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'BiotechXBeautyLabs is the only cosmetic contract manufacturing business that offers novel biotech ingredients to the beauty industry via formulations that power innovation based on clinical performance,' says founder Joshua Britton.

What's New in Beauty Manufacturing?

Manufacturers Lady Burd and BiotechXBeautyLabs give their take on how they are navigating the constant changes within beauty manufacturing.

Spain-based Mixer & Pack has appointed Javier Aguilera general manager, who has more than 25 years of experience in operations management, quality and industrial transformation.

Mixer & Pack Appoints Javier Aguilera as General Manager

Aguilera will be responsible for leading the designer, developer and manufacturer of perfumes and air fresheners into a new stage of growth and operational excellence, per Mixer & Pack.

The producer of primary packaging and turnkey formulations tapped consumer trends around travel and the soothing rituals of self-care in crafting the collections, offering concepts that 'harmonize adventure with serenity,' per the company.

GPI Beauty Embraces Travel & Self Care with Venture and Retreat Turnkey Beauty Collections

The producer of primary packaging and turnkey formulations tapped consumer trends around travel and the soothing rituals of self-care in crafting the collections, offering concepts that "harmonize adventure with serenity," per the company.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

“Tokiwa's legacy is built on a foundation of innovation, quality, and sustainability,' says Hiroyuki Kanai, Tokiwa's CEO.

Tokiwa Brings Clean, Sustainable Color Cosmetics to MakeUp in NY

Its products include color cosmetic concepts for the eyes, brows, lips and face, including eyeliners, precision brow products, long-lasting lip colors and face formulations.

Novel, science-backed claims enabled by biotech? Check. New hero ingredients generated by AI? Check. BiotechXBeautyLabs gives brands a shortcut to next-generation innovation.

Meet Your New Hero Ingredients: Beauty Has a New Biotech Partner [AVAILABLE ON-DEMAND]

Through access to novel, science-backed, peak-performing formulations that are 95% bio-based, BiotechXBeautyLabs catapults brands into the biotech hemisphere, the next frontier in beauty.

Consumers are testing the limits of beauty innovation like never before, demanding elevated value, efficacy, sustainability and experiences, from product to branding and packaging to marketing and social engagement.

Global Cosmetic Industry Reveals 2025 Beauty Themes

From skin and hair health to emerging technologies and manufacturing trends to the latest packaging and ingredient innovations, 2025's information agenda will equip brands to compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

TaikiUSA has appointed Lauren DiTuro sales manager.

TaikiUSA Appoints Lauren DiTuro Sales Manager

“Bringing this knowledge to the sales organization will allow Lauren to transition into her new role as sales manager seamlessly," says Angela Kazimir, executive director of sales.

Natalie Mackey, CEO and Co-Founder of Winky Lux, says, “Joining forces with Core is an exciting next step for Winky Lux. This partnership enables us to meet customer demand, scale our operations, maximize existing retailer partnerships with Target, Ulta and Shoppers Drug, and reach new heights in product innovation.'

Winky Lux to Grow Retail Reach Following Core Industrial Partners' Majority Stake

While its co-founders, CEO and management team will remain in place, Winky Lux has brought on Zack Zavalydriga and Cassandra Batista to its board of directors.

Taking place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, Cosmoprof North America 2024 highlighted a wide range of award winners.

The Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2024 Award Winners Have Been Announced

From skin care to color cosmetics to press-on nails and recyclable packaging, this year's honorees highlighted a wide range of beauty innovation.

'BiotechXBeautyLabs is a biotech formulation development and contract manufacturing business that offers the ultimate competitive advantage to beauty brands: product innovation driven by biotechnology,' says Debut founder and CEO Joshua Britton, Ph.D.

Debut's BiotechXBeautyLabs Marries Contract Manufacturing and Biotech Formula Development

The new platform provides rapid product development and access to high tech ingredients without large upfront research costs.

Kolmar Korea is boosting its North American cosmetics manufacturing capabilities by announcing plans to build a second U.S. plant in early 2025.

$100M in 5 Years: Inside Kolmar Korea's Growth Strategy in the Americas

The announcements come amid the companies expanded push in the North American beauty market, which is projected to generate a revenue of $118.50 billion in 2024.

Need an ingredient supplier? Or a contract manufacturer? Cosmoprof North America has you covered.

16 Brands Coming to Cosmoprof North America | PLUS: Manufacturing & Supplier Partners

In addition to beauty brands, this year's edition will include a wide array of supply chain partners.

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Cohere Beauty

Cohere Beauty is a CDMO (Custom Development & Manufacturing Organization) with expertise in partnering with beauty care brands to bring your vision to life.

In 2025, APR Beauty will relocate its Toronto-area site to a 100,000-square-foot refurbished site that expands its production capacity and offers a 20,000-square-foot R&I laboratory.

ANJAC Health & Beauty's Investment in APR Beauty Boosts Beauty & Turnkey Capabilities

This investment is part of a larger mission to expand ANJAC's expertise in key markets and strengthen its turnkey offerings.

“We are delighted to expand in beauty by benefiting from B.Kolor expertise,' said Markus Rassmann, head of Givaudan Active Beauty. 'This acquisition not only strengthens our capabilities in the fields of makeup and skin care, but also positions us as leaders in driving the market towards an ever more solutions-driven future.”

Givaudan's B.Kolormakeup & Skincare Acquisition Boosts Makeup & Skin Care Manufacturing Expertise

Terms of the deal were not disclosed; B.Kolor's business would have reportedly represented approximately CHF77 million of incremental sales to Givaudan’s results in 2023, per the company.

'Beyond her product innovations, Judy Zegarelli was a staunch advocate for empowerment through beauty.'

Judy Zegarelli: Honoring the Legacy of a Beauty Industry Icon

"Beyond her product innovations, Judy Zegarelli was a staunch advocate for empowerment through beauty."

'IBG is a leader in the beauty industry with a strong track record of innovation and sustainable business practices,' said Olivier de Vregille, co-founder at Fremman Capital. 'We are excited to support IBG in its next phase of growth and to work together to drive further advancements in beauty and personal care offerings.'

Fremman Capital Acquisition of IBG Extends Beauty Manufacturing M&A

IBG will continue its turnkey operations under the Orchard Custom Beauty brand, supported by Roberts Beauty, which IBG acquired in January 2024. Its Fasten Packaging operations will also continue.