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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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site-industries-cosmetiques Three samples of transparent gel with microbeads: left, transparent gel with white beads labeled "NatPearl Pure", center, transparent gel with red beads labeled "NatPearl Cherry", right, transparent gel with green beads labeled "NatPearl Olive".

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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site-industries-cosmetiques A white bottle labeled "Daily 3+", described as a dietary supplement containing 45 vegetarian capsules, sits on a plain light background. The brand name "SuperSmart" appears at the bottom in yellow text.

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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site-industries-cosmetiques 3D close-up of a person's face, centered on the closed eye and surrounding skin texture, highlighting fine lines, wrinkles and natural skin details. The image is in neutral beige tones.

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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site-industries-cosmetiques Close-up of a person's hand applying a trickle of white lotion or cream to bare skin, probably on the leg or arm. The focus is on the hand and the cream being applied.
Woman put the cream on skin.

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.

Oh My Cream offers Beauty AI to diagnose skin 24 hours a day

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site-industries-cosmetiques A laptop displays a skincare website with product images and a woman touching her face. Next to it, a smartphone shows a close-up of a woman's face with digital facial mapping lines superimposed.
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The tool combines personalized questionnaires and photo analysis to identify skin imbalances and recommend evolving routines. Developed with Dialog, it extends Oh My Cream's skincare expertise beyond the store floor.

Functionality is based on an interactive pathway combining questionnaire and photographic analysis to identify the specific needs of each skin type and decipher any imbalances.

Interactive tour: questionnaire and photo

The tool compares a personalized questionnaire with a photo analysis to characterize the skin's condition. The service then generates recommendations for personalized skin care routines. «evolving over time», adapted to the results of the diagnosis.

Technology partnership with Dialog

Oh My Cream has developed Beauty AI in collaboration with French start-up Dialog. The tool draws on the expertise of Oh My Cream's teams and a range of content including skin diagnostics, guides, articles, quizzes and ingredient analyses.

The 24-hour availability of the service is designed to extend customer support beyond the point of sale, and illustrates the hybridization between physical retail and digital services.

Cicero serum-cream mists with Collagenium C3

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site-industries-cosmetiques A woman with long black hair and wearing a sleeveless black top sprays herself with perfume, holding the bottle close to her neck and looking up, against a plain white background.

The brand Cicero presents two anti-aging mists - Aura and Nocte - formulated around the Collagenium C3 complex, designed to condense serum and cream into a single gesture. Clinical tests cite gains in radiance, firmness and elasticity over 28 days.

The Cicéron brand offers a minimal routine: two active mists, Aura for the morning and Nocte for the evening, which combine the texture of a serum with the comfort of a cream spray. Each bottle contains 384 sprays, indicating an autonomy of around three months' daily use.

Collagenium C3 complex and associated active ingredients

At the heart of the formulas is the Collagenium C3 complex, described as stimulating several types of collagen and reinforcing the skin's three-layer structure. The formulation combines stabilized vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and botanical active ingredients - immortelle, rose hip oil, green tea hydrolate - targeting hydration, radiance and skin repair.

Clinical results and protocol

One reported study involved 22 men and women, tested for 28 days on sensitive skin with ophthalmological controls. Results showed «100 % brighter skin, 91 % firmer, 95 % more elastic, 82 % wrinkles reduced». The study also mentions validated hydration for 8 hours and action on the skin barrier.

The recommended applications are listed in the product leaflet: three sprays on clean skin in the morning for Aura, three sprays in the evening for Nocte, rubbing in with upward movements and, for dry, mature skin, possibly adding a rich cream in winter.

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EpiSnow and PhytoSpherix Hair, two active ingredients targeting skin and hair longevity

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site-industries-cosmetiques Two ears of yellow corn, their kernels partially exposed, grow on a green corn plant. The image has a circular, blurred border effect.

Mibelle Biochemistry presents two active ingredients for the cosmetics market: EpiSnow, a biotech active ingredient designed to reduce the biological age of skin cells, and PhytoSpherix Hair, a plant-based glycogen formulated to replenish follicle energy and support hair density.

EpiSnow is described as a biotechnology active inspired by the survival strategies of snow algae and designed to intervene on seven key markers of skin aging. The company states that the active aims to reduce the biological age of cells, prevent cellular senescence and restore a more even skin tone.

Claimed actions on skin cells

EpiSnow improves cellular metabolism and supports the skin's epigenetic health, contributing to long-lasting skin vitality. The active ingredient protects the skin from premature aging processes.

Plant glycogen for hair growth

PhytoSpherix Hair is presented as a glycogen extracted from a special non-GMO variety of corn. The text states that this glycogen provides targeted energy to the follicles, replenishes the hair's energy reserves and promotes increased follicular activity.

The company describes the effects observed on growth and appearance: accelerated growth, denser, stronger-looking hair. PhytoSpherix Hair claims an energizing mechanism specific to hair growth performance.

Mibelle Biochemistry presented these active ingredients at in-cosmetics Global 2026.

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Coveco: eco-efficient washing pilot plant for the cosmetics industry

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site-industries-cosmetiques Stainless steel industrial piping system with valves, gauges, motors and blue wires in a modern plant, probably used for manufacturing or processing liquids.

Since 2025, Ibbeo Cosmétiques has been operating a pilot washing plant for the reuse of glass, metal and plastic cosmetics packaging.

Ibbeo Cosmétiques presents Coveco, a collective solution for washing and reusing cosmetics packaging. The project brings together a multi-technology washing technology called Coveclean and peripheral equipment to ensure direct reuse of containers on production lines.

Coveco solution

Since 2025, the first pilot plant has been operational in France, housing Coveclean's innovative multi-technology washing equipment combining detergents, aspersion and ultrasound. Coveco processes multi-material (glass, metal and plastic), multi-form and multi-cosmetic galenic packaging.

Tests carried out in 2024/2025 with some twenty European cosmetics brands focused on washing quality and unit traceability, in line with the microbiological and procedural requirements of European cosmetics regulations.

Towards eco-efficient washing

The Coveco project began with an analysis and feasibility phase. Assistance from Ademe and Citeo supported the first phase, which focused on life-cycle analysis and the feasibility of washing and reusing glass cosmetic bottles and jars. Phase 2 focused on collective and independent washing projects up to 2024, including trials and R&D experimentation. The project places eco-efficient packaging washing at the heart of a reuse dynamic to meet regulatory requirements and the AGEC law.

Aesthetic trends 2026: naturalness, sustainability and AI

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site-industries-cosmetiques Split image: The left side shows a woman receiving a facial skin analysis using a digital camera; the right side shows a person receiving a cosmetic injection in the lips. The text provides survey data on attitudes and trends in beauty care.

The report presented by PerfectCorp combines a survey of 300 consumers and Spate data to map out 2026 expectations in aesthetics: sustainability, natural results and AI visualization. These elements highlight preferences for skin prevention, transparency and pre-treatment confidence.

Broad adoption and key figures

80 % of respondents are in favor of treatments such as Botox, dermal fillers and advanced skin procedures. In the sample, 45 % say they have already had a procedure, and 44 % are seriously considering one. However, a third of those surveyed regret having undergone a procedure.

Research and behavior: prevention and micro-interventions

Spate reports an increase in research on the «ageing management» 151.6 % year-on-year. Interest in «micro-injections» increased by 859.7 % over the same period, reflecting a search for discrete results. The report highlights a growing preference for preventive care, skin health and subtle improvements rather than radical transformations.

AI visualization appears to be a confidence-booster: 84 % feel that AI-generated insights into procedures such as Botox and filler injections would boost their confidence before trying a treatment, and 87 % feel that AI visualization would improve their trust in a practitioner.

Alice Chang, founder and CEO of Perfect Corp. emphasizes the role of skin analysis and AI simulation technologies for consultations: *«As aesthetic treatments become increasingly integrated into modern beauty and wellness routines, consumers are looking for personalized guidance, natural results and greater certainty before making a decision.»

The skin analysis and AI simulation APIs are presented as easy to integrate and scalable, designed for medical-aesthetic centers, clinics, dermatologists and skin care professionals to offer personalized consultations and realistic simulations.

The report combines survey and data from Google searches, TikTok views and Instagram posts via the Spate index, providing a measure of online interest in observed aesthetic trends.

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