Market & Trends
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
Taiki has developed dissolving skincare with a true wow effect
Taiki has developed a new technology for skin patches and nanodrops with simpler formulas and smarter delivery.
An eco-rating for beauty products to support more conscious consumption
The EcoBeautyScore, a not-for-profit organisation, has been developing a standardised, science-based environmental impact scoring system for cosmetic and personal care products over the past three years.
Parudeesa, reinventing a simple gesture into a lavish ritual
After four years of research and development, Parudeesa (Pa-roo-dee-sah), a new beauty indie based in London, is launching into the body care market with an eco-conscious and luxurious deodorant that claims to be as effective as an anti-perspirant. (We've tested it! It works wonders.) Rooted in a "
Trial learnings & next steps from the refill coalition in the UK
Following a successful trial period, the Refill Coalition has proved the viability of its refill and reuse solutions and is looking forward to sharing the extensive learnings with industry through an Industry Webinar and White Paper with accompanying independent LifeCycle Assessment (LCA) to be published in May. The Refill Coalition
Adaptation & resilience of companies in the face of climate change - a new report
As extreme weather events grow in frequency and intensity, businesses face increasing risks to their assets, supply chains and long-term viability. Climate-related disasters have tripled over the past 25 years, causing over $200 billion in damages in 2023 alone. Supply chain disruptions, rising insurance costs and regulatory shifts are compounding
Positive Luxury on the "return on sustainability investment"
Positive Luxury, the leading sustainability expert in the luxury industry, has released a new briefing report that outlines a compelling business case for sustainability, revealing 12 key commercial benefits that brands cannot afford to ignore. “We are entering a new era—the climate era. A period of rapid and accelerating
Unilever is testing refill solutions to tackle plastic waste
Unilever is running refill pilot projects globally, seeking ways to reduce virgin plastic use and tackle plastic sachet waste. Learn how insights from three emerging markets are helping to understand the barriers to scaling reusable packaging models. * Unilever is working to ensure that 100% of their plastic packaging will be
Emballage Cosmétique & Biomimétisme
Le biomimétisme est une méthodologie d’innovation qui consiste à s’inspirer de la nature pour développer de nouveaux concepts. En prenant exemple sur les structures du vivant, les différents processus présents dans la nature, les systèmes biologiques et chimiques, comme source d’inspiration pour la création de produits ou
The colour of luxury by Aora Mexico
The new indie make-up brand, just born out of Mexico, AORA MEXICO was launched last week in the United States and is aiming to reach a global audience. Filled with a spark that resonates with the new generation of independent thinkers, Aora Mexico aims to democratize color for a vibrant
Biomimicry, helping do beauty better
Have you heard of biomimicry? It is a concept of design thinking that helps organisations mimic nature in their innovation process. The idea is to take inspiration from nature for new designs and ideas. It is not just about products but about organisations and systems overall. The principle is that
Is ESG reporting necessary?
ESG reporting is becoming increasingly crucial for business. It helps them demonstrate transparency, manage risks, and attract clients and investors. More companies globally are looking for compliant suppliers of beauty solutions, and ESG reporting is part of the compliance. An ESG reporting is also a statement demonstrating commitments to sustainability