As part of its "Verescence 2022 - Forming The Future" strategy, which aims to make the group the global benchmark in the sustainable beauty market, Verescence announces the launch of a new glass composition, Verre Infini 20, designed to increase its PCR glass production capacity.¹ around the world. 

A pioneer in the use of PCR glass for many years with Verre Infini 40, Verescence launches a new glass composition, Verre Infini 20. This new formulation combines 20 % of PCR with a glass tint adapted to the aesthetic demands of luxury brands. Already produced in France and Spain, this glass composition will be gradually rolled out in the United States in the first quarter of 2022, followed by South Korea in 2023. 

"Since September 2021, our largest furnace in France and our Spanish furnace have been manufacturing only this composition. It's thanks to the commitment of our major customers that Verre Infini 20 is becoming Verescence's standard glass composition. It's a paradigm shift in the perfumery-cosmetics industry that we're proud to support for sustainable luxury, comments Thomas Riou, CEO of Verescence. 

"We have invested more than 1 million euros to adapt our furnaces to the production of recycled glass, which also helps reduce our CO2 emissions (5 % reduction in emissions). By 2022, nearly 75 % of our worldwide production will be PCR glass.adds Alain Thorré, CSR Director at Verescence. 

_{1. PCR: Post-Consumer Recycled, recycled glass from local household waste collection.}

Plasmatreat presents a new application of its Openair-Plasma technology, successfully implemented in the luxury packaging sector to optimize the finishing and printing process for luxury perfume glass bottles, as well as the bonding of their decorative elements. 

The Openair-Plasma technology developed by Plasmatreat is one of the world's leading solutions for activating, cleaning and plasma-treating all types of surface in a wide range of applications. A simple, environmentally-friendly method, Openair-Plasma is an activation process that enables effective, rapid and affordable surface modification, without altering the mechanical properties of the materials treated.

Developed to meet the needs of bottle manufacturers, this new business application aims to improve the print quality of text characters and logos for luxury brands with often highly refined designs, and provide maximum protection for vials and bottles to prevent damage and scratches caused by friction during transport. The process can even be used to produce complex multi-part bottles.

The Plasmatreat process is based on in-line activation of the plasma treatment. It directly treats, cleans and activates the entire surface of glass vials, resulting in a high-quality design that is both efficient and cost-effective for the manufacturer. 

"In fact, one of the advantages of Openair-Plasma technology is that it is a cost-effective process. pThis allows the robotized printing and gluing of small decorative elements to take place directly after cleaning and processing, without any interruption to production.the company says.

The glass used is generally produced from primary colors (white, green or brown) to make the bottles and flasks more sophisticated, an essential aspect in the cosmetics industry. This glass is then tinted. For this type of packaging, high quality is required to enable the color to be properly applied. The Openair-Plasma process contributes to the efficiency of the lacquering process generally carried out in the luxury sector with high-quality paint.

In the final stage of the manufacturing process, the glass is coated to prevent damage and scratches. These glass bottles are then mainly screen-printed. The type of coating applied during manufacture determines the quality of adhesion of the printing ink used. 

To ensure good adhesion and uniform color dispersion, particularly on polymer coatings, plasma activation is required to increase surface tension. "Thanks to its robust nozzle system and simple in-line integration, Openair-Plasma technology is the perfect solution for the surface activation required for glass in perfume bottles and flasks".Plasmatreat emphasizes.

From a technical point of view, these applications require Openair RD1004 plasma nozzles, each with a wide nozzle head and a working width of 40 mm. The components move along under the nozzles at the constant speed of the conveyor system.

With the Openair-Plasma process, manufacturers of luxury perfume bottles can benefit from a system that offers several advantages: 

• Surface micro-cleaning to remove impurities and adhering organic particles.
• Use of innovative coating processes and alternative color systems (UV varnishes, solvent-free lacquers).
• Better ink adhesion when screen-printing or pad-printing on glass, even on polymer-coated bottles.
• Improved design.
• Production of complex multi-part bottles.
• Reduced rejection rate (error rate).
• Easy integration of plasma nozzles into coating systems. 

Ultimately, in cosmetic applications, and more particularly in the luxury sector, this surface treatment and cleaning method can prove highly advantageous for obtaining very high quality glass and exclusive, high-end designs.

Beautigloo is carrying out its first capital increase to meet the strong demand it is facing. The funds raised will enable it to increase its production capacity and support its commercial development. A way for the young company to assert its place in the highly competitive electro-beauty sector.

More than two years of R&D were necessary for Beautigloo to design its first product: the Refrigerated Beauty Box. A mini refrigerator equipped with a patented cooling system and an intelligent, environmentally friendly thermal regulation software, which improves the performance of cosmetics according to its designers.

The company, which is facing a strong demand only a few months after its commercialization, announces a 2.7 million euros financing round composed of Business Angels gathered by the shared family office Eukratos, the investment fund Gemmes Venture, BPI France and the Banque Populaire. 

Industrial consolidation 

"We wish to consolidate our industrial presence in France and increase our production capacity in order to continue to internalize the manufacturing of our products. On a daily basis, we rely on our high standards, our expertise and our renowned know-how in order to offer our customers impeccable quality.says Florian Ménard, co-founder and technical director of Beautigloo.

The startup aims to expand its product range and recruit talent to support this growth and hope to become the world leader in refrigerated beauty.

It also wishes to pursue its commercial development in Europe, the United States and Russia where it is already established.

A French innovation prized by cosmetic brands

During the year 2021, Beautigloo saw its revenues triple. The start-up already has many customers - individuals and professionals - including prestigious cosmetics brands such as Biologique Recherche, Dior or L'Oréal.

"We bring value to cosmetic brands by enhancing the beauty experience. With the Refrigerated Beauty Box, the effectiveness of cosmetics is optimized and the sensoriality increased tenfold.says Clara Lizier, co-founder of Beautigloo

The cap for C'est Paris, Carven's latest fragrance, was designed by Thierry de Baschmakoff and produced by TNT Global Manufacturing. Made of glossy black injection-molded PP for the men's version, and metallic gold for the women's, it comprises 4 parts: shell, insert, plate and ballast.

These giant hoods, like life-size inverted pawns, enhance the architectural silhouette of the bottles, whose glass catches the light in a play of textures.