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Sustainable Beauty Innovations
Coty is driving ingredients transparency and decarbonisation, as stated in its 2025 sustainability report
In their move towards increasing sustainability, Coty is " proving that sustainability and desirability can coexist and elevate one another " as stated by CEO, Sue Nabi, in Coty's latest sustainability report "Beauty that lasts". In 2025, the beauty giant has "reimagined BOSS The Scent
"The challenge isn’t science: it is perception. " says Anabel Kindersley, CEO of Niel's Yard
As this year 5th edition of British Beauty Week, we were able to capture a few talks to understand the current situation of the Industry and its future. From AI innovations, to Biotech, and of course sustainability, the vibrant British Beauty demonstrated strength.
TESEM, Groupe Pochet, and G.Pivaudran deploy BRI&Va to supply "shiny" recycled aluminium
Three companies, acting in the luxury and beauty segment, have partnered together to release recycled aluminium with a better rendering and preserved shine for luxury applications.
Aromatic Oils in a Warming World: A Call to Conserve - Part Two
by Colleen Quinn, Formulation & Clinical Trial Strategist • Cosmetic Chemist • Clinical Aromatherapist • Author & Educator.
Aromatic Oils in a Warming World: A Call to Conserve - Part One
by Colleen Quinn, Formulation & Clinical Trial Strategist • Cosmetic Chemist • Clinical Aromatherapist • Author & Educator.
Renature's Phyli: A Plant-Based Game Changer for Luxury
In the luxury sector, the demand for plastic-free alternatives is increasing. Answering this pressing need, Renature, a French startup founded by Fanny Deléage, has developed Phyli, a biosourced, plant-based, and circular flexible material for luxury applications. Phyli is a solution developed through research into protein transformation and material chemistry, with
Beauté et Résilience
Dans un climat ambiant toujours plus tumultueux - littéralement le climat lui-même mais aussi l’environnement politique et économique (sans jeux de mots intentionnel 😜) - comment garder le cap ? Des news toujours plus incertaines ? Des tendances marketing, aux obligations légales mais aussi enjeux commerciaux et éthiques qui semblent contradictoires ? Des
C-Derma - making CBD beauty "sexy" again - is launching in the UK
C-Derma by Céline, a Swiss cosmetics line, is expanding to the UK through selected channels, following its success in Switzerland. Founded in 2021 by Céline Stäubli, the brand offers a "Clean Beauty" range primarily for young skin, combining CBD benefits with a twist, while following sustainable practices. CBD,
Phenix en provence upcycles tomato waste for cosmetics ingredients and packaging materials
Imagine a lipstick where colour is not just a colorant but has also skincare benefits? While super sustainable this is super effective. Marrying the market need for greener alternatives with optimum potency. We call it smart biotechnology! Who said sustainability was boring. Not us! The beauty start-up Phenix en provence,
Good for the body, good for the mind: Expanscience taps into nutricosmetics with TULSINITY® Bio
In the past couple of years, a new “buzzword” has entered the beauty and wellness segment: we’re talking about “nutricosmetics”. Blending the care for skin and body with a special attention to mental well-being – rooted in the knowledge that skin and mind are intrinsically connected and greatly influence each
Hyléance Beauté and 900.care innovate together
900.care, the French startup with a commitment to making sustainability accessible on the market, and Hyléance, previously known as Rovip, specialiste in packaging, have partnered to develop specific hygiene products: * toothbrushes, * boxes for toothpaste tablets, * shower gel Following several years of innovation and co-investment later, 900.care has chosen
GEKA receives fifth consecutive EcoVadis Platinum Sustainability Rating
Proving itself a frontrunner in creating positive impact on the planet and society in cosmetics, GEKA has been awarded its fifth consecutive Platinum Sustainability Rating from EcoVadis. This result places the high precision cosmetics application expert within the top 1% of assessed companies, demonstrating that ground-breaking beauty products needn’t
Refillable Beauty. What does the market say?
The pharma-recharge consortium, as well as the FEBEA have both published their recent surveys about refillable beauty. Pharma-Recharge is a group of companies that was developed by 5 French companies for the retail segment of pharmacies, allowing consumers to refill their beauty products on demand. Pharma-Recharge, a refillable beauty initiative
How Capardoni is reclaiming packaging made in Italy
The Capardoni Group, since the Meazza family's acquisition in 2003, has expanded significantly through seven acquisitions, including the recent merger with Capsol in November 2024. This merger increased their combined turnover to over €50 million by the end of 2024 and expanded their workforce to 149 people. The
