Croda

PhytAura has been developed with Croda China team to address sensitive skin, by soothing the skin quickly, maintaining hydration and strengthening the skin barrier, from natural and effective raw materials, inspired from Chinese Traditional Medicine. It is a combination of botanical extracts, designed to stimulate the body’s own restorative mechanisms, thanks to the synergy of … Read more

Eco-friendly conditioning

Growing consumer awareness of the environmental impact of cosmetic product choices is fuelling a rising demand for sustainable and eco-friendly options. In recent years, numerous innovations have emerged to support this trend. The evolution of the esterquat technologies is an example of an innovative solution that meets the functional and environmental needs of today’s customers.

Lumene

The Nordic brand has chosen Cosmogen’s patented Tense tube for its hybrid concealer Lumene, Invisible Illumination, Serum in Concealer. This innovative multi-benefits formula combines a cold massage, an eye serum treatment and the coverage of a concealer, to refresh, hydrate and illuminate the eye contour. True to the values of the brand, the tube is … Read more

20th anniversary exhibition

Cosmoprof North America will host its highly anticipated 20th edition at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas, NV, from 11th to 13th July. It will offer special products and innovations, focus on trends and give a glimpse into the future of the beauty market including every participant of the supply chain. 

Nobilis Group

The Nobilis Group appoints Mathias Rill as Vice President Sales in June 2023. Since joining in September 2022, Mathias Rill was able to prove his outstanding sales qualities, first as Key Account Director and later as Commercial Director. In his new position, he will henceforth be responsible for and shape the entire sales structure in … Read more

Cosmetics regulation in China – Part two

With the implementation of Cosmetic Super­vision Administration Regulation (CSAR) since 1st January 2021, the Chinese cosmetic market has begun a new epoch. In the following second part, Rong Mei Hui-Drobnik, specialist for Chinese cosmetic regulations, gives an update on the new developments.

Constantia Flexibles

The company is pleased to announce the successful completion of its acquisition of Drukpol Flexo, a renowned packaging company based in Poland. Drukpol Flexo, known for its exceptional printing and converting capabilities, has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality packaging solutions in the food and HPC markets for local and international customers. The acquisition … Read more

Fasten

The company won a prestigious Gold Award for its Goodloop refillable jar concept at the 2023 German Innovation Awards, presented by the German Design Council. The German Innovation Award recognizes products, technologies, and services that break new ground and offer solutions that shape the future, provide added value for users, and may also have a … Read more

Can I get a sample?

Product samples are a great way to test how well new products, different variants or mixtures are received by consumers. DTM Print is introducing a new label printing system for cosmetic samples.

Beiersdorf

The company pursues a strategic approach to promoting innovation culture. In this context, there is an important milestone for the company as of 1 July: the founding of a Joint Innovation Lab with the German Cancer Research Centre (DKFZ). The motto of the scientists working together at Beiersdorf and the DKFZ is: “Rejuvenate skin – … Read more

BASF

BASF Personal Care is releasing a revised version of its active ingredient Laricyl® that features a more sustainable cultivation of the raw material while offering proven enhanced efficacy. For 20 years, Laricyl, an extract from the Fomes officinalis mushroom, has been a tried-and-tested component of BASF’s portfolio of cosmetic active ingredients for pore refinement. In … Read more

Clarins

Lip Perfector by Clarins goes ultra soft with packaging from Cosmogen: The ultra-soft flocked and beveled applicator of the Cosmogen’s D16 tube enhances Lip Perfector, by Clarins. This all-in-one lip and cheek balm glides over the lips, leaving them shiny and sparkling in just one swipe. The tube contains recycled plastic. www.clarins.com 

Market Survey: Ingredient providers

Ingredients play an important role for formulations. They differ depending on their use and intended effect. This survey gives an overview about which provider offers which type of ingredients. Additionally you will find information of the speciality of the providers as well as their contact information.

BASF

BASF has appointed Gisela Pinheiro as head of the business unit Personal Care Europe and as Managing Director of BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH, effective June 1st, 2023.  Prior to her current role, Pinheiro was Senior Vice President at BASF’s Care Chemicals division, leading the global key account management, the global business unit for … Read more

Rethinking Packaging

Grown bio’s sustainable packaging solutions are made from mycelium, a remarkable natural material sourced from the root structure of a fungus. The biodegradable packaging is not only eco-friendly and highly functional, but also visually stunning, leaving the customers with a good feeling, even when they dispose of it.

Sabic

The company has joined forces with Stella McCartney Beauty and three renowned French plastic converters (Texen, Leygatech and STTP Emballage) to create a set of innovative new skin and eye care refill containers produced with certified renewable polymers from Sabic’s Trucircle portfolio. The containers, which have already been introduced in the market in North America … Read more

BASF

The company is inaugurating the expansion of its Innovation Campus Shanghai, China, consisting of two new research and development (R&D) buildings. The company has invested a total of €280 million since 2012 to its Innovation Campus Shanghai, thus enhancing its innovation capabilities and better support its customers in China and across Asia. The Innovation Campus … Read more

Hair Care, Colour & Styling

Beautiful curls, healthy scalp, heat protection, less breakage… The tasks of hair care have changed. The expectations are a lot higher – not just for daily care products but also for colouring products and styling products. Here you will find a selection of formulations and ingredient suppliers that reflects those trends.

Sederma

The company’ introduces the first active ingredient addressing both dark and white pigment disorders for an even complexion and sun capital preservation, Mel[o]stem also contributes to environment preservation. The adaptive ingredient offers a holistic approach ensuring proper protective function of the melanocyte, with an expert-measured 64 % improvement of complexion evenness vs placebo (clinical study). … Read more