Environmental, social and ethical performance, summed up in the term sustainability, is an essential factor in smart business today and has been a core value of Lipoid Kosmetik's corporate philosophy for many years.
We are delighted to announce that we have achieved our highest EcoVadis sustainability rating to date, and have again been awarded Platinum status in 2022. For many years, Lipoid Kosmetik and EcoVadis have shared a close partnership, in which we are recognized for our outstanding performance on all aspects of corporate social responsibility. Despite considerable growth in the number of companies assessed, we were consistently ranked among the top 1 % since 2016. This emphasizes our ongoing efforts to improve our sustainability business practices.
EcoVadis is an independent organization that provides sustainability ratings to companies in global supply chains. It helps companies assess and improve their CSR efforts with regard to environmental, social, economic and stakeholder relations impacts. Over 90,000 companies in various countries and sectors work with EcoVadis and, using universal scorecards, benchmarks and performance improvement tools, a trustworthy sustainability label has been implemented.
The third EcoVadis Platinum medal in a row demonstrates our ongoing commitment to improving our CSR processes and documentation, and proves to our customers that at Lipoid Kosmetik, we don't just talk sustainability, we live it.
Lipoid Kosmetik achieves highest EcoVadis score to date and achieves Platinum status again in 2022
Eastman joins the Pact collective
Eastman supports the non-profit beauty industry association in its efforts to advance the circularity of beauty packaging.
Today, Eastman announced its membership of the non-profit organization Pact Collective. Pact is comprised of beauty industry stakeholders focused on improving the end-of-life of beauty packaging and developing solutions that promote circularity for the industry. Eastman and Pact will work together to harness Eastman's molecular recycling technologies to recycle beauty packaging that cannot be mechanically recycled and would otherwise end up in landfill or incinerated.
" We are delighted to join Pact Collective. We share their goal of ending packaging waste in the beauty industry, and are excited to explore opportunities to leverage our molecular recycling technologies to increase beauty product recycling," said Tara Cary, Cosmetics Packaging Segment Manager at Eastman. " Recycling challenges for the beauty industry are complex. Eastman is committed to working with the industry to find solutions for a more sustainable future. Pact Collective is positioned to bring value chain participants together to achieve concrete results. "
Pact Collective offers both an in-store collection program and a mail-back program for hard-to-recycle beauty packaging. Pact saw Eastman as a valuable partner because of its innovative molecular recycling technologies, which offer the possibility of recycling materials that the industry can reuse in packaging.
" Pact identifies the best possible use for the materials we collect - always starting with mechanical recycling where possible. What we like about Eastman's technology is that it's true material-to-material recycling, not waste-to-energy recycling." said Mia Davis, co-founder of Pact. " Eastman can help us keep plastic in circulation, creating more recycled content that can be used in future packaging for beauty products and other items."
Eastman is a pioneer in molecular recycling - innovative technologies that source hard-to-recycle plastic waste rather than fossil-based raw materials to create high-performance materials. These technologies divert plastic waste from landfill, giving it new life and reducing greenhouse gas emissions compared with traditional production.
Over the past 18 months, Eastman has launched two sustainable material portfolios for cosmetic packaging using its molecular recycling technologies - Eastman Cristal Renew resins with high levels of certified recycled content and Eastman Cristal One Renew resins that offer brands recycled content as well as recyclability in the municipal recycling stream. As an important next step in building the circular economy, Eastman is exploring strategic take-back programs in many of the markets it serves to create "small closed loops" such as recycled beauty packaging.
Clarins Lip Comfort Oil, a must-have revealed by Texen
Clarins presents a new version of its iconic Lip Comfort Oil range, launched in a round pack and featuring eight tinted natural oils promising color, glossy shine and care in line with the Hybrid Make Up trend. Texen continues its long-standing collaboration with the brand, this time in the make-up segment.
For this launch, Clarins wanted to combine the new pack design with the technicality required for the application of a colored skincare oil. In addition, it chose Texen's European 100 % production. The company distinguished itself on these points, and met the challenge of an extremely tight time-to-market.
Design and precision
For this project, Texen took charge of production and assembly of the parts: the engraved and gold-metallized cap and collar, the brush holder and wringer, and the bottle, which features a thick, premium base and guarantees protection of the formula through a specific treatment. Its development required particular care, especially for the wringer. This involved adapting to the ergonomics of the applicator chosen by the brand, and perfecting a wringer that deposits just the right drop of oil for "optimal application and a voluptuous gesture". This project owes its success to the collaboration between the marketing and development teams at Clarins and Texen, including application tests and real-time adjustment of the wringer.
Set design by the millimetre
The brand's decoration is engraved in the mold on the collar and on the top of the cap, with perfect indexing of the motifs and latrines between the two parts, ensuring good brand visibility. Available in eight standard shades, Lip Comfort Oil is also available in a bespoke Lipgloss Factory concept. This allows consumers to create their own shade and order it online. The Lip Comfort Oil range, on the borderline between skincare and make-up, doesn't seem to have said its last word.
Schwan Cosmetics expands its product range
Schwan Cosmetics expands its product range with "bullet" lipsticks, whose four powerful formulas and unique packaging options will be unveiled at MakeUp in NewYork.
The color cosmetics manufacturer pursues a one-stop-shop approach to the lip segment, using its global network of partners.
Designed to meet every situation and with high quality at the heart of its concerns, Schwan Cosmetics launches its brand new bullet lipsticks with a Lip Serum Stick, a 2in1 Lip Butter, a Cream Matte Lipstick, and a Soft Powder Lipstick, representing a wide variety of customization possibilities.
Regarding the expansion of their product offering, Thomas Krasser, Senior Vice President Business Development at Schwan Cosmetics, said: " Extending our range to include lipsticks is a natural step for us, and fits perfectly with our customers' need for high-quality local products in such a key make-up category. We have been at the forefront of innovation in lipsticks for many years, and this extension enables us to extend our expertise in formulas and processes to offer products and services that go beyond market standards. Thanks to our global presence and a strong network of highly innovative packaging partners, we are convinced that we can bring added value to our customers through agile and scalable local sourcing of lipsticks. ".
Each lipstick meets different customer needs in terms of formula and packaging. Finishes range from soft and glossy to suede, silky matte and luminous. They are enriched with skincare ingredients and fragrances to offer even more customization possibilities. To represent different needs, from entry-level products to high-end and luxury solutions, five different cases have been selected and embellished with individual decorations.
From screen printing and hot foil stamping to 4C printing on paper, gradient metallization and digital printing, Schwan Cosmetics demonstrates the diversity of possibilities for personalizing lipsticks according to brand identity.
Portfolio expansion launched with the " This is me! This is who I want to be "and is based on the belief that while lipsticks alone can't change the world, the people who wear them can.
To get closer to this state of mind, the development of the collection was inspired by the feeling evoked by the application of lipstick and the fact that it is more than just a beauty routine. More than that, it can boost self-confidence and, especially in the wake of the pandemic, it's a tool for expressing one's uniqueness.
The samples will be available in three to six different shades per formula, and will be presented for the first time at MakeUp in NewYork on September 14 and 15. River Pavillion - Stand A19.
Woodacity satisfies Shiseido's desire for its new fragrance collection
Challenged by the brand, Quadpack pushed back the boundaries and developed a custom cap in pure wood for its fragrance range.
Where there's a will, there's a way. This saying applies perfectly to the collaboration between international beauty packaging manufacturer and supplier Quadpack and Shiseido on the Woodacity cap. which oversees the new fragrances "L'Eau d'Issey Eau & Magnolia" and "L'Eau d'Issey pour Homme Eau & Cèdre". These unique, made-to-measure caps in pure wood were the result of intense research and development, motivated by his wish to satisfy Shiseido's desire for a single-material cap on an organic base for its fragrance collection.
Two years later, the design team and engineering department have brought Woodacity to life.This pure-wood solution features no plastic inserts and, thanks to its "solo push" grooved design, provides a watertight closure system that protects the formula. As well as being functional and durable, these hoods offer unrivalled aesthetics.
The women's fragrance bottle, covered by an elongated cap, and the men's version, featuring a cap resembling a cedar burr, offer a minimalist design that represents a "return to the essentials" and echoes the raw nature from which they draw their inspiration. "We're very proud of the Woodacity hoods we've developed for Shiseido. Thanks to our long-term partnership with the brand, which challenged Quadpack to bring this innovation to life, we now offer one of our most innovative wooden systems," explains Denisa Stircea, Wood Category Lead at Quadpack.
Both hoods are made in Europe, and the wood comes from sustainably managed European forests.
The new BioPure braided tubing assemblies offer a comprehensive solution for transferring
delicate fluids
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions (WMFTS) announces BioPure braided tubing assemblies dedicated to manufacturers looking for total solutions consisting of tubing, fittings and test certificates, in delicate fluid transfer applications in bioprocesses.
These new assemblies provide a safe, reliable and reproducible method of high-pressure fluid transfer: made of braided silicone, they combine BioPure platinum-hardened silicone tubing with biopharmaceutical-grade stainless steel tri-clamp fittings. They are reusable once autoclaved.
This global solution reduces supply chain risks for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries, and guarantees quality control by a single supplier.
Mark Lovallo, Product Manager - Fluid Transfer at WMFTS, comments: " Watson-Marlow is one of the only suppliers on the market to produce biopharmaceutical-grade silicone tubing and hygienic stainless steel fittings in-house. With decades of experience in silicone extrusion, CNC machining, tube assembly and testing, Watson-Marlow offers a unique opportunity for end-users to minimize supply chain risk and source silicone tube assemblies from a trusted supplier. "
Tubes are available in custom lengths and come with a permanently crimped stainless steel tri-clamp fitting. All assemblies are pressure-tested to verify and confirm their integrity; they meet USP Class VI standards with 316 stainless steel fittings and SF4 surface finish.
- Global solution: tube assembly with fittings, supplied with test reports for the industry.
- Reduce supply chain risks and ensure quality control from a single supplier.
- Reliable fluid transfer for the biotech and pharmaceutical industries
Vegan Pro Brushes the new collection from Morphe
This autumn, Morphe returns to its roots and flagship expertise with its first exclusive line of vegan brushes. Comprising 20 state-of-the-art references, the collection Vegan Pro Series brings together the essentials for eyes and complexion to enhance every look, every day.
Features:
- From synthetic bristles high technology for perfect dispensing without material loss
- Brushes for double tips for versatile, multifunctional use
- Certified wooden handles FSC
Synthetic technology. High performance. The Vegan Pro Series range includes essential 100% vegan brushes, tools and sets, specially designed to enhance artistic looks every day, whatever the level. Each piece is made with
precision made from quality materials and state-of-the-art synthetic bristles for perfect application.
Professional quality
20 new brushes designed by makeup-artists for users of all kinds
level.
Focus on performance
The latest technology synthetic bristles collect and deposit
perfectly.
Precision engineered
Tested to minimize material loss and maximize hold.
100% vegan
Medicinal herbs for organic cosmetics to grow on smart vertical farms: Capsum opens a lab farm in its research center using iFarm technology
Capsum, an artisanal cosmetics manufacturer from France, has launched an innovative vertical farm to grow its natural ingredients with an IT-driven approach in a fully controlled environment. A pilot laboratory farm is able to produce microgreens, herbs and flowers. All processes are software-driven, with no human/weather/logistical factors - enabling totally predictable nutrients with absolute eco-safety. Vertical farming is widely used to produce ultra-fresh leafy greens and vegetables locally in cities.
iFarm has completed work on Capsum's state-of-the-art agricultural laboratory, a joint project announced for late 2021. Located on the company's existing R&D site at its Marseille plant, the lab enables Capsum scientists to grow their own high-quality ingredients for new cosmetic formulas. Using iFarm technologies for vertical farming, Capsum will grow a range of crops, including microgreens and flowers. The experimental farm is controlled by iFarm Growtune software, which provides Capsum with the tools and data needed to optimize plant growth.
" Indoor cultivation is perfect for the beauty industry, as it allows us to grow in a fully controlled environment, without pesticides or harmful chemicals. iFarm's technology meets the needs of our researchers, as they can vary a wide range of parameters "said Capsum CEO Anthony Briot. The pilot lab includes the automatic control system and three growing rooms with experimental racks based on Ebb-and-Flow hydroponic technology. The facility enables Capsum to conduct experiments, test new plant varieties and streamline its supply chain with home-grown, pesticide-free cosmetic ingredients. Microverts are one of the plant types used in Capsum's organic cosmetics, and they are currently researching innovative extraction methods. The research process is long and complex, but all the technologies needed to continue production and R&D year-round are already in place. The potential benefits of indoor farming for innovative cosmetics companies go beyond the laboratory setting. " With iFarm, customers can start with an R&D project, then expand to industrial production of herbs, flowers and micro vegetables, with full hardware and software support along the way. A stable, predictable crop throughout the year, guaranteed to be free from potential contamination by pesticides or other harmful chemicals, would also be beneficial for larger production volumes. "said Timo Koljonen, iFarm's Vice President of Sales.
Silab further improves its EcoVadis score
The EcoVadis rating platform has once again rewarded SilabB's CSR policy by awarding it Gold status.
Year after year, Silab strengthens its commitment to CSR, an investment that is reflected in a steady improvement in its EcoVadis score. In 2022, the company achieved a score of 74/100 (compared with 73/100 in 2021 and 2020, and 69/100 in 2019), and for the first time obtained an "advanced" level in all areas assessed (Environment, Social & Human Rights, Ethics and Responsible Purchasing). This result places Silab among the top 2% companies rated by EcoVadis.
Xavier GAILLARD, Chief Strategy Officer at Silab, comments: " We welcome this new rating, while remaining aware of our room for improvement. This score increase clearly illustrates Silab's proactive and sustainable CSR strategy, and reflects a shared commitment on the part of management and all our teams, of which we can be proud. Unfortunately, this increase does not allow us to maintain the Platinum level of the previous two years, as EcoVadis has strengthened its requirements by raising the minimum threshold for this category to 75/100. The levers for optimization have been clearly identified, and we intend to pursue our commitment to continuous improvement, in particular through our Actively Caring program, which sets clear and ambitious objectives for sustainable development over the next five years. ".
Details of this program, together with an annual report detailing the company's actions (in terms of sustainable strategy, human potential development, responsible sourcing, environmental protection and community support), can be found on the company's website.
CosmeticBusiness: find inspiration, innovations and trends
From June 1 to 2, 2022, 326 exhibitors and company representatives from 26 countries presented their innovative products and offers for the development, production and launch of cosmetics in three exhibition halls in Munich. The exhibition and specialized program provided cosmetics professionals with new approaches to optimizing their product development.
The exhibitors, divided into four exhibition areas (ingredients, production, packaging and service), presented their new products and solutions for the cosmetics industry over a total surface area of 11,000 m2. Representatives from 26 countries, including France, Italy, Poland, the Netherlands and Switzerland, were present.
Focus on news and innovations
The theme of the show, "Turn Trends into Business", was addressed by both the special events and the specialist program, to highlight industry trends and exhibitors' innovations. Sustainable product concepts, recyclable packaging and cost-cutting potential dominated the range of topics covered. For the first time, CosmeticBusiness featured a start-up area in the Innovation Corner. The "Meet the Start-up" format offered young companies from the cosmetics subcontracting sector the opportunity to present themselves to a broad specialist audience and to establish professional contacts with cosmetics manufacturers.
Exhibitors and visitors alike were very satisfied
Exhibitors were very positive about the show. According to a survey by the independent market research institute Gelszus Messe-Marktforschung, 89 % of exhibitors considered their participation at the show a success, and 93 % plan to return to exhibit at CosmeticBusiness next year.
Visitors are not to be outdone, as 84 % consider their visit to the show to have been fruitful. Almost all visitors (95 %) plan to return to CosmeticBusiness next year. Keeping abreast of new products and trends, exchanging ideas with business partners and making and maintaining professional contacts top the list of visitors' motivations. A quarter of this year's visitors came from abroad, particularly from Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Italy and Spain. Overall, trade visitors came from 33 countries.
The next CosmeticBusiness will take place from June 14 to 15, 2023 at the MOC in Munich.
