International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Issue 03 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Improve:Packaging: small changes, big effects Impact: The versatility of lipids in formulations UV Filters:Innovations in sun care Get an e-paper subscription Issue 03 – 2024 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Improve:Packaging: small changes, big … Read more
Sustainable packaging is increasingly in demand. While monomaterial solutions and less material are sustainable, they are difficult to implement in practice. Packaging made from mycelium could be the solution to that problem.
"Every action has an equal and opposite reaction”: I believe this statement of Isaac Newton does not apply only to science and physics, but to all things in nature, in our lives, and in business. In the cosmetics industry, today more than ever this quote can perfectly describe the consequences behind any transformation, change, innovation. Due to a higher sensitivity of consumers on sustainability and circular economy, for each product launch R&D managers and entrepreneurs have to take care of its effects on the environmental impact. Otherwise, they risk to lose trust.
Mattias Mußler has been appointed Managing Director of a new, independently operating company within the Nobilis Group, which is currently in the start-up phase. Further details on the new company will be announced shortly. www.nobilis-group.com
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.
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
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
With “SYN-HYCAN” a patented cosmetic tripeptide ingredient, the company offers a new solution available for an injection-free way proven to boost skin’s own renewal of hyaluronic acid, resulting in a visible remodeling effect and firmer, more moisturised skin. It significantly improves skin firmness across multiple facial areas and delivers consumer-perceivable increases in skin suppleness, smoothness, … Read more
Cosphatec launches two new COSMOS- and NATRUEcompliant products “Cosphaderm E NGM natural” and “Cosphaderm PA-12”. “Cosphaderm E NGM natural” is a liquid lysolecithin from soybeans, this offers improved emulsifying and dispersing properties in aqueous environments and thus a higher waterbinding capacity. “Cosphaderm PA-12” is a powder product consisting of the sodium salt of phytic acid, … Read more
Without innovation and outstanding ideas, the beauty industry wouldn’t be as diverse as it is today. At Cosmopack Asia in Hong Kong the excellence of the beauty industry in the Asia-Pacific region has been rewarded: The winners of the Cosmopack Asia Awards have been announced, at the presence of exhibitors, buyers, retailers, media and trend scouters.
It’s highly functional, visibly stunning and eco-friendly: packaging made out of mycelium is a great way to show how effective sustainable packaging can be. With the amount of CO2 that is saved during the growing process, it plays a huge role in saving the climate too.
Business travels, weekend trips, longer vacations – travelling is an huge trend and with it the market for travel and sample size products is growing. Virospack highlights the importance of smaller packaging for cosmetic products.
Cosmoprof India, the network event dedicated to the fast-growing Indian market, will be held from 7th to 9th December 2023 in the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. For the 4th edition of Cosmoprof India there are over 9,000 attendees expected.
You have probably noticed an influx of hemp and cannabidiol ingredients in cosmetic products and marketing. Just why is it so popular, what skin benefits does it have, and how is it regulated? This article acesses the world of CBD and hemp.
Cosmoprof Asia 2023 is coming back to Hong Kong for its 26th edition from 15th to 17th November – with significant results: over 60,000 attendees and 2,000 exhibitors are expected to attend the show
Staying one step ahead of beauty hypes can put a brand into a leading position. Frank Theobald, Managing Partner of the Retailsolutions AG, gives tipps on how to stay ahead.
The continuation of consumer concerns around the use of siloxanes and, more precisely, cyclic siloxanes, in cosmetics has created an environment for new innovations. One possible solution for offering replacement of these unique ingredients are low molecular weight, linear alkanes.
Issue 10 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in this issue: Super ingredients: Effects of booster and functional ingredients Calming: Hemp oil and CBD in cosmetics Complex:Epigentetics – a milestone in terms of anti-aging Get an e-paper subscription Issue 10 – 2023 Here is what you can look forward to in … Read more
On 6th and 7th March 2023, renowned personalities and experts from the fields of cosmetics, dermatology, toxicology, law and analytics from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland met to exchange knowledge, ideas and opinions at this year’s Karlsruhe Cosmetics Day (KKT). The aim was to learn about new trends and innovations in the cosmetics market and to assess the risks associated with them. In this first part of four, Prof Dr Johannes Geier, Dr Tilman Reuther, and Prof Dr Rolf Daniels talk about active Ingredients and the challenges they bring.
On 6th and 7th March 2023, renowned personalities and experts from the fields of cosmetics, dermatology, toxicology, law and analytics from all over Germany, Austria and Switzerland met to exchange knowledge, ideas and opinions at this year’s Karlsruhe Cosmetics Day (KKT). The aim was to learn about new trends and innovations in the cosmetics market and to assess the risks associated with them. In this third part of four, Dr Sascha Pawlowski speaks about the enviromental aspects of UV filters while Dr Marcus Kleber and Dr Uwe Rossow focus on legal requirements of new raw materials.