Ecoresponsibility

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Skincare: what the French really want

French people expect effective, natural skincare. Yet a third of consumers do not know which active ingredients they are applying to their skin. This is one of the key findings of the 2026 Skin Barometer, carried out by the brand Typology and the polling organisation Ifop.

Trend for 2027: from product to system

Technological upheavals, climate pressures, economic instability, geopolitical tensions… Faced with an increasingly unpredictable world, consumers are seeking to regain control. For its Global Predictions 2027 report, the market research agency Mintel has organised its forecasts around a single overarching theme: “Products to Systems”. For the first time, the firm is applying this theme to five se...

Organic cosmetics: consumer expectations

Organic shops are returning to growth. However, their sales of cosmetics and food supplements have been falling for the past three years. Cosmébio and Synadiet commissioned a study from the consultancy Senseva (with the support of La Maison de la Bio) to understand why. Caroline Girard, Head of Marketing and Development at Cosmébio, and Claire Guignier, Director of Public Affairs and Communication...

Oral hygiene is adopting beauty standards

Ingredients used in skincare, promises of softness… Oral care is increasingly drawing inspiration from the world of beauty. This is highlighted in “The New Era of Oral Care”, the latest report published by Spate, a trend analysis platform, focusing on the U.S. market.

When cosmetics bring people together

For the British, beauty is not a luxury. It helps them feel better and fosters social connections. This is demonstrated by the study “The Impact of Beauty”, carried out by Oxford Economics on behalf of the British Beauty Council (an organisation representing the British beauty industry, ed.), with the support of L’Oréal Group.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Acne: when emotions are involved

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Acne is one of the most common skin conditions, but it’s not easy to live with. CeraVe, a dermocosmetic brand of the L’Oréal group, has conducted a ne...

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Organic cosmetics: what results in pharmacies?

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As every year, the Cosmébio association organized its General Assembly. During the 2021 edition, which was held on September 21 in Paris, the focus wa...

Wednesday, September 8, 2021

China: what are the trends for skin products?

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If there is one beauty segment that has been strong for several years in China, it is facial care. This branch of the cosmetics sector is the one that...

Tuesday, August 24, 2021

L'Oréal delves into the study of menstrual cycles

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The L’Oréal group has announced a partnership with the mobile application Clue, dedicated to the analysis of female cycles. The objective of this part...

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Gattefossé obtains the ERI 360° label for three of its ingredients

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ERI 360° (Eco Responsible Ingredient), a label created by professionals of the cosmetic industry, has just certified three active ingredients manufact...

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Arcade Beauty launches its first eco-refill in PE

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In cosmetics, the era of disposable packaging is over. Most brands are starting to offer refill systems. The Arcade Beauty group has just produced its...

Monday, July 12, 2021

Firmenich joins the UEBT

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Firmenich, which specializes in perfumes, has become a member of the Union for Ethical BioTrade (UEBT), which promotes ethical and sustainable sourcin...

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Seppic partners with UEBT for more sustainable cosmetic sourcing

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Seppic, a member of the UEBT (Union for Ethical BioTrade) since 2008, has decided to go further in its eco-responsible commitment. The group, through ...

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Arcade Beauty joins the Convention des Entreprises pour le Climat (CEC)

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Arcade Beauty, a French cosmetics sampling specialist, has announced that it is joining the Corporate Climate Convention. The CEC has recruited 150 co...

Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Unilever kicks into high gear on refill

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After successful trials in Mexico and Australia, Unilever is converting UK consumers to the in-store refill system. An eco-responsible alternative tha...

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...