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Pure Trade designs an RPET satin pouch for Make Up For Ever

Pure Trade - Make up for ever

With a view to offering ever more virtuous materials, Pure Trade has created a 100 % RPET pouch for Make Up For Ever's "Artist Face Powders". 

Featuring a brown satin-look outer shell, this pouch is fully lined. Saddle stitching contrasts with the matte black screen-printed logo and rubber-look zipper. The black metal pull tab is adorned with a lip motif. 

Although flat, this case is large enough to hold brushes and cosmetics.

Pure Trade continues to expand its material library in the Creative Lab, offering more and more 100 % recycled materials. RPET is appreciated for its ability to cover a wide range of textures, such as weaves, velvets, terrycloth, jacquards and satins.

Boost your test: a better understanding of preclinical and clinical testing at in-cosmetics Global

Skinobs - Boost your test

In collaboration with in-cosmetics Global, to be held in Paris from April 16 to 18, 2024, Skinobs has created "Boost your test", a stand set up within the Testing & Lab area,  

designed to guide companies in their evaluation projects. The idea: to help professionals in the cosmetics industry identify the most appropriate methods and choose the right testing laboratory to meet their claims needs:

  • in-vitro or ex-vivo preclinical tests such as stability, safety, container-content interaction, ecotoxicology, biodegradability, UV tests or efficacy tests...,
  • clinical studies for human evaluation such as tolerance, efficacy on skin or hair strands, sensory analysis or consumer tests.

The aim of Skinobs is to offer companies a collaborative space where experts can share their knowledge of preclinical and clinical evaluation. Visitors will be able to explore the latest innovations, share experiences and network with testing professionals.

Pixience, Zurko Research, Miravex, Abich andvPhD Trials are partnering Skinobs to set up this Boost your test zone.

On the occasion of in-cosmetics Global and the creation of this stand, Skinobs will also unveil the new website for its advanced test-search platform.

Jean-Yves Parisot appointed CEO of Symrise

Jean-Yves Parisot - Symrise

Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, Symrise's current CEO, will be replaced by Jean-Yves Parisot on the occasion of his retirement. The company's Supervisory Board has appointed Jean-Yves Parisot, currently a member of the Executive Committee and head of the Taste, Nutrition & Health segment, to the position of CEO with effect from March 31, 2024. 

President of the International Organization of the Flavor Industry (IOFI) since 2023, Jean-Yves Parisot joined Symrise in 2014 and became a member of the Executive Committee in 2016. Prior to Symrise, he held global management positions at Pfizer, Rhone Poulenc/Rhodia, Danisco, Air Liquide and the Diana Group before its merger with Symrise. He studied veterinary medicine and holds an MBA from HEC Paris.

"We are delighted that Jean-Yves Parisot, an experienced executive within the company, is taking over the management of Symrise. Working closely with Heinz-Jürgen Bertram, he has succeeded in making Symrise a leading player in the field of taste and nutrition. Symrise will be in the best possible hands with Jean-Yves Parisot, and a smooth and confident transition at the head of the company is assured.said Michael König, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Symrise AG.

Cosmogen makes Dior's new wrinkle corrector precise

Needle tube Cosmogen - Dior

Dior Capture Totale Hyalushot is designed to be effective in eight areas of the face: worry lines, frown lines, rabbit lines, smile lines, bar code/smoker's lines, marionette lines, tear trench lines and crow's feet.

Cosmogen's Needle Tube gives this new skincare product the "surgical" precision of its applicator, "inspired by professionals and as fine as a needle to target each wrinkle and visibly correct them". The tube features a tip specifically designed to apply concentrated formulas or precious serums, in small quantities, to targeted fragile areas requiring great precision in the gesture, notably wrinkles. 

The aluminum finish of the tube - available in gold and silver versions, with an applicator that can be unscrewed and reused on a refill - gives it a luxurious look while ensuring better formula conservation. The cap is metal-trimmed with an embossed CD monogram, in keeping with the image of Dior's Capture Totale line.

Alexandra Ferré appointed to the Yves Rocher Management Committee

Alexandra Ferré - Yves Rocher

Yves Rocher has announced the appointment of Alexandra Ferré, Impact and CSR Director, to the brand's Management Committee, reinforcing the central place of CSR at the heart of its operations and strategy.

A graduate of Sciences Po Bordeaux and with a Master's degree in International Relations, Alexandra Ferré focused on corporate environmental and societal impact assessment at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies in Monterey (USA). She joined the Rocher group in January 2019 to develop engagement programs and B Corp certification within the Mission and Impact team before becoming Director of the Impact & CSR teams for the Yves Rocher brand in September 2022.

Sponsor of the Pépites Vertes class of 2021, the network of young professionals committed to the ecological and social transition, she was named in Positive Planet & Les Echos Start's ranking of the 35 "positive leaders" under 35 in 2023, and in the Hub Institute's list of responsible leaders. 

A committed brand

The Rocher Group defines itself as "creator of plant-based cosmetics and the first company with a cosmetic mission. Taking social and environmental issues into account is central to the DNA of the Yves Rocher brand. 

"It's a great pleasure for me to be working alongside Guillaume Darrousez, CEO of the Yves Rocher brand, to transform our model and, more broadly, the standards of our sector, thanks to a roadmap that we wanted to be ambitious, commensurate with the environmental and social challenges of the future. It's an exciting challenge that involves accompanying our consumers towards new, responsible beauty rituals, controlling our impact throughout our value chain and mobilizing our stakeholders. It's an entire sector and ecosystem that we want to involve in this approach, to build the responsible beauty of tomorrow. I am fully confident that, thanks to the expertise and historic commitment of the Yves Rocher teams, we will succeed in making these challenges a unifying, collective and transformative adventure".emphasizes Alexandra Ferré.

The Cosmetic Victories: the nominees for the 9th edition are known

The Cosmetic Victories

The 111 entries for The Cosmetic Victories 2024 competition have been reviewed. The research effort of the academic projects and the innovation of the start-up and SME projects were evaluated by international scientific experts. Three industrialists and three researchers were selected.

In the "Industrial Award" category are :

  • Prateek Mahalwar from Bioweg (Germany) with the project "Revolutionizing The Future Of Bio-Ingredients With The Power Of Microbes & Green Chemistry",
  • Denys Shevchenko, from Copper Lavender AB (Sweden), with the project "Carbon to Couture: Synthesis of Fragrant Compounds from Carbon Dioxide",
  • Ohad Bendror, from Nanospun (USA) with the "Live-Active Probiotic Skincare Tissues and Serums" project.

In the "Academic Research Prize" category, the nominees are :

  • Matej Hladiš, from the University of Côte d'Azur (France) with the project "Deciphering the Code of Scent: a Bio-Inspired AI for Accurate Odor Perception Prediction",
  • Philippe Lebaron, Sorbonne University (France), with the project "A unique test to assess the toxicity of cosmetic products on aquatic environments: an innovative, animal-free approach for more sustainable products",
  • Poutoum P. Samire, PhD, from CEA - Commissariat à l'Energie Atomique et aux Energies Alternatives (France) with the project "Photoproduction of bio-based hydrocarbons".

Rendezvous in Paris on April 15, 2024, for the presentation of the six nominated projects before a final jury of leading cosmetics brands, followed by the awards ceremony.

EcoVadis: Quadpack in the top 1 % worldwide for sustainability performance

EcoVadis Platinum Medal_Quadpack

Quadpack, an international manufacturer and supplier of packaging for beauty products, has been awarded a platinum medal by sustainability assessment company EcoVadis. Quadpack achieved a score of 79/100, placing it among the top 1 % performers worldwide. The company's progress in sustainable development, particularly in the areas of the environment, labor and human rights, enabled it to move up from gold to platinum. Quadpack had originally been awarded a silver medal in 2019, showing steady progress in ESG (environmental, social and governance) performance.

"I am extremely pleased with this result, which clearly shows that we are on the right track in our sustainability journey. This result reflects our commitment to making a positive impact, as well as our determination to continue making improvements. I would like to thank all the Quadpackers involved for their impeccable contribution to achieving this result."says Hulya Gray, Sustainability Manager Business Operations at Quadpack.

Quadpack's sustainability roadmap includes measurable objectives. Over the past year, the company has published environmental reports based on life-cycle analysis for all the products in its catalog, with a view to offering transparency on their impact. Energy-measuring equipment has been installed in its factories, with improved waste flows and energy-saving measures in all its facilities worldwide. In addition, a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging plan has been integrated to foster an equitable working environment.

"Our platinum medal stems from a fact-based analysis of our performance, as we continue our drive for continuous improvement. As a B Corp, our mission is to lead by example, using the company as a force for good. We seek to inspire and help others in the value chain, and I'm pleased to say that our top 20 suppliers are now also certified by EcoVadis. We still have work to do, but I'm determined that every step we take will bring us closer to a more responsible future."explains Alexandra Chauvigné, CEO of Quadpack.

Clarins joins forces with Dassault Systèmes to boost plant efficiency

Dassault Systèmes - Clarins

Dassault Systèmes solutions are deployed by the Clarins group to digitize its cosmetics manufacturing processes.

Clarins, a family-owned French company with an international reach, has chosen solutions from software publisher and digital giant Dassault Systèmes to optimize its manufacturing operations for skin care, make-up, spa and wellness products.

The company will deploy theindustry solution experience "Perfect Production", based on Dassault Systèmes' 3Dexperience platform, and in particular the Delmia Apriso application, to streamline and improve the efficiency of the production processes implemented at its plant in Pontoise (Val-d'Oise). 

Its new HQE (High Environmental Quality) certified site, located in Sainte-Savine within the Parc du Grand Troyes (Aube) and scheduled to come on stream by the end of 2024, is also concerned. 

The Manufacturing Operations Management solution (MOM for Manufacturing Operations Management) will enable the Clarins group to optimize its resources, implement best practices and harmonize all processes - from planning to execution - taking into account the specific capabilities of the two plants.

"As part of its global development strategy, the Clarins group is building a second production plant in France that is positioned at the cutting edge of technology in terms of sustainable development and operational excellence. This project is part of a global roadmap for the digital transformation of industrial activities 'Industrie 4.0'. To support us, we sought a complete manufacturing solution capable of streamlining and managing production, logistics and maintenance activities, as well as synchronizing materials between warehouses. By opting for solutions from Dassault Systèmes, a company with solid knowledge of our sector, we are equipping ourselves with the capabilities we need to successfully deploy our strategy."says Denis Martin, Director of Business Support Transformation at Clarins.

Implemented by Dassault Systèmes partner Dymasco, Dassault Systèmes' "Perfect Production" solution will enable Clarins to grow its business while guaranteeing product quality. The aim: to increase capacity, quality and traceability by moving into a dematerialized work environment with real-time visibility of operations, in order to optimize performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

"By deploying Dassault Systèmes' solutions to digitally transform its manufacturing operations, Clarins is combining 70 years of acquired expertise in high-end cosmetics and skincare products with our solutions that integrate industry best practices. says Benoit Dauchin, Vice-President of Dassault Systèmes in charge of the consumer goods and retail industries.Lhis will enable the Group to increase productivity and develop its operations without compromising the quality of the products that have made Clarins an innovative and responsible brand, recognized and respected the world over.

Coverpla confirms its commitment to niche fragrances through its partnership with Estal

Marine Cotton - Coverpla - Estal

Coverpla accompanies the launch of textile fragrance Marine Coton. Marine Rautureau, the founder of this young brand, has created a line that instills a special routine: the scenting of linen, inspired by the scented cuddly toy of her childhood. The concept: one dose in the washing machine, and the laundry takes you on a journey down memory lane. Comprising three fragrances (Accord Infini, Paradis nomade and Soleil absolu), the range aims to shake up the codes of perfumery with a modern olfactory experience.

Marine Rautureau chose Coverpla's Philos bottle (100 ml format), which, like its pump, is made in Europe. Designed for cosmetics, home care and home fragrance, this model adapts to a variety of product types (droppers, pumps, diffuser rings, screw caps, etc.). It is also available in 50, 250 and 500 ml formats, and in two types of glass (Flint and Wild).

Phalos is an elegant bottle designed by Coverpla partner Estal. Just a few months and a few trade fairs after signing its partnership with the Spanish company, Coverpla has seen its commitment confirmed by brands' interest in differentiated packaging and a very special approach to luxury.

A 4,000-year-old lipstick discovered in Iran

A 4,000-year-old lipstick discovered in Iran

A small chlorite vial, discovered in the Jiroft region of Kerman province in southeastern Iran, contains a deep red cosmetic preparation that is probably a paint or coloring paste for the lips. 

Through analytical research involving XRD (X-ray diffraction), SEM-EDS (scanning electron microscopy-energy dispersive spectroscopy) and HPLC-MS (high-performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry) analyses, the mineral components of the reddish substance were identified as hematite, darkened by manganite and braunite, and traces of galena and anglesite, mixed with vegetable waxes and other organic substances. 

The observed mixture resembles contemporary lipstick recipes. The results place the pigment at the beginning of the 2nd millennium BC.

These are the findings of researchers behind the article "A Bronze Age lip-paint from southeastern Iran" published in the journal Scientific Reports (https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-52490-w)

According to the authors of the study published on February 1, 2024, the vial dates from between 1936 and 1687 BC, and represents one of the oldest lipstick tubes ever discovered.

The tube and its contents were recovered in 2001, when the Halil River (Kerman province) flooded ancient cemeteries in the region, dislodging artifacts from the burial grounds. They have since been kept in the Jiroft Archaeological Museum, before coming to the attention of researchers.

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