Most valuable luxury beauty brands

Top 50 Cosmetics Brands: Find out what the best cosmetics brands are Despite the ongoing economic difficulties in many parts of the world, the beauty industry continues to defy the downturn. NPD, R&D and the creation of new brands in the beauty sector is outstripping many other consumer industries and the outlook from analysts is largely … Read more

No cruel cosmetics in Europe: cosmetics testing on animals finally banned by EU

Starting March 11, the European Union bans the cosmetic products that were either tested on animals or contain ingredients that were tested on animals. The European Coalition to End Animal Experiments (ECEAE) has been at the forefront of the European campaign to end animal testing for cosmetics for 23 years. It has been a long … Read more

Bernard Arnault: “2012 was another remarkable year for LVMH”

LVMH well-equipped to continue its growth momentum Despite an uncertain economic environment in Europe, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, says it is well-equipped to continue its growth momentum across all business groups in 2013. LVMH recorded revenue of €28.1 billion in 2012, an increase of 19% compared to 2011. … Read more

Cellular Power Serum: never look your age again

La Prairie Cellular Power Serum: brilliant beauty by the drop Smooth, firm, radiant and line-free World-renowned Swiss beauty company Laboratoires La Prairie, whose collection of luxury skincare products is widely regarded for setting the benchmark within the luxury cosmetic industry, is setting the stage for more effective skincare with one of La Prairie‘s fast-absorbing breakthrough serums, engineered … Read more

Novel green ingredients on focus at the 2012 Sustainable Cosmetics Summit

New technologies and novel green ingredients are the focal themes of the European edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit (21-23rd November, 2012)   The impact of new technologies on the sustainable development of the cosmetics industry is the focal theme of the 10th edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit that will take place in Paris … Read more

LVMH reports an increase of 26% in the first half revenue

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €13 billion in the first half 2012, an increase of 26%. Organic revenue growth was 12%. “All business groups contributed to this performance, which is even more remarkable coming on top of the strong growth in first half of 2011. The … Read more