Evonik

Evonik has manufactured the first product from its industrial-scale facility for sustainable biosurfactants that has been completed ahead of schedule at its site in Slovakia. The new plant is the first worldwide to produce sustainable rhamnolipid biosurfactants. Evonik’s rhamnolipids are exceptionally high quality and provide the company with a unique market position due to the … Read more

Think sustainable

Sustainability is now an integral part of the beauty industry. Cosmetic brands, ingredient suppliers, packaging firms, and retailers are all looking at various ways to become more sustainable. 
It is now common for operators to use language like net zero, carbon footprint, metrics and 
waste materials when speaking about sustainability.

Issue 01 – 2024

Issue 1/2 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Ageless:Innovations in anti-aging Rare: The benefits of Blue Rose Reuse:Sustainable, reusable transport packaging Get an e-paper subscription Issue 1/2 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Ageless:Innovations in anti-aging Rare:The benefits of Blue Rose … Read more

Explore the latest in Marketing Trends at in-cosmetics Global

In-cosmetics Global, the leading global event for personal care ingredients, has revealed its full Marketing Trends programme for 2024. This year’s dynamic programme, supported by COSSMA, promises to be a hub for consumer trends, personal care industry insights, and regulatory updates. Taking place from 16-18 April 2024, at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the … Read more

OQEMA offering safe & natural preservatives from Lanxess

We are excited to announce our partnership with LANXESS for the promotion of their Business Line Hygiene & Care, covering Neolone®, Kathon® and Bioban®. As the leading supplier of high-quality preservatives, LANXESS is committed to making personal care products safer, more sustainable, and better performing. Their Personal Care portfolio offers effective solutions for protecting your … Read more

Fast-tracking new products

Beauty and personal care brands understand the value of monitoring and horizon scanning when it comes to pinpointing future trends and customer behaviors. This is particularly evident when we look back at recent years and their fundamental impact on how most of us live and work. Moving to 2024 and beyond, we expect consumers to call for even bigger changes and concrete actions from companies.

Ready for tomorrow

The topic of sustainability is booming – in almost all areas of our lives. In times when climate change is no longer just a hypothetical threat for people all over the world but is becoming more and more tangible, a sustainability policy for companies has long since ceased to be a nice thing to have. At issue is not just the sustainability of the products sold and their packaging, but increasingly also the fundamental sustainability standards that a company meets.

Futuristic outlook

Mintel has identified three beauty trends that we think are particularly interesting for beauty and personal care (BPC) brands to pay attention to – now and in the future. These trends are created to help guide BPC brands alongside shifts in consumer attitudes and behaviours.

Quadpack

The company introduces the “ShapeUp Stick” . This 12.5ml panstick dispenses a beauty product in a unique, personalised shape. Whether it’s a logo, a symbol, or any geometric pattern that adds meaning and helps tell a story, “ShapeUp” boosts brand equity and engages consumers like no other product. The stick is easily refillable and recyclable, … Read more

Stoelzle Pharma

The company is excited to introduce their brand-new “PharmaCos Line”. This packaging line, specially designed for wellbeing and healthcare products, boasts a diverse range of glass jars, available in sizes ranging from 5 ml to 500 ml, all in amber with a screw neck design. Additionally, the collection includes flat-shoulder bottles in capacities ranging from … Read more

MKTG Industry

The brand’s new “I-CARE” Collection not only offers high-quality beauty products but also demonstrates a tangible commitment to environmental protection. New: its innovative use of mono-material PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate). While PET is commonly used for plastic bottles, the I-CARE Collection takes things a step further by employing PET in a groundbreaking manner for cosmetic product … Read more

Asquan Group

Promising premium performance for modern muse and flawless finishes, the company extends their range of application sticks for creamy, contour, highlighter or lipstick. The “Racetrack Bottom Filled Balm” sticks hold 16.8g and are made of mono-material PCR. As airtight solutions for example they offer the “Airtight Essential” sticks. www.asquangroup.com

Gabriel-Chemie

The company unveils its latest innovation: the “Multicolour Edition”. This revolutionary advancement comprises nine newly developed colour masterbatches that promise to redefine product aesthetics across industries. The “Multicolour Sparkling Edition” harnesses state-of-the-art technology to introduce a captivating and dazzling sparkle effect in a myriad of colours. These masterbatches are meticulously formulated to enhance the visual … Read more

Lifocolor

The company is unveiling a decorative finishing of polyolefins. Plastic packaging for cosmetics as well as beauty & care products such as bottles, lids, caps, jars, pumps, tottles, tubes, dispensers, mascara packagings or applicators can now be created in a natural, classy granite look. The authentic granite effect is available in four appealing shades and … Read more

Aptar

The company has launched “Mono Micro”, the first mono-material airless dispenser in its portfolio. Based on its brand-favorite “Micro” (30ml) airless packaging solution, it is made entirely of polyethylenbe (PE) for enhanced circularity. “Mono Micro” boasts a 100% recyclability score from European evaluation institute cyclos-HTP. www.aptar.com

All about ingredients

For the second time the Ingredient Zone will be at Cosmopack Worldwide Bologna from 21th to 23th March. In 2024 the dedicated display area will grow, giving the segment even more visibility and exposure.

Praan naturals

Professional Strength Grapefruit Seed Extract (GSE) is a powerful broad spectrum, citrus-based antimicrobial that can be used during product manufacturing to extend product shelf life and protect personal care formulations against microbial contamination. Professional Strength GSE possesses strong antiseptic, germicidal, antibacterial, fungicidal and anti-viral properties, and it also acts as an antioxidant. The extract is … Read more

Shin-etsu silicone

The demanding cosmetic beauty trend for natural ingredients is growing and is perceived as the key to healthy and vibrant results. Propelling this trend forward, Shin-Etsu Silicones Europe B.V. has introduced its “KSG-45 Alkyl Modified Silicone Elastomer Gel” in which alkyl-modified silicone is crosslinked with silicone. Most notably, the silicone elastomer gel is swollen with … Read more

Lipoid kosmetik

With a clear insight into the consumers’ needs, the company presents a selection of tea-inspired products for various skin and hair care applications. Tea extracts fit the growing demand of natural ingredients, simultaneously combining skin and hair care benefits with a daily self-care ritual. Lipoid Kosmetik offers an selection of tea-based cosmetic extracts for a … Read more

Mibelle Biochemistry

The company has developed a holistic solution to increase NAD+ levels in the skin through cosmetic applications. Sourced from sustainably cultivated sunflower sprouts through indoor farming, their formula naturally boosts the longevity molecule NAD+ to optimise cellular processes. “RejuveNAD” is a new natural active ingredient which stimulates the endogenous regeneration of NAD+ by activating the … Read more