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The blue biotech revolution

vincent — 2026-04-17T12:34:17Z

Unlock the hidden power of marine ingredients with Seppic's Celebrity biotechnology
The era of Biotech-Beauty is here. While the ocean holds the secrets to skin longevity, many potent molecules remain inaccessible through traditional harvesting and extraction.
In this webinar, Seppic reveals how our exclusive Celebrity™ biotechnology unlocks these hidden treasures. By cultivating rare and small algae forms, we provide a new frontier for eco-designed, high-performance active ingredients....

- The blue biotech revolution

Winners of the in-cosmetics Global 2026 Awards unveiled in Paris

vincent — 2026-04-16T09:50:00Z

The winners of the in-cosmetics Global 2026 Awards were officially announced on Tuesday, March 14, at an event party held at the end of the first day of the show. The awards recognized outstanding achievements in cosmetic science across nine categories.
Innovation Zone Best Ingredient – Actives Category
Awarded with Gold for the Innovation Zone Best Ingredient in the Active Ingredients category was Rahn AG for Calneurin Sense.
Raw materials manufacturer, Naemos took the Silver Award for...

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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna reports outstanding results from its 57th edition

vincent — 2026-04-15T19:23:00Z

The 57th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna has wrapped on a high note, reinforcing its position as a key gathering for the global cosmetics industry. Drawing more than 255,000 professionals from over 150 countries, matching last year's attendance levels.
On the exhibitors' side, 3104 companies (vs 3128 in 2025) from 68 different countries represented more than 10,000 brands.
This strong performance underscores the event's continued ability to convene the full spectrum of the beauty...

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Fine fragrances fuel Givaudan growth, price hikes announced

vincent — 2026-04-15T07:50:00Z

The Swiss fragrance and flavor manufacturer announced on Tuesday, April 14, a 2.8% increase in sales on a like-for-like basis in the first quarter, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations, which averaged 1.9%.
However, amid Middle East tensions, the sharp appreciation of the Swiss franc — a traditional safe-haven currency — dragged Givaudan's revenue down 5.2% to roughly CHF 1.9 billion in the first quarter.
The group—spanning fine fragrances, laundry and hygiene scents, and...

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Clean girl colour: The next chapter of makeup is “expressive beauty”

vincent — 2026-04-13T22:07:00Z

Bold but good-for-you makeup is set to gain ground as colour cosmetics enters a new trend cycle, moving away from clean girl and into expressive beauty, says trend forecasting agency NellyRodi.
Worldwide, the beauty and personal care market is set to grow 6.6% this year to reach a retail value of USD 664.6 billion, according to data analytics firm Euromonitor International. Within this, colour cosmetics will grow 6.7% to hold strong as the third-largest category, behind skin care and hair...

- Markets & trends / A la une

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

vincent — 2026-04-13T22:04:00Z

Charm, ethereality, beauty. Just a few words to capture the essence of MOON, the first mascara in glass developed by Lumson, leader of primary cosmetic packaging, in collaboration with Ponzini, global centre of excellence in applicators for mascara.
MOON is an entirely ‘Made in Italy' project and a new milestone in Lumson's evolutionary journey. Following its entry into the world of fragrances in 2025, and coinciding with the 50th anniversary of its foundation, Lumson now delivers on a...

- Packaging & design / publi-redac

Where authenticity meets science: BASF redefines beauty with Authentic+

vincent — 2026-04-13T22:01:00Z

From exercising and living healthier to using beauty products and treatments, the possibilities for self transformation have never been greater. Add digital filters and AI powered beauty tools to the mix, and anyone can now present a perfected version of themselves online in seconds. In this new reality, the traditional promise of the cosmetics industry – to build confidence and beauty through physical care alone – is being challenged like never before.
From instant perfection to...

- BASF Personal Care

LVMH sales feel impact from war in the Middle East

vincent — 2026-04-13T21:17:00Z

Sales at the world's leading luxury group, LVMH, fell six percent in the first quarter of the year as the war in the Middle East depressed business in the region.
The company, best known for Louis Vuitton handbags, Dior fashion and fragrances, Moet & Chandon champagne and Tiffany jewelry, registered 19.1 billion euros (USD 22.4 billion) in sales in January through March. On an organic basis — excluding exchange rate fluctuations and changes in the business — sales rose by one percent....

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Apoena Biocare showcases exclusive microbial bank at in-cosmetics 2026

vincent — 2026-04-13T20:43:00Z

The Brazilian CDMO will introduce its bank of Brazilian microorganisms at in-cosmetics 2026, which will be held on April 14-16 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in Paris, France.
Following a series of exploratory expeditions conducted since 2022 in Fernando de Noronha, in the Amazon Rainforest, and in the Caatinga biome, Apoena Biocare has already isolated approximately 1,000 strains that are in the process of identification and screening for potential applications, ranging from commodity...

- Ingredients & formulation

Cosmetic Innov Access: Innovation made accessible, sustainable, and flexible

vincent — 2026-04-13T18:40:00Z

Launched in September 2024 by Édith Almenara and Walid Ouennich, Cosmetic Innov Access solves a key industry pain point: the misalignment between high supplier minimum order quantities and the flexible, smaller-scale needs of emerging cosmetic brands.
In a rapidly evolving market, characterized by the proliferation of small brands and entrepreneurial projects, access to raw materials remains a major obstacle to project realization. Suppliers frequently require large minimum...

- Ingredients & formulation