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Latest Innovative Formulations & Processes in Sustainable Beauty

Here is an in-depth report of the formulations innovations and processes that have been released over the last few months. We only focus on the formulas and processes that have sustainable attributes. FORMULATIONS ACTIVES ENCAPSULATING MICROGEL About The BIOMIM-GEL start-up is developing a technology allowing to form an aqueous microgel


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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


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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


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Sustainable Packaging Innovations: Supply Side - 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. A YEAR IN REVIEW Our Sustainable Packaging Design Innovations & Key Trends report


Eva Lagarde
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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


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Eva Lagarde
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“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 -


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“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:


Eva Lagarde
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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


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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


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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


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Updated box by Procos, 3D cardboard by Rissmann, and low-carbon aluminium by Axilone

Procos has updated its iconic eco-responsible Yoga box (mono-material) with an optimised design, Rissman has developed an innovative FSC cardboard and paper design in 3D, and Axilone has partnered with Aludium to reduce its carbon footprint compared to the European average significantly. Created in 2020, the Yoga Box and its


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When one beauty product might be just enough

While visiting MakeUp in New York, we met with Dr. Natacha Bonjout, founder of her eponymous brand, Bonjout Beauty, a French beauty brand based on the East Coast of the United States. Focused on beauty from the French Riviera, the pharmacist founder wanted to launch a beauty product full of


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Accounting for carbon impact might be simpler than you think!

Thanks to today's technology, it is becoming easier to measure product life cycle (LCA) with task automation and open access to a global database. LCA is crucial to helping inform decision-making in product development that aligns with sustainability strategy.


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Luxury packaging didn’t disappoint in Monte Carlo

This week, Monaco was again the annual mecca of luxury packaging. From luxury caps to intuitive designs and articulate accessories, great innovations were to be discovered. 💡You can watch our live report at the show on our Instagram, and here below is a selection of key innovations. (Instagram: re_sources.


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From the new Prada blender to Rabanne's new ornaments and Floribis creations in Perfume.

Cosmogen has released the latest foundation blender for Prada beauty, Faiveley Tech is creating Rabanne new elevated decoration, and Floribis, the fragrance expert in vanilla is creating an in-house fragrance and cosmetics brand called ll’Atelier de Flo, with the support of Coverpla. Cosmogen for Prada Reveal Foundation: the blender


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Fasting is good for the skin, says Begoña Sanjuan of Ayuna

Launch 2017 market with launch in the US at the IBE—Indie Beauty Expo. The brand is present in the US at Detox Market and Beauty Hero and is also available DtoC—Direct to Consumer via its website. The vision of co-founders and industry veterans from Spanish brand Natura Bissé,


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Beauty trends and innovations in NewYork

From Element's partnership with Detrapel for new aerosol technology to complete PP airless packaging by CTKclip and innovative formulas at Kolmar, MakeUp in New York was buzzing this September. For its 13th edition, MakeUp in New York 2024 expected over 4500 visitors for the 150 exhibitors who showcased