Ecoresponsibility

Trends:Ecoresponsibility

Minimalist and refillable: the future of makeup packaging

According to a recent study by GlobalData, a data analytics and consulting firm, environmental awareness, financial pressures, and increasing attention to waste generated by the cosmetics industry are transforming consumer behavior in the makeup sector.

Cosmetics Deposit Coalition: initial progress report

After two years of work, the “Cosmetics Deposit Coalition” has delivered its first field report on the reuse of containers. Bringing together some twenty brands, distributors, and logistics and washing partners, the collective (led by Circul’R, with 70% funding from Citeo) presented its findings at a round table during Paris Packaging Week 2026.

Discarded unsold products: the details for the disclosure of information

As part of the implementation of Regulation (EU) 2024/1781 (known as the “Ecodesign Regulation”), the European Commission was required to define common details for the disclosure of information regarding discarded unsold consumer products and a common disclosure format. This has now been done, with the publication of Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2 on February 10, 2026.

What does the future hold for palm oil in cosmetics?

During the 5th edition of the Lipids & Cosmetics Congress, held on January 28 and 29, 2026, a round table discussion was organized on the theme “Palm oil: what does the future hold?” Hervé Plessis, CEO of Stéarinerie Dubois, Philippe Guariloff of Chanel, Julie Cortal of Nopalm Ingredients, Antoine Piccirilli, Scientific Director of La Fabrique Végétale, and Marie-Odile Hecht, Director of Cosmo...

Sustainability: trends in 2026

The Upcycled Beauty Company has just published its latest report. Ingredients, packaging, operations, climate: the document provides an overview of the levers activated by brands in response to environmental pressure.

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Lancôme is committed to a more sustainable future

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For a long time, it was thought that luxury brands were disconnected from everyday life. Now, they are determined to fight this preconceived idea and ...

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Sanex: a new water advocate

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Water is an increasingly scarce resource that is very unevenly distributed on the planet. It is therefore important to take care of it. On the occasio...

Monday, March 22, 2021

The three musketeers of recycling

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On the occasion of March 18, 2021, World Recycling Day, L’Oréal, Carrefour and TerraCycle have announced their association and joint actions to recycl...

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

Transparency: the new religion of the L'Oréal group

At a time when the Covid-19 has shaken the consumption habits of many people, transparency has become a key notion. A real challenge for the beauty in...

Wednesday, February 24, 2021

Durability, I am writing your name

Yesterday it was a trend, today it’s an obligation. No industry is exempt from the green revolution, certainly not cosmetics. Citéo, in collaboration ...

Wednesday, February 10, 2021

BioD-Scent: TechnicoFlor's new tool for calculating the biodegradability of fragrances

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TechnicoFlor reaffirms its commitment to protecting the planet and preserving the environment by taking a new step in its sustainable development appr...

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Weleda: Increasing sustainability

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As a pioneer of German natural cosmetics, Weleda is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. And since it’s not every day that you reach this age,...

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Garnier: one more step towards eco-responsibility

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For the past six months, most players in the beauty industry have been multiplying their actions in favor of nature. The prevailing sanitary climate h...

Tuesday, September 8, 2020

Cosmetics industry moving towards upcycled ingredients

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Food byproducts are being increasingly upcycled as raw materials by the cosmetics industry. The trend is gaining impetus as the coronavirus pandemic h...

Wednesday, July 1, 2020

A new sustainable development plan for L'Oréal

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The issue of the environment is one of the major themes of the L’Oréal group. Faced with the climate emergency, this major player in the cosmetics ind...

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

Sun products: when L'Oréal reaffirms its responsible commitments

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If there are any cosmetics that are controversial, it is sunscreens. Accused of participating in the destruction of coral reefs, these products are re...

Wednesday, January 8, 2020

BASF is committed to eco-responsibility

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Because the sustainability of raw materials is as important to consumers as the efficiency of finished products, manufacturers are increasingly concer...