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
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
Consumer & Sustainability Perceptions 2024: UK & Northern Europe
Our Consumer & Sustainability Perceptions 2024 report is part of a series of reports that explores how consumers view beauty and sustainability around the globe. This report focuses on the UK market and Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark). It includes consumer data and insights as well as highlights
L’Occitane en provence, impact native?
This case study is part of THE REFILLABLE BEAUTY REPORT The report has been released in several parts (for a digestible reading) * Introduction and Definitions - HERE * Market Figures - HERE * Consumer Expectations and Behaviours - HERE * Regulations - HERE * Brands Innovations in 2022/23 - HERE * Brands Case Studies:
The Unseen launches mascara with algae-based black pigment
UK beauty trailblazer, The Unseen, is unveiling a groundbreaking bio-based black pigment sourced from upcycled algae waste biomass. This innovative pigment, developed over a span of five years in collaboration with Living Ink Technologies, a specialist in eco-friendly pigments and inks, marks a significant leap in sustainable cosmetics. Algae as
When tinctorial plants colour lips with Le Rouge Français
Founded in 2020 by Elodie Carpentier and Salem Ghezaili, Le Rouge Français is embracing the language of luxury while providing exquisitely green formulations. Sourced from tinctorial plants, all pigments or dyes are botanical, making it a patented, natural and make-up brand. The range is vegan and certified organic, with formulas
Waste Not, Want Not - How Matsos Transforms Fashion Waste into Luxurious Cosmetics Caps
It’s no secret that the fashion industry has its own challenges when it comes to pollution and waste, especially when looking into fast fashion. It is estimated that 92 million tons of textile waste are produced annually globally, which makes up around 7% of the world’s total amount
New EU rules to reduce, reuse and recycle packaging
On Wednesday 24th April 2024, The European parliament adopted new measures to make packaging more sustainable and reduce packaging waste in the EU. The regulation, which aims to tackle constantly growing waste, harmonise internal market rules and boost the circular economy, was approved with 476 votes in favour, 129 against
Longevity and Biomimetism were among the trends at InCosmetics in Paris
InCosmetics was back in the event calendar in Paris this year with a vivid exhibition and a packed 3 days. Innovations seemed less strong in appearance, but deep in Research and Development in my opinion. In other words, innovations may have looked a bit pale to the untrained eyes but
Unveiling a new generation of all-natural and upcycled silicone alternatives with Greentech
In order to answer consumer concerns, the beauty industry has been working hard to reduce harmful effects of ingredients on the environment, as well as avoid toxicity concerns related to human health. More and more brands are turning to natural alternatives to remove controversial substances in beauty, cosmetics, and personal
PERS or when quiet luxury branches out into skincare
P.E.R.S - which stands for Protect, Enhance, Repair, Stimulate - is the new French skincare brand that aims to bring routine essentials to optimum potency. The range is composed of only 7 products in a 4-step routine and offers a sunscreen gel all the way to a
A new cosmetic active sourced from conservation agriculture, or how Expanscience is expanding on the meaning of sustainable beauty
In late March, we attended the Expanscience seminar in the preamble of InCosmetics global that will be held in Paris in mid-April, where they announced a new cosmetics active. In the past few years, conservation agriculture has gained increasingly more traction in the sustainability discourse, and with good reason. Soil
Vitalism, is the next big beauty trend - according to Beautystreams
It’s all about living longer while living stronger, expressed Beautystreams in its latest endeavour; “Cosmovision”, a macro forecast that examines large-scale societal trends and their potential effects on the beauty industry. This article is an extract of the Beautystreams report, available HERE It is more about mindset and outlook
The value of waste in the beauty industry
Imperfect products have long been, and are still considered a liability. In today's world, where every penny counts and every sustainable action is worthwhile, it might be time to transform discarded products into valuable items. TK Maxx (UK) or TJ Maxx (US) surfed on this concept of selling
