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, June 23, 2021

The next steps of eco-engagement in cosmetics

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The issue of eco-responsibility is now central for the skincare industry. On the occasion of the Cosmetic Days, held in Lyon on June 10 and 11, 2021, ...

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Green Impact Index: Pierre Fabre's socio-environmental measurement tool

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We know the Nutriscore, a rating system that allows to see at a glance if a foodstuff is good for health or not. The Pierre Fabre group has taken the ...

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Léa Nature is heading for bulk sales

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All cosmetics professionals are making the transition to bulk sales. This is the case of the Léa Nature group, which is experimenting with a shower ge...

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Dove starts forest restoration

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Unilever’s flagship brand has just announced an 8.5 million euro forest restoration project. Dove, in partnership with the NGO Conservation Internatio...

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

LVMH: moving towards sustainable development

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The LVMH group took advantage of European Green Week, held from May 31 to June 4, to announce a partnership with the Canopy organization. The goal of ...

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Live By Blue Beauty: Biotherm's sustainability program

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Biotherm is a beauty company whose DNA is 100% marine. Through its Water Lover program, the brand supports projects to preserve the aquatic ecosystem....

Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Protection of biodiversity: Clarins makes a commitment to a notary office.

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Clarins has just signed a Real Environmental Obligation (REO) with the Conservatoire des espaces naturels de Haute-Savoie Asters. The contract, which ...

Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Clarins opts for "eco-responsible" freight

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The French cosmetics group has just announced that it has entrusted the transportation of its goods to Neoline, a ship owner recognized for its commit...

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

CITEO launches a new methodology for assessing the recyclability of packaging

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CITEO, the French eco-organisation in charge of the management and recycling of packaging waste, has just announced a new methodology to assess the re...

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

How to make a success of your company's ecological transition

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It is now well understood that the societal and regulatory context is pushing, or even forcing, companies to act for the environment. Committing to an...

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

L'Oréal reaffirms its environmental commitments

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The leader in cosmetics took advantage of World Earth Day, April 22, 2021, to communicate again on its projects, more or less short term, in favor of ...

Wednesday, April 7, 2021

The challenges of solid cosmetics

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As minimalist as it may be, solid cosmetics are not that simple to conceive. Émilie Lanas-Azibi, marketing manager at Ami Ingrédients, presented all t...