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Evonik opens Asia Beauty Science & Innovation Center in Shanghai

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The new center brings together biotechnological capabilities, formulation and clinical testing for the Asian cosmetics market. It aims to support collaborative product development for China and Asia.

Evonik's new Asia Beauty Science & Innovation Center has opened its doors in the Evonik Shanghai Innovation Park. The site integrates research, development and innovation (RD&I) capabilities focused on biotechnological ingredient engineering and formulation expertise, as well as consumer-oriented testing and validation facilities.

RD&I platform and targeted processes

The Asia RD&I platform covers cross-functional activities from molecular design to industrialization. These include enzymatic esterification and the development of polyglycerol esters, as well as end-to-end functional ingredient innovation, backed up by external partnerships to accelerate biotechnological progress.

Applied laboratories and skin institute

The Asia Personal Care Applied Innovation Lab supports the complete development chain for skincare, cleansing, hair, suncare and make-up, from trend analysis to formulation, prototyping, stability assessment, sensory testing and efficacy trials. The Evonik Skin Institute's Chinese laboratory mobilizes high-throughput screening, 3D skin models, clinical study design, skin imaging and biomarker analysis to support efficacy and product claims.

The center's layout also includes a Customer Experience Center, a multifunctional space for demonstrations, co-construction of scientific communications and exploration of more flexible partnership models.

Ute Schick, head of the Care Solutions business line at Evonik, emphasizes that «beauty innovation today is increasingly global and interconnected».» and links the opening to the deepening of Evonik's presence in a market that influences many global trends.

Fuliang Xia, President of Evonik Greater China, explains: «This center brings together several innovation capabilities in a single location. In a fast-moving and highly competitive market like China, this integrated approach enables us to translate scientific insights into market-ready solutions with greater speed and precision.»

The latest operational milestone announced is the operation of the center within the Shanghai Innovation Park, whose commissioning positions Shanghai as an innovation hub integrated into Evonik's global R&D network.

Piver opts for a zamak hood with a gold cataphoresis finish

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For its new 2026 range, L.T. Piver has chosen a zamak hood made by Segede Industrie, incorporating 30 % of recycled PCR zamak, with a gold cataphoresis varnish finish.

The bottle's cap, transposed to zamak for the upscale range, was designed and molded by Segede Industrie: the company developed and built the mold entirely in-house, mobilizing nearly 70 years of know-how to obtain complex, unprecedented shapes.

Inner mold and new shapes

Segede Industrie made the mold to measure, and the tool brought to life a silhouette inspired by the house's historic bottles, complete with engraved logo. «Accompanying an entrepreneur like Nelly Chenelat and supporting her vision of excellence is an honor for a family business like Segede. The values of heritage, transmission and takeover resonate deeply with us: putting our 70 years of know-how at the service of the rebirth of L.T. Piver's renaissance gives full meaning to our role as a shaper of luxury goods.» says Claire Trescartes, executive manager de Segede.

Gold finish with cataphoretic varnish and recycled zamak

The finish chosen for the hood is a brilliant gold obtained by cataphoresis varnish, a process presented as an alternative to traditional galvanizing for its resistance and brilliance. The hood incorporates 30 % of PCR recycled zamak, confirming the use of recycled materials in the design.

The range includes eaux de parfum, colognes, miniatures and scented candles; the zamak cap is part of a staging including illustrated cases and labels, aiming for a vintage aesthetic reinterpreted for the contemporary. The commercial launch is scheduled for 2026.

Pomponne orders a «hollow» brush for dosing formulas

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Pomponne called on Act Beauty to design a brush for liquid foundations. The design incorporates a central recess to dispense the formula and reduce manual contact.

The brush developed for Pomponne features a central recess designed to dispense the formula and avoid contact with fingers, thus limiting wastage when applying liquid foundation.

Synthetic bristles for a natural look

The fibers are short, flexible PBT (polybutylene terephthalate) bristles. This construction enables targeted application and a natural finish, described as suitable for the Pomponne brand's liquid complexion formulas.

Aluminium handle and grip

The aluminum handle ensures a stable grip and a precise gesture during application, according to Act Beauty's product description. The format and material features are designed to limit digital contact with the formula.

Act Beauty designs bespoke brushes or ready-to-use collections for brands, a positioning described as full service in make-up and including the design of technical accessories such as this measuring brush.

GT Logistics: 20 years of co-packing for the cosmetics industry

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The co-packing business, which joined the group in 2006 with the acquisition of Promo Caf, is celebrating its 20th anniversary, and boasts packaging operations for the major fashion houses. In 2025, over 10 million make-up products were packaged by the group's teams.

GT Logistics became part of Promo Caf in 2006, following the creation of Promo Caf by Patricia Madelain in 1994. The contract-packaging activity was structured around industrial resources - including a first 3,000 m2 building inaugurated in 1999 - and increased capacity from 2009, when the group invested in a second 3,000 m2 building.

Cleanroom packaging and dedicated lines

GT Logistics has developed high value-added activities, exemplified by a dedicated cleanroom production line devoted to Guerlain's Meteorites since 2014. Philippe Tellier, Director of GT Logistics, comments «These 20 years illustrate our ability to develop complex, demanding industrial activities, integrated into our customers» value chains, around our historical logistics businesses."

In-situ integration and processed volume

The group has deployed a co-packing activity directly within L'Oréal's European logistics center in Vennecy. In 2025, over 10 million make-up products were packaged by the Group's teams.

D.I.V.A.S., Technature's Technology Pushing the Boundaries of Formulation

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site-industries-cosmetiques Two cylindrical glass bottles with pump dispensers, one filled with orange gel beads and the other with blue gel beads, stand upright on a white background - perfect for storing CSR products in style.

Technature, a cosmetics contract manufacturer specializing in powders, hydrogels, skincare, and stick formats, has just added a new galenic form to its expertise with D.I.V.A.S. Pearls. Inspired by precision engineering, this technology, D.I.V.A.S. (Dissociated Impact Velocity Alliance Spherification), crafts tailor-made liquid architectures. Behind every single pearl lies a fully fledged formula. As a result, breaking the pearl is no longer a simple cosmetic gesture: it reveals the emotion of the formula, blending science and sensoriality.


D.I.V.A.S. Pearls: A Visual and Sensory Innovation

Available in sizes ranging from 0.5 mm to 5 mm, the pearls can feature pearlescent, metallic, or glitter effects. This diversity allows brands to create visually appealing products that reflect their unique identity.

They come in three different types, each delivering its own distinct touch:
- Emulsified pearls: a blend of richness and lightness.
- Aqueous pearls: light and refreshing.
- Oily pearls: enveloping and nourishing.

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The Art of the Combination

Technature's innovation lies in the ability to combine these pearls within a single formulation. A single product is not limited to just one type of pearl. For instance, a serum can incorporate multiple pearls with complementary textures, sizes, colors, and active ingredients, greatly expanding creative possibilities.

To demonstrate the full potential of D.I.V.A.S., Technature has designed four distinct universes:
- D.I.V.A.S. Anti-aging: An anti-aging serum featuring delicate pink oily pearls that encapsulate anti-aging active ingredients.
- D.I.V.A.S. Hydra: A serum infused with marine hydrating active ingredients, starry with elegant blue aqueous pearls containing an aquaporin-boosting active.
- D.I.V.A.S. Radiance Boost: Emulsified pearls containing unifying and soothing active ingredients, suspended within a serum formulated with UV/blue light protection and anti-pollution actives.
- D.I.V.A.S. Sublime: An exceptional serum combining aqueous and oily pearls of different sizes and colors for a unique visual effect and complementary benefits, perfect for enhancing the skin.


A Cosmetic Revolution

Technature's D.I.V.A.S. technology offers unprecedented creative freedom, blending textures, sensoriality, visuals, and performance into signature pearl formulas that allow brands to truly stand out.

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The L'Oréal Foundation launches a second mobile treatment salon

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The program doubles its capacity to reach 5,000 vulnerable women, and is supported by an Ipsos bva survey measuring the social impact of socio-aesthetic treatments.

The L'Oréal Foundation is launching a second Salon de Soins Itinérant to extend free access to socio-aesthetics: two salons will cover the country for five months, making almost 140 stops to reach 5,000 women referred by partner associations.

Public perception measured by Ipsos BVA

The Ipsos BVA survey of 2,000 French people carried out from April 30 to May 4, 2026 shows that 95 % consider it legitimate to be able to take care of themselves, and that more than 9 out of 10 French people find it difficult for women in precarious situations, who are ill or victims of violence, to take care of themselves. The measurement, carried out online (Cawi) with a maximum margin of error of ±/-2.2 points, also reveals that 91 % believe that support from a socio-aesthetician can help regain confidence and reintegrate socially.

Observed effects and operational deployment

The Foundation points out that 71 % of French people say they have personally observed positive effects of the treatment on morale, confidence or the return to work, and that 81 % believe that socio-aesthetics can encourage a return to employment and the freeing of speech. Since 2007, almost 200,000 women have already benefited from the socio-aesthetic treatments offered by the program. Beauty For A Better Life.

Hayatte Maazouza, Program Director Beauty For A Better Life, The L'Oréal Foundation reports that «The deployment of a second Salon de Soins Itinérant now enables us to change scale and reach out to women who, very often, give up on taking care of themselves for lack of access, time or means.»

Throughout the salon itinerary, qualified socio-aestheticians provide services and workshops, combining aesthetic techniques and support adapted to the needs of the most vulnerable.

Pauline Avenel-Lam, Executive Director of the L'Oréal Foundation, reminds us: «Through Beauty For A Better Life, it's the L'Oréal Foundation's historic conviction: access to skincare, well-being and self-esteem should never be a privilege, but a lever of emancipation accessible to all women.»

The two roadshows will tour France, region by region, over a five-month period, with a schedule of around 140 stops, and will complement the projects carried out with some forty medical, medico-social and social associations.

Basf expands ecovio offering for flexible packaging

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site-industries-cosmetiques Display of BASF-brand compostable packaging samples in a transparent container on a wooden surface, with text promoting high-barrier home compostable packaging with ecological benefits.

New ecovio-certified compostable grades for extrusion and lamination enable single- or multi-layer barriers against grease, liquids, oxygen and moisture to be fitted, and end-of-life to be directed towards domestic composting or paper recycling.

Basf extends its ecovio portfolio with home compostable certified types suitable for extrusion coating and film lamination on paper and plastic substrates.

Adapted single- or multi-layer barriers

The new grades offer configurable barriers against grease, liquids, oxygen and moisture, and can be used in single- or multi-layer versions, depending on application requirements and processing technologies. They are targeted at consumer goods packaging, including food, beverages, hygiene products, medical devices and animal feed.

End-of-life: home composting or paper recycling

The ecovio types presented are certified for home composting and designed to allow a selection of end-of-life options, including recycling via paper channels where material architectures and recycling processes allow.

Lapac: closures, capsules, sticks and eco-designed refills

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Lapac, a 45-year-old specialist in the design and manufacture of injection and bi-injection packaging, presents its standard and customized ranges, an eco-designed stick refill and its planned presence at ALL4PACK (November 24-26, Hall 5 / Stand C 096).

Lapac details its offerings for the hygiene-beauty market in Europe, its customization capabilities via an integrated R&D department, and the technical characteristics of its standard and specific products.

Specialized for 45 years

Lapac has 45 years' experience in the design and manufacture of plastic injection and bi-injection packaging, and is present in the European hygiene and beauty market.

«Our product ranges can be divided into two main areas of development: standard products available rapidly in small and medium production runs, and customized packaging designed to our customers» specifications by our in-house R&D department".»

Caps, closures and complementary services

Thanks to their long experience in plastic injection molding, and in association with their sister company Loire Plastic Industrie, Lapac offers a wide range of standard caps and closures for the mid- to high-end hygiene and beauty market.

Available in one or two colors, the caps come in a variety of shapes and finishes and are designed to fit the market's standard screw-in bushings: 20/415, 24/410 and 28/410.

In addition, Lapac offers service capsules in clip-on rings, complementary to the PET and RPET bottles offered by sister company Acti Pack.

Sticks and eco-designed refills

Lapac offers a standard range of 10 ml, 40 ml and 50 ml sticks with customization options: component coloring, etc. «Available in any shade on request.» and decoration by «Hot stamping, pad printing or screen printing» thanks to integrated decor workshops.

In a 3R approach (Reduce, Recycle, Reuse), Lapac has developed an eco-designed stick refill that can be adapted to its standard sticks. The refill is made up of just 3 elements and offers a «60 % material weight reduction compared to a full stick».».

The refill «allows end-users to refill and reuse their deodorant stick».». Its design has been studied «The aim is to enable packers to fill bread in the same way as our current sticks, without modifying the process, but simply by adapting the packaging line.»

Special developments and engraving

In addition to its standard ranges, Lapac develops and manufactures specific packaging solutions according to customer specifications. From the design of a specific capsule, Lapac controls product development right through to manufacturing.

Lapac also offers custom engraving options for standard products or specific developments: «A logo or brand name can be integrated directly onto a cap or capsule for a premium cork finish.»

R&D, recycled and bio-based materials

Committed to the environment and eco-design, Lapac's R&D department offers eco-designed products by reducing packaging weight and/or by proposing «the use of recycled or biosourced materials».».

SGT Group and integrated offering

A member of the SGT Group since December 2024, the group offers «a complete offer: from recycling PET flakes and manufacturing PET and RPET preforms, to blow-molding bottles».» for the food, cosmetics, parapharmaceutical and hygiene markets, etc.

Givaudan acquires majority stake in Eurofragance

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Givaudan acquires a majority stake in Eurofragance, a Barcelona-based creative house, to strengthen its presence in high-growth regional markets.

Givaudan has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance, a Barcelona-based fragrance house specializing in fine fragrances as well as personal care and household products.

Positioning and scope of Eurofragance

Eurofragance is a family-owned company founded in Barcelona in 1990. It employs over 600 people and operates production sites in Spain, Singapore and Mexico, as well as working with manufacturing partners in China and India.

Financial and strategic impact

On a pro forma basis, the Eurofragance business would have represented approximately 185 million Swiss francs of additional sales for Givaudan in 2025. Completion of the transaction remains subject to applicable regulatory processes.

The following quote explains Givaudan's stated objective:

«Eurofragance is a recognized player, firmly rooted in the world of Fine Fragrances and with strong relationships in high-growth markets. By joining forces, we are perfectly aligned with our 2030 growth strategy and our mission to continue shaping the future of fine fragrance creation together.» Maurizio Volpi, President Fragrance & Beauty, Givaudan.

For its part, Eurofragance's management emphasized the continuity of the company's commitments since its creation in Barcelona, and its determination to pursue international expansion.

«We are convinced that the partnership with Givaudan opens a new chapter for Eurofragance. Since our creation in Barcelona and throughout our international development, we have built our company on passion, creativity, innovation and agility. This strategic alliance will enable us to reach new heights and continue to innovate and create exceptional fragrances.» Santiago Sabatés, Chairman, Eurofragance.

Financial terms of the transaction will not be disclosed. The closing timetable is subject to regulatory approvals.

Eurofragance retains its network of creation centers and production capacities on five continents, completing the local and regional presence that Givaudan wishes to strengthen as part of its 2030 strategy.

Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen SPF50 transparent and moisturizing protection

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site-industries-cosmetiques A light blue and white tube labeled "Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen" with SPF 50 by COSRX, with ingredients such as witch hazel, aloe and hyaluronic acid. Tube contains 50 ml (1.69 fl. oz.).

The fluid formula boasts SPF50 PA++++ and 66.4 % of soothing active ingredients for daily application without white film. The serum texture provides hydration and make-up compatibility for combination to oily skin.

Ultra-Light Invisible Sunscreen is a sun protection product presented as transparent with an ultra-light texture. The product features an SPF50 rating PA++++ and a formulation containing 66.4 % of soothing active ingredients, including aloe vera and witch hazel, designed to calm skin exposed to sun and heat.

Composition and moisturizing attributes

The formula incorporates niacinamide to prevent UV-induced pigmentation and regulate sebum production, tocopherol as an antioxidant and hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. The result is described as 100 % transparent, with no white effect or film, and compatible with make-up thanks to rapid absorption and a dry finish.

Clinical results announced

Evaluations cited indicate a reduction in UV and heat-induced irritation and redness of -86 % and an increase in replenished hydration of +192 %. The product is packaged in a 50 ml bottle, priced at €17.90, and distributed on Amazon and at Nocibé.

The formulation is presented as suitable for daily use on combination to oily skin, combining sun protection with moisturizing and soothing care.

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