Shellworks releases the world's first plastic-free dropper
Shellworks is a materials startup working on bio-based materials with their main material, Vivomer, a PHA made by fermentation. This pipette dropper joins our growing suite of plastic-free solutions, including tubes, bottles, and caps, all designed to a plastic-free standard of packaging. Over the last five years, Shellworks has developed
Parudeesa, reinventing a simple gesture into a lavish ritual
After four years of research and development, Parudeesa (Pa-roo-dee-sah), a new beauty indie based in London, is launching into the body care market with an eco-conscious and luxurious deodorant that claims to be as effective as an anti-perspirant. (We've tested it! It works wonders.) Rooted in a "
SVR entrusts Albéa Tubes with the packaging of its Sensifine Makeup Remover Balm
Laboratoires SVR, a French dermo-cosmetic laboratory, chose Albéa Tubes for the packaging of its popular Sensifine Makeup Remover Balm. This balm, designed to transform the cleansing routine with its unique balm-in-oil texture and soothing coconut scent, is now protected by Albéa Tubes’ (RE)flex sleeve with EcoFusion Top. The Sensifine
A brand new scent: Lumson enters the fragrance world
There’s no doubt about it: the fragrance market is going through a huge renaissance. In 2023, the sector was already worth $54.52 billion – 12.2% of which coming from luxury fragrances characterised by rare ingredients and craftsmanship, and 10.8% from mass-market products. In 2024, the growth continued
A milestone to celebrate: Lumson marks its 50th birthday
In 1975, in a small town near Cremona (Italy), Remo Moretti’s determination and foresight drove him to create Lumson. The company started out as a small manufacturer of cosmetic packaging, and now prides itself on having become one of Italy’s leaders in the industry. Combining design, manufacturing, efficiency,
The airless revolution now in square format – introducing Lumson’s new TAG ELECTA
Lumson, an Italian leader in premium cosmetics packaging, has grown its TAG collection with the recent addition of a truly unique solution. Let’s take a quick step back and look at the company’s TAG range first, to then introduce the revolutionary TAG ELECTA. Sophisticated and functional Lumson’s
The Ocean, a New Frontier for Cosmetic Innovation
Did you know that the ocean covers approximately 70% of Earth's surface? Did you also know that ocean microorganisms capture as much CO2 globally as the Amazonian forest? The ocean is an incredible source of life and innovation if preserved well. The ocean as a source of inspiration
Seppic opens a laboratory dedicated to fermentation biotechnologies in the United States
To meet the ever-evolving needs of its customers, Seppic is opening a new laboratory dedicated to fermentation biotechnologies at the Air Liquide Group’s Innovation Campus Delaware. With nearly 15% of its workforce dedicated to Research & Innovation, Seppic is continually investing to create unique, conscious and high-performance ingredients. Fermentation
EVENT: Sustainable Fashion & Beauty: BS or Breakthrough?
Has the word ‘sustainability’ lost all meaning for you?! Join us for a one-of-a-kind event demystifying the overused term, while spotlighting the most incredible innovations on the horizon… There’s a great deal of doom and gloom – as well as greenwashing – surrounding the topic of sustainability. This talk aims to
Cosmoprof closes with 5.8% growth in exhibition space and 4.5% in visitors compared to last year
The 56th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna concluded on a high note, reaffirming its status as the leading event for the global cosmetics industry. With over 255,000 beauty professionals from 150 countries and 3,128 companies from 65 countries, representing over 10,000 brands, the exhibition once again proved
Verescence’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
Verescence, a global leader in luxury glass packaging for the perfumery and cosmetics industry, reaches a new milestone in its contribution to fighting climate change. Following the initial validation of its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in 2022 by SBTi under the "Well Below 2°C" (WB2C)
Trial learnings & next steps from the refill coalition in the UK
Following a successful trial period, the Refill Coalition has proved the viability of its refill and reuse solutions and is looking forward to sharing the extensive learnings with industry through an Industry Webinar and White Paper with accompanying independent LifeCycle Assessment (LCA) to be published in May. The Refill Coalition
