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
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
Clariant offers Product Carbon Footprint data on its clients platform
Since January 2025, the Product Carbon Footprints data (PCFs) for a large part of Clariant Care Chemicals products are available for download on ClariHub, the company's digital customer platform. Customers can access PCFs directly by logging into their ClariHub accounts, the new development marking a major step forward
What to expect at Paris Packaging Week 2025
Paris Packaging Week, which will be held on January 28-29th 2025, in Hall 1 at Paris Porte de Versailles, will be bigger than ever with an expected turnout of more than 750 exhibitors and 12,000 visitors with new spaces dedicated to start-ups, and Pentawards Festival. This event will also
NeoCosm, a new technology transforming powdered bulk into cosmetics
Partners since 2022, Squarexpert, Tectic and Rheonis - specialists respectively in formulation, processes and behaviour of materials - have just filed a patent protecting a technical process and devices for the automatic and instantaneous industrial-quality textured products from solid concentrates. This breakthrough technology opens up new horizons for the development
What makes a sustainable lipstick
In the latest edition of our Innovations report, we wrote about the most sustainable lipsticks that were released in 2024 on the supply side. What makes a lipstick more sustainable? Is it its shape? Its choice of material? Its design or something else? We found that design matters a lot
Sustainable Packaging Innovations: Supply Side - part1 - Eco Anxiety/Eco-Boredom
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
Neo by Nature launches into skincare
Neo by Nature, which focuses on “ super-powerful natural active ingredients” created by Hector Sentilhes and Paulin de Montbron in 2020, is now launching into facial skincare after waterless body care and haircare. The two co-founders are driven by a simple vision: to turn hygiene products into real skincare products. Following
Fiabila reinvents the professional UV GEL concept that prevents sensitization risks
The in-house research has developed a including UV GEL that prevents sensitisation risks. The concept has won a 100% satisfaction rate from consumers*. Its formula is composed of oligomers, mainly, and monomers chosen from among the least sensitizing. Oligomers are an irreversible assembly of monomers. Their size limits their penetration
Vyrao. When emotions and energy impact fragrance creation
Founded by Yasmin Sewell, Vyrao aims to create a new genre of fragrance that targets emotions and energy through scent, colour, crystals and science-backed natural ingredients. After spending many years working in the fashion industry as a fashion and creative director, established herself as a sought-after tastemaker, in 2019, Yasmin
From plant-stem-cell exosomes to climate-adapted ingredients, the latest innovations for formulation
Mibelle Biochemistry is introducing PhytoCellTec™ Exosomes This innovative product delivers exosomes from outside into the skin, and also stimulates the production of exosomes by mesenchymal stem cells within the skin. As we age, our skin's production of collagen and elastin decreases, leading to sagging skin most noticeably around
Packaging Innovation by Albéa Tubes: where sustainability meets desirability.
Following three main beauty trends: Beauty Rituals, Smart Beauty and Natural, Quiet & Efficient Beauty, Albéa Tubes is releasing new packaging innovations. Getting insights from the market helps packaging manufacturers design innovative products that align with consumer needs, so brands get ahead of the game when releasing new products. In