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The Biotical brand combines probiotics with natural active ingredients

Biotical

"I created Biotical to combine my passion for nature and authenticity with scientific innovation. Probiotics are essential for strengthening our skin's natural defenses, rebalancing its microbiota and promoting radiance. With Biotical, I want to offer natural skincare products that respect and protect our skin, while revealing its natural beauty".explains Dominique Fol, founder of the Occitanie-based brand.

Probiotics: the future of cosmetics

Probiotics are micro-organisms that act deep down on the skin's microbiota, stimulating the skin's natural defenses. "Their use strengthens the skin barrier, rebalances the bacterial flora, stimulates cell regeneration and protects against free radicals".reminds the brand. They also play a role in combating skin problems, including aging, thanks to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Biotical face and body care products include pre- and post-biotics. Their formulas also contain hyaluronic acid and Aloe Vera, combined with a maximum of other active ingredients to meet the skin's specific needs.

Its serums, based on organic fruit waters, ensure the transfer of active ingredients and essential nutrients, promoting in-depth hydration and regeneration.

All Biotical products are certified Bio/Cosmos Organic and Cosmebio-labeled.

For face and body

For the face, Biotical offers a cleansing oil, a cleansing milk with probiotics, a purifying gel and a "biotonic o" with probiotics "for effective cleansing of impurities with unrivalled gentleness".

Gentle exfoliating scrubs with pre- and post-biotics gently exfoliate, soothe and prepare the skin. For treatment, three ranges of serums, masks and creams are available, each targeting specific skin needs.

The Harmonie range balances, mattifies, soothes and purifies. The Éclat range includes specific formulations designed to awaken radiance and illuminate the complexion. The Jouvence range includes products with natural Retinol like to combat skin aging and stimulate cell renewal.

To moisturize and protect: the Hydra range, from I to IV for different skin types, moisturizes and protects the face all day long.

For the body, Biotical offers products to cleanse, exfoliate and moisturize the skin. Professional technical treatments are available for partner institutes. In addition, the brand offers 100 % natural massage oils and balms, divided into four scent universes.

A line of rituals and treatments for beauty salons:

To complement its face and body treatments, Biotical has developed a line of rituals and treatments using "modeling tools" and techniques designed for beauty salons, creating total synergy with the brand.

Currently available in more than 50 institutes and spas in France, the Biotical offer is presented exclusively by beauty professionals, trained in the protocols and with perfect mastery of the rituals. These experts are true ambassadors, helping customers choose their routine.

Biotical also offers complementary products for institutes, such as embroidered linen (towels, headbands, pareos...) and eco-responsible beauty tools (organic cotton, preferably made in France, or some produced by NGOs defending women's rights...).

ICPI Week 2025 opened its doors today at Kintex, in an unprecedented format

site-industries-cosmetiques A group of men in suits stand in a row, holding a multicolored ribbon adorned with decorative bows at an indoor ICPI event. Above, a sign reads "ICPI 2025 WEEK", and some participants wear name badges and buttonholes.

ICPI Week 2025, a comprehensive event bringing together component and materials companies across pharmaceuticals, biotech, cosmetics, laboratory science, chemical equipment, packaging, and logistics, officially opened today (April 22) at Exhibition Halls 1 and 2 of Kintex, Goyang (Republic of Korea). The show is being held on the largest scale in its history.

This year, 1,200 companies from 25 countries are participating, with a total exhibition space of 60,124 m² spanning both halls at Kintex.

The event consists of eight specialized exhibitions: Korea Pharm & Bio, CI Korea, Korea Lab, Korea Chem, Cophex, ESG Pack, Korea Mat, and Korea Coldchain. Attendees can experience the latest technologies and products in each respective industry.

Over 150 professional seminars and side events will be held throughout the exhibition at the venue and seminar rooms.

Korea Chem, ESG Pack, Korea Pharm & Bio: highlights

Korea Chem highlights pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, batteries, fine chemicals, materials, equipment, and processes. Exhibiting companies include Junghyun Plant, Dongbang Plantech, KPSMC, Visang, CompKorea, KMJ, and Daesung Industry Pump.

ESG Pack, the Sustainable Packaging Fair, features eco-friendly materials, recycling technologies, and sustainable packaging solutions. Korea Institute of Industrial Technology's Packaging Technology Center (KITECH) is presenting the '2025 Korea Star Awards Winner Zone.'Participants include Moorim Paper, RECO, Risen P&M, Stand Pack, Eco Packaging Solution, GL GRAPE, and Jazzle Enterprise.

Korea Pharm & Bio showcases production and packaging machinery, packaging materials, automation solutions, and quality control technologies. Notable participants include Young Tech Pack, PTK, CUBEGEL, Hoong-A, H&K, COUNTEC, HD-PACK, Innotech Systems, EUKOR, HakoPlan, OPTIMA, Körber Korea, and Doosan.

Korea Lab brings together laboratory analysis equipment and biotechnology R&D tools. Exhibitors include SH Scientific, CHC LAB, JEIO TECH, Sartorius Korea, Merck, Cytiva Korea, Biomérieux, Young In Group, DKSH Korea, Shimadzu Scientific Korea, and Eppendorf Korea.

The Korea Pharm & CI Korea show introduces raw materials, APIs, and services related to drug and cosmetics development. Participants include Quality By Design & Intertek, Charles River Laboratory Korea, Ecell, Saint-Gobain Korea, Stedis, Jeonnam Bio Foundation's Biopharmaceutical Research Center, and OSP Technology.

Opening Ceremony: Attended by Government and Industry Leaders

The opening ceremony began at 10:30 a.m. with over 200 key government, industry, and media figures in attendance. Guests included Dong-il Park (Director-General of Manufacturing Industry Policy at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy), Yeon-hong Noh (Chairman of the Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharma Manufacturers Association), Deputy Mayor Dongkyung Nam of Bucheon City Hall, Taek Soo Kim (Vice President of KITECH), and other heads of industry associations and participating companies.

site-industries-cosmetiques A middle-aged man in a suit stands on a podium inscribed "ICPI WEEK 2025", addressing the audience. Behind him, the large screen displays the details and dates of the event. The audience, in the foreground, watches attentively.

The ceremony began with a welcome address from Young Soo Kim, CEO of Kyungyon Exhibition Corp., the event organizer. Park Dong-il stated, "This exhibition brings together Korea's technological strength, environmental values, and design innovation in packaging. We will continue to foster a high-value packaging industry that leads global markets through integration with K-design and the manufacturing sector."

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site-industries-cosmetiques A man in a suit stands on a bright podium with a microphone, speaking at an event entitled "ICPI WEEK 2025". Colorful ribbons decorate the stage, while the big screen highlights the icpi community's Korea-related industries and innovations.

Yeon-hong Noh added: Yeon-hong Noh added, "This show offers an opportunity to enhance global competitiveness through industrial convergence. I hope it highlights innovative technologies like the AI-based drug development platform 'K-Melody.'"

ICPI Week: 150 Side Events and Export Consultations Aligned with Industry Value Chains

ICPI Week 2025 is designed as a multi-sector exhibition and a value chain-centric showcase for pharmaceuticals, biotech, and cosmetics.

Exhibits in Hall 2 focus on the early stages of development—raw materials, services, analysis, R&D, and quality control—while Hall 1 highlights the later stages of production, packaging, and logistics, offering a comprehensive view of the full industry lifecycle.

More than 150 side events, including policy briefings, award ceremonies, international conferences, investor IRs, technical seminars, academic conferences, forums, and workshops, will be held during the exhibition. Over 10,000 people registered in advance. Journalists from France, India, China, Singapore, and other major countries are on-site to cover the exhibition and interview participating companies. ICPI Week Awards will also be presented during the show.

The organizers stated, "ICPI Week is an exhibition that covers the entire industrial process from R&D to production, processing, packaging, and logistics. In addition to the 50,000 pre-registered visitors, we expect many walk-in attendees."

Fortuitous Finley (Puig): a horse-head-shaped hood made by TNT Group

TNT GROUP - PENHALIGHON'S - FINLEY

The Spanish Puig Group continues the famous saga of Penhaligon's Portraits with the arrival of Fortuitous Finley, a new eau de parfum, "addictive blend of salty pistachio and violet on a leather base, creating a sensual, amber and gourmand unisex fragrance."

The cap of the bottle for this new fragrance, in the shape of a horse's head, is made from a single piece of gold-galvanized zamak, as are the other portraits.

The ergonomically shaped PP insert, common to all references, adheres to the fret, which consists of a gold-anodized aluminum chimney and a gold-galvanized brass plate.

This twentieth portrait is the fruit of an enduring collaboration between TNT Group and Puig. 

Biologique Recherche adopts Cosmogen's Squeeze'n Roll technology

COSMOGEN - BIOLOGIQUE RECHERCHE - SQUEEZE N ROLL PP

Professional skincare brand Biologique Recherche chooses Cosmogen's Squeeze'n Roll for its Cible PIGM 400 skincare product, dedicated to sensitive, pigmented skin.

With Squeeze'n Roll, Cible PIGM 400 benefits from the On/Off rotating system technology developed and patented by Cosmogen. The brand recommends turning the applicator to On, applying the product to the areas concerned, turning the applicator to Ooff and then massaging in the excess.

The fully recyclable PP and PE applicator can be cleaned in Off mode, with no risk of damaging the formula.

Fedrigoni announces the opening of a cutting center for self-adhesive labels in Germany

Cutting center Germany. Fedrigoni

By the end of 2025, the labels division of Italian papermaker Fedrigoni will open a slitting center near Cologne, Germany. The plant, located in Frechen, will cover Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and northern France. 

The site will process films and papers for self-adhesive labeling in a variety of sectors, including food & beverage, healthcare and retail. 

With a surface area of 6,400 m2 and new-generation 2-meter-wide slitting equipment, this ultramodern distribution center targets 90 million square meters per year of high-quality films and self-adhesive paper materials for various sectors, including luxury packaging, food and beverages, healthcare and mass retail, with growth potential both in terms of production capacity and expansion into new markets.

"The opening of this cutting center in Germany is aimed at supporting our customers in the face of an increasingly demanding self-adhesive label market, particularly in terms of service and delivery times. By moving closer to our customers, we are improving both our lead times and the overall quality of our service in this region, which remains a real priority for us."explains Fernando Girón, Sales Director EMEA Roll & Sheet Label at Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives.

An environmentally-friendly site

Two factors motivated the choice of this location: its strategic geographical position and its commitment to sustainability, a priority for the Fedrigoni Group. Part of the rubble generated during the site's rehabilitation was reused as raw material for the new buildings, with a view to preserving resources, and heat pumps powered by photovoltaic panels were installed on the warehouse roofs.

With this step, Fedrigoni Self-Adhesives strengthens its local presence in the European market: the new German hub joins the cutting center in Poland, a strategic location for the ever-expanding North-East European market.

Groupe GM reinvents highlights its Alqvimia hotel line

GM Group - Alqvimia

Groupe GM, international specialist in hospitality products, presents its Alqvimia hotel line. Founded by Idili Lizcano in the Spanish Pyrenees in 1984, the Catalan brand, whose name means "alchemy", embodies a holistic approach to skin care. 

Conceived from essential oils, the Alqvimia hotel line is an invitation to a sensory voyage, inspired by the ancient art of aromatherapy and natural essences. 

"This collection, inspired by the nature of the Pyrenees, offers a refreshing olfactory experience reminiscent of mountain freshness. Citrus notes of lemon, orange, petitgrain and grapefruit open onto a heart of wild lavender and marjoram, creating an invigorating fragrance that awakens the senses."says GM Group.

The products feature an elegant black and gold design, combining sophistication and refined style, craftsmanship and a premium approach to well-being. 

Certified vegan formulas composed of 99 % ingredients of natural origin testify to the brand's commitment to eco-responsibility.

The collection includes the large-format 300 ml Ecopump dispenser, made from recycled plastics. It includes several products, including a hand and body wash, a shampoo, a conditioner, and a hand and body lotion. The range also features the Ecofill refillable aluminum dispenser with sealed, traceable 300ml pouches, guaranteeing an authentic, sustainable experience for customers. This system offers a fast and efficient refill solution, with dual-view windows for added convenience. Maintenance staff can replace sealed pouches in seconds, ensuring a simpler, cleaner and more efficient process. A 25 g Round Table on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Mass Balanced (MB) certified soap completes the range.

The exclusive Alqvimia collection is part of GM Group's Care About Earth program, and contributes to the company's efforts to reduce its impact on the environment. 

"We are delighted to collaborate with Alqvimia, a pioneer in natural wellness, to develop a distinctive and eco-responsible line of hospitality products for our customers. This collaboration beautifully reflects our two companies' shared commitment to quality, authenticity and sustainability. The Alqvimia line offers hotels the opportunity to provide their guests with naturally inspired products, carefully designed to offer a sensory journey evoking beauty and serenity, and fostering a sense of harmony and well-being", said Laurent Marchand, President of GM Group.

For stronger, longer natural lashes

Length Define Tubing Mascara - RevitaLash Cosmetics

"Thanks to its "tubing" technology and polymers that envelop each lash, Length Define Tubing Mascara lengthens, curves and separates lashes for an exceptional deployed effect with impeccable hold".says RevitaLash Cosmetics.

The mascara brush provides volume and length from base to tip, and evenly coats lashes with its formula rich in nourishing and conditioning ingredients, "soft and nourishing, doesn't crumble."

Length Define Tubing Mascara relies on biotin and Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 - an antioxidant peptide, to fortify, strengthen and protect lashes from breakage, vitamin E to nourish and provide powerful antioxidant benefits, and panthenol to help moisturize and enhance shine.

"With its Tubing technology, Length Define is the best choice for those who want XXL lashes without the risk of smudging.says RevitaLash Cosmetics. It stays in place all day long, but can be removed without rubbing at make-up removal time, making it an ideal partner for oily skin, sensitive eyes or in humid environments too."

U'Cosmetics: students imagine masculine beauty

U'Cosmetics 2025

The Université catholique de l'Ouest (UCO) Bretagne Nord organized the 16th edition of its U'Cosmetics competition and symposium on March 13, 2025.

The event brought together students, professionals and partners to discuss cosmetic innovation on the theme of "man and cosmetics? Beauty of all kinds." 

Competing students, in teams of 1 to 5, had to imagine and present an innovative cosmetics project in line with the event's theme. Three projects were rewarded.

The first Formulation Innovation Prize was awarded to the "Les Crâneurs" project led by Laura Alexandre-Alexis, Jeanne Raison and Allan Scher Terefenko from IPIL (Lyon, 69).

"Skull'timate, designed by Les Crâneurs, is a solid cream dedicated to the care of bald heads. Its innovative shape and massaging pimples offer a unique sensory experience while stimulating microcirculation. Enriched with moisturizing, soothing, protective and microbiota-balancing active ingredients, it's a complete skincare product that sublimates and protects the skull. "

"Èra", a project by Noémie Soyer, ines herry, margot guillou and chloé tourneur from UCO Bretagne Nord (Guingamp, 22), was awarded the second prize for Innovation in Formulation, as well as the Philippe Collas prize - the public's favorite.

"Èra et La feuille de rasage is an innovative galenic product in the form of a 2-in-1 sheet. It combines a creamy shaving foam and a moisturizing, soothing aftershave gel, countering the aggression caused by shaving. Men prefer the 2-in-1 approach and use few skincare products. With Èra, we're ushering in a new era that combines practicality and effectiveness, to satisfy their needs."

The first Innovative Concept Prize was awarded to "Oxym", a project led by Youna Offret, Jade Le Net, Alizée Pichon and Louann Merour from the University of Rennes (Rennes, 35).

"This cotton mesh cap uses microcapsules releasing natural active ingredients, such as oyster shell and nettle extract, to protect the scalp and promote hair growth. Refillable with a reactivating spray, it is comfortable, breathable and eco-designed, ideal for everyday use. An innovative product for a natural, effective hair solution."

The 17th edition of U'Cosmetics will take place on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The theme will be "Well-aging cosmetics: what if cosmetics accompanied time instead of defying it?"

U'Cosmetics in figures
- 149 students enrolled
- 40 teams registered for pre-selection
- 16 schools and 19 courses represented
- 10 projects selected
- 42 partners (ingredient suppliers, manufacturers of raw materials and cosmetics, trade press, institutional partners)
- A jury of 12 industry experts
- 8 conferences 
- 260 participants (finalist teams, speakers, visitors and volunteers)

FaiveleyTech and Sulapac create an innovative, eco-friendly massage accessory for Chanel 

Chanel massage accessory - FaiveleyTech and Sulapac

Finnish biobased raw materials supplier Sulapac and French SME FaiveleyTech, specialists in the injection and decoration of aesthetic plastic parts, continue their collaboration with Chanel. To their credit: the creation of a massage accessory, in line with the responsible and sustainable approach of the brand's N°1 skincare line.

Designed by Chanel experts for a unique sensory experience, the accessory created by FaiveleyTech and Sulapac enhances the effectiveness of Chanel's N°1 skincare ritual. Another special feature is its eco-design.

"We at Chanel are proud to set up unprecedented partnerships in the service of beauty. Working closely with our suppliers Sulapac and FaiveleyTech, we offer innovative products that further our commitment to a more sustainable cosmetics sector."explains Julien Garry, International Director of Purchasing and Packaging Development Innovation at Chanel Parfums-Beauté.

The material composition was developed by Sulapac before it was shaped by FaiveleyTech thanks to its mastery of multi-material injection technology. The two partners have been working together since 2017 to help the cosmetics industry replace petroleum-based plastics. 

The massage tool, made from over 85 % of bio-sourced materials, including camellia seed shells, is part of a more global approach to sustainable manufacturing based on the use of innovative materials. Through the valorization of camellia co-products, Chanel's emblematic active ingredient used notably in the N°1 skincare range, this object is part of Chanel's circularity approach. 

"At FaiveleyTech, we have been involved for many years in the transformation of Sulapac biosourced materials into environmentally-friendly packaging. The creation of this new massage tool is a perfect example of innovation at the service of product excellence, thanks to a fruitful partnership".says Béryl Tomaschett, Sales Director at FaiveleyTech.

"The massage tool represents an innovative solution from Chanel that combines the goal of responsible production with the use of sustainable materials. We hope it will inspire the entire beauty industry to innovate beyond recycled plastic."says Colin Strobant, Cosmetics Sales Manager at Sulapac.

"We at Chanel are proud to set up unprecedented partnerships in the service of beauty. Working closely with our suppliers Sulapac and FaiveleyTech, we offer innovative products that further our commitment to a more sustainable cosmetics sector."explains Julien Garry, International Director of Purchasing and Packaging Development Innovation at Chanel Parfums-Beauté.

Photo: © Chanel

Lumson: 50 years and a new offer targeting perfume brands

Fragrance-Lumson

The year 2025 is key for Lumson. The Italian company, which closed 2024 with sales of over €134 million, celebrates its 50th anniversary and launches its first fragrance packaging collection.

Based in the heart of Italy's cosmetic valley, Lumson has become a brand recognized and appreciated the world over. Over the years, Lumson has moved into large-scale production, while remaining committed to the quality craftsmanship and meticulous attention to detail that have contributed to its success. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, several festive events have been planned throughout the year. 

A first fragrance collection

In 2025, the family-run company entered the world of perfumery. Its expertise in glass decoration, customizable with different effects and finishes, which has long been the cornerstone of Lumson packaging, now extends to perfumery, with solutions developed specifically for this sector. The range includes 13 high-end solutions in 50 mL and 100 mL, two travel sizes, and 60 closures in different materials (wood, aluminum, plastic), for a total of over 1,500 different combinations.

"Over the years, we have built an increasingly solid and established industrial process, where products are designed, developed and manufactured entirely in-house, explains Matteo Moretti, company president. Our manufacturing model, based on continuous innovation (in 2024, the company will invest 7 % of its sales in innovation) and close collaboration between all departments, from the industrial team to the laboratory, from quality control to the R&D division, enables us to create high-performance products and offer customers standard "turnkey" and customized solutions. Today, with 50 years' experience and a solid position in the world of make-up and skincare, we decided to bring this precious wealth of knowledge, innovation, taste and know-how to the world of perfumery to create something unique. Many goals have been achieved, but our eyes are already on the future. The future will be guided by the values that have defined our philosophy and our business to date: innovation, performance and aesthetic research".

Fragrances: a fast-growing segment

According to Lumson, a new golden age has begun for fragrances, which have become an integral part of holistic skincare routines and an element of well-being and personal expression. "Their ability to create bonds, enhance well-being and celebrate individuality makes them allies of beauty, capable of accompanying every stage of life and evolving along with us."says the company.

Lumson points out that, according to Euromonitor, the global fragrance market, already valued at $65.49 billion in 2024, will record worldwide growth of 10.2 % in 2024/2025. This trend also applies to artistic perfumery, which in several countries, including Italy, now accounts for more than 2 % of the beauty market.

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