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Rissmann enhances Sholo Genève fragrances with adjustable-height gift boxes

Rissmann creates, develops and manufactures exceptional paper packaging - bespoke bags, boxes and cases - that display the unique character of luxury brands in fashion, cosmetics, perfumes, jewelry, spirits or technology. 

The company has a rich history. In particular, it has designed a collection of packaging - boxes and bags - in perfect harmony with the "slow fashion" philosophy of the Sholo brand, which aims to offer timeless, long-lasting, high-quality products made entirely in Europe.

For both the boxes - one size, six colors - and the bags - sizes S, M, L -, Rissmann has selected the elegant Gmund Creative System leather-effect paper, printed in one color, two layers.

The box's visible throat is made of FSC-certified Krekelberg Sense Plain effect suede paper (260 g/m², sow different colors - Tormaile, Saffron, Emerald, Sand, Aniseed and Banana), manufactured from cellulose fibers (eucalyptus), in line with Sholo's expectations in terms of responsible sourcing.

Once opened, the perfectly finished, colorful neck offers an exceptional opportunity to showcase the bottle at the point of sale. When closed, a paper-covered cardboard insert holds the bottle in place, especially during transport.

The bags are reinforced at the top and bottom for perfect stability and long life. Their handles are glued to the inside of the reverse side, for a perfect finish. An oval cut-out between the handles allows you to insert a ribbon and close the bag with a pretty ribbon.

In terms of decoration, the emphasis is on the shiny gold embossed logo, obtained by transfer. The carrying handles and ribbon also feature the gold SHOLO logo.

The Sholo packaging concept by Rissmann was nominated for the Gmund 2023 award for the creative interplay between branding, design, use of paper and technical implementation.

E-Com gift boxes to match 

Rissmann also pushes the boundaries of the E-Com Box, offering a single box whose interior height can be adjusted, thanks to one or more flexible dividers, to accommodate one or more products of different formats.

Notches fix and hold the product(s) during transport, without the need for additional cushioning material (chips, crumpled paper, etc.).

Thanks to its fully customizable interior and dividers, the E-Com box transforms into an attractive gift box when opened, for a maximized user experience. A paper or cotton handle can be added for easy carrying.

For brands, it offers the advantage of limiting stock to a single reference, while adapting to the formats and number of products to be shipped.

Simppar: from Paris to Grasse

"For its XVIIth edition, Simppar will move to Grasse for the first time, on May 28 and 29, 2024. It's a 'homecoming' as Mr. Jérome Viaud, Mayor of Grasse, has announced, and we're delighted to return the favor to our Grasse exhibitors, who have faithfully accompanied Simppar since its beginnings".say the organizers.

Simppar (the international trade show for perfumery raw materials) was held on May 31 and June 1, 2023 at the Espace Champerret in Paris. This year's event broke records, with 3,350 entries - 1,000 more than in 2022 - and 110 exhibitors from 24 countries representing all continents and sectors of the perfume industry:

  • Producers of essential oils and natural extracts
  • Manufacturers of synthetic products,
  • Biotechnologies,
  • Distributors,
  • Packaging and bottles
  • Equipment and software
  • Schools and universities,
  • Associations and trade press.

This year's event was very busy, with large numbers of perfumers from all over the world (464 entries over the two days).

Overall, the internationalization of Simppar continues, with foreign visitors accounting for almost 45 %.

With over 240 entries, students - who will be the driving force in the years to come - were not forgotten, and were able to immerse themselves in the world of raw materials.

See you in Grasse on May 28 and 29 for the next edition!

Health and quality of life at work: Préventica Paris breaks new ground

With an exceptional 188 conferences and workshops, 532 exhibitors and 14,326 visitors over three days, Préventica Paris confirms its position as the benchmark event in France and Europe for all issues relating to new work organizations and improving quality of life and working conditions in the workplace.

Drivers of attractiveness and growth for businesses

SMEs, craftsmen, large companies, public bodies... All employers are now convinced that working conditions are a key factor in attracting and retaining employees, and therefore have a major influence on company performance.

Over 14,000 professionals (HR directors, managers, heads of SMEs, prevention specialists, public-sector employers, etc.) visited Préventica Paris at the end of May. They were in search of inspiration and solutions for better work organization, reduced drudgery, new management methods and innovative solutions to improve overall quality of life at work.

Some 188 conferences and workshops

All aspects of health in the workplace were addressed over three days, attracting a total of over 8,000 participants. The main theme was: How can you make health and quality of life at work a strength for your company?

Among the most popular topics: prevention of mental health and burnout, reduction of drudgery and use of exoskeletons, raising awareness of the benefits of occupational health among small and medium-sized businesses, the industry of the future and new technologies for health and performance, healthy women in the workplace, prevention of addictions, absenteeism, incivilities and harassment, prevention of public policies and subsidies for the prevention of occupational risks and illnesses...

A panel of major organizations and companies

One of the traditions of Préventica is to give the floor to leading professional organizations and major players in the economy, for feedback that delights all participants.

Once again this year, Préventica Paris brought together a large number of live testimonials from all sectors of activity: Safran, Malakoff Humanis, Ledoux avocats, RATP, Bouygues Bâtiment, Framatome, Conseil national de l'ordre des médecins, Accor group, Suez, Santé publique France, Hôpital Foch, ville de Paris, Galerie Lafayette, grand port de Lille, April group, Afnor, Paris 2024, Université Aix- Marseille, CCI Alsace...

A new skin care peptide discovered thanks to artificial intelligence

Nuritas announces the discovery of a new ingredient: PeptiYouth, the first nature-identical peptide discovered by AI that helps restore the extracellular matrix and addresses five key signs of aging. PeptiYouth succeeds in creating synergy with retinol and vitamin C, demonstrating that it is possible to improve skin care formulas.

This intelligent plant-derived ingredient has been hidden in nature for millions of years, and works synergistically with skincare formulas at a very low concentration. Using AI, Nuritas was able to identify the peptide and its activity, and successfully formulated it into various product matrices, demonstrating its efficacy on men's and women's skin in two clinical trials, compared to a placebo. 

According to Nuritas, PeptiYouth goes beyond the first generation of skincare peptides as we know them: a nature-identical peptide, it offers clinically proven efficacy on five key signs of aging: deep wrinkles, dull skin, skin pores, dark spots and uneven skin tone.

Our dermis has a complex architecture - the extracellular matrix - and with age, this architecture is compromised. This alteration is universal, and is at the root of the main visible signs of aging.  

Nuritas says PeptiYouth has shown remarkable results when combined with two popular skincare ingredients: retinol and vitamin C. PeptiYouth can also be formulated into a variety of product matrices, including serums, face creams, eye creams, pigmented make-up and SPF. 

Retinol, a type of vitamin A commonly used in skincare products, is highly effective in improving the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and uneven skin tone. PeptiYouth amplifies the effects of retinol, showing a synergistic effect after just four days of treatment, at a very low dose (test ex-vivo).

Vitamin C is another very popular ingredient in skin care products, supported by dermatologists and recognized by consumers. In combination with PeptiYouth, vitamin C also showed a synergistic effect, while promoting the maintenance of hyaluronic acid binding protein, an added benefit (test ex-vivo).

Both clinical studies were conducted at a concentration of 35 ppm. Nuritas reports that PeptiYouth has been visibly clinically proven effective on five key signs of aging as early as 14 days, making it a valuable addition to any skincare routine. 

Marie Bruckert, Head of Marketing and Communications at Nuritas, adds: "PeptiYouth is a perfect example of how we work to bring value to our customers. With the first generation of skincare peptides, the focus was mainly on skin collagen, using molecules that were very often chemically modified. PeptiYouth is identical to nature. It can be the central ingredient of an entire range, or easily introduced into existing formulas to enhance their effectiveness. It is truly the new generation of peptides for skin care."

PeptiYouth is the first of many discoveries from Nuritas' proprietary AI technology. It demonstrates the potential of AI in the discovery of intelligent ingredients from nature that can elevate the efficacy of existing formulas and replace multiple ingredients with a single one.

Procos: 25 years of creativity and innovation for luxury brands

In June 2023, high-end packaging manufacturer Procos celebrates 25 years of creativity and innovation serving premium and luxury brands.

Founded in 1998 in Germany (Munich) by Leander Kritikos, Procos (for "Pro-Cosmetic") has had, from the outset, the ambition of creating beautiful packaging and retail objects. The company has focused on the fashion, perfume, cosmetics, home decoration, jewelry, wine and spirits markets, offering brands secondary packaging solutions that meet their exacting standards and enhance the experience they create with their products and in their stores.

Over the past 25 years, Procos has expanded across several continents, enriching its expertise to become a key reference in eco-responsible packaging for top-of-the-range homes.

Initially focused on the manufacture of paper bags, Procos soon expanded its portfolio to include boxes, cases and woven products. Since 2015, the company has taken a close interest in e-commerce issues, identifying the challenges of this new market and producing packaging optimized for this use, with its eco-friendly "Yoga Light" box, an all-in-one solution for brands.

In 2022, the company made a name for itself with its "New Material" shopping bag: a smooth, single-material kraft bag with paper ribbon handles, uncoated so 0 % plastic, but 100 % compatible with luxury codes.

Procos also made its mark with the first version of its pop-up box, renewed in early 2023 with a special "Chinese New Year" edition and soon to be revisited with an exclusive 25 years version. This shipping box designed for e-commerce stands out thanks to a foil added to the lid: this covers the products (tied with a ribbon for the gift aspect) and creates the pop-up effect when opened.

In 2023, the company made a name for itself with its new paper bag, the "1998", a special 25th anniversary bag made of white kraft paper, with a multi-faceted 3D structure and embossing, for a feel that, according to the company, "delights the senses".

The company has built its history on strong human relations, a constant quest for innovation and meetings as privileged times for exchange and sharing. 

Thus, in June 2022, Procos organized an event dedicated to eco-design and sustainable and social development to raise awareness among its various partners of the need for such actions.

"At Procos, we strive to be where our customers need us to be. We create and innovate to offer packaging solutions in line with the market's new eco-responsible expectations, as well as its quality requirements and need to stand out from the crowd. We are present wherever we are needed, with offices and production sites on several continents, and we have also enhanced our e-shop platform for optimized logistics solutions. We support every production project, from the briefing stage, where we listen and make suggestions, right through to product delivery.explains Leander Kritikos.

A biomimetic, eco-designed ingredient that restores skin firmness

Confirming on its expertise in active anti-aging ingredients, Seppic completes its offering for mature skin with an ingredient designed to combat sagging skin: Sagacious.

Inspired by the natural world around us, Seppic created Sagacious, an active ingredient that acts globally on all skin layers. Skin is significantly firmer, and signs of sagging are less visible.

Sagacious is a biomimetic active ingredient inspired by the behavior of plants on the International Space Station, which synthesize specific molecules from the glycolipid family to maintain their integrity in weightlessness. Seppic has succeeded in extracting this family of molecules from the algae Himanthalia elongata thanks to the eco-designed and patented "Heart of Algae" process.

Himanthalia elongata is a brown seaweed harvested with respect for biodiversity in France.

Sagacious improves skin firmness, eight times more than placebo, and reduces the visibility of nasolabial folds (clinically proven after 28 days).

Seppic's research and innovation teams also evaluated in vitro its mode of action, proving a restoration of the biomechanical properties of fibroblasts close to those of a fibroblast 28 years younger, thanks to the synthesis of key molecules at the level of the different skin layers:

  • At the dermal-epidermal junction for better cohesion between dermis and epidermis,
  • In the dermis for improved biomechanical and tensor properties of fibroblasts,
  • At the dermo-hypodermal junction for better cohesion between dermis and hypodermis. This is Seppic's new approach to an in-depth and efficient anti-aging strategy.

In compliance with Chinese regulations, Sagacious is also Cosmos and Natrue approved, with a naturalness level of 100 % according to ISO 16128.

Audrey Bonnard, Asset Product Manager at Seppic, said: "Sagacious is an innovative active ingredient, thanks to its biomimetic sourcing and Seppic's patented eco-designed process, which for the first time extracts glycolipids from seaweed. Himanthalia elongata. All this for a proven and visible efficacité as early as one month on the signs of facial sagging."

Clarins Lip Perfector, an all-in-one cream gloss with an ultra-soft tip

Clarins Lip Perfector is an all-in-one cream gloss that glides onto lips to leave them shiny and sparkling in a single stroke. This effect is achieved thanks to the ultra-soft flocked bevelled tip of Cosmogen's D16 tube. 

Lip Perfector can also be applied to the cheekbones for an ultra-natural healthy-glow effect.

The tube contains recycled plastic.

For over 40 years, Cosmogen has been developing its expertise in four complementary businesses: packaging with integrated applicators, brushes, application accessories and dispensing, for skincare, make-up, fragrance and hair.

Its ID "Innovation & Development" department detects and anticipates market trends to develop innovative, patented products centered on the expert application of cosmetic formulas, aimed at creating a new consumer experience or acting on efficacy and usage.

L'Oréal's Beauty Tech innovations at the heart of VivaTech

At Viva Technology, France's annual event dedicated to technological innovation and start-ups, L'Oréal unveiled a series of Beauty Tech innovations aimed at "beauty for all, beauty for everyone". 

Valuing beauty as a vector of individual and collective well-being, these innovations take the form of intelligent, sustainable digital services, as well as data-driven diagnostic devices, for inclusive, personalized and virtual beauty.

On its fully immersive stand, the solutions showcased for this edition of VivaTech illustrate L'Oréal's expertise in managing data, technology and AI to help consumers be better informed and access personalized beauty products and services that meet their specific needs.

L'Oréal's Beauty Tech integrates a broad product portfolio and now mobilizes more than 5,900 dedicated employees. It has been extended to more than 800 online services, with a total of 40 million uses by 2022. 

Beauty Tech has resulted in advances such as new augmented beauty tools, groundbreaking skin and hair diagnostics, the integration of a QR code into a billion packaging units to enhance the consumer experience, and six Innovation Awards at CES 2023.

A wide range of innovations

"This year at VivaTech, we've brought together an exceptional selection of innovations that are working towards positive-impact Beauty Tech, said Nicolas Hieronimus, Managing Director of the L'Oréal group. By putting our resources at the service of emerging technologies that democratize access to smarter, more sustainable beauty, we enable everyone to enjoy beauty in a more equitable and personalized way."

"Such a level of innovation would not be possible without our Beauty Tech teams, whose expertise is ever more numerous and complementary, nor without our open innovation approach via our partnerships with start-ups and tech leaders among the most advanced in the world. We are proud to share our presence at VivaTech with them, said Barbara Lavernos, Executive Vice President, Research, Innovation and Technology, L'Oréal. Today's technology and science enable us not only to satisfy our consumers with previously unattainable services, but also to transform ourselves, from research to human resources, from production to commerce, with the aim of inventing the future of beauty."

"Beauty Tech connects us to billions of consumers around the world. This enables us to understand their unique and evolving needs, in their infinite diversity, and to provide an augmented response with an unprecedented degree of precision and personalization, in both the real and virtual worlds."explained Asmita Dubey, L'Oréal's General Manager for Marketing and Digital.

Present for its seventh edition at VivaTech, L'Oréal showcased its latest innovative technological services and partnerships, incorporating inclusive Beauty Tech solutions, such as Lancôme's Hapta, designed to enable people with reduced mobility to apply make-up; diagnostic and coaching tools, such as La Roche-Posay's Spotscan (QR code to obtain basic dermatological care for all), Giorgio Armani's Meta Profiler (to carry out a personalized skin analysis at the point of sale) and Kérastase's K-Scan (smart camera using AI to scan, establish a precise diagnosis and track the evolution of hair and scalp); personalized Beauty Tech solutions such as 3D shu:brow by shu uemura for professional eyebrow make-up at home, Colorsonic by L'Oréal Paris for safe, even coloring at home, virtual makeover with Maybelline Beauty App; as well as sustainable Beauty Tech solutions such as Water Saver by L'Oréal Professionnel, which to date has saved over 42 million liters of water. 

In addition, while Korea was in the spotlight at this 2023 edition, L'Oréal announced its memorandum of understanding with the Korean Ministry of SMEs and Start-ups. This collaboration aims to strengthen cooperation and accelerate L'Oréal's open innovation approach in Korea, starting June 15, 2023.


Brandstorm L'Oréal 2023

Under the theme "Inventing the new codes of beauty", L'Oréal hosted this year's VivaTech 31.e edition of the Brandstorm contest, an international immersive learning competition for young people under 30. This year, the French team 'Caring 4 Beauty' won the challenge for its concept, Urmodel, on the theme "Craquer les nouveaux codes de la beauté", in reference to the growing influence of technology in the beauty industry.

Urmodel aims to offer an ultra-personalized shopping experience by enabling anyone with a smartphone to see themselves as a model on L'Oréal e-commerce sites. Consumers gain access to a complete, augmented beauty experience, becoming the face of their own beauty aspirations.

Caring 4 Beauty competed against nine teams from Brazil, Chile, mainland China, India, Kenya, Malaysia, the Middle East, Spain and Portugal, as well as the Taiwan region. Each team presented its beauty innovations inspired by augmented reality, virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the metaverse to Brandstorm's executive jury, with the aim of joining the teams at L'Oréal's global headquarters in Clichy for a three-month intrapreneurship program.

Prod&Pack 2023: towards virtuous product packaging

From November 21 to 23, 2023 at Lyon-Eurexpo, the Prod&Pack trade show will welcome all players in the packaged goods ecosystem.

Launched in 2021, the Prod&Pack trade show has quickly found its place in the packaging sector. The show's focus on bringing together all those involved in packaging eco-design has attracted over 600 exhibitors from three sectors (packaging, equipment & processes, handling), as well as visitors specializing in packaging from all industrial sectors where products are packaged (food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, white and brown goods, and all finished or semi-finished industrial products).

Reuse: a future already here

For 71 % of consumers, packaging is considered good for the environment if it can be recycled, whatever the product purchased (source Citéo). Recycling packaging means above all reusing it as... packaging. The Agec law has set a target of 10 % of reused packaging by 2027, and a decree published in April 2022 sets the annual roadmap for reaching this target. To support companies, Prod&Pack will be presenting two events focusing on reuse:

  • Tuesday November 21: the second edition of the Assises Nationales du Réemploi, with a tour of regional projects that are already working, new packaging processes (collection, washing, control and logistics), tomorrow's new standard packaging, and more.
  • Throughout the show: "the re-use packaging line", a production line targeting re-use in operation (in an area of 600 m², some twenty suppliers will demonstrate that it is now possible to adapt existing production equipment by integrating packaging for recycling into the process).

The right packaging: fishing for good ideas

New regulations, in particular those under the Agec law, require manufacturers to adapt and the various players in the packaging sector to mobilize for in-depth reflection on the 3R approach (reduce, reuse, recycle). 

On Wednesday November 22, a thematic morning entitled "What future for single-use packaging?" will bring together eco-design experts to share their best practices for making packaging more virtuous: reducing material consumption, improving recycling, increasing energy efficiency... 

Process optimization: without people, there's no salvation!

Now, more than ever, under strong economic pressure, and at a time when recruitment difficulties are on the increase, production tools must constantly optimize their operational performance. Rising to the productivity challenge means rethinking workflows, supervision, steering and management methods. 

On Thursday November 23, experts and company managers will share their experiences of how digital applications, the development of cobotics and work reorganization are improving both industrial performance and serenity in the workplace. The title of this debate: "Operational excellence: combining industrial performance and employee well-being".

Pierre Fabre inaugurates its new innovation center in China

After France and Brazil, Pierre Fabre has just inaugurated its new dermo-cosmetics research and innovation center in China: the "Pierre Fabre China Innovation Center". The CIC is based in Shanghai, in the Pudong district, a nerve center for new technologies and research.

At the inauguration, which was attended by Yuan Yefeng, Governor of Pudong District, and Joan Valadou, Consul General of France in Shanghai, Eric Ducournau, CEO of the Pierre Fabre Group, said: "In recent years, we have been working with the University Hospital of Beijing, among others, to carry out dermatological research, deepen our knowledge of the specific characteristics of Asian skin, and understand the needs of Chinese patients and consumers. The creation of the China Innovation Center, which we are proud to inaugurate today, is a major step forward. It will serve as a catalyst for innovation and competitiveness on the Chinese market, and more broadly on the Asian market."

Today, Pierre Fabre China is the leading international subsidiary of the Group's dermo-cosmetics business, driven by the performance of three complementary brands among the six in the global portfolio: Eau Thermale Avène, with its medical DNA, Klorane, a specialist in the healing properties of plants, and René Furterer, the professional expert hair care brand.

The China Innovation Center will strengthen the presence of these brands in China and guarantee their development in the Asian cosmetics market, which has tremendous potential. With an Avène product sold every five seconds, China is one of the main contributors to the brand's goal of reaching one billion euros by the end of the year.

"This new innovation center will enable us to be closer to consumers, dermatologists and health professionals, to better study the specific skin and hair characteristics of Chinese consumers, and thus understand which formulas best meet their needs. This project is perfectly in line with our mission: to serve our patients and consumers through innovative and effective solutions, to care for and treat pathologies, and thus improve their daily lives. Finally, the inauguration of this center is emblematic of Pierre Fabre's attachment to China, as we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of Eau Thermale Avène in China with the iconic cream for intolerant skin", said Frédéric Ennabli, CEO of Pierre Fabre Dermo-cosmétique.

The Pierre Fabre China Innovation Center includes a formulation laboratory and an area dedicated to consumer testing. It will house a multi-disciplinary team of scientists, researchers and technicians specialized in biomedical and pharmacological innovation.

"Thanks to our medical and scientific expertise as well as our formulation know-how, tomorrow the Eau Thermale Avène, Klorane and René Furterer brands will develop unique, innovative and effective products, thanks to specific technologies, while guaranteeing transparency and sustainable sourcing, which will be verifiable by the Green Impact Index, a rating tool that measures and communicates by A, B, C, D or E, the environmental and societal impact of our products."explained Anne-Laure Gaudry, Director of Pierre Fabre Dermo-cosmetics international innovation centers.

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