Balancing efficacy and aesthetics

From blending volatile and thermosensitive ingredients while preserving their efficacies, to communicating to clued-up consumers in a category covered by stringent regulations, combining colour cosmetics with active skincare is a challenging mix for manufacturers. This article is a close-up on the complexities of makeup and skincare hybrids.

Are you a brand owner seeking an eco-friendly solution to make your label stand out while reducing your carbon footprint? ECOLEAF enables the production of eye-catching metallic embellishments with a significantly improved environmental profile. Find out more!

The demise of The Body Shop has come as a major surprise. The iconic brand was a trailblazer with its range of natural cosmetics and ethical endeavours. The business has gone into administration with 82 of its 197 UK stores closing. Parts of this international business have already been sold off. Others, like that in France, Belgium and the US have declared bankruptcy.

With the emphasis on ‘skinimalism’ and multi-functionality in the beauty and colour cosmetic market here to stay, consumers are investing in buying less, but better-quality products. This is creating fantastic opportunities for colour cosmetic reformulations, with new R&D continuing to breathe fresh air into the beauty and cosmetics space.

Recognizing the dynamic transfer of information in natural systems underscores the importance of fostering sustainable practices to preserve ecosystem balance and emphasizes the profound positive impacts of nature experience on human well-being. In line with this ever-connected global landscape, Provital introduces a new flagship biotechnological platform for the creation of highly qualitative active ingredients: Triplobiome™ Technology.

2020 marked a pivotal turning point for the beauty industry. Emilija Balsyte, Research Analyst at Euromonitor International, shares insights on the hybrid beauty product landscape in Europe, the impact of COVID19, major drivers, and top multi-functional product categories.

Reprocessing existing plastics uses less energy and fossil fuels thus reducing carbon footprint, making PCR an environmentally friendly and circular packaging option. Albéa Tubes has therefore developed a wide range of tubes with various PCR percentages for beauty and personal care applications.

This week Mintel focuses on holistic beauty, a trend which has been gaining momentum with growing health awareness and the establishment of a more sophisticated view of wellness. Here we review a selection of products which are multiuse satisfying the necessary clean credentials.

The business area of individually finished ampoules & vials, including filling plus packaging, is an integral part of Lutz Packaging GmbH as well as beauty accessories, dropper pipette systems, closures and much more.

Neurocosmetics is cosmetology acting on the connection between skin and the nervous systems. It represents a new holistic approach to skin well-being and human mental health. From the skin, to the heart, through the brain. This article will clarify the definition and among other things focus on clinical testing methodologies.

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