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Malvallin, The New Era of Skin Longevity for Structured and Expressive Skin

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Malvallin, The Smart, Multifunctional Active Dedicated to Proactive «Prejuvenation» Strategy, Redefines Structure, Volume and Natural expression.”

If you could reinforce your skin before the first signs even show, wouldn't that make your routine far more effective? Instead of correcting what's already visible, we can now work proactively on what shapes the face. With Malvallin™, you choose a smart, more intuitive active designed for true skin longevity, for all generations, with a Gen Y and Z focus.

In today's evolving beauty landscape, expectations are shifting. The pursuit of flawless, frozen perfection is gradually giving way to something more authentic: skin that feels alive, expressive and naturally balanced. This new mindset prioritizes presence over perfection, where vitality, structure and harmony define attractiveness far more than the absence of lines.

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Unlike traditional approaches that focus on correcting visible signs of ageing, Malvallin™ is the next-generation botanical active that embraces a proactive approach, one that works not by targeting isolated concerns, but by restoring coherence across the skin's entire architecture. Designed to act in depth, it supports the biological synchrony between the hypodermis, dermis and epidermis, where structure, volume and surface quality are intrinsically connected.

At the core of its performance lies the adiponectin signalling pathway, enabling simultaneous activity on adipocytes, fibroblasts and keratinocytes. This multi-layer mode of action allows Malvallin™ to engage adipocyte maturation, supporting subcutaneous volume, while stimulating extracellular matrix synthesis to reinforce dermal cohesion and firmness. At the epidermal level, it enhances barrier integrity through the stimulation of key lipids, including long-chain ceramides, alongside proteins involved in cohesion and defence.

This intelligent multifunctionality translates into visible, harmonious results. Facial contours appear naturally fuller, the skin feels firmer and more resilient, and the complexion becomes smoother, more radiant and more even. Redness is visibly reduced, while the overall appearance is refined, subtly sculpted, as if elevated from within.

Advanced evaluation methods further demonstrate this multi-dimensional efficacy. 3D volumetric imaging confirms visible support of cheek volume and improved facial contours, while targeted lipidomic analysis highlights a reinforced barrier composition. In parallel, eye-tracking technology reveals increased visual attention towards structurally enhanced areas of the face, objectively linking biological performance with perceived attractiveness.

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What truly differentiates Malvallin™ is its ability to bridge deep biological action with visual and perceptible benefits. By working as a coherent system rather than a single-target solution, it creates multiple visible improvements through one intelligent mechanism, delivering elevated performance with refined simplicity.

This refined approach aligns perfectly with modern expectations. Consumers today seek simplicity without compromise: fewer steps, greater efficacy and results that feel intuitive rather than artificial. Malvallin™ delivers on this promise by combining depth of action with visible outcomes, offering a streamlined yet sophisticated solution for long-term skin health.

Ultimately, Malvallin™ represents more than an ingredient, it embodies a new vision of beauty. One where the goal is not to erase time, but to accompany it gracefully. By maintaining the skin's natural architecture and supporting its biological rhythm, it allows beauty to emerge with authenticity and confidence. 

In a world where sophistication lies in doing more with less, Malvallin™ sets a new standard, by enhancing what has always been there.

Malvallin™ from Croda Beauty is a patent-pending ingredient. It is preservative-free, 100% naturally derived according to ISO 16128, obtained from the fruit of cluster mallow, with botanical identity confirmed by marker Vicenin-II. It is COSMOS approved, RSPO and Halal certified, vegan compliant and IECIC listed.

It may be time to elevate your skin's performance, at every level.

Puig presents record results for 2025 and confirms its roadmap for 2026

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The Puig Group reported net sales of €5.042 million in 2025, up +7.8 1TP6Q like-for-like. The Annual General Meeting approved a dividend of €0.42159 per share and confirmed the 2026 guidance, with Capital Markets Day set for October 28 in Madrid.

Puig achieved net sales of €5.042 million in 2025, representing growth of +7.8 % like-for-like and +5.3 % on a reported basis. The Annual General Meeting approved the distribution of a total dividend of €0.42159 per share, and set the number of members of the Board of Directors at 13.

Renewals and appointments to the Board

Shareholders approved the re-election of Marc Puig as Executive Director and the appointment of Jose Manuel Albesa as Executive Director. Julie Van Ongevalle was appointed as a new independent director. The meeting also ratified the re-election of Nicolas Mirzayantz, Daniel Lalonde, Ángeles García-Poveda, Christine Ann Mei, Jordi Constans, Ioannis Petrides and Rafael Cerezo.

Strategic direction and timetable 2026

Puig CEO Jose Manuel Albesa reiterated the guidance for 2026 and announced a Capital Markets Day on October 28 in Madrid. He presented the new integrated organizational structure designed to simplify operations and support the growth of brands, markets and functions.

Marc Puig, Executive Chairman, recalled that recent strategic discussions with other groups had not led to a transaction, and confirmed that the family would remain a long-term shareholder. He emphasized the Group's historical trajectory and its objective of preparing for the next phase of growth while maintaining a solid financial base.

Speaking about Puig's future, Marc Puig said: «Puig is not for sale. We have always maintained that the family would remain a shareholder for the long term, which would have been the case even with the proposed combination. We have an exciting long-term ambition, a portfolio of highly desirable brands, a winning team, a very strong balance sheet and over 110 years of history to back up our vision.»

The meeting gave a favorable advisory opinion on the remuneration report and approved the remuneration policy for directors, as well as the authorization for future delivery of Class B shares for the variable components of executive remuneration.

The closing of the meeting focused on the continuation of the strategic plan after 2025 and the confirmation of a selective approach to external growth operations, with the Group targeting value-creating opportunities with a clear strategic fit.

Heppner makes Health & Beauty its top market

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The Health & Beauty segment represents 145 million euros in sales for Heppner. The group is strengthening its dedicated organization and has held Certipharm certification since 2012 for its land, air and sea-based activities.

Heppner has positioned the Health & Beauty segment as its leading market, supported by a dedicated organization and expertise built up over more than ten years. The group supports over 500 customers in the pharmaceutical, parapharmaceutical, medical device and cosmetics sectors.

Certipharm certification and quality network

Heppner has been Certipharm-certified since 2012 for its land, air and sea activities, attesting to compliance with Good Distribution Practices applicable to the transport of sensitive medicines and pharmaceutical products. The Group also has quality referents within its branches and implements ongoing training programs for its operational teams, from site managers to drivers.

Sales and customers

The Health & Beauty segment generates 145 million euros in sales for the Group, and includes over 500 customers in the pharmaceutical, parapharmaceutical, medical device and cosmetics industries. This activity is now the largest market in Heppner's business portfolio.

«In the health and beauty sectors, trust is built every day through quality of execution and the ability to secure often critical flows. Our role is to provide our customers with solutions that are reliable, compliant and agile enough to adapt to an ever-changing environment».», explains Laurent Rocchesani, Director of Health & Beauty at Heppner.

Driven by the growth of the health and beauty industries, the development of e-commerce and heightened expectations in terms of logistical resilience, the Health & Beauty segment represents an area of operational reinforcement for Heppner, with a focus on securing flows and continuity of supply.

Sales of sun creams and ointments up sharply on NewPharma

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A heat wave in May led to a surge in purchases of suncare and repair products on NewPharma.fr, with notable sales increases in several categories.

NewPharma reports a clear shift in purchasing behavior due to the early heat of May, with sun protection and repair products leading the way in terms of volume.

Numerical increases by category

Sales of sun creams increased by a factor of 3 in the space of three days. Thermal sprays have risen by +170 % over three days since the peak of the heat. Sales of mosquito repellent products doubled as soon as the heat began.

Rehydration and repair products

Rehydration products containing electrolytes and trace elements doubled over one year, comparing May 2025 to May 2026. On Monday, the most frequent search on NewPharma.fr was for Cicabiafine, a repairing and healing ointment, reflecting strong demand for post-exposure care.

The early heat concentrated purchases usually spread over several weeks into a few days, with a particularly sharp peak on May 23, a trend confirmed over the whole month by NewPharma.

Solutions for heavy legs and circulation have also doubled, reflecting the impact of higher temperatures on vascular discomfort.

Seppic unveils «The tail-ored pet care collection»

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Seppic presents a kit of six formulations based on its Sepifriend ingredients for a 3-step care and hygiene routine, tested in vitro on reconstituted canine epidermis.

Seppic publishes «The tail-ored pet care collection», a kit of six formulations designed for the care and hygiene of pets. The collection is based on Sepifriend ingredients and a three-step approach for dogs, cats and horses.

A kit of six formulations and a 3-step routine

The collection includes six formulations based on a «3-step care and hygiene routine»:

  • step 1: cleanse sensitive areas - soothing eye contour cleanser, gentle ear lotion.
  • stage 2: coat and skin care - ultra-gentle moisturizing and soothing shampoo, cleansing and purifying leave-in foam.
  • step 3: care for specific areas - spray shine and coat care, balm centella asiatica for the nose and pads.

Sepifriend ingredients, safety and performance forms

The kit features functional ingredients: sulfate-free foaming agents, solubilizers, rheology modifiers, emulsifiers and emollients. Sepifriend active ingredients are presented as providing benefits identified in the source text: long-lasting hydration, soothing effects, accelerated skin repair and dermo-purifying properties.

Given the specific physiological characteristics of animals , «Animal skin is 3 to 5 times thinner than human skin and maintains a more neutral pH.», the collection combines high naturalness with regulatory compliance.

The ingredients have been tested in vitro on «reconstituted canine epidermis», «demonstrating no impact on tissue viability and suggesting their suitability for both rinse-off and rinse-in applications.»

Hervé Hoppenot appointed Chairman of the Board of Pierre Fabre

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Pierre Fabre Participations has appointed Hervé Hoppenot as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pierre Fabre SA, an appointment approved by the Board at its meeting on May 21. This decision is accompanied by the appointment of Roch Doliveux as Vice-Chairman.

Hervé Hoppenot has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of Pierre Fabre SA, a decision endorsed by the Board of Directors on May 21. A director since January 15, 2024, he succeeds Roch Doliveux, now Vice-Chairman.

Executive career and mandates held

Hervé Hoppenot, 65, a dual French-American citizen, led biotech Incyte as president and CEO from 2014 to 2025. He was also President of Novartis' global oncology franchise. In parallel with his new role at Pierre Fabre, he chairs the board of Maze Therapeutics and sits on the boards of Bicycle Therapeutics and N-Power Medicine.

Group succession and governance

Pierre Fabre Participations, the Group's controlling holding company, made the appointment. Pierre Yves Revol, Chairman of Pierre Fabre Participations, comments on the succession between Roch Doliveux and Hervé Hoppenot, recalling the 2017-2026 period covered by the previous chairmanship.

Hervé Hoppenot declared: «I'm very happy to bring my expertise to an independent group, strongly rooted in its territory and a major player in the health and beauty sector. It's an honor for me to have the opportunity to help Group CEO Eric Ducournau to develop the business as he has been doing since 2019, and to contribute to the development of a highly virtuous group, owned by a Foundation recognized as being in the public interest, the recipient of profits distributed by the company to develop action programs for the benefit of the most disadvantaged in terms of healthcare in the least favored countries.».

Sophie Le Tanneur joins the Board of Directors of Pierre Fabre SA as a Director; she also sits on the Boards of Groupe Bollinger and CIS Catering.

The next institutional milestone mentioned is the continuity of the executive mandate, with Eric Ducournau in post as CEO from 2019.

NatPearls: 1-3 mm spherical beads for rinse-off formulations

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NatPearls are 1-3 mm spherical beads designed to remain stable in aqueous formulations and transform on application, for use in shampoos, shower gels and cleansers.

Sweetchdescribes NatPearls as a visual and sensory support for rinse-off formulations, composed of perfectly spherical beads produced by proprietary technology. The controlled size, 1-3 mm, targets uniform appearance and stability in water-based systems.

Stability and controlled size

The beads have a controlled diameter of between 1 and 3 mm. This precision contributes to a consistent visual appearance and formulation stability in aqueous matrices. The beads retain their structure until application, when they transform to contribute to the product's sensory profile.

Three shades for formulation storytelling

Three color expressions are offered: NatPearl Cherry (red), NatPearl Olive (mineral green) and NatPearl Pure (white). These shades help to visually distinguish the formulas while maintaining a natural positioning.

Targeted rinse-off applications

NatPearls are designed for rinse-off applications such as shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers and body washes. They can be integrated into water-based systems without compromising formulation stability.

The presentation at the In-Cosmetics Global trade show accompanied the availability of the range, illustrating its privileged use for products where visual appearance and touch play a part in differentiation.

SuperSmart transposes the biology of aging into a NAD+ face cream

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NAD+ Cellular Activator cream, launched in 2026 by the laboratory SuperSmart, mobilizes cellular energy, senescence and glycation mechanisms to target skin aging. The laboratory is combining this launch with its track record in dietary supplements and its formulation platform.

The launch of NAD+ Cellular Activator cream positions the face range on precise biological mechanisms: mitochondrial energy, cellular senescence and glycation.

Transposing knowledge into the biology of aging

The laboratory applies its work on the biology of aging to the skin by adapting approaches from’«cellular energy»of «senescence» and «glycation» to a dermatological formulation. The brand says it has transposed cutting-edge advances in these three key mechanisms involved in skin ageing.

Product and reference figures

SuperSmart, founded in 1992, initially launched so-called «smart drinks» followed by the Daily 3 multivitamin in 1994; today, the range boasts over 400 formulas and two launches a month. NAD+ Cellular Activator cream will join the range in 2026.

The laboratory applies the formulating expertise it has acquired in dietary supplements to a face cream focused on metabolic modulation and prevention of the signs of ageing.

The product strategy is based on annual revisions of formulas; Daily 3 illustrates this approach: its composition has gone from 25 to 45 ingredients since its launch.

Matrixyl Neolide, encapsulation for sustained peptide release

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Matrixyl Neolide uses patented encapsulation technology to ensure over 15 days of peptide release and measured gains in skin firmness within two weeks.

Matrixyl Neolide, presented by Croda Beauty Actives, is based on a patented encapsulation that protects the peptide in the formulation and controls its release into the skin - the company reports a prolonged release of +15 days.

Encapsulation and release kinetics

The claimed encapsulation guarantees stability and controlled release of the peptide, according to the technical description. Croda Beauty Actives highlights the possibility of designing formulas with fewer «formulation noise» and increased performance stability.

Clinical results and professional application

Initial clinical data show an improvement in skin firmness of +25 % at two weeks (p<0.01 vs T0). Croda Beauty Actives also reported a +31 % increase in collagen III in a protocol combining the active with microneedling (p<0.01 vs placebo + microneedling).

The formulation boasts 99.79 % of natural-origin content according to ISO 16128 and a carbon footprint reduction of -43 % compared to Matrixyl, as well as TFAs-free, Rspo and vegan compatibility.

The new offer is positioned to fit into professional routines and recovery treatments after light aesthetic procedures, with a promise of sustained activity over time.

Naturalness goes from look to usefulness in skincare routines

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Nearly 6 out of 10 French women have already bought organic or natural cosmetics, according to an Ifop study; Alvadiem encourages us to focus on formulas that meet the specific needs of dry, fragile skin.

Naturalness has become a spontaneous purchasing criterion, but it's not enough to treat skin discomforts. Alvadiem, a French laboratory specializing in the care of fragile skin, emphasizes that dry skin is above all looking for comfort and precise functions: nourish, protect and soothe.

Naturalness is reassuring, but function comes first

The preference for easy-to-read formulas and familiar ingredients is widespread. However, this attractiveness can mask functional requirements: dry hands, chapped lips and tight skin call for targeted responses, reminding us of the need to assess whether a formula really nourishes, protects or soothes the area concerned.

Criteria to consider when choosing a skincare product

The presence of a highlighted natural ingredient does not guarantee the consistency of the formula. A skincare product's performance depends on the combination of active ingredients, texture and actual use in the routine. The right formula combines these elements to meet an identified skin need.

«Naturalness has become a powerful reflex in our daily routines. But a reflex is not always enough: dry or weakened skin needs a care product that responds to a concrete need».», says Céline Archer, founder and CEO of Laboratoires Alvadiem.

For the brand, the next step is to better align the image of naturalness with its actual usefulness for the skin, so that naturalness ceases to be purely aesthetic and becomes a useful criterion in the daily management of skin discomforts.

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