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Marie Dehlinger
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Latest Innovations Ingredients in Sustainable Beauty

Here is an in-depth report of the ingredients innovations that have been released over the course of 2024. We only focus on the innovations that have sustainable attributes. re/sources has identified five trends in the latest Ingredients Innovations: (This report classifies the innovations according to the current trends.) Longevity


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Sustainable Packaging: Suppliers' Innovations - part 3 - Bio Inspiration

Our annual packaging innovations trend report highlights the most innovative and interesting sustainable beauty packaging design concepts and initiatives launched in the last 12 months from niche to mass and luxury brands that have caught our attention. Our Sustainable Packaging Design Innovations & Key Trends 2024 report is split into


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Eva Lagarde
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Medicos, pioneering refillable packaging made in France

Launched in 2007, Medicos developed the first refillable packaging made in France with the Mahler brand, a beauty salon brand. They are also behind the first concrete refill packaging made for La Crème Libre in France, and they also designed the luxury refill for the porcelain jar released in 2015


Eva Lagarde
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Emballage Cosmétique & Biomimétisme

Le biomimétisme est une méthodologie d’innovation qui consiste à s’inspirer de la nature pour développer de nouveaux concepts. En prenant exemple sur les structures du vivant, les différents processus présents dans la nature, les systèmes biologiques et chimiques, comme source d’inspiration pour la création de produits ou


Eva Lagarde
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What does the PPWR means for the Beauty Industry

It was expected at the end of 2024 and was actually published on the 22nd of January 2025. The European Union has officially adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), pushing forward sustainable packaging legislation. The PPWR is set to enter into force on February 11, 2025, with its


Eva Lagarde
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From Hollywood to Sephora, a world of innovations at MakeUp in Los Angeles

Seen at MakeUp in Los Angeles The 2025 edition of MakeUp in LosAngeles has just wrapped up. The main product trends that we’ve identified were about multipurpose make-up formulas with 3 or 2 in 1 products, as well as gels in all its forms for skin care or make-up


Eva Lagarde
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The colour of luxury by Aora Mexico

The new indie make-up brand, just born out of Mexico, AORA MEXICO was launched last week in the United States and is aiming to reach a global audience. Filled with a spark that resonates with the new generation of independent thinkers, Aora Mexico aims to democratize color for a vibrant


Eva Lagarde
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Biomimicry, helping do beauty better

Have you heard of biomimicry? It is a concept of design thinking that helps organisations mimic nature in their innovation process. The idea is to take inspiration from nature for new designs and ideas. It is not just about products but about organisations and systems overall. The principle is that


Eva Lagarde
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Is ESG reporting necessary?

ESG reporting is becoming increasingly crucial for business. It helps them demonstrate transparency, manage risks, and attract clients and investors. More companies globally are looking for compliant suppliers of beauty solutions, and ESG reporting is part of the compliance. An ESG reporting is also a statement demonstrating commitments to sustainability


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Green innovations in Paris this week

After visiting the new upgraded version of Paris Packaging Week which boasted about 830 visitors, we walk about 8km per day, we found a interesting innovations in this beginning of 2025. The main trends that we have identified at the event were about Augmented Experience with sensorial and ever-luxurious packaging,


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Taking inspiration from the Ocean

Ocean Beauty, or Blue Beauty, is under new interest thanks to the wealth of innovations that the ocean hosts. From reef-friendly formulas to algae with natural UV filter properties or elasticity to resist the ocean current or active ingredients in seaweed cells, there are endless sources of innovations in the


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Opposites attract

How can opposites work well together? From differences in opinion, culture, being, or doing. Why is there an attraction for the singular? There is richness in the difference. And I think the more our perception is challenged - by the unfamiliar -, the better it is for our growth in


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Latest Innovative Formulations & Processes in Sustainable Beauty

Here is an in-depth report of the formulations innovations and processes that have been released over the last few months. We only focus on the formulas and processes that have sustainable attributes. FORMULATIONS ACTIVES ENCAPSULATING MICROGEL About The BIOMIM-GEL start-up is developing a technology allowing to form an aqueous microgel


Eva Lagarde
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A century of innovations in cosmetic packaging and applicators - with Geka

GEKA, a global leader in high-precision beauty application solutions and part of medmix, is celebrating 100 years of excellence and innovation. Across a century of success, the company has grown from crafting brushes to becoming a pioneer in brushes, applicators, packaging solutions and beauty tools. As we look back at