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Baralan expands its own standard collection with a new series of glass bottles.

Baralan, a consolidated player in primary packaging for the cosmetics and beauty industries, has introduced its Claudette large series, a new line of thin, cylindrical glass bottles. The third new glass line launched by the company this year - following the Penelope and Marina series - these new offerings illustrate Baralan's commitment to responding and adapting to industry trends and market changes with an expanding collection of standard packaging available worldwide.

Available in three sizes - Claudette large 10 Super-Weight (SW), Claudette large 12 SW and Claudette large 15 - the series is ideal for make-up and skincare products. Following the success of Baralan's Claudette line, the Claudette large series is an entirely new design that reinvents a classic cylindrical silhouette with reimagined proportions. Two of the sizes feature distinct super-light styling, with a heavier glass base for a luxurious look and feel.

With glass packaging increasingly in demand, the launch of Baralan's new Claudette large series has been designed to offer new glass bottle styles with distinctive silhouettes that are ideal alternatives to the plastic sets currently available on the market. In fact, all three bottles in the series feature the same neck finish, allowing numerous combinations with a wide range of accessories and closures already available in Baralan's standard collection.

We're delighted to have reinvented the original, ornate design of our Claudette bottle, while extending it to larger sizes." said Maurizio Ficcadenti, Global Head of R&D. " The classic silhouette offers both elegant appeal, great flexibility and ultimate versatility, thanks to its ease of association with numerous accessories such as droppers, pumps or applicators. Our customers need refreshed styles and glass innovations to differentiate their brands, so we continue to invest in new designs and molds - to help identify new shapes that match their needs.. "

Cosmogen wins the grand prize of the jury of the hackathon organized by Relocalisation.fr and integrates a 6th R in its CSR approach

Priscille Allais-Caucé and Christophe Benigni, respectively CEO and Director of Innovation and Development at Cosmogen, took part in the hackathon organized by Relocalisation.fr in Rouen on June 16 and 17, on the theme 24 heures pour relocaliser (24 hours to relocate).

Around 80 people, including manufacturers, consultancies, coaches and the plastics industry federation, came together as a group to build an actionable relocation proposal. Supported by an industry specialist, a doctoral student in eco-design, a plastic injector and a zamac injector, Cosmogen presented the relocation project for one of its flagship products and won the Jury's Grand Prize. The project is supported in 3 ways:

  • BPI France for purchasing
  • Socaps for industrial relocation and supply chain implementation
  • EY to draw up a business plan and analyze financial viability

This is another step forward for Cosmogen as it pursues its mission to innovate for sustainable beauty. Having embarked on a relocation project 6 years ago, the company analyzed a portfolio of over 80 manufacturers. " It's a challenge, because little know-how is available in Europe, and it means that we have to rethink our particularly complex products so that they can be industrialized on European soil. We're delighted to have the support of experts. Their interest in our project reinforces the choices we've made and attests to the relevance of our rational relocation approach. At Cosmogen, we're now embracing the 6R*! "underlines Priscille Caucé (*).Reduce, Recycle, Renew, Recharge, Reuse, Relocate)

Main innovation: Maxi Squeeze'n Detox: (Evolution of Detox'n ReUse launched in 2021: tube plus screw-on applicator).

Patented ON/OFF rotary closure system for extracting the formula (ON), applying it and rinsing the nozzle (OFF). Pre-industrialization: different orifice sizes possible in the removable tip to adapt to formula viscosity. Filling in a single operation - tube assembled, ready to fill, then welded. Textured Silicone tip with soft pimples: efficiency and well-being without. Action principle: stimulate the scalp, in line with the hair care / air detox trend

Eviosys launches EvioLink, bringing metal packaging into the digital age

On the occasion of ADF - Paris Packaging Week - which took place from June 29 to 30, Eviosys, leader in metal packaging, announces the launch of its latest innovation, EvioLink. This unique QR code printed directly on each product meets consumers' expectations (personalization and renewed consumer experience) while providing manufacturers with a solution to their major challenges: sustainable development, traceability and anti-counterfeiting.

EvioLink. a new personalized and infinitely customizable service

Constantly aware of the latest consumer trends, Eviosys takes a dynamic approach to innovation that reconciles the needs of its customers and those of end consumers, while respecting the environment. The launch of EvioLink for its promotional packaging and aerosol activities offers countless possibilities.

For manufacturers, EvioLink brings :

- Infinite personalization: brands will be able to upload specific content on each QR code to create a unique experience based on the person's profile or the place where they consume the product. Eviosys will also be able to offer solutions directly to customers with its partner Kurz, a world leader in marking and finishing technologies on various media.

- An anti-counterfeiting solution: brands, having each code, will be able to confirm if duplicates are scanned or if an incorrect code is scanned. According to the latest data published by the EUIPO, Europol and the OECD, counterfeiting costs Europe more than 15 billion euros per year.

- Enhanced traceability in case of product recall. EvioLink allows to prevent risks linked to product non-conformity and to know all the steps of the production and marketing process. Brands will be able to quickly stop the distribution of a recalled product and avoid many of the problems that could result from it.

- A solution for sustainable development. Each product can be scanned at different stages of the supply chain, allowing brands to transparently communicate data on the carbon footprint of transportation, location and filling date.

For end consumers:

- A renewed consumer experience can be offered. For online sales, the consumer will be able to download and integrate his own content in the QR code: digital card, video...

- Increased inclusiveness: the QR code allows all consumers to access product information. With over 30 million visually impaired people in Europe, EvioLink could provide essential information to these people.

New perspectives for the group

After receiving the codes from the customer, Eviosys prints them directly on the packaging. For the moment, this printing is only done in Eviosys' factory in Châtillon-sur-Seine, France. However, this new solution could be deployed in the group's various factories in Europe. Eviolink thus opens new growth and development perspectives for the group.

Isabelle Le Graët - Marketing, Communication and Sustainable Development Manager said: " We are constantly evolving our packaging concepts to make Hs modern, convenient and unique. EvioLink allows consumers to personalize the shopping experience and build trust with brands, we offer unique QR codes embedded in the packaging design. Printing a unique QR code is a technical feat and a major challenge. EvioLink is a testimony of our constant will to bring innovative solutions for our industrial customers and end consumers, while respecting the environment and opening new opportunities for the group.."

Tatiana Kalman appointed head of the Personal Care Europe business unit at BASF.

BASF has appointed Tatiana Kalman to head the Personal Care Europe regional business unit and as the new managing director of BASF Personal Care and Nutrition GmbH based in Monheim, Germany, effective July 1, 2022. She succeeds Dr. Marko Grozdanovic, who has taken over responsibility for the Global strategic marketing agricultural solutions unit within BASF's agrochemicals division.
Prior to her current position, Kalman was senior vice president of BASF's Performance Chemicals business for North and South America. For the past two and a half years, she has been responsible for the development of this unit, which handles industries such as automotive, electrical engineering, packaging, sports and leisure, household and construction. She is familiar with the care sector as she had led BASF's care chemicals business in South America from 2017 to 2020.
In total, Tatiana Kalman has worked for BASF for more than 20 years, having started her career with an internship after graduating and earning her Master's degree in Economics at the Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado University and the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo, Brazil, respectively. For the first ten years of her career, she worked in the upstream industrial chemicals sector, while for the last eleven years she has focused on downstream sectors such as nutrition and health, care chemicals and performance chemicals in the Americas. In the early years of her career, she held various roles in controlling, sales and marketing. For the past 15 years, she has been in charge of business management.
 " I am extremely pleased to be returning to BASF's Care Chemicals division and in particular to the Personal Care business " Tatiana Kalman says. " This business is close to my heart and I am convinced that we can create an even brighter future by combining a scientific and experienced team that is at the same time highly motivated and committed. Innovative and sustainable solutions will remain the focus of our customers. "

The Cosmetic, Measurement & Testing conference confirms the arrival of Artificial Intelligence in testing.

Co-organized by the Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster and the University of CY Cergy Paris Université, the 4th International Congress on Cosmetic Measurement and Testing (CO.ME.T) brings together 200 researchers and leading equipment manufacturers in the field of testing, measurement and objectivity of product interactions with skin and hair.

The two-day congress will focus on 4 major topical themes:

  1. From raw materials to finished products. New assessment methods for analyzing and controlling cosmetic materials, from raw materials to finished products.
  2. Skin-product-environment interactions. How can new in-vitro, in vivo and ex-vivo skin models detect and characterize particles in tissues?
  3. Instrumentation and sensory evaluation. From physical measurement to cognitive science, how can we optimize products at an early stage, before panel testing?
  4. Intelligent, connected beauty tools for personalization. The latest advances in AI and smart tools that can be adapted and developed for cosmetic science, for diagnostic purposes.

The congress brings together the world's leading measurement and cosmetics specialists, including four keynote speakers who will address the main themes of the plenary sessions prior to the 21 oral presentations.

Two prizes will be awarded to the 35 posters submitted for the congress:

Young researcher's prize awarded byCY Cergy Paris Université and Cosmetic Valley (€1,000)

Innovation prize awarded by the Communauté d'Agglomération de Cergy-Pontoise (€1,000)

The Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster mobilizes its troops in Rouen for a general assembly in solidarity and fighting spirit.

Meeting on June 28, 2022 at the Extraordinary and Ordinary General Meetings, Cosmetic Valley's members unanimously adopted all the resolutions put to them, from the modification of the cluster's bylaws and the conditions for appointing its president, to the return to the fundamentals of its business model (more than 2/3 of revenues from the private sector, mandatory surplus for the year, sales of nearly €5 million).

Marc-Antoine Jamet recalled that the 2021 financial year had seen Cosmetic Valley present on all fronts. The majority of events were held in person, with the Cosmetic 360 international cosmetics innovation trade show in Paris taking place in October, and a number of initiatives were undertaken to meet the challenges facing the industry in 3 areas:

The need to play as a team

This has always been a priority for the cluster, a society of equals between SMEs and major groups, suppliers and principals, a vector of open innovation and collaborative innovation. It has now become imperative if we are to make a success of the sector's ecological transition and face up to the economic turbulence. That's why, in partnership with the public authorities, Cosmetic Valley wants to extend the momentum launched, thanks to Agnès Pannier-Runacher, then Minister of Industry, with the creation of an industry committee specific to the sector and the états généraux de la cosmétique that the cluster organized. The cluster is now eagerly awaiting the launch of phase 5 of the cluster policy, so that its mission as national coordinator of the sector can be reinforced, its resources consolidated and new cooperative ventures established with public authorities. In this context, despite the rearguard action of a few local associations, Cosmetic Valley's objective remains to federate the international efforts of its members under the banner of a national brand, Cosmetic Valley France, and to promote, with Business France, "Made in France".

Focus on Europe

The opening of a branch office in Brussels and the launch of an S3 platform bringing together Cosmetic Valley and other European clusters that have chosen to focus on cosmetics, illustrate the cluster's determination to spearhead innovation and the cosmetics industry in Europe, at a time when many legal deadlines (changes to Reach and cosmetics regulations) will be looming in 2022.

The need to deepen regional cooperation

Following the example of the partnerships set up this year with Guyana, where Cosmetic Valley inaugurated a branch that will be an asset in its strategy to promote biodiversity, and soon with Martinique, and with Ile-de-France, the continent's leading economic region, other territories should follow in 2022, and negotiations have already been initiated in recent months with Hauts-de-France. By pursuing this territorial network, a veritable German-style industrial fabric, by taking its members international, and by driving the industry forward, Cosmetic Valley is giving itself the means, with new resources, new partners and new outlets, to maintain France's position as world leader in an increasingly competitive world.

Marc-Antoine Jamet declared: " These are difficult times, but they can and must also be times of opportunity. We need to be activists, not waiters. The city of Rouen, which hosted our cluster's annual general meeting, has reinvented itself and, while meeting the challenges of the times, has regained its appeal. This is an inspiration for Cosmetic Valley, which, together with its public and private partners, and backed by the wealth and dynamism of its members, is launching new projects to give the industry the means to succeed in its ecological, digital, geopolitical and technological transformation, in order to maintain its global leadership. My presidency has no other aims ".

BASF launches Verdessence RiceTouch, a new biopolymer for a light, smooth, powdery skin feel, suitable for a wide range of personal care products

A new line has been added to the Verdessence product range! BASFs Care Creations launches the new Verdessence RiceTouch biopolymer on the world market. This sensory powder of plant origin, with its small particle size, feels light and soft on the skin, and is ideal for matte cosmetics. It is ideally suited to a range of natural and organic cosmetics, including face and body care, hair care and body cleansing, cotton cosmetics and sun care, while reducing the greasiness of formulas.


Produced from non-GMO rice, Verdessence RiceTouch offers high quality and excellent oil absorption. The biopolymer's compatibility in different formulations enables shine control and a mattifying effect. Additional benefits include reduced stickiness and improved spreadability. This fluid, low-dust powder has a low microbial load. A natural, biodegradable alternative to synthetic sensory modifiers. Like the other members of the Verdessence RiceTouch product family, RiceTouch offers lasting benefits. Made from natural 100 % renewable raw materials, this biopolymer is not only easily biodegradable, it also contains no preservatives. No chemical modification is required during the production process.


Sense is an important attribute for consumers when it comes to choosing cosmetic products. With Verdessence RiceTouch. we are using one of the natural offerings of bio-sourced alternatives to synthetic sensory modifiers. We are delighted to discover an ingredient with high performance and excellent sensory properties, while meeting the demand for sustainable cosmetics." says Dr Natafia Chudinova, marketing manager for Market Development Face/SkinCare.

Verdessence RiceTouch can be used alone or in combination with other biopolymers such as Verdessence Tara, Verdessence Alginate and Verdessence Xanthan to formulate a wide range of leave-on applications, including creams and lotions, AP Deos, foundations, eye shadows, dry shampoos and anhydrous products, among others.


Verdessence brings together the company's holistic range of biopolymers for personal care applications made from sustainable raw materials. With this recently introduced brand, BASF further expands its portfolio of biopolymers for application and leave-on products, and sets a milestone in its commitment to innovation in this field. All the ingredients in this portfolio are made from natural, renewable and biodegradable raw materials.

Lipoid Kosmetik: 50 years of partnership with the cosmetics industry

Lipoid Kosmetik is a leading manufacturer of botanical extracts, actives and natural phospholipid products for the cosmetics and personal care industry. Their long-standing expertise, combined with the exceptional quality of their portfolio, enables their customers to develop and market innovative, functional and natural cosmetic products that meet the highest standards.
Lipoid Kosmetik will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2022. Since 1972, it has been a reliable and competent partner in the supply of high-quality botanical extracts to the cosmetics industry. Over the years, other raw materials, such as innovative botanical active ingredients and natural phospholipids, have been added to their sophisticated portfolio.
50 years of partnership means a long-term strategy that delivers consistency, quality and innovation. This translates into long-standing relationships, extensive experience and expertise, and a deep understanding of the cosmetics market and its needs.
At the same time, constantly evolving in a changing industry, they combine reliability with a good sense of trends, innovation and sustainability. These skills enable them to develop products in line with customer and market needs, as well as superior customer support.

Innovations, business and expertise, the winning trio of the 2022 edition of Pharmatech Cosmetech

After two years of health crisis, expectations and consumption patterns have evolved, forcing health and beauty product manufacturers to adapt quickly. It was therefore important for Pharmatech Cosmetech to take stock of current and future developments. This 4e The aim of this edition was to bring to all the actors of the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries the necessary hindsight to have a clearer vision of the environment in which they evolve. Pharmatech Cosmetech succeeded in mobilizing the key players in these sectors and providing precise and qualitative answers to the professionals who came to the event. Each one could find solutions to approach and integrate serenely these different changes in their manufacturing processes.

The place to be, for health and beauty

Located in the heart of the Cosmetic Valley and the 1er Europe's leading pharmaceutical cluster, Polepharma, Pharmatech Cosmetech is ideally located near many French pharmaceutical and cosmetic production sites. This strategic location enables it to bring together the entire ecosystem of the health and beauty industry, from manufacturers and distributors of materials, to equipment manufacturers and service providers for the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industry, perfumery and fine chemistry.

Product, machine, equipment and OEM manufacturers, material distributors/wholesalers, design offices, service providers, industrial subcontractors, etc., were all types of companies that were brought together during the three days of the show.

Pharmatech Cosmetech also managed to mobilize visitors, mostly from the Ile-de-France and Centre-Val de Loire regions, with a wide range of profiles: general management, design office, manufacturing and production, laboratories, R&D, sales... and 92 % of them were satisfied with the offer presented at the show.

Innovation first!

A dedicated course presented more than sixty technical and technological novelties allowing to improve the manufacturing processes, to increase the performances of quality control, or to have a more ecoresponsible production.

Highlighted by Industries Cosmétiques, the new products are presented in the form of podcasts and listed in a booklet of new products. Both are available on https://www.pharmatech-cosmetech.com/fr

Meetings and expertise

In addition to the new products presented, the show offered a series of meetings dedicated to the fields of cosmetics and health:

  • The mini-conferences Nutrimarketing, allowing to decipher the regulations related to ingredients
  • Techno-challenges proposing reflections on technological issues for the industry
  • Thematic conferences on topics at the heart of current and future market concerns. The most popular conferences focused on production processes (the packaging of tomorrow for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, artificial intelligence for energy efficiency in factories, surface finishing of pharmaceutical parts) as well as on more general analyses (hygiene and beauty in 2021, innovation in cosmetology, industrial performance...). Pharmatech Cosmetech thus met the expectations of its visitors thanks to topical subjects and analyses by renowned experts.

All lectures are available in replay on YouTube : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeQ0InwYF-lTmoXTma55yhw

Employment and training in the spotlight 

Another initiative of the show, which will have marked this edition: the employment area. For the first time, Pharmatech Cosmetech gathered in one place all the job offers of its exhibitors. Visitors were able to take advantage of their visit to the show to meet the companies that interested them and submit their application. About thirty offers were collected before and during the show. Given this success, Pharmatech Cosmetech will repeat this operation for its 5th edition.e edition.

1st Grasse Expertise CSR Territorial 2022 Awards

1. Grasse Expertise " Ecological Transition " Trophy (environment, circular economy), highlights companies that are attentive to the preservation of the environment, the recovery of waste and any other action that has a positive impact on the territory: Azur Fragrances. " Thanks to the Entrepreneurs' Club, we were brought on board in 2005 by the Entrepreneurs' Club to draw up the first CSR charter alongside other companies in the region " Alain Joncheray, Azur Fragrances

2. Grasse Expertise Trophy " Radiation of the territory (international), highlights the companies that carry the colors of Grasse Expertise and the territory: Fragonard. " For more than 90 years, we have welcomed thousands of visitors from all over the world who trust us and leave with a little piece of our history, the history of perfumery and the history of Grasse. " Céline Principiano, Fragonard

3. Grasse Expertise Trophy " Enrichment of know-how (between tradition and modernity), highlights the companies that make it part of their DNA to pass on their know-how, training and continuous innovation while respecting people and the environment: Robertet. " We are proud to have received the CSR Trophy "Enrichment of know-how" by Grasse Expertise combining tradition and modernity! This award is an excellent opportunity to share our best initiatives in terms of know-how transmission, training and continuous innovation while respecting the protection of people and the environment. "Audrey Megier, Robertet

4. Grasse Expertise " Employees " Trophy (CSR actions implemented for employees), highlights companies that are attentive to the well-being of their employees at work, that innovate in terms of governance or otherwise, and that have implemented concrete actions: BLH. " This trophy rewards all the actions put in place over the years to create cohesion and sharing within our company. "Sophie Gogot, BLH

5. Grasse Expertise Trophy - Jury Prize " Inter-company collective actionsThe "Grasse Expertise" program, which is based on the "Grasse Expertise" network, highlights companies that have initiated and/or participated in collective "industry" actions, notably with other members of Grasse Expertise: Tournaire Equipement. " This trophy rewards our collective action within the natural aromatic ingredients and products industry, thanks to our collaborative platform #WiNatLab, which contributes to the acceleration of innovation development thanks to a network of experts, including Botanicert, itself a member of Grasse Expertise. " Nicolas Têtard, Tournaire Equipement

Festive award ceremony at the Villa Fragonard

These trophies were presented on Friday, June 24, 2022 at the Villa Fragonard by Jérôme Viaud, Mayor of Grasse, President of the Pays de Grasse agglomeration community and Vice-President of the Alpes-Maritimes department, and by Charlotte Daeffler, President of the Club des Entrepreneurs du Pays de Grasse, holder of the Grasse Expertise collective territorial brand.

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