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Microcaps raises funds to develop its perfume beads

Microcaps perfume beads

Swiss start-up Microcaps has announced that it has raised 9.3 million Swiss francs (nearly 10 million euros) to develop its perfume bead technology.

Founded in 2019, the young company develops advanced microencapsulation solutions. Its alginate-based fragrance beads are aimed at a wide range of industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food. 

This major capital increase marks a pivotal moment for the company as it aims to meet growing demand for its ethanol-free fine fragrances.

This Series A financing round saw the participation of new private investors, as well as contributions from Microcaps' existing shareholders, including Helvetica Capital AG, Zürcher Kantonalbank and the ETH Foundation.

By increasing its production capacity, Microcaps aims to ensure on-time delivery of its perfume beads to meet the growing demand from the perfumery market. This expansion will also support ongoing research and development efforts beyond cosmetics and fine fragrance applications.

"We are delighted to have secured this funding, which will enable us to significantly increase our production capacity. The growing demand for our perfume beads highlights the market's recognition of our patented technology and its potential to influence the fine fragrance industry. This investment testifies to the strong support of our shareholders and their belief in our mission of innovation and leadership in the microencapsulation sector".emphasizes Michael Hagander, co-CEO of Microcaps.

Photo taken from the Microcaps website.

TNT group creates a zamak ring for Charlotte Tilbury perfumes

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The first fragrance collection from Charlotte Tilbury (Puig Group) was created in collaboration with award-winning perfumers Anne Flipo, Juliette Karagueuzoglou and Dominique Ropion to invite you on an emotional journey. Love Frequency, Magic Energy, Calm Bliss, More Sex, Cosmic Power and Joyphoria - six fragrances for six emotions: love, energy, serenity, seduction, empowerment and happiness - make up this collection.

Stoelzle Glass Group has manufactured and decorated the six bottles.

TNT Group was asked by the brand to develop the ring common to all six fragrances. Made in zamak, with a rose gold finish, then varnished, it was meticulously designed, in particular for its inner groove to ensure impeccable assembly with the colored cap.

TNT Group specializes in the design, development and manufacture of high-quality metal parts - zamak, aluminum, brass, stainless steel and plastic - for the perfume, cosmetics and make-up industries. Its portfolio includes a variety of products such as covers, shields, decorative plates, boxes, cases and packaging with applicators.

Thalgo partners with Cosmogen for the applicators in its Spiruline boost line

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The professionally-inspired Pro Peeling Éclat brush mask from Thalgo's Spiruline boost line, enriched with acidic seaweed ferments with peel-like action, gives a new-skin effect and instantly relaxes the skin, according to its designers.

The product's On/Off system enables the formula to be dispensed and then, once closed, applied with a washable brush that can be separated for recycling. This patented system comes from Cosmogen's Squeeze'n Tint range.

Thalgo has also chosen Cosmogen's Ø 19 mm PE tube with an "ice cube" effect roll-on with three stainless steel balls for its Défatigant Regard treatment. In a single gesture, it smoothes away signs of fatigue, wrinkles, dark circles and puffiness for instantly fresher-looking eyes, according to Thalgo.

New applicators for liquid formulas

Quadpack

Quadpack offers a complete range of exclusive applicators to accompany dip-in packaging.

To meet new trends in liquid formulas, beauty brands are looking for effective, innovative applicators.

Quadpack, the international manufacturer and supplier of beauty packaging, offers a complete range of dip-in solutions and applicators to meet virtually any need.

These application systems are the result of the work of Quadpack's Creative Hub, which brings together employees and innovation partners. Designed on the basis of market research, trend analysis, customer feedback, technical expertise and creativity, the applicators are distinguished by a combination of functionality and sensoriality. The range, which is in full development, incorporates classics, as well as exclusive patented designs that, according to Quadpack, "take make-up and skincare products to the next level."

"Classic flocked applicators are evolving. Among our collection of applicators, brands will discover new designs that add value to the formula and stimulate the consumer experience. We've designed original shapes inspired by nature. We also have metallic designs that provide a "cool touch" effect.says Mateia Crippa, Category Specialist at Quadpack. They all bring a touch of creativity to the application of the formula. Thanks to our mix-and-match strategy, we're able to support new gestures with a reduced investment for the brand."

The mix-and-match system for dip-in solutions consists of two steps: first selecting a bottle, then matching it with an applicator.

Quadpack's patented applicators include those for the Skin-Up Bottle:

  • Centered, a model suitable for both high and low viscosity formulas: the leaf-shaped applicator features a central reservoir for applying the formula. Its clean, soft surface provides smooth, easy access to the lip contour. This model is suitable for both high and low viscosity formulas.
  • 360, a facial applicator featuring a rounded tip on a flexible elliptical neck. This applicator features four product absorption zones and a localized application tip, so that the entire face can be covered without having to dip the applicator back into the bottle. Ideal for liquid foundations and concealers, according to Quadpack.
  • Sorbet Touch is an applicator designed for low-viscosity foundations and blushes, allowing the formula to be absorbed and applied to lips and face without spilling a drop. Soft and flexible, its finger-like structure enables the product to be applied and blended without constraint for a high-definition result.
  • Kimono features multiple absorption surfaces to apply the correct dose of foundation or concealer to the desired areas of the face, without having to dip the applicator back into the formula. This model features a rounded tip for rapid blending along contours, and a spatula-shaped surface for easy handling.

Other flocked applicators fit the Gala Lip Gloss bottle:

  • Quadzone: this rigid, precise applicator, suitable for high-pigmentation formulas and modulable solutions, features blending properties for well-defined lines and controlled application. Four absorption zones ensure a fine layer of color and even product distribution.
  • For layering looks involving a base and a finishing touch, Crush makes lip gloss application quick and effortless. The spoon shape features a double reservoir for thick coverage while maintaining even application. 
  • Precise and flexible, Ace is a short applicator that glides over lips, leaving a veil of opaque color. Its concave, beveled reservoir allows pigments to flow from the tip to shape lips with ease.
  • With Dicot, designed for low-viscosity lip glosses and lip oils, the product emerges from the reservoir without dripping, in a pleasant, soothing gesture. The wide face of the applicator ensures even coverage, while the defined tip allows precision work on the lip contour.
  • Sorbet Kiss is a flexible applicator. The beveled felt tip glides over lips and cheeks for easy blending. A large-volume reservoir for low-viscosity, no-runoff formulas lets you create multiple touches of color.

Currently under development, the collection already includes over 40 applicators for a wide range of bottles. Quadpack can also meet specific specifications.

FaiveleyTech designs the hood for Lacoste Original 

Lacoste Original

Interparfums relied on the expertise and know-how of FaiveleyTech to create the cap for the new Lacoste Original men's fragrance.

The Beauty business unit of FaiveleyTech, an international group of French origin specializing in high value-added plastic injection molding, has produced an intensely black polyamide cap with a high-gloss, scratch-resistant finish for Lacoste Original, Interparfums' new men's fragrance in a deliberately minimalist bottle.

The Lacoste logo, symbol of the brand, is engraved on the galvanized white bronze top. A ballast inside the top adds weight to the creation.

The design of this cap, in partnership with Interparfums teams, took into account environmental issues. To limit the product's carbon impact, the choice was made for a partially bio-sourced material, whose surface quality avoids the need for a varnish step. 

"We are very proud to have participated, alongside the brand's teams, in the development of this singular, masculine fragrance in the emblematic Lacoste colors."says Beryl Tomaschett, FaiveleyTech Orgelet Sales Manager.

This cap, produced in substantial volumes, was made for the 60 and 100 ml sizes of eau de parfum.

An alternative to CBD to protect the skin

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Givaudan Active Beauty has unveiled Silybidiol, an alternative to the iconic CBD molecule (Cannabidiol) designed to combat the harmful effects of urban photo-pollution and promote skin health.

Silybidiol is extracted from milk thistle fruit by green fractionation. According to Givaudan Active Beauty, it offers a new holistic approach to ageing, based on the emerging concept of oxInflammation, linking oxidative stress and inflammation.

Givaudan Active Beauty recalls that the perception of skin care and aging has recently evolved, now emphasizing the importance of taking care of oneself, focusing on prevention and general well-being. 

Silybidiol protects the skin from the exposome - the set of external aggressions to which our skin is exposed, including UV rays and pollution. According to Givaudan Active Beauty, Silybidiol binds to cannabinoid receptors in the skin and activates cellular crosstalk, leading to the activation of skin defenses and detoxification pathways to effectively maintain oxInflammation balance and promote well-being.

After clinical tests against placebo and CBD, on volunteers exposed to photo-pollution, Givaudan Active Beauty claims that Silybidiol brings a drastic improvement in skin homogeneity (2.7 times better than CBD), an improvement in skin radiance (1.6 times better than CBD) as well as an improvement in volunteers' well-being (equivalent to that of CBD).

"We discovered that Silybidiol specifically activates CB2 cannabinoid receptors and offers the same benefits as the star molecule CBD. So, not only does it reduce inflammation, which improves skin tone, but it also stimulates the production of beta-endorphins, feel-good peptides that contribute to overall well-beingexplains Romain Reynaud, Research & Development Manager. This dual-action mechanism underscores Silybidiol's effectiveness in promoting healthy, radiant skin while supporting emotional well-being."

Of 100 % natural origin, compliant with ISO 16128 and compatible with the vegan claim, Silybidiol opens up, according to Givaudan Active Beauty, new perspectives for protecting and reversing the consequences of the exposome for beauty product consumers.

Quimivita celebrates its 60th anniversary

Quimivita - 60th anniversary

Since 1964, Quimivita has grown from a simple producer of mineral salts to one of Spain's leading producers of specialized functional ingredients.

The company celebrated its 60th anniversary at an emblematic venue: Barcelona's Reales Atarazanas. 

"This anniversary not only celebrates our past successes, but also marks the beginning of a new era of innovation and expansion. We're proud of our Barcelona roots and excited about our future, especially with our recent expansion into key European markets such as France and Germany."emphasized Quimivita CEO Ramon Balanyà.

The event was marked by the performance of Barcelona's castellers. Grouped in teams, the castellers erected complex human towers of different structures and heights. This impressive demonstration not only highlighted team spirit, but also underlined the company's roots in Barcelona.

Groupe GM collaborates with perfume brand Mine Perfume Lab

Alleria - Mine Perfume Lab - GM Group

Groupe GM, a global specialist in hospitality products, has announced its collaboration with Mine Perfume Lab, an Italian perfume house known for its quality products, artisanal influences and expertise. 

The Mine Perfume Lab hotel line, created in collaboration with Groupe GM, embodies, according to its designers, "handcrafted perfection at the heart of the brand.

The fragrance in the Alleria range features top notes of rose, seawater, lilac and jasmine, middle notes of patchouli and base notes of musk, tonka bean and vanilla. The idea: to capture the freshness of the sea and evoke the lightness of a sunny breeze.

The line's aesthetic is characterized by a modern, minimalist design with monochromatic color palettes and clean, elegant lines.

Ecodesign

The Mine Perfume Lab hotel line contains up to 98 % of naturally-sourced ingredients, and offers 30 ml sugarcane-based products with recycled plastic caps, including shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion.

To further guarantee safety and minimize environmental impact, the hotel line also includes the clean and safe EcoFill large-format dispenser, with sealed refill pouches for liquid soap and bath gels, which guarantee product origin and traceability while preventing bacterial contamination.

The 400 ml Ghost dispenser made from sugarcane is also part of the range. This 400 ml dispenser, mounted on a hidden rail, creates the illusion that the product is levitating. 

Engraved solid soaps, made from responsible materials, complete the range.

The Mine Perfume Lab hotel range reflects the eco-responsible commitment of Groupe GM and its Care about Earth program. 

As a supplier of hospitality products, GM Group prioritizes the use of green resources, promotes reuse and the reduction of single-use plastics. Ecodesign is at the heart of its program to significantly reduce waste and the use of scarce resources.

"We are delighted to be working with an innovative fragrance brand like Mine Perfume Lab to introduce more environmentally friendly hospitality products to our guests, while meeting the level of sophistication and quality expected of GM Group. This line deeply reflects the core values of both our companies and enables hotels worldwide to pamper their guests with carefully crafted hospitality products, with a strong personal touch and attention to detail."says Laurent Marchand, President of Groupe GM.

Optimized microbial detection

Celsis Adapt Express

Charles River Laboratories has announced the launch of Celsis Adapt Express, the latest addition to its range of Celsis microbial detection instruments.

The Celsis Adapt Express sample preparation system, coupled with the Celsis amplified ATP-bioluminescence testing platform, enables microbial detection in up to eight hours. 

According to Charles River Laboratories, Celsis Adapt Express overcomes the limitations of conventional ATP-based and other rapid microbiological methods, which are often unable to deliver such results due to interfering chemicals or the slow growth of certain problematic microorganisms. By eliminating interfering chemicals and concentrating microbial cells in the sample, ATP-bioluminescence detection can be much faster.

Celsis Adapt Express has undergone rigorous compatibility testing with a variety of products and raw materials such as mouthwashes, shampoos and conditioners, lotions, cosmetics, detergents, hard-surface cleaners, wipes and more. 

Sugar beet and prune, alternatives to salicylic acid

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Traditional salicylic acid seduces with its effective properties in fighting acne, controlling excessive sebum production and promoting smoother skin. However, it can irritate the skin - although today's market tends to favor gentler forms of skincare - and, despite testing, is subject to strict regulations depending on the country of residence.

In the USA, skin care and dermatology products often feature higher percentages of salicylic acid. In Europe, on the other hand, there is a deep-rooted cultural resistance to salicylic acid. This stems from its historical use as a component of cheap wine in the 1800s. In Asian markets, salicylic acid is not in itself a major problem, but care must be taken to ensure that there are no undeclared ingredients or residues, as the market is subject to stringent regulations. 

As an international company, Active Concepts saw an opportunity to offer an alternative to salicylic acid, without compromising its efficacy, using organic acids found in ethically and organically farmed sugar beet and prunes.

Benzoic acid has certain similarities with salicylic acid due to its lipophilic nature, which enables it to remove intercellular lipids for successful exfoliation. However, it also possesses distinctive properties such as antimicrobial and antifungal properties, making it particularly effective in combating acne and other skin infections. Succinic acid's popularity is emerging in the personal care sector. Unlike salicylic acid, which focuses primarily on exfoliation, succinic acid's anti-inflammatory properties make it suitable for sensitive skin types and are known to promote collagen synthesis.

This combination of organic acids sustainably derived from sugar beet and agriculturally grown prunes offers formulators and skincare enthusiasts a wider range of options and the ability to tailor treatments to individual needs. According to Active Concepts, its new ingredient - ACB Sal-Vation - delivers optimal results while minimizing the inconvenience of regulations and potentially skin-irritating side effects.

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