Lumson

Sisley has chosen to call on Lumson’s undeniable skills, which has developed a custom packaging with exquisite details and precious finishes for their Supremÿa La Nuit, The Supreme Anti-Ageing Skin Care. An airless glass bottle with “pouch” technology, reflecting Lumson’s proven expertise where aesthetic research and attention to detail are expressed at the highest level. … Read more

Quadpack

The company is introducing the Ultra Solo, a single wall monomaterial airless pack that perfectly combines sleek design and sustainability. The Ultra Solo is made entirely from PE, including the pump, making it one of the most sustainable options in airless dispensers. It’s ideal for low to medium viscosities including micro-encapsulated and SPF formulas, ensuring … Read more

Bakic

The company introduces the 250ml ultra lightweight Smoothie bottle. The bottle is innovative as it’s saving 50% material compared to conventional bottles the same size. The specific combination of bionic design and extrusion-technique make this bottle very unique, without compromising on functionality. The packaging material is 100% recyclable as well. www.bakic.com

G. Pivaudran

In a sector where innovation is key, g.pivaudran has made a commitment towards Chanel Parfums Beauté to help it forge a place as major player in environmentally responsible beauty products, combining both elegance and environmental commitment. Through these three formats of Mascara, namely “Volume”, “Volume Revolution” and “Volume Stretch” made using recycled aluminium, g.pivaudran will … Read more

Roelmi HPC

ROELMI HPC The company is thrilled to introduce the rebranded line of outstanding texture enhancers now known as EMotion. This rebranding initiative is part of an ongoing commitment to enhancing Roelmi HPC’s product portfolio and ensuring a cohesive brand identity. Under the new brand name EMotion, this collection of cosmetic esters unveils itself as a … Read more

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

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.

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

BASF

With the launch of “Emulgade Verde 10 MS”, BASF is expanding its polyglyceryl fatty acid ester technology for natural formulations and supporting current market developments. It is a robust and flexible emulsifier that provides good stability in O/W creams and lotions, and shows excellent compatibility with commonly used cosmetic ingredients, including both synthetic and biopolymers. … Read more

Crodarom

In addition to its timeless romantic symbolism, the organic Rosa gallica flower is also appreciated for its astringent, moisturising, toning, and healing properties. “Phytessence French Rose EC” is obtained by the company’s “Eco-sound” technology, ultrasound extraction of roses from French organic farming. Mindful about respecting the environment and its biodiversity, the rose growers guarantee traditional … Read more

Symrise

The BSB Environment Awards 2023 honoured Symrise twice in the Environment category: The company took first place in both the “Processes” category and the “Functionals & Recipients” category. The winner was the “SymFrequency” collection with ingredients obtained from apple and pomegranate using sustainable extraction technology. The “Upcycled Oils” collection with apple, elderberry and papaya oil … Read more

Gerresheimer

Gerresheimer has been awarded Gold status by the ratings agency EcoVadis. EcoVadis assesses the performance of businesses on environmental, labor and human rights, ethical, and sustainable procurement criteria. Gerresheimer earned a spot in the top 5% of all companies assessed by EcoVadis and the top 1% of the the industry, and improved its score to … Read more

Ecovia Intelligence

The winners of this year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards (www.sustainablebeautyawards.com) were announced at a dedicated awards reception in Paris. Attended by about 120 executives, the awards reception gave recognition to operators who are pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry. The winners have been selected by a judging panel from a natural food retailer, … Read more

Roelmi HPC

The company is among the winners for the second time of the sixth edition of the Best Managed Companies Award, the prize for Made in Italy entrepreneurial excellence promoted by Deloitte Private, with the participation of LTIS Graduate School of Sustainable Management of the Università Cattolica of Milan, ELITE-Euronext Group and Piccola Industria of Confindustria. www.roelmihpc.com

German sustainability award

For the 16th time, sustainability pioneers were honoured at the “Sustainability Day” on 23th and 24th November together with the German government and other partners in Düsseldorf. For the first time, the “German Sustainability Award” was presented in 100 sectors with the aim of “spreading change from the top to the bottom”. The “International German … Read more

Spotlight on future packaging

Paris Packaging Week, the award-winning premier live event for the cosmetics packaging market, is set to offer the biggest and best visitor experience yet at its upcoming 2024 show on 17th to 18th January at the Paris Expo Portes de Versailles

Going green

Bakuchiol, being a plant-based extract, is seen as a sustainable ­alternative to synthetic retinol. To use its full potential however it needs a delivery system, that allows the active molecule to penetrate in sufficient quantities through the 
Stratum Corneum, the 
outer skin layer. Arun Kedia of VAV Lipids introduces a novel transdermal ­Bakuchiol delivery system.