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The CNRS offers short courses related to cosmetology

site-industries-cosmetiques French organization specializing in training programs for companies.

You may be familiar with the CNRS, but do you know CNRS Formation Entreprises, its continuing education organization ?
For researchers, engineers and technicians in the private and public sectors who want to be at the cutting edge of technology, CNRS Formation Entreprises offers more than 270 short courses lasting from one to five days, taught by CNRS experts so you can benefit directly from their knowledge and know-how.

Of these 270 courses, 20 are particularly popular with cosmetics industry employees :

Skin cell biologymicrofluidicsemulsionsorganic synthesislipids and liposomespolymersmicroscopies... each of you can find the training course that will enable you to put the techniques you've learned into practice as soon as you return to your workstation!

94 % of trainees would recommend these courses to their colleagues

Edith Wilmart, Director of CNRS Formation Entreprises tells us: "What sets us apart from other training organizations is the large proportion of our courses devoted to experimentation: practical work, case studies... Trainees are often even asked to bring in a sample or data to be processed for teaching purposes... on research equipment... with research staff! This approach is particularly well-suited to employees, and is much appreciated. ".

In fact, 94 % of trainees would recommend the training courses of CNRS Formation Entreprises to their colleagues. Carine and Hélène, employees in the cosmetics industry, took part in the training course. Extraction and analysis of plant bioactives . Carine testifies: " I found the course very interesting, with a lot of information both about the exchanges and the training itself" and Hélène, precise "I really appreciated the role-playing exercises to optimize separation techniques".

Technological training, but not only!

The CNRS continuing education organization also offers cross-disciplinary training courses, applicable to all business lines, to raise employees' awareness of societal issues as part of a CSR approach.

Today, companies of all sizes, statuses and business sectors are increasingly concerned with corporate social responsibility. This is why we CNRS Formation Entreprises has recently developed training courses on two new themes:

The axis cognition and behavior offers a wide range of training courses on gender inequality, behavioral studies, interpersonal communication, managing autistic people in the workplace, and the philosophy of science.

As for the sociology, political science and economicsIt includes training courses on radicalization, public health policy and technological intelligence, to help companies deal with these more or less sensitive issues.

Nicolas, R&I project manager, asked for a tailor-made training course for his company's executives on the scientific method and insights from the philosophy of science; he testifies: "The CNRS was one of the few organizations able to offer us a customized training program that was as close as possible to our specifications. There were preparatory discussions, the training, our evaluation of the training and, in a second phase, an evaluation by the trainers of the implementation of the knowledge acquired during the training in our professional practices. What the CNRS has given us is the theoretical basis for creating internal tools with validated fundamentals".

Tailor-made training to meet your needs

Attentive to companies' need for flexibility, CNRS Formation entreprises can also offer in-house training. Tailor-made in terms of both content and organization, this format can be a particularly interesting solution for developing your team's skills and knowledge. Every year, and increasingly so in the current health context, the organization organizes around fifty in-company training courses, adapted from a course in the catalog or created from scratch. With a pool of 100,000 research staff, we can meet your needs in one of the CNRS's 1,100 laboratories, by videoconference or at your company.

"The intra-company format on your premises has a number of advantages: you won't have to organize travel for your employees, who will be absent for less time, and you can choose the training dates. This type of training provides a unique opportunity for your employees to share and exchange ideas, as they are grouped around a common theme, adapted to their project. Think about it! says Edith Wilmart.

To find out more, visit cnrsformation.cnrs.fr

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Accuracy and speed in dimensional controls of L'Oréal bottles and caps

site-industries-cosmetiques A man in a laboratory performing precise dimensional checks on L'Oréal bottles and capsules.

Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence's Optiv 3.2.2 multi-sensor machine, equipped with palletizing mode, offers precise, automated dimensional measurements of L'Oréal's caps and bottles, and enables packaging expertise to be developed on other analysis criteria such as deformation and bottle verticality. 

Founded in France in 1909, the L'Oréal group employs 88,000 people worldwide. It relies on its excellence in research and innovation and its 4,100 researchers to meet every beauty aspiration in the world, and has made ambitious commitments to sustainable development by 2030, involving its entire ecosystem for a more inclusive and sustainable society.

With over 10,000 employees working at 44 production sites for 36 international brands, L'Oréal France accounts for more than a quarter of the Group's worldwide production. The 240 people at the Rambouillet production site, near Paris, are in charge of producing nearly 300 million units a year of "haircare" and "skincare" products such as shampoos, conditioners and showers, including those for the Elsève and Dop brands. 

L'Oréal's marketing & development teams create each new product (franchise) in a different shape, color and/or material, depending on the product category or target market. Recycled resin bottles, for example, represent one of the latest ecological innovations for the L'Oréal Paris brand. Each new creation requires adaptation of production processes. Specific tests are therefore necessary to ensure that any new packaging can be adapted to the packaging lines. They are also essential to validate that production will take place under the right conditions with the right yields, and therefore without any loss of output in the medium term. Éric Debreuille, a chemical engineer, is in charge of packaging at the Rambouillet site. He works closely with the Group's centralized packaging/development departments, as well as with the plant's technical packaging teams.

"My role consists, among other things, in ensuring that design choices match packaging equipment. To do this, based on the product definition, a formal risk analysis is used to assess the impact of packaging changes on industrial equipment. It is then necessary to organize, monitor and support the tests, summarizing the results which will enable the technical choice to be validated or not".explains Éric Debreuille.

Two quality systems coexist at L'Oréal: design quality (packaging) and compliance quality (production). Éric Debreuille navigates between the two. In design, he contributes to product definition and industrial feasibility (testing), which he builds and carries out with centralized packaging and technical teams, enabling the new packaging item to be approved or not. 

In the site's Quality-Compliance department, laboratory technicians check the conformity of the items produced, particularly when a new format is produced for the first time, or when there is a change of material. The specifications for these new packagings specify the dimensional measurements to be carried out.

Optiv M offers precision, reliability and speed in bottle and cap measurement, as well as real expertise. "We used to carry out our dimensional measurements using manual tools, in particular electronic calipers. Some measurements, however, were very complex to implement, particularly those inside a capsule or even on a bottle".recalls Éric Debreuille.

A request from Sematec, a member of the Hexagon group, for analysis of industrial equipment projects, led to the need for a three-dimensional measuring machine to help develop real packaging expertise, mainly on bottles. This is how the Optiv multi-sensor machine came to be presented to L'Oréal. "Our decision-making group, consisting of the quality manager, the laboratory manager and myself, stipulated that the new tool should not only enable more reliable, faster and automated dimensional analysis, but also provide a concrete interpretation of the face & vertical deformations observed on our bottles. The aim was to correlate these measurements with our quality problems observed on the packaging lines." 

Combined with a series of sensors for very fast, precise and versatile measurements, Optiv M 3.2.2 was the solution for the inspections and analyses sought by L'Oréal. "We were quickly able to cut inspection time on vials by a factor of five, while guaranteeing more reliable measurements thanks to the machine's combination of vision and probe technology, perfectly suited to the measurement of certain dimensions. And the time taken to measure the capsules was cut by a factor of ten, thanks to the system's palletization, adapted to our needs, says Éric Debreuille. Hexagon's partner Opus was able to design sophisticated, high-quality fixtures adapted to the different items to be inspected, thus optimizing the measurements made with our three-dimensional machine. Among other things, this equipment makes up for the limited volume of the Optiv 3.2.2, enabling us to measure all bottle formats, whatever their size".

L'Oréal uses Hexagon's PC-DMIS CAD++ software, coupled with the Inspect operator interface with pallet option, and Hero analysis report software. "I've already been able to design some twenty PC-DMIS programs and train three laboratory technicians on the machine, in analysis. I'm discovering new possibilities every day, and can look forward to seeing our level of packaging expertise grow even further in the coming months".concludes Éric Debreuille.

Mintel announces the main trends in beauty and skin care products

site-industries-cosmetiques A woman puts mascara on her eyes.

Wellness, value, technology and the environment: experts on what consumers want and why, Mintel has published four key consumer trends that will influence the global beauty and skincare sector in 2021: 

  • A beautiful spirit: during these uncertain times, brands have the opportunity to participate in building routines by using products that capitalize on protection, value and the rebuilding of trusting relationships.
  • Beauty re-evaluated: in a context of reduced spending, use will be conditioned by the product's functionality and purpose. Value will be measured in terms of quality, convenience and impact, rather than price.
  • Distribution channels, drivers of change: thanks to solid e-commerce strategies, brands will gain points through an omnichannel approach capable of pushing boundaries, engaging all the senses and offering new digital experiences.
  • On the road to green beauty! In a context of coming out of confinement, consumers are preparing to re-evaluate their priorities by giving greater importance to ecological and ethical considerations, which will lead to more purchases.

Associate Director, Global Beauty and Personal Care, Andrew McDougall details how these key trends will influence the global beauty and care sector, including manufacturers, companies, brands and consumers.

A beautiful spirit

"In the future, the brands that will bring long-term value to consumers will be those that succeed in demonstrating the link between beauty routines and methods of combating stress and anxiety, and that bring normalcy to these uncertain times. The dissemination of strict safety guidelines will help to inspire confidence and attract new customers eager to return to the stores in complete safety. Through the use of external experts, strategies will need to educate consumers about the holistic approach to wellness and health, and the interconnection between mind and body, while validating the principles."

Beauty re-evaluated

"Experiences will be valued more than the product itself as consumers massively re-evaluate the products essential to their survival. Brands wishing to encourage their customers to consume premium products will be forced to redefine the notion of value, beyond cost, based not only on purchasing impact, but also on the notion of comfort and quality. Flexitarian behaviors will gain momentum, as a result of increased consumption trends across all product ranges. To reduce customer acquisition costs and increase life-cycle value, we need to listen clearly and unambiguously to the real expectations of our customer groups".

Distribution channels as drivers of change

"Over the next twelve months, loyalty and customer lifecycle value will rely on many sophisticated digitalized touchpoints focused on the need to capture everyone's lifestyles. Retailers' strategies will be developed with a view to directing consumption towards authentic branded sites, and challenging large marketplaces that have yet to demonstrate the transparency of their supply chain. With the help of trained and trusted staff, the professional sector will be harnessed and used as part of a true multi-channel strategy to deliver a better beauty experience."

On the road to green beauty!

"Brands will continue to collaborate and support local businesses through an authentic, long-term strategy that responds to changing consumer trends oriented less towards price and more towards local shops. Creating the next evolution of the "clean" trend will involve marrying ethics and safety to meet the expectations of beauty buyers who are respectful and careful not to take ill-considered risks. As consumers move in and out of big cities and small towns, the products and services they have access to will evolve in line with their priorities. Investing in various touch points will ensure optimal product discovery and encourage repeat purchases."

Jane Henderson, Global President, Mintel Beauty & Personal Care, concludes:

"As experts in what consumers want and why, Mintel Beauty and Personal Care is uniquely placed to predict future consumer behavior. For over ten years now, we have been accurately forecasting the consumer and market trends that have shaped the global beauty and personal care industry. Thanks to our knowledge, calendars and recommendations, over 3,000 brands have developed winning strategies. We richly deserve our long-standing reputation. And even today, we continue to stay one step ahead."

Texen Beauty Partners : Tottle collections

site-industries-cosmetiques The best SPF creams for sensitive skin.

The idea was all the rage a few years ago. Since then, brands have continued to adapt the concept. The tottle's invaluable assets include unbeatable practicality and a healthy dose of creativity. Texen Beauty Partners puts all its agility into the short development of customized standard packs. 

A new design for Matis

Previously available in a metallic purple finish, Réponse Jeunesse fluid skincare is now called Réponse préventive. For the occasion, this tottle has been given a new, more sober and elegant design. With its small capacity (30 ml), it is an example of an ultra-customized standard pack. It is injected in two layers (PE/PE). Its cap is designed in two parts, one transparent and the other tinted white on the inside for a particularly premium relief effect. 

The white mass-tinted decoration of the bottle and cap is in keeping with the brand's new graphic identity. Printing is then carried out using two-color screen printing.

Nuxe, chic and practical

This summer, NUXE Sun High Protection Light Fluid SPF50 was added to the brand's suncare range. For this development, Texen Beauty Partners had to combine originality with respect for the range's color codes. A pocket version (50 ml) was designed for everyday use. 

The bottle (HDPE/LDPE) features a bronze-colored PP cap and a PE plastic tip to regulate formula distribution. The silkscreen decoration is produced in two colors on the front and one on the back. The insertion of mother-of-pearl in the tint gives the packaging an attractive satin finish.

SVR, expert and efficient

In the Clairial range from the SVR laboratory, the latest anti-spot evening-out corrector, Clairial Day, is packaged in a 30 ml format. It includes a standard three-layer injection-blown bottle, a reducer and a cap whose gray interior and transparent exterior simulate glass.

The front/back design features some interesting subtleties: the "Clairial" name is printed in metallic ink and the "Day" is screen-printed in a cool grey shade. The SVR logo is hot-stamped.

In all three cases, stainless steel balls are used to activate the mixing of the formula before application.

The Different Company: roses and the Sahara wind

site-industries-cosmetiques Two bottles of oil and a bag.

The Different Company, a brand founded by Thierry de Baschmakoff in 2000, then taken over by Sophie and Luc Gabriel in 2004, has recently launched two new fragrances.

AlSahra is an oriental-mineral eau de parfum by Émilie Coppermann, perfumer at Symrise. Its description? "The scent of the desert wind, mineral and sensual, chasing a caravan of spices. A daring incense trail spiked with an invigorating hint of cinnamon and white violet, enveloped by the ambery warmth of cistus labdanum and the unctuousness of sandalwood."

Rose Poivrée, composed by Jean-Claude Ellena, combines the surprising sensuality of two roses, Damascena and Centifolia, underlined by green, spicy touches of black pepper and pink berry, delicately oriental.

Creation of a strategic committee for the cosmetics industry

site-industries-cosmetiques A variety of cosmetics are displayed against a dark background.

 On March 26, Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Economic Recovery, in charge of Industry, brought together representatives of the cosmetics industry to launch a partnership action plan to promote competitiveness, innovation, the ecological transition and "Made in France". 

By meeting in "Estates General" last October, and submitting to the public authorities "the 30 measures for a sustainable, winning recovery "The French perfume and cosmetics industry, united behind the Pôle de Compétitivité " Cosmetic Valley "and their trade federation, FEBEA, wanted their industry to be more visible, more heard and more considered, given its importance to the national economy and its position as a world leader. 

As a precursor to this collective approach, the sector's main contractors, at the initiative of Agnès Pannier-Runacher, Minister Delegate to the Minister of the Economy, Finance and Economic Recovery, in charge of Industry, and after discussions with their suppliers, adopted a " declaration of solidarity by the cosmetics industry with companies in the glass sector ". It underlines the synergies that must unite an entire value chain based entirely in France, from formulation to production, distribution and export. 

The Minister responded to this mobilization by announcing, during a visit to several companies in the sector, near Chartres, in Eure-et-Loir (28), on January 7, 2021, that she would shortly be bringing together industry representatives. 

An initial meeting was held on Friday March 26, by videoconference, under the aegis of the Minister and in the presence of representatives of the industry (SMEs, ETIs, major groups, prime contractors, suppliers, federations). The aim of the meeting was to establish a shared understanding of the industry's strategic challenges, and to identify the structuring projects required to meet them. The health crisis and its economic consequences have exacerbated the main challenges facing the perfume and cosmetics industry (environmental transition, digital transformation and competitiveness). Participants discussed a number of avenues to promote innovation and competitiveness in the industry, environmental protection and consumer safety, and the solidarity of their ecosystem. 

Agnès Pannier-Runacher also announced a number of structuring projects: the launch of a mission to evaluate the investments required for the industry's ecological transition, the creation of a gas pedal dedicated to the digitalization of industry suppliers, operated by Bpifrance, and the Maison internationale de la cosmétique, due to open in Chartres in 2024. 

Participants in the industry committee agreed to adopt a roadmap for implementing these priorities by the summer, and a first progress report will be made at the "Cosmetics Industry Summit" on October 13 and 14 in Paris. 

Agnès Pannier-Runacher declared: "Perfumery and cosmetics is a major industry in France, and one of our economy's main export spearheads. I am delighted with this first meeting of industry representatives, which has enabled us to collectively identify the challenges facing the industry in terms of competitiveness, environmental and digital transitions, and to set the priorities to be pursued by the industry in cooperation with the French government". 

Patrick O'Quin, President of the Fédération des Entreprises de Beauté, added This meeting establishes the cosmetics industry as a strategic player in economic, social and innovation terms. I'm delighted to have this opportunity to affirm the shared determination of all the participants to give ourselves the means to be part of the ecological transition in order to continue the growth of our industry and keep it at the top of the world rankings". 

Marc-Antoine Jamet, President of the competitiveness cluster Cosmetic Valleysaid : "The creation of this committee is a great success for the entire French cosmetics industry, which has been calling for it for a long time. It demonstrates both the State's recognition of the strategic importance of our sector for employment, for our country's growth and for France's international presence, and the need to amplify the major ecological and digital changes it has initiated. Finally, I hope that it will encourage everyone to be even prouder and more aware of the assets that France's large, innovative and high-performance industry, the world leader in its sector, represents for the country". 

PCD Innovation Awards: finalists announced

site-industries-cosmetiques The logos of the pd innovation awards 2021.

The ADF&PCD and PLD Innovation Awards awards the most outstanding packaging innovations of the year on the European market.


160 files in competition this year 

The Innovation Awards have attracted a wide range of entries for the 2021 edition. This year, it was in the context of a somewhat unusual health situation that the three separate Awards juries were held in digital mode for all the jurors and in person for the Awards Chairmen and organizers. 

It should be noted that each jury was expanded and brought together independent experts, professionals and journalists from the specialized press. In a convivial atmosphere, with sometimes lively exchanges and debates, all the products in competition were examined and judged during the three separate sessions.

Christelle Anya, Director of Content and Community - Brand and Institutional Relations, says: " These juries are moments of rich and exciting exchanges. These are moments of sharing that we appreciate every year as the organizer of these Awards. All of them are keen to evaluate the innovations of the luxury market, to share their expertise and to exchange between professionals on the innovations that are in competition." 

The 2021 vintage should give a good visibility to the winners of the three juries who presented remarkable innovations this year.

Some 24 innovations are highlighted this year.

The finalists are :

Premium Makeup Category

  • Luxury Hydrating Lipstick - Juni Cosmetics
  • Strech Mascara - Chanel
  • Les Beiges" Fluid Foundation - Chanel
  • Seduction Collection Lipstick - Jimmy Choo

Category Fragrance Women and Men

  • Bohemian Snake - Boucheron
  • My Way - Giorgio Armani
  • Seduction Collection Perfume - Jimmy Choo
  • Montblanc Signature - Interparfums
  • Loubiworld - Puig
  • The Concrete ban - Givenchy
  • Perfect Marc Jacob - Coty
  • Sauvage Resource - Parfums Christian Dior

Premium Care Category

  • The Lift and Hydra Beauty - Chanel
  • Clean Skincare Evercalm - Ren
  • Double Essence Clarifier - L'Oréal Lancôme
  • Prodigy Cure Cell Glow - L'Oréal Helena Rubinstein

Consumer Care Category

  • Naturally Good Body Lotion - Nivea
  • Shea Butter Hand Cream - L'Occitane
  • Eco-responsible moisturizing milk SPF50+ - Anthélios L'Oréal

Category Hygiene and Hair Care 

  • Social Plastic - Henkel AG&CO KGaA 
  • Garnier Ultra Gentle Solid Shampoo and Dop Solid Shampoo - L'Oréal

Limited Edition Category

  • Exceptional Beige Box - Chanel
  • Flower Bomb - L'Oréal Viktor & Rolf
  • Christal Peony Collection - Lalique

Symrise: appointment of Eder Ramos

site-industries-cosmetiques A man in a suit smiles at the camera.

General President of the Cosmetic Ingredients division in Latin America since 2014, Eder Ramos becomes, in March 2021, World President of Symrise's Fragrance division in Paris, in charge of the fine fragrance, consumer perfume and oral care sectors. 

In addition to this new role, he will continue to preside over the Scent & Care division for Latin America, which he has helped to bring up to the level of the world's other major regions.

Packaging, process, marking and control equipment: market in decline but hope for recovery in 2021

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Secimep, the international trade association for packaging, process, marking and control equipment, has announced a drop in sales of around 5 % in value in 2020 for all production line equipment. The trend was also downward for staff numbers (-1.5%) and orders.

This downturn can be explained by manufacturers' lack of visibility regarding business trends in a sector where investments are heavy and projects frozen until the health situation improves. As a result of the pandemic, the agri-food industry, in relation to the catering and cosmetics sectors, suffered the most, and investment was slowed down the most, whereas the pharmaceutical and e-commerce sectors fared well.

According to half-yearly statistics compiled by Secimep for its members of the "marking, traceability and labeling" group, which represents the seven main companies in this sector in France, equipment sales fell by 4 % in 2020. Sales of consumables and spare parts remained at their usual levels.

BETTER PROSPECTS FOR 2021

For 2021, companies in the Packaging, Process Marking and Control machinery sector are forecasting a rebound in business of 3 % thanks to the resumption of projects, subject to developments in the health situation. They expect to increase their workforce by 1.5 % and their order book by 6 %.

Some 61 % of companies surveyed by Secimep expect growth - often moderate - as the crisis recedes. A third expect a return to pre-Covid conditions in the 2nd half of 2021. Another third sees a return to the pre-Covid situation in a year or more. But the final third believes that the return to normal has already been achieved, or is planned for the first half of this year.Read more :secimep.com

Cosmetic Valley's Sensory Congress: 150 participants connected

site-industries-cosmetiques Sensory experience & innovation.

Some 150 participants took part in the online edition of the Sensory conference organized by Cosmetic Valley on March 18, 2010, live from Tours.

Live from the Mame, the city of creation and innovation, the 4th edition of the congress allowed all participants to interact with the speakers. 

The congress was introduced by Marc-Antoine Jamet, president of Cosmetic Valley, alongside Thierry Chailloux, vice-president of Tours Métropole Val de Loire and Bernard Plat, president of the association Valesens, which is dedicated to the dissemination of sensory innovation. 

In his speech, Marc-Antoine Jamet praised the territory's expertise in sensorial matters and thanked the partners who had designed and participated in a rich and dense program. "Cosmetic Valley organizes many conferences on scientific topics such as safety or lipids, cosmetology or regulation. But the Sensory conference is unique because of its subject, he said. Perfumery and cosmetics is a business of sensory creation. Touch, sight, smell, sensory construction, brain translation of emotions, sensory design ... are now at the center of developments.

The conferences of the fourth edition of the Sensory congress are now available on demand in replay on the Swapcard platform, until April 5th 2021.

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