared to those offered in Germany

International

U.S. Seeks to Modernize Sunscreen Approval Process with New Law: Faster Access to Safe and Effective Technologies

The regulatory delay has limited the access of consumers and brands to more advanced and safer sun protection technologies and generates concern in the scientific and medical community, given the sustained increase in cases of skin cancer

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Topical

Provital expands its global presence with a new subsidiary in Germany

This new move responds to a strategic expansion of the company that already has other subsidiaries in the United States, France, Brazil, Poland and China

Provital opens new subsidiary in Germany

International

UK Competition Authority closes investigation against Symrise for alleged anti-competitive conduct

The CMA concludes the investigation into Symrise without sanctions for alleged anti-competitive practices in the fragrance sector, reinforcing the position of the German company, which always denied the accusations.