Provital

Since alterations in our circadian biorhythm can affect the skin’s physiological metabolism, leading to signs of skin fatigue and aging, Provital presents Circanblue: a natural biotech ingredient that truly ‘resets’ the paradigm of the effects of digital stress on the skin to achieve an integrated well-aging.  Circanblue is a biotechnological cosmetic ingredient obtained via a … Read more

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

Cosmogen

GA-DE Cosmetics’ Lift and Firm Sculpting Serum is already sold out! It owes its success to the richness of its revitalizing anti-aging formula combined with the stimulating effect of the patented Cosmogen textured silicone roller. A new original version of the Squeeze’n Roll, with on/off rotary closure, allowing the formula to be distributed (ON) then … Read more

Pujolasos

Pujolasos Wood & Pack and The Body Shop have collaborated to create the cap the crowns the Full Flowers range. The cap is based on patented innovation by Pujolasos, this innovation was designed to respect the enviroment at its best, it does not cotain glue in the assembly of iits components. Made only with ash … Read more

Epara

Epara’s Hydrating Crème-Gel replenishes dehydrated skin, while minimising the effects from pollution and screen light. Unlike previous moisturisers in the range – initially designed for the unique skincare requirements of women of colour – the new, inclusive cream comes not in a jar, but in a refillable bottle endowed with airless technology. While Hydrating Crème-Gel … Read more

Gerhard Schubert GmbH

Gerhard Schubert, the founder and shareholder of leading packaging machine manufacturer Schubert, passed away peacefully in Crailsheim on 4th July 2023 at the age of 84. With his passing, the packaging industry has lost a defining figure and an extraordinary personality. In 1966, he founded Gerhard Schubert GmbH. www.schubert.group 

Bell

In the year of its 30th anniversary, Bell Flavors & Fragrances is reorganising its management team. Holger Wetzler (48) has taken over the role as Managing Director of the Leipzig-based company on 1 May 2023. As a business graduate with many years’ experience in the industry, he is now responsible for all business units and … Read more

Quadpack

The new ‘Emerald Lipstick’ from Quadpack is completely monomaterial. The lipstick is available in a square or cylindrical shape, with a choice of materials. These include recyclable PET and up to 100% recycled PET (rPET) for brands looking for a more positive impact from their packaging. Moreover, the mechanism is POM-free for improved circularity. The … Read more