Niche perfumery label Différentes Latitudes launches a new eco-responsible range with a cork cap from beauty packaging manufacturer and distributor Quadpack.
French perfumer David Frossard had a revelation during a trip to India a few years ago. Tired of the city, he took a rickshaw to the beach to enjoy nature, but was disappointed when he reached the seashore, covered in plastic and garbage. "It became clear to me that, if my job was to create beautiful, high-end perfumes, their impact on nature had to be as minimal as possible," he recalls.
Obvious is the new launch by Différentes Latitudes, Frossard's niche perfumery label, which ventures into the promising field of luxury fragrances. Launched in November after a successful participatory financing campaign, the Obvious range offers seven fragrances. From the ingredients to the outer packaging, everything has been meticulously designed to avoid waste: the formula with organic, biodegradable alcohol, the box made of FSC™-certified paper and cotton, the recyclable bottle containing 30 % of recycled glass and the Quadpack cork single-material cap, sourced from sustainable forests. "The impact of the cap says a lot about the product: it's new, trendy, natural and modern all at the same time," he says.
Made entirely in Europe, the Obvious range was created for what Frossard calls "European style". "Today, the luxury perfume market caters mainly to high-end customers in America, Asia and the Middle East, in terms of price positioning and marketing. I wanted a product that would reconnect with Europe," he explains.
Initially sold through the Ulule crowdfunding platform, the new range has adapted to the "new normal": customers can receive samples of the seven fragrances at home, choose their favorite, then have the bottle delivered. The in-store experience is also possible: Différentes Latitudes has a perfume bar in Paris.
Obvious, a new concept in sustainable luxury
Berkem, French specialist in plant extraction, expands its range of floral waters
In response to the cosmetics industry's growing demand for natural ingredients and botanical extracts, Berkem SAS - the plant extraction subsidiary of the eponymous group - has added 4 new products to its range of floral waters: bamboo, peppermint, lime blossom and immortelle.
Toothpaste, shampoo, make-up remover, eye contour products... more and more professionals in the cosmetics industry are incorporating floral waters into the composition of their products, or even replacing pure water with floral water, in some cases as a marketing argument.
Used for their fragrant properties and active ingredients, floral waters (also known as hydrolats) are recognized for their purifying, anti-inflammatory, regenerative, antiseptic, antioxidant and sebum-regulating properties... The result of a distillation process and composed of aromatic molecules, they are veritable "active waters" for formulas.
A buoyant market for Berkem
Berkem, which specializes in plant extractionis aimed at the cosmetics and agri-food markets, supplying natural active ingredients extracted from plant matter for formulation. Established in 1964 in Gardonne (24) with 55 employees, the company is increasing its production of floral waters every year for customers in France and abroad (Canada, China, USA, Korea...). In 2020, 100 tons of floral waters were produced by its teams.
Its range, now comprising 16 floral waters*, is expanding: bamboo, peppermint and lime blossom waters are already on sale; immortelle will be available in December 2020.
"The plants, both exotic and traditional, have been carefully selected for their properties and ancestral uses, and provide a range of natural benefits essential for face, body and hair care. The extraction processes we have developed limit the impact on the environment and preserve the integrity of the active molecules naturally present in the plants," emphasizes Jean-Louis Peron, General Manager of the Plant Extraction Division, Berkem SAS.
* Other Berkem floral waters: Damask rose, orange blossom, cornflower, witch hazel, jasmine, lavender, grapefruit, grape, green tea, lemon balm, lemon and Roman chamomile.
The promise of innovative effect ingredients with the collaboration of Croda and Anomera
Croda International Plc, the name behind the high-performance ingredients and technologies that industries and consumers around the world rely on, is very proud to announce a new collaborative partnership with Anomera. Anomera is an award-winning innovator in green chemistry, materials science and sustainable manufacturing. Croda becomes the exclusive distributor of Anomera materials for the cosmetics market. In addition to exclusive distribution, the partners will develop unique and innovative multifunctional ingredients to meet the needs of the beauty market.
Anomera is an innovative Canadian company based in Quebec, specializing in the development of high-quality carboxylated cellulose nanocrystals, converted into micron-sized powder. "We looked at the world of cosmetics companies and found Croda to be the ideal candidate for Anomera," said Howard Fields, CEO and President of Anomera. "Croda is a leader in sustainable and ethical ingredients and best aligns with Anomera's vision to redefine the cellulose of tomorrow."
In the coming months, Croda will take the first step in the partnership by introducing the ChromaPur range to the cosmetics market. This new category of natural cellulose powders is based on an environmentally-friendly process using black spruce pulp sustainably harvested from Canadian forests.
Croda is committed to providing new ingredients that respect the environment. By integrating the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into their mission, Croda will create, develop and deliver solutions to some of the greatest challenges facing the world today. In addition, Croda is committed to making a positive impact for climate, earth and people by 2030. Anomera's philosophy and technology are perfectly aligned with these goals, and the two companies are delighted to combine their knowledge and passion to offer concrete solutions to the cosmetics industry.
Jennifer Hart, Managing Director of Croda's Beauty Effects business unit, said: "At Croda, we're passionate about using 'science for a better life'. The technology in this case is doubly smart: smart in what it does, in terms of the effects consumers look for in their beauty products; and smart in what it is: natural chemistry from renewable resources, produced using environmentally friendly processes. We look forward to sharing this technology with our customers in 2021."
Arcade Beauty lends its expertise to history's first olfactory novel
This novel, like no other, is enriched with olfactory illustrations. As the pages turn, readers can imagine the characters and some of the story's key moments, thanks to scented labels placed on a bookmark designed by Arcade Beauty.
After reading the novel and discussing it with the author, the perfumer was able to create a score dedicated to each of the key characters, and to the intense moments of the scenario, such as passion or discord.
Arcade Beauty at work
The group, which specializes in samples and mini-products, has created a bookmark printed on both sides and bound at the end of the book. A line of microperforations allows the reader to detach the bookmark and use it throughout the book.
For this project, Arcade Beauty chose to use its DiscCover concept, a transparent polyester label containing a dry perfume formula.
The 6 labels on both sides of the bookmark each correspond to a key moment in the story. They can be repositioned, allowing readers to return to them at will.
The FEBEA launches CLAIRE, an application to decipher cosmetic ingredients
To provide clear, precise and verified answers to consumers' questions about cosmetic ingredients, the French Federation of Beauty Companies (FEBEA) is launching the CLAIRE mobile application. Developed with the French Society of Cosmetology (SFC), CLAIRE offers information on more than 25,000 ingredients found in cosmetic products.
Intended primarily for professionals in the sector (such as sales consultants), it is also offered to consumers, to enable them to make a free and informed choice.
By simply scanning the list of ingredients/INCI of any cosmetic product or by typing the first letters of the desired ingredient in the search engine, the user can find out its scientific name vs. the Latin name often indicated in the lists, its function in a formula, its origin (natural or synthetic) and its toxicological data whether it is controversial or not.
The data sheets provided by CLAIRE are developed and validated by scientific experts and toxicologists, specialists in cosmetic ingredients, based on the evaluations of regulatory authorities. Updates are made on a regular basis according to the flow of directives.
CLAIRE does not give notes
Unlike other applications, notably YUKA, CLAIRE is not intended to evaluate a product.
"We just want the consumer to understand and make an informed choice. explains Valérie Colin, Director of Scientific and Regulatory Affairs at FEBEA.
"The cosmetics sector, which is one of the most regulated in the world, has been among the pioneers in terms of information and transparency for informed consumer choice "comments Patrick O'Quin, President of the FEBEA. "Today, we are even more committed to this approach with the development of this application. This represents a huge amount of work for us, since the list of 25,000 ingredients decoded by CLAIRE will be constantly enriched and updated. This is a strong sign of the entire cosmetics industry, which places transparency at the center of its relationship with the consumer.
The launch of the app complements the transparency approach undertaken by FEBEA with the launch of the LeLabdeClaire Instagram account, allowing for a more direct exchange with consumers and influencers on ingredient-related issues.
Technicoflor creates fragrances for romantic characters
The Technicoflor group supplies some of the biggest names in Perfumery, Cosmetics and Hygiene, and its fragrances are used in numerous applications around the world: eau de toilettes, body and face care, shower gels, shampoos, hydro-alcoholic gels, etc. Its French know-how, expertise in natural and responsible formulation and commitment to the environment have won over many brands.
Today, TechnicoFlor is pleased to announce the creation of olfactory signatures for characters in novels - a first!
The development of these fragrances was entrusted to Irène Farmachidi, TechnicoFlor's nose for 10 years and the source of numerous creations for major brands. With Julia Fiorentino, perfume manager for a cosmetics group, and Laure Margerand, author of the 5 fragrances from our history, they have created fragrances in which each note recalls a personality trait: for Agathe, the bubbly protagonist, notes of citrus and spice; for Pierre-Emmanuel, the seducer, notes of immortelle flowers, nutmeg, leather and wood.
These unique fragrances are encapsulated in a bookmark at the end of the book, offering readers a unique literary and sensory experience.
"When I first read the manuscript and Laure's very precise descriptions, I imagined the perfumes and wanted to bring them to life. So it's no surprise that the olfactory representations of the characters of Agathe and Pierre-Emmanuel, made for each other, blend perfectly. What a joy to collaborate with the writer, who sometimes slightly readjusted her text over the course of the creations! All in consultation with Julia, the project's olfactory conductor. Transcribing the scent of passion, disputes and so on sometimes required a great deal of skill. a lot of tests, but also a lot of laughs..." Irène Farmachidi, perfumer at TechnicoFlor.
The five fragrances of our historyavailable in all bookshops and on the fnac.com, cultura.com and amazon.fr. Recommended retail price €19.90
For its Cycle fragrance, Violet has chosen a Coverpla bottle.
In line with its commitment to development, Coverpla has signed a collaboration with the Violet brand for the Cycle fragrance. This is a deliberately limited edition, but a sustainable one, since the bottle proposed by Coverpla is refillable.
Cycle is a creative, ephemeral range of green fragrances, in limited editions and refillable using an aluminum dose that can be ordered over the Internet. For this specific project, Coverpla supplied the Ecotube model from the Ecoline range developed by Bormioli, whose key feature is a 40 % lightened glass.
The brand has chosen the Ecotube 100 ml model for its sober aesthetic and environmental credentials. It features an Aptar screw pump for safe refilling. The brand then chose a wooden cap in a beautiful vintage spirit.
"This eco-designed, refillable bottle was just what we'd been dreaming of. Through Violet, we want to address the social and environmental challenges of our time. We designed Cycle with respect for nature. To achieve this, we insisted on sourcing environmentally-friendly materials. From the cardboard of our pack to the aluminum refill, we've thought of everything to minimize the impact of our product on the environment," explains Victorien Sirot, co-founder of this new adventure for a brand with the prestige of yesteryear that has been dormant for too long.
Cycle marks the contemporary version of this new era, - a creative capsule in the wake of uniqueness - explains Victorien.
This eco-designed, refillable bottle came just at the right moment in our manufacturing schedule, as there are very few of them on the market. Coverpla made us the right proposal. Naturally, we said yes.
Tube switch for pneumatic powder transport with quick release for high hygiene applications
The automatic two-way switch is a common component in pneumatic conveying systems.
Gericke offers a unique switch design to meet the disassembly requirements of the food and pharmaceutical industries for cleaning operations.
This equipment, available for pipe diameters ranging from 30 to 200 mm, is made up of components whose weights make them easy to handle without the need for lifting equipment. So, without the need for special tools, the switch can be dismantled, cleaned and reassembled by a single operator in just a few minutes, with the switch body remaining in place.
Thanks to its design, this switch is suitable for pneumatic conveying in dilute or dense phase, under pressure or vacuum.
As standard, this switch is made of stainless steel and has a food-safe certificate. It is also available in an Atex version.
Cosfibel reveals metal for Paco Rabanne's Christmas set
Now available in retail outlets in France and abroad, the Paco Rabanne Christmas set is available in metal, with 6 of its fragrance references produced by Cosfibel.
Identical in design, these tin boxes adopt a color and product composition specific to each fragrance: One Million, One Million Parfum, One Million Lucky, Olympéa, Black XS and Pure XS. The box has a simple shape with a lid held on the base by a groove. Inside, the products are held by a transparent wedge under which appears a sheet of metallic paper crumpled to the color of the box.
Tinplate, a safe bet
Once again the brand has chosen tinplate for this festive collection. Cosfibel has worked on the lid and the sides of the base using the embossing technique, a material effect obtained by stretching the metal. The decoration is then protected with a varnish.
An eco-designed sleeve
The sleeve, usually made of PET, has been deliberately replaced by a kraft cardboard belt made by Grumbe with hot stamping.
In-cosmetics global will finally be held in October 2021
It's done! The organizers of in-cosmetics global have finally decided on new dates for the cosmetics trade show.
Reed Exhibitions announces that the next edition of in-cosmetics global will take place from October 5 to 7, 2021, again at the Fira de Barcelona.
The organizer states, " This early announcement should help stabilize the impact of COVID-19 worldwide and, when safely possible, ensure that the event can continue to play its vital role in bringing the global industry together again. "
Roziani Zulkifli, exhibition director at Reed Exhibitions, adds, " After consulting with exhibitors and key stakeholders, we recognize that in order to host an international event, more time is needed to allow for the reopening of borders and the lifting of travel restrictions. It is clear that the industry needs to meet in person later in 2021. Large-scale events are subject to ever-changing national and local guidelines and regulations. Our priority is to deliver an attractive and fearless face-to-face event in October, as far as we can, with combined virtual solutions, that will give our exhibitors and visitors additional time to adapt and continue on the road to recovery (...).
While we were not able to host the live show in 2020, it has been exciting to move into the digital world. We've hosted five virtual events in the past seven months and the virtual cosmetic formulation summit on November 17-19, 2020, which will focus on formulation in the age of climate change, and we're not stopping there! Our current focus is on keeping the industry connected during this time, encouraging collaboration, promoting new and innovative solutions, and helping to nurture critical business contacts, so watch this space for a virtual experience next April."
