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La Colline opts for airless packaging made from recycled materials designed by Quadpack

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La Colline's first eco-friendly "youth protector" is part of the skincare brand's new Clar-Ology ritual. Its composition, certified as respectful of coral reefs, has been formulated " to illuminate, preserve and protect the skin's youth and vitality".

This "Metaprotector" comes in a refillable airless pack from international packaging manufacturer and supplier Quadpack, made from recyclable and recycled materials. Regula Airless Refill meets La Colline's requirements in terms of formula protection, recyclability and high-end design.

"Thanks to Quadpack, we were able to achieve our goal of combining eco-design and luxury packaging. With 100 % recyclable components, a majority of recycled materials and hot stamping that facilitates sorting at recycling stations, the Regula Airless Refill enabled us to avoid making any compromises. We were also charmed by the wide choice of customization options in terms of printing and materials."explains Samy Frois, Packaging Purchasing & Development Manager at La Colline.

Entirely metal-free, Quadpack's Regula Airless Refill packaging, designed to be refillable, is high-performance and luxurious. In line with La Colline's preference for local sourcing, it is manufactured and decorated in Quadpack's factories in Germany, which run on renewable energy. 

The solution proposed for Le Métaprotecteur contains 74 % of recycled materials (PCR). It comprises an outer bottle and cap in recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PCR PET). The interior is made of polypropylene (PP) for excellent compatibility, and is ideally suited to minimizing product volume.

Sophisticated decoration reflects La Colline's prestige identity. The outer bottle has been coated with a matte varnish, and the decoration has been applied by hot stamping and two passes of silk-screening (two colors). The adapter, hot-stamped in shiny silver, connects the bottle to the metal-free white pump. 

The hood, meanwhile, is adorned with a layer of silver using full-coverage hot stamping, a low-emission, solvent-free alternative to metallization that is more durable. Decorated samples were supplied at each stage of development to guarantee the desired appearance.

In terms of performance, airless technology helps guarantee product integrity by protecting the formula from air and external contaminants. What's more, each application benefits from uniform dosage, while the high restitution rate ensures waste-free use.

BGene and TechnicoFlor join forces

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BGenea company specializing in the development of innovative synthetic biology bioprocesses, and TechnicoFlora French designer and manufacturer of fragrances for the perfume and cosmetics industry, have announced a strategic partnership.

This partnership is based on complementary expertise: BGene will contribute its know-how in bioinformatics, metabolic engineering and fermentation, while TechnicoFlor will draw on its in-depth knowledge of the market and fragrance creation. The aim is to develop new, high value-added fragrance molecules based on sustainable production processes with a reduced ecological footprint.

"We're delighted to be working with TechnicoFlor to push the boundaries of sustainable innovation in the fragrance sector, said François Durin, General Manager of BGene. Combining our expertise in synthetic biology and molecule design with TechnicoFlor's know-how in fragrance development will enable us to provide revolutionary solutions tailored to the industry's growing demands."

"This partnership perfectly reflects our commitment to sustainability and innovation. Together, we are able to create innovative products that meet the growing demand for renewable and bio-sourced ingredients in the fragrance industry".said Christopher Sabater, President and CEO of TechnicoFlor.

Photo taken from the BGene website: www.bgene.fr

Fiabila: water-based nail polishes open up new horizons

site-industries-cosmetiques Two hands intertwine on a plain white background. One is darker and the other lighter, adorned with a ring. Both feature perfectly manicured nails, perhaps painted with Fiabila nail polish for an exquisite finish.

Formulated with at least 50 % of water as the main solvent, water-based nail polishes offer the advantage of being odorless and non-flammable.

These water-based formulas, which are particularly well-suited to children - especially those that can be washed off with warm, soapy water - could appeal to other consumer categories (actors, comedians, women who are not used to wearing nail polish), who would appreciate their ephemeral use and ease of application and removal.

To extend the life of water-based nail polishes by two to five days, Fiabila offers two formulation options in addition to the warm-water wash-off option: peel off (lift off the film that has formed) or wipe off (use a regular nail polish remover).

Lastly, thanks to the affinity of its active ingredients with water, Fiabila has turned the color & care concept on its head, adopting a new approach to skin care. care infused color, which consists of high-performance, hyperactivated water-based nail polish formulas. Dedicated primarily to skincare, they can be colored, even soberly or naturally like nude.

This opens up new perspectives for brands, whether to highlight the year's highlights, or to meet previously unexplored expectations.

Sensient Beauty acquires Biolie, expert in white biotechnology

Bolie x Sensient

Biolie, a raw materials manufacturer specializing in white biotechnology for the development of natural cosmetic ingredients, has developed a patented solvent-free enzymatic extraction technology for natural ingredients. The French SME has been acquired by US company Sensient Technologies Corporation, a global specialist in color and personal care applications. The acquisition was finalized on February 14, 2025.

"We are delighted with the strategic fit between our two companies, which confirms our position as a global leader in the supply of natural, sustainable actives and colorants to the personal care industry."said Mike Geraghty, President of Sensient Colors.

"The acquisition gives us access to Biolie's biotechnological process, which will enhance our portfolio of active colorants."added Gaelle Frere, Managing Director of Sensient Beauty.

"Sensient expands the availability of Biolie technology worldwide, our natural products with enhanced performance will now be able to offer customized innovation and value to brands worldwide."said Nicolas Attenot, founder, President and COO of Biolie.

The acquisition expands Sensient's manufacturing and innovation footprint in France. Sensient Beauty - the trade name used by Sensient Cosmetic Technologies, a subsidiary of Sensient Technologies Corporation - is headquartered and has its main production facility in Saint-Ouen l'Aumône (95).

25th Cosmed Regulatory Congress

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Two days to keep abreast of regulatory developments! Cosmed, the trade association representing cosmetics companies in France, is organizing the 25th edition of its Regulatory Congress, on March 26 and 27, 2025 in Paris and streaming. 

During the two-day event, company directors and managers in charge of regulatory affairs, R&D, toxicology and quality engineering will be able to discuss their issues with regulatory authorities, partner associations and other industry professionals, while learning about future challenges.

This benchmark event brings together regulatory experts from the cosmetics industry and welcomes representatives from the main competent authorities: European Commission, EFfCI, Anses, DGCCRF and Iba. (Independent Beauty Association). Over 300 professionals are expected to attend.

A program to anticipate regulatory changes

Renowned specialists and institutional representatives will be on hand to provide a clear and operational vision of current and future regulatory changes through a number of key events:

- Regulatory news: deciphering European and international developments.

- Round tables: discussions with authorities and key industry players on microplastics and international labeling.

- Ingredient panoramas: focus on developments concerning substances (filters, chemical inventories, controversial ingredients, CLP).

- Export conferences: international regulations and market opportunities in China, the USA and South Korea.

A hybrid event

The regulatory congress will be accessible both in person in Paris and via streaming. This hybrid format will enable a wider audience, in France and abroad, to access the strategic content and discussions with the experts.

Registration and detailed program available here: https://www.cosmed.fr/congres-reglementaire-cosmetique/

Image: Carmen Carbonell / Pixabay

Parfums d'Orsay chooses TNT Group

TNT Group Maison d'Orsay

The cloche box designed by TNT Group for Parfums d'Orsay is made of cardboard with green striated paper, inside and out, including the wedge, and comes in two formats. It dresses the collection of three Extraits de Parfums D'Orsay, 50 and 90 ml, Flower Lust, Incense Crush and Tonka Hysteria.

The black debossed logo signs the six creations, identified by personalized labels applied on demand. The design of this packaging, with its meticulous finishes, is in line with a logic of optimizing the supply chain by reducing the number of components.

Founded by Alfred d'Orsay during the Napoleonic era, the House of Orsay has always stood for sensuality, universality and uniqueness. "Each Extrait de Parfum D'Orsay is a powerful love potion. Conceived around a raw material overdosed to seduce, bewitch or leave you wanting more, they invade the space with their addictive essence".explains the brand.

Samantha Mane becomes President of the Mane Group

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Mane, French specialist in fragrances and flavours and 5e has announced that Samantha Mane is to become President of the family-owned group.

At the age of 40, Samantha Mane, one of the five members of the fifth generation of the Mane family to join the company, succeeds her father Jean Mane, who ran the business from 1995 to 2024. She chose to join the group in 2006 and officially joined in 2007.

There, she rose through the ranks and gained experience within the company. In 2016, her recognized skills and leadership led her to take charge of the Group's Europe Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region, Mane's most important in terms of activity. 

" It is with great enthusiasm and pride that I take on this new responsibility today, happy to continue this family and entrepreneurial adventure and to lead a Group with such a rich human resource base and innovative spirit.says Samantha Mane. Our independence and family ownership have enabled us to make bold choices over the past 154 years, and to take a long-term view. I want to build on the group's roots, its values, its creative and demanding spirit, which make it unique, with the overriding concern to preserve the environment.. "

Samantha Mane is also vice-president of Prodarom, the union representing the national industry of manufacturers of ingredients and compositions for perfumery.

Samantha Mane has already led major transformations and driven strategic shifts, such as the creation of the Paris flagship dedicated to Fine Fragrance, the implementation of operational excellence projects, and the digitalization of the company.

Under his leadership, sales in the EMEA region more than doubled between 2016 and 2024, despite the Covid crisis. 

Samantha Mane has implemented the Group's market development strategy in Africa. She is successfully committed to maintaining the strong capacity for innovation at the company's French headquarters, where 20 % of employees are dedicated to the R&D sector. She has promoted the different types of customer, by encouraging industrial partnerships, while developing employment. Committed to the Group's environmental initiatives, she has just joined the Convention des entreprises pour le climat.

The Mane Group was founded in 1871 by Victor Mane in Le Bar-sur-Loup (06). Today, it is present in 39 countries, with 50 R&D centers and 29 production sites. It employs 8,000 people.

Gattefossé offers a new active ingredient derived from sea buckthorn

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French cosmetics ingredients manufacturer Gattefossé is stepping up the study of waste products to produce high-quality bioactives, and is offering two ingredients made from the untapped leaves of the sea buckthorn tree.

In Gattefossé's CSR roadmap, Gatt'Up&Act, responsible waste management, is a strategic issue.

"In addition to implementing a waste management system, we also integrate upcycling into our approach to innovation. Waste recovery is fully integrated from the earliest stages of development. This approach has intensified in recent years. A number of current projects use upcycling as a lever to create sustainable, responsible and efficient products, explains Laurent Schubnel, CSR Manager for the Gattefossé Group.

With this in mind, the company decided to exploit the full potential of sea buckthorn leaves (Hippophae rhamnoides), hitherto untapped. Two ingredients have emerged from this research: Eyeglorius, launched in 2024, and Noxifense, a new active ingredient.

A highly nutritious and versatile plant

Sea buckthorn boasts an abundance of phenolic acids, lipophilic compounds, vitamins and organic acids, giving the plant real biological potential.

The Gattefossé research team turned its attention to the leaves of this shrub. Work to secure the plant's supply led the company to Quebec, Canada, to a family orchard dedicated to growing it organically and processing its berries into food products. In September, when the fruit branches are cut off by hand, enabling the trees to be pruned, Gattefossé recovers the leaves once separated from the fruit, which are then transformed into juice, sorbet or jam.

One plant, two bioactives

Following the success of Eyeglorius - a liposoluble anti-fatigue active ingredient obtained by CO2 supercritical and launched in 2024 - Gattefossé announces the upcoming commercial launch of Noxifense. 

This new active ingredient provides a comprehensive approach to skin sensitivity, by reinforcing the skin's defense mechanisms against environmental stress. It is based on the emerging theory of "oxi-inflammation", the harmful interaction between oxidative stress and inflammation. Its soothing effects are achieved through a process that targets specific flavonoid families, renowned for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. 

Noxifense is currently being previewed at the PCHI trade show in China, from February 19 to 21, 2025.

In-cosmetics Global: Amsterdam, April 8-10, 2025

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In-cosmetics Global, the world's leading event for personal care ingredients, will be held in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, from April 8 to 10, 2025. It will host over 1,000 exhibitors.

To support brands seeking to meet changing consumer needs, industry leaders such as Basf, Lubrizol, Symrise, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics, Givaudan Active Beauty, Ashland, GFC Life Science, Evonik and Croda will be presenting innovations that respond to current developments in the sector.

In addition, new exhibitors from all over the world - including Germany, the Netherlands, the USA, Korea, China and India - will be showcased in a dedicated hall, as they aspire to become key players in the international personal care ingredients market.

Responding to changing market trends and priorities

The event will feature several zones and conference rooms, including the marketing trends room, sustainability zone, innovation zone, fragrance zone, sensory bar, make-up bar. It will host technical seminars, a testing and regulatory forum, the formulation laboratory and the testing discovery pavilion. 

At this year's event, the Marketing Trends Theatre will be organized around three main themes: day one will focus on the European and global market, innovation and ingredient trends; day two will highlight key and emerging trends such as wellness and dermocosmetics; while day three will be devoted to the beauty trade and the future of the industry.

The Sustainability Zone, sponsored by AAK, will showcase the latest in green beauty, with sustainable sourcing solutions and eco-friendly formulations shaping the future of the industry. 

Following its launch last year, the Sustainability Zone Forum, organized by Barbara Olioso, CEO of The Green Chemist Consultancy and in-cosmetics Global's Sustainability Advisor, will return in an expanded two-day format on April 8 and 9, 2025, and will now be located on the show floor for easy access. It will cover key topics including regulatory changes, life cycle assessment (LCA) and sustainable packaging.

In addition, Symrise, Mibelle Biochemistry, Probiotical and others will offer attendees exclusive insights into key trends impacting the cosmetics sector, such as skin screening and protection, mood-boosting neurocosmetics, and feminine care in the research and development pipeline.

Explore innovation, sensory experiences and advances in testing 

The popular Innovation Zone, sponsored by Ashland, will highlight cutting-edge ingredient launches, with suppliers showcasing their key functional and active ingredient debuts, reflecting the amount of time and investment devoted to these innovations. Demonstrations in the area will highlight key products and technologies.

Other zones at in-cosmetics Global 2025 include the Fragrance Zone, where prestigious fragrance houses, ingredient producers and distributors will present exquisite aromas and scents. At the nearby Sensory Bar, attendees can discover transformative sensory experiences through innovative personal care formulations.

The Make-Up Bar, meanwhile, will inspire the next generation of color cosmetics, showcasing new pigments and formulations for eyeshadows, foundations, nail polishes and lip lacquers, all available for safe testing. These interactive areas are designed to enable R&D specialists to explore unique sensations and discover bold technologies and colors offered by exhibitors such as Luzi, IFF, Eurofragrance Iberchem S.A.U and MG International Fragrance Company.

New for 2025 is a focus on developments in regulatory testing and standards, designed to help brands justify science-based beauty claims, efficacy and standards. On the third day of the show, the Sustainability Zone forum will transform into a pop-up forum on testing and regulations, in partnership with Skinobs, which will address the latest regulatory updates, provide essential information on product testing and guide attendees through the intricacies of policy-making. The forum will also feature exclusive content on the latest advances in testing, including specialist sessions on longevity and anti-pollution efficacy. The "Testing Discovery Pavilion" and "Boost Your Test" initiatives - also in partnership with Skinobs - will offer a dedicated space for exploring the latest testing methodologies.

Technical seminars

In addition, technical seminars will offer attendees free access to explore the latest ingredients and technologies, with sessions that delve into specifications, scientific data and evidence that highlight how suppliers' innovative concepts can elevate product development strategies. Leading suppliers such as LipoTrue, Eastman, Vantage Personal Care and Sytheon will participate in the presentations.

Meanwhile, the Formulation Lab, sponsored by Brenntag and run by award-winning cosmetics scientist Lorna Radford, will offer formulators hands-on experience of formulating with new ingredients, enabling them to hone their skills and experiment with emerging techniques.

"We're delighted to be returning to the Netherlands next year for in-cosmetics Global 2025. The Netherlands, Germany and the Nordic countries represent important and influential beauty markets, and for 2025 we are particularly excited about deepening our engagement with these important regions.said Roziani Zulkifli, Director of in-cosmetics Global. As always, science, innovation and sustainability remain the backbone of the industry, and the event will continue to support Europe's leadership in cosmetic science. We look forward to showcasing the best in cosmetic science, with expanded exhibition programs and new collaboration opportunities."

Seppic unveils a preview of its new collection of illustration formulations

Ode to mother nature - Seppic

Seppic has chosen to draw inspiration from the cinema and the emotions it evokes to create new cosmetic formulations, notably for the In-cosmetics Global trade show to be held in Amsterdam from April 08 to 10, 2025. 

"The beauty box office movie hit", a collection of six inspiring formulations for skin care, hair care and nutricosmetics will be presented at the show, reminiscent of hit films and offering real sensory experiences.

As a preview, Seppic now presents the "Ode to mother Nature" formula. Inspired by the film Avatar, this thick, light-green care cream is nourishing and has a medium to long playtime. After massage, skin remains soft, comfortable and non-greasy.

This inspiring formula boasts a naturalness profile of 99.1%*. Used as an emulsifier, the organization of Montanov 202 amphiphilic molecules (Arachidyl behenyl alcohol, Arachidyl glucoside) into lamellar layers, known as liquid crystals, improves both the stability and skin compatibility of the formulation. As these lipids have a structure similar to that of the skin, Montanov 202-based emulsions offer biomimetic textures.

*In accordance with ISO 16128.

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