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The Proof is in the Science: 3 Trends Reshaping Longevity in Beauty from INNOCOS Paris 2026
The INNOCOS Paris 2026 Luxury, Beauty & Longevity Summit concluded that luxury is shifting from being asserted through heritage and packaging to being earned through proof.
From plant-based PDRN, functional naturals, and exosomes ... a few of the trends seen at InCosmetics 2026
In-cosmetics Global 2026 brought a surge of ingredient innovation to Paris. Active ingredients tapping emerging skin care trends, breakthrough delivery systems and sustainable functionals with surprising ancillary benefits – these and more were out in full force.
How to Ensure Ethical Sourcing. The case of Ylang Ylang from Madagascar with Jacarandas
Ethical sourcing is paramount to ensuring sustainability in our beauty and fragrance industries. It will allow brands to track their efforts throughout the supply chain and substantiate sustainable marketing claims. Transparency plays an essential role in gaining consumer trust.
Sustainable Packaging: Brands' Innovations - 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. Read on to discover the latest packaging concepts in our final series, which
Sustainable Packaging: Brand Innovations & Key Trends 2024 Part 2 - Packaging Disappearance
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. Part 2 of this series focuses on packaging that has been designed to
Sustainable Packaging: Brand Innovations & Key Trends 2024 Part 1 - 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
The Island Cosmetics on making sunscreen a simple everyday beauty gesture
Started in 2020, with the Co.Lab.Ora lab in France, Sarra Vencatachellum went on a mission to develop a make-up product with high sunscreen, finding the best of both worlds. A powerful foundation with a robust SPF50. The task was easier said than done. After three and half years
Bormioli Luigi introduces a hybrid furnace
Conscious of the weight of the impact of the glassmaking industry on the environment, Bormioli Luigi is continuing to invest in its decarbonization. The Vitrum project, supported by the European Commission within the framework of its Innovation Fund, involves the installation of a hybrid furnace heralding an unprecedented reduction in
Airless and luxe: Introducing XTAG by Lumson
Can luxury be sustainable and…airless? Lumson, Italian leader in premium cosmetics packaging solutions, is showing that this is definitely possible. At the widely anticipated LuxePack Monaco event, the company has introduced XTAG. This is the first-ever glass bottle – available in 15ml and 30ml – featuring an airless refill system with
“At Lumson, we're proactively shaping our future with a foundation of sustainability and transparency”, says Nadia Valdameri
Lumson – one of the world’s leading manufacturers of packaging solutions for the cosmetics industry – has long demonstrated its unflinching commitment to enhancing its sustainability, not just through greener packaging solutions but also by adopting a company-wide, all-encompassing sustainability strategy. We spoke with Nadia Valdameri, Sustainability & ESG Manager -
“Beauty companies will keep having to tackle the sustainability challenge”, says Matteo Carraro - Lumson
Italian cosmetics packaging leader Lumson is no stranger to sustainable innovations in its field. Recently, the manufacturer has released another innovative solution, officially presented at LuxePack Monaco 2024. We spoke with Matteo Carraro, the company’s Innovation & Product Sustainability Manager, about challenges, future outlooks, and packaging design. re/sources:
Beauty and the planet – or how Geka supports a greener future
Sustainability and social responsibility are becoming increasingly entrenched in the mission and vision of companies in the beauty industry. A rising number of packaging suppliers, formulators, and brands in this sector are gradually taking small—and big—steps in the right direction to become more “green” and ethical across the
Celebrating a Booming British Beauty
"The UK market is booming, with sales of skincare products and perfume jumping by nearly 11% in the year to June — while the French market grew by only 6%. Britain’s beauty industry is set to overshadow France," wrote The Times. British Beauty Week, which runs from 23rd
From Vibrant Powders to Laser technology for Board packaging and Ecovadis' new platinum winner
Givaudan is releasing a collection of powders from botanical extract for make-up and skincare applications, while DS Smith just acquired new technology to innovate in customisation while ensuring sustainability, and Fedrigoni receives the platinum Ecovadis top 1%. Givaudan Active Beauty launches the [N.A.S.]™ Vibrant Collection of vegan botanical
