With a turnover of 30 billion euros and 150,000 jobs, the cosmetics industry is a jewel in the crown of the French economy, a leader in a highly competitive international market whose growth prospects are considerable: the number of consumers of cosmetic products is expected to increase by 40% to reach 6.3 billion by 2030. The Cosmetic Valley cluster is the driving force behind this industry of excellence, mobilizing a network of 1,500 companies, including 90 % small and medium-sized businesses and around 100 major brands. More than one in ten cosmetic products sold worldwide is now manufactured within Cosmetic Valley, which embodies, defends and deploys the values of the French brand: innovation, performance, product safety and respect for the environment. Anchored in the Centre-Val de Loire region since its creation in 1994, Cosmetic Valley's mission today is to support the development of the entire national industry. This strategy implies the creation of offices close to the companies to optimize their support in connection with the territories and the cluster's headquarters based in Chartres.
After opening an office in Normandy, Cosmetic Valley inaugurates in January 2018 an office in New Aquitaine, a region that is among the flagship territories of the French cosmetics industry with many private players and public skills present throughout the value chain. The 200 or so companies operating in the cosmetics sector represent a turnover of €1 billion. They include a pool of 5,000 professionals, expertise in safety and performance, know-how in development, formulation and contract manufacturing, suppliers of innovative technologies and recognized centers of expertise in the field of plant resources and lipochemistry such as the Center for the Valorization of Agro-resources, CVA in Brives-la-Gaillarde and the Institute of Fatty Bodies, ITERG in Bordeaux.
The Cosmetic Valley opens an office in New Aquitaine
2018 Cosmetic 360 Program
The Cosmetic 360 conference program for the 2018 edition, will offer visitors a selection of "Theory into practice" sessions (TIPs). During these sessions, major topics of the perfumery-cosmetics industry will be presented in duo with two perspectives:
- an expert (e.g.: university, trend agency, etc.) who will present an overview of the subject
- an industrialist who will highlight the major issues and opportunities of the subject
If you would like to submit a conference topic for the 2018 program, download the "Call for proposals , complete the form and return it to us at [email protected] before March 31, 2018.
Each application will be studied and selected by the steering committee of the show.
The final conference program will be released on April 30, 2018.
With Goldea "The Roman Night", DuPont Surlyn plays the chiaroscuro
Using the codes of the iconic Goldea bottle, Bulgari reinvents the packaging of its famous fragrance in a subtle symbiosis of light and shadow. It evokes the sensually romantic mood of a starry night in the eternal city of Rome, lulled between mystery and fascination. For this new chapter of the Goldea line, the brand has chosen a light-dark bottle, all in contrast. The deep black lacquered bottle is topped with a very thick ellipsoidal cap of brilliant transparency, made of DuPont Surlyn.
With Goldea "The Roman Night", the brand wanted to create a story while reinforcing the identity of Goldea and the singularity of its design. We recognize the drop silhouette of the original bottle, but the cap is different from the one of the previous Goldea and Rose Goldea editions, also made of Surlyn. Injected in a single thick piece, it diffuses light and thus enhances the black and gold Serpenti ring - the brand's signature - which is reflected inside the cap.
For Matic Plast Milano, Italian specialist in thermoplastic injection, only Surlyn resin could meet the demanding specifications of this project. "We had to manufacture a cap that was both solid and ultra-transparent, with an excellent surface finish and an invisible injection point, all in a single injection; in agreement with Bulgari, we naturally turned to Surlyn, a prestigious material with which we have been working for many years," explains Giovanni Patti, President of Matic Plast Milano. Moreover, as we wanted to obtain an aesthetically perfect cap and exalt the luxury side of the packaging, we designed and developed an innovative production process that we have registered as an international patent", continues Giovanni Patti.
"We are delighted with this new collaboration with Bulgari and Matic Plast Milano. Surlyn is once again the material of choice to support brands in their range extensions, and to offer flagship designs in multiple variations," said Maria Carcolé, EMEA Marketing Manager for Fragrances & Cosmetics at DuPont.
ID Scent presents its new visual identity
ID Scent is strengthening its image by unveiling - since the end of 2017 - a brand new visual identity and thus consolidating its position as a benchmark in the market for the manufacture and marketing of scented products.
A new, more modern and graphic identity - designed by the Zebrand agency - for this olfactory marketing specialist, which now conveys more clearly its four core businesses:
- ID Scent Sampling, manufacture of perfume samples, scented blotters...
- ID Scent Gifts,scented gifts manufacturing
- ID Scent Lab, olfactory identity creation
- ID Scent Event, indoors/outdoors fragrance diffuser, interactive workshops
With this new visual identity, resolutely focused on the future, ID Scent is changing the fundamentals of its brand while remaining true to its values, present since its creation.
Reworked fonts, more modern visuals, powdered colors for a lighter feel, a sleeker logo - ID Scent's visual identity is getting a makeover. The new logo features an illustration of the i and D of ID Scent. The letters form a bottle to express the company's ongoing innovation in olfactory technologies and identities. iD and Scent have been spaced out for greater legibility.
"Strong growth, new technologies, a reinforced team...As a benchmark player in premium packaging, we wanted to evolve our visual identity to correspond even more closely to our customers' expectations," explains Maxime Caffon, Associate Director of ID Scent.
This new visual identity, which combines simplicity and modernity, has already been applied to all the company's communication tools, starting with its new website: www.idscent.net and reinforces ID Scent's professional, high-quality image.
FF awards Dominique Ropion the prestigious title of Master Perfumer
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc (NYSE: IFF) (Euronext Paris: IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences that move the world, has named Dominique Ropion Master Perfumer.
This nomination by the company is a recognition given to perfumers who have demonstrated a continuous and extraordinary level of creativity and expertise in the field of perfumery, as well as exceptional leadership and a significant impact on the fragrance industry. Dominique Ropion is the second perfumer within IFF to receive this prestigious title, created in 2013.
" IFF welcomes people who go further and harder to pursue their art with passion and, in so doing, revolutionize our industry. "says Andreas Fibig, Chairman and CEO of IFF. " During his 17 years with us, Dominique has consistently demonstrated an exceptional level of creativity and passion for his art and for our customers. We congratulate him on all his successes - and look forward to many more to come. ".
Dominique Ropion's path to perfumery began when he was a teenager. Studying physics in class, he worked in a perfume laboratory during his summer vacations and developed a fascination for the art of perfumery. His fascination materialized in the form of an internship, hopefully followed by a job at a perfumery school, where his talent was revealed and developed. He worked in the industry for 18 years before joining IFF in 2000. Since then, he has created or co-created fragrances for some of the perfume industry's most prestigious and iconic brands, including Christian Dior, Thierry Mugler, Lancôme, Givenchy, Frederic Malle, Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent, Paco Rabanne and The Body Shop. However, his designs have not been limited to fragrances for major houses, and he has publicly expressed his fascination and passion for creating fragrances for more mainstream product categories, such as mass market and specialty fragrances.
Dominique Ropion declared: " I feel humbled by this title, and while I'm proud to have created fragrances for prestigious brands around the world, I'm also particularly excited about the road ahead: continuing to discover the world of scents, and training the talents of tomorrow at the IFF perfumery school. ".
Dominique Ropion's other honors include an Oscar from Cosmétique Magazine in 2010, the title of Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres in 2012, and the prestigious Prix International du Parfum Cosmetic Valley in 2008 (formerly Prix François Coty). At IFF, he counts among his successes the Scent Design School and his work on evaluating and developing new molecules.
" Dominique has always been considered one of the masters of our industry. "says Nicolas Mirzayantz, Group President, Fragrances. " He is known for enjoying the challenges posed by all aspects of perfume creation, using his insatiable thirst for learning and his desire to be challenged outside his comfort zone. His innate curiosity, extensive knowledge of perfume history, commitment to the highest standards of craftsmanship and enthusiasm for sharing his expertise with the next generation are known and deeply appreciated by our entire creative team. ". Nicolas Mirzayantz continues: " I am proud to welcome Dominique as IFF's new Master Perfumer, and congratulate him on his lasting contribution to the perfume industry. ".
Croda acquires marine biotechnology specialist Nautilus
Croda International Plc, creator, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance ingredients and technologies for some of the world's leading brands, announced on January 11 the acquisition of Nautilus Biosciences Canada Inc ('Nautilus'), a marine biotechnology company based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Nautilus was founded in 2007 by Professor Russell Kerr, who, together with a team of internationally renowned scientists, focuses on using marine microbial biodiversity to discover new materials and active ingredients. Thanks to this acquisition and the associated patents, Croda will be applying this innovative science to all its business sectors.
Croda and Nautilus have successfully collaborated in the past, having worked closely together for the past six years, developing specific applications for skin and hair care as well as plant protection.
Steve Foots, CEO of Croda , commented: "This is yet another clear example of how sustainable innovation fits into our growth plans. With Nautilus now part of the Croda Group, we are further extending our expertise in biotechnology. The Nautilus team, which will be joining us, has a wealth of knowledge and expertise in marine biotechnology, also known as "blue biotechnology". We will be able to bring new patented products to market to complement our renowned ingredients in green and white biotechnology, giving us a broad spectrum of possibilities in this area of science".
Professor Russell Kerr, founder of Nautilus , added: "We have enjoyed a collaborative and positive relationship with Croda and the University of Prince Edward Island for many years, and have been impressed by Croda's commitment to developing marine biotechnology opportunities. Becoming part of the Croda group will provide Nautilus with the resources and support to establish a key center for the research and development of natural products derived from the marine world, and will provide Croda with new commercial successes".
TNT Global Manufacturing achieves $19.5 million in sales in 5 years
Co-founded in 2013 by Toby Cattermole (CEO Hong Kong) and Thomas Diezinger (CEO France), TNT Global Manufacturing reached sales of 19.5 MUSD at the end of 2017 for a workforce of 15.
In addition to its 2 entities in Paris and Hong Kong, the company opened an office in New York at the end of 201 7 to meet the specific needs of the American market, headed by Boris Schaefer, Vice President Sales North America.
TNT Global Manufacturing is renowned for its expertise in the development and manufacture of high-end metal, wood and plastic components and cases for the perfume and cosmetics industry.
The company stands out for the high quality of its products' manufacture and finish, and the engineering skills of its team, able to realize and technically optimize its customers' artistic creations.
Unipex distributes Algaia SA's range of texturizers
Algaia SA has decided to entrust Unipex with the distribution of its range of texturizing specialties derived from seaweed, for the cosmetics, industrial and medical device sectors in the France, Benelux, Maghreb and West Africa geographical areas from January 1, 2018 .
These products are manufactured at the Lannilis plant in Brittany, providing direct access to seaweed, most of which is processed fresh from the Iroise Sea. Today, France is the 2nd largest producer of seaweed in continental Europe, with almost 100,000 tonnes harvested each year, half of which is destined for Algaia SA.
Algaia SA also has a research and development center in Saint - Lô in the Manche department, inaugurated in October 2016 and featuring a host of sophisticated equipment and an industrial pilot unit. The R&D center boasts a team of scientists, algologists and application experts who develop innovative, high value-added products and blends for its customers.
Naturalness, traceability and sustainable development are criteria that are widely developed at Algaia and Unipex.
First edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress
The Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster opens a branch in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and organizes the first edition of the brand new Lipids & Cosmetics conference in Bordeaux, in partnership with the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, its Development and Innovation Agency (ADI-NA) and the Institut des Corps Gras (ITERG).
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, which has been a partner of the Cosmetic Valley competitiveness cluster for the past three years, is home to more than 150 companies in the beauty industry, and boasts excellent expertise in the very specific field of lipids, which are eminently strategic for the cosmetics industry since 70% of the raw materials used in cosmetic emulsions are lipids (vegetable oils, fatty acids and alcohols, etc.) or lipid derivatives (emollients, emulsifiers), which provide stability, richness and efficacy. This expertise is backed by the Canejan-based Institut des Corps Gras (ITERG), which has become the European benchmark for the knowledge, analysis and technology of fatty substances.
A major issue for the industry, innovation in the field of lipids will be at the heart of this new congress, dedicated to the latest research and innovations in the fields of skin physiology, oleochemical processes, extraction, purification and analytical techniques, as well as new formulation technologies based on lipid raw materials.
Some thirty high-level speakers are expected to take part in this scientific event.
Information : https://lipidscosmetics.sciencesconf.org
Charming lipstick by Strand Cosmetics
Strand Cosmetics Europe's Charming Lipstick is distinguished by its formula based on beeswax and plant waxes with moisturizing properties and an ultra-comfortable texture. It glides on and melts onto lips, covering them with intensity and shine. A complex of filling spheres combined with wheat extract adds volume to lips and erases surface imperfections. Provitamin E provides antioxidant and regenerating properties.
Highlights :
- Free of derivatives of mineral origin
- Applies easily and glides smoothly over lips
- Glossy coverage
- Intense color
