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Supporting the social and economic fabric is just as important as preserving nature in Brazil, says Luis Meyer, Sustainability Director at Grupo Boticário
re/sources met recently with Grupo Boticário in Brazil to take stock of the company’s sustainable commitments and social engagements.
L'Oréal announces second cohort in sustainable innovations AcceleratOR
L’Oréal, the world’s leading beauty company, today named its second cohort of 13 pioneering companies from eight countries selected to join the group’s flagship sustainable innovation programme, L’AcceleratOR
Sustainable Beauty Packaging Innovations - part2
In this four-parts, we release the innovations, we have identified from the supply side, on the market, over the course 2023. * Reduce - here * Reuse (this article) - here * Recycle - here * Recover - here PART 2 - REUSE There are different types of reuse solutions: * Refill through retail service (in-store bulk machine
Sustainable Beauty Packaging Innovations - part 1
A recap of the latest innovations. In this four-part report, we release the innovations, we have identified from the supply side, on the market, over the course 2023. * Reduce (this article) - here * Reuse - here * Recycle - here * Recover - here PART 1 - REDUCE There are many ways to REDUCE the environmental
Sustainable Beauty Packaging Innovations - part 4
This report mostly focuses on “natural” materials that are fully degradable and can nourish the soil. The solutions are coming up in the market, and here is an example of what we find notable.
Sustainable Beauty Packaging Innovations - part3
The critical aspect to consider when considering your product's end-of-life is its recyclability. Most beauty packaging has many parts, heavy decorations, or small or intricate sizes that make it difficult to recycle.
Garancia, joining forces with Pharma-Recharge
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: * * ArtDeco - Refillable Native Beauty Brand
From consumer brand to B2B services, how Hello Biome is supporting A better beauty through the science of microbiome.
In late 2018, Dr Elsa Jungman started a project to develop a minimalist skincare line based on the science of microbiome to fill the gap in the market. The beauty brand was launched in late 2020, during an election and the second wave of COVID lockdown, so it was challenging
Key learning about recycling make-up or how Albéa developed RECYCMakeUp in partnership with CITEO
Why RECYC MakeUp? In an era marked by increasing regulatory measures, legislative initiatives such as the AGEC (France), Climate and Resilience Act (France), PPWR (Europe), and California SB54 (USA) have propelled the agenda towards sustainable packaging practices. These regulations emphasise recyclability, reusability, reduction, and the integration of recycled materials, while
Beauty Innovations from sunny Los Angeles!
Along with the sun, MakeUp in Los Angeles brought us interesting beauty innovations. The main trend this year was metalisation across the categories. From formulas to packaging, shine is back, and you would ask, what is sustainable about this? Well read on! Check out our live reviews on our instagram
Sepia: making skincare clinical trials more inclusive
With a focus on inclusivity, sustainability and transparency, Sepia is on a mission to provide inclusive skincare products for everyone and all skin tones. Co-founded by Mike Modula, a 20-year beauty industry veteran who previously held executive positions at Sephora, and Anna Bueno, a clinical researcher with 15
Pharma-Recharge, a refillable beauty initiative in French pharmacies
Pharma-Recharge was launched in 2023 by a consortium of French dermocosmetic brands, including Garancia, Bioderma, Pierre Fabre, La Rosée, and Mustela. Pharma-recharge installs refill fountains in pharmacies for products like shampoos, shower gels, and micellar waters.
ARTDECO, a refill-native make-up brand?
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: * * ArtDeco - Refillable Native Beauty Brand
Beauty & Diversity 2024: Brands & Product Trends - Part 2
This two-part report will help beauty and wellness brands understand how to develop products for diverse audiences and create more inclusive marketing and social campaigns. In part 2 of this series, we take a look at some of the key emerging trends and highlight the top beauty and wellness
