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What’s new in the Cosmos standard for organic and natural cosmetics? - Premium Beauty News
On September 25, the Cosmébio association and the certification bodies Ecocert, Bureau Veritas, and Cosmécert unveiled a major update to the Cosmos standard and reaffirmed their joint commitment to fighting the still-pervasive problem of greenwashing in the cosmetics and personal care industry. Better promoting organic content The main change introduced in version 4.2 of the Cosmos standard is the exclusion of water and minerals—ingredients that, by their nature, cannot be certified as...
Ten packaging innovations spotted at Luxe Pack Monaco - Premium Beauty News
From September 29 to October 1, 2025, the newly renovated Grimaldi Forum hosted the international trade show devoted to high-end packaging — a prime occasion to discover the sector's newest innovations. The Premium Beauty News team once again hit the aisles of Luxe Pack Monaco to uncover the newest trends and innovations in high-end packaging for perfumes and cosmetics. Here is a short selection! 1. Albéa's EcoSlim Top blends lightness and seduction Building on the EcoFusion Top tube,...
Techniplast automates in-store perfume refills with the Refill Station 2.0 - Premium Beauty News
Unveiled at Luxe Pack Monaco, Techniplast's new solution reinvents the in-store perfume refill process. Automatic, intuitive, fast, multi-fragrance, and elegantly designed, this innovation redefines the customer experience while offering a premium response to the logistical challenges of refilling. Since pioneering refillable solutions in 1992 with the Mugler perfume fountains, French company Techniplast has continued to innovate in the refilling process. With France's Law on the Fight...
Lumson strides into the future with FREE, its new metal-free pump - Premium Beauty News
Fifty years of history, research and passion. Lumson, the Italian leader in cosmetic packaging has once again turned visionary ideas into sound, stylish and functional designs that are set to amaze. From vision to production, each idea takes shape in-house driven by proven expertise and a solid state-of-the-art manufacturing process. Over the past 20 years, Lumson's strong engineering focus has brought outstanding development on its airless and dispensing systems – the company's...
Safic-Alcan expands Latin America footprint with the acquisition of Anders - Premium Beauty News
The global distributor of specialty chemicals has acquired a majority stake in Anders, a regional specialty chemical distributor, leader in South America. Anders distributes specialty chemicals, food ingredients, consumables, and equipment from leading global suppliers, serving a broad range of life science (Personal, Home Care and Hygiene; Pharmaceutical and Veterinary; Food and Nutrition) and industrial sectors (Coatings, Inks and Adhesives; Converting and Packaging; Construction and...
Ma Balise and Amcor win the Luxe Pack in green awards in Monaco - Premium Beauty News
The winners of the two Luxe Pack in green 2025 awards were announced on Tuesday, September 30, during the second day of the Luxe Pack Monaco trade show. For nearly 20 years, the Luxe Pack in green awards have been presented in two categories: one recognizing the most daring innovations in eco-design, and the other honoring the most responsible initiatives from exhibitors at Luxe Pack. Faced with a record number of applications this year, the jury praised “the quality and creativity of the...
Two additional awards for Silab’s active ingredient Liftilience - Premium Beauty News
Recently, Silab's natural film-forming active ingredient Liftilience won two China Beauty Expo Awards in Hangzhou, one in the "Innovative Technology" category and the other in the "Outstanding Efficacy" category. With these two additional awards, no fewer than four awards have recognized the uniqueness of Liftilience, Silab's sixth-generation phytotensor active ingredient. Brigitte Closs-Gonthier, Chief Executive Officer at Silab, comments: “We are pleased to have received these awards in...
Intercos plans to expand its U.S. operations beyond the makeup category - Premium Beauty News
The Italian contract manufacturer aims to reinforce its presence in the U.S. skin and hair care sectors, seeking to fill a gap in its industrial footprint. “We are proactively trying to buy a company in the US,” said Renato Semerari, CEO of Intercos, in an interview with Bloomberg. The executive said that Intercos has already identified candidates but remains open to other targets generating between US$100 million and US$200 million in revenue. While Intercos already operates two U.S....
Premium packaging: Tesem strengthens innovation and European reach - Premium Beauty News
The Tesem group, specialising in metal- and plastic-based premium packaging for the beauty industry, is speeding up its growth across Europe. After inaugurating the new Tesem Inno Lab in Torelló, Spain, modernising its production lines, and opening a sales office in Paris, the family business is rolling out a strategy to consolidate its position in the prestige and masstige segments. We met CEO Albert Sala. With the Catalan site in Torelló for metalworking, and the plastic injection plant...
dsm-firmenich launches a fragrance technology that fosters social connections - Premium Beauty News
With emotiOn Social Connection, dsm-firmenich unveils a new application resulting from its neuroscience research program – a method for crafting fragrances that foster emotional closeness. Can fragrance help human beings build better social relationships? dsm-firmenich believes so — and the fragrance company has even developed a new method for creating scents that encourage social connections! Dubbed emotiOn social connection, the patent-pending innovation provides perfumers with a...
KDC/One seals deal for Barony Universal, boosting UK aerosol capabilities - Premium Beauty News
Knowlton Development Corporation (KDC/One) has announced the completion of a new acquisition! Indeed, the Canadian manufacturing and packaging powerhouse serving the beauty, fragrance, body care, and household sectors has acquired all of the assets and certain of the liabilities of the business of Barony Universal, the U.K.'s largest independent filler of personal care and household aerosol products. The strategic move strengthens KDC/One's European footprint and expands its expertise and...
Cosmetic innovation shines at the 3rd European Natural Beauty Awards in Paris - Premium Beauty News
Monday 29 September, the Théâtre Marigny, in Paris, hosted the third edition of the European Natural Beauty Awards (ENBA). The event brought together 700 guests from across Europe to celebrate innovation and excellence in the natural beauty segment. The ceremony, featuring three major distinctions — the Excellence, Industry, and Innovation Awards — celebrated brands and products that embody the guiding principles envisioned by founder Satu Mäkinen: authenticity, transparency, ethics,...
Givaudan invests in a brand new Fragrance & Beauty facility in Guangzhou, China - Premium Beauty News
The manufacturer of cosmetic ingredients and fragrances has broken ground on a new Fragrance & Beauty facility in Guangzhou, China. Through this investment of about CHF 40 million, Givaudan aims to strengthen its capabilities to serve local and regional customers. The new site, located on recently acquired land of around 30,000 square meters, will include a creative centre housing evaluation, marketing, sales, and application teams, along with creative perfumers and perfumery...
France calls on the EU to prohibit the use of octocrylene in cosmetics - Premium Beauty News
French authorities have asked the European Union to restrict octocrylene in cosmetic products, citing harmful effects on the environment, in a report submitted to the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) under the REACH regulation. France is calling on the European Union to drastically reduce the use of octocrylene, a common UV filter in sunscreen and makeup products, by 2027. According to data collected by the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES)...
Naos appoints ex-Pierre Fabre Frédéric Ennabli as board chairman - Premium Beauty News
France-based Naos, the company behind the skincare and body care brands Bioderma, Institut Esthederm, and Etat Pur, has appointed Frédéric Ennabli as Chair of its Executive Board, effective January 12, 2026. Frédéric Ennabli, who has led Pierre Fabre Dermo-Cosmetics since 2022, brings over two decades of experience as a business leader. Together with his teams, he spearheaded a major transformation of the company, aiming to revitalize its growth and to reclaim market share. He previously...
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 shifts towards a more visitor-centric format - Premium Beauty News
As the beauty industry enters 2026 amid growing complexity, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is adapting with a more engaging, visitor-focused format. From March 26–29, the 57th edition will gather over 3,000 exhibitors and 255,000 professionals, reaffirming its position as the sector's key global meeting point. Building on the success of its previous edition, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is set to deliver fresh opportunities for beauty industry professionals to connect, innovate, and drive...
Givaudan strengthens US footprint with Belle Aire Creations acquisition - Premium Beauty News
The Geneva-based fragrance and beauty giant has announced its intention to acquire Belle Aire Creations, a US-based fragrance house known for its creative expertise and strong relationships with regional customers. Belle Aire Creations was founded in 1982 by three Illinois entrepreneurs – Don Conover Sr., an expert in perfumery, and brothers Richard and Charles David – who shared a vision to make high-quality fragrance development with more agility. The company is headquartered in...
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna shifts towards a more visitor-centric format in 2026 - Premium Beauty News
As the beauty industry enters 2026 amid growing complexity, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is adapting with a more engaging, visitor-focused format. From March 26–29, the 57th edition will gather over 3,000 exhibitors and 255,000 professionals, reaffirming its position as the sector's key global meeting point. Building on the success of its previous edition, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is set to deliver fresh opportunities for beauty industry professionals to connect, innovate, and drive...
Chemyunion unveils advanced biotechnological solution for split ends - Premium Beauty News
Hidrahair Seal SE MB, Chemyunion's new ingredient, promises strong, shiny hair without the need for frequent trims thanks to a sealing action that offers immediate repair of split ends, one of the main signs of hair damage. According to Chemyunion, split ends are one of the main signs of hair damage, compromising the appearance and integrity of hair strands. They arise due to exposure to mechanical, chemical, and environmental factors — such as excessive brushing, frequent use of heat...
Coty shifts focus to fragrance and considers divesting makeup brands - Premium Beauty News
The New-York headquartered cosmetics and fragrance group Coty announced on Tuesday, September 30, the launch of a strategic review of its consumer beauty division. “Coty has launched a comprehensive strategic review of its Consumer Beauty business to unleash its full potential,” the group announced in a press release. The company closed its staggered 2024/2025 fiscal year, which ended at the end of June, with a net loss of US$381 million. Still, it forecasts a rebound this year. The...
Inside-Out: The new holistic beauty approach? - Premium Beauty News
Brillat-Savarin's quote, "Tell me what you eat, and I will tell you what you are," resonates more than ever in the beauty industry. Inside-Out beauty is a relevant response to a profound shift in consumers. It embodies a wellness philosophy where skin is considered a reflection of overall balance, integrating what is applied externally and consumed internally. Faced with a growing demand for solutions that combine effectiveness, transparency, and health, the industry is called upon to embrace...
“In an uncertain market, it is crucial to adapt”, Marc Prieur - Premium Beauty News
Faced with a tight global beauty market, Aptar Beauty aims to play with its own assets: a portfolio of unique dispensing solutions, a global presence backed by strong regional roots, and a sustainability-focused innovation pipeline. We met Global President Marc Prieur, who revealed details about the Group's strategy and growth drivers for the years to come. Premium Beauty News - What's Aptar Beauty's line of conduct in the current beauty market's situation? Marc Prieur - The Group's...
Cosmogen continues to elevate beauty rituals with its premium approach - Premium Beauty News
The French specialist in beauty application solutions continues to move upmarket, offering increasingly distinctive products. The strategy seems to be paying off, as CEO Priscille Allais projects double-digit growth for 2025, despite headwinds in the market. Precision. Beauty. Luxury. At Luxe Pack Monaco 2025 (September 29th - October 1st), Cosmogen unveils a new wave of innovations, offering skincare, makeup, and haircare brands exceptional applicators and packaging solutions that elevate...
Baralan’s glass airless gets invisible piston and custom upgrades - Premium Beauty News
The Italian supplier of primary packaging solutions has upgraded DEA, its original airless in glass system, with invisible piston and a customizable disc. At the core is a new invisible piston, delivering optimal functionality while remaining completely hidden for a design of unmatched purity. The innovation also introduces exclusive brand personalization at the bottom of the piston. With colored or metallized finishes, the bottom disc thus adds a distinctive touch to the whole packaging,...
Aptar Beauty sprays Moroccanoil’s new hair treatment - Premium Beauty News
Moroccanoil has chosen Aptar Beauty's EuroMist Technical spray pump to dispense its new Treatment Mist, an ultra-lightweight, dry oil formula for all hair types. Manufactured in North America, in Aptar's facility in Cary, Illinois, the pump was adapted to Moroccanoil's unique requirements for a cloud-like spray. Highly-compatible spray pump Moroccanoil already uses the EuroMist Classic spray pump from Aptar Beauty for several other hair care products, including conditioners and hair...
LVMH, Avantium, and Tereos search for a plant-based PET alternative - Premium Beauty News
LVMH Gaïa, the scientific and environmental R&D division of the luxury giant, has signed a series of Memoranda of Understanding with Dutch chemical company Avantium, and Tereos, a global leader in sugar, starch, alcohol and bioethanol production. The three groups aim to form, with the participation of additional partners, a consortium to accelerate the industrial-scale production of PEF (polyethylene furanoate) through the first facility in Europe using Avantium's proprietary YXY...
TNT Group pushes the limits of luxury packaging with anodized injected aluminum - Premium Beauty News
The specialist in metal packaging components has filed a patent application for an anodized “injected” aluminum technology poised to open new horizons for luxury brands. This innovative solution combines design freedom and a glossy finish with full compatibility with domestic recycling schemes. TNT Group is looking well beyond zamak! The company, renowned for its expertise with this noble, dense, and cool-to-the-touch material — prized for giving packaging exceptional presence and...
Bormioli Luigi signs a 1920s-inspired glass bottle and cap for Spoturno - Premium Beauty News
Véronique Sporturno, founder of her eponymous brand, entrusted perfumer Christopher Sheldrake with the creation of a collection of five fragrances that blend history with modernity. For the five Spoturno fragrances, the brand's founder wanted to pay homage to the aesthetics of the 1920s by designing a bottle with walls that are both fine and structured. In addition, the bottle features a screw neck allowing it to be refilled and recycled once the pump is removed. The full glass cap is...
With Giorgio Armani gone, Italian luxury industry stands at a crossroads - Premium Beauty News
The first Milan Fashion Week without Giorgio Armani marks the end of an era in Italian luxury, at a time when houses across the sector are already in transition. After defending his independence throughout his life, the legendary designer, who died this month aged 91, has entrusted his heirs with the task of selling his group. He cited French companies L'Oréal and LVMH as potential buyers of his multi-million-euro empire, which spans from hotels to haute couture, as well Franco-Italian...
Pure Trade expands Miu Miu’s beauty universe with a new line of accessories - Premium Beauty News
Complementing Miu Miu's refined beauty universe, Pure Trade has developped a two-tone luggage set in black and light blue, comprising a tote, a pouch, and a vanity case crafted from RPET. Every detail is rendered with meticulous precision, from the woven label to the metal zipper pulls of the pouch and vanity case. The luggage line is complemented by a collection of exclusive accessories also created by Pure Trade: an RPET bracelet with a metal sliding bead, a set of three 2D charms in...
Rissmann showcases its expertise with the special Luxe Pack Monaco shopping bag - Premium Beauty News
At the Luxe Pack Monaco trade show, which will be held from September 29 to October 1, 2025, the German manufacturer is unveiling a shopping bag made from 100% recycled paper fibers. Designed to ensure comfortable, well-balanced carrying by hand or over the shoulder, the Skyline Edition shopping bag features a paper ribbon with a unique woven texture and a soft touch. Crafted from Fedrigoni Freelife Cento paper, 205 gsm, the bag s printed in four-colour offset with water-based inks. A...
TNT Group creates finely crafted zamak casings for Darphin skincare - Premium Beauty News
Among this season's back-to-school launches, Darphin's Stimulskin Plus collection stands out, highlighted by two hero products — a sculpting cream and a sculpting serum — housed in refillable containers with an innovative design. For this achievement, TNT Group combined the complementary skills of its engineers and technicians to bring this original and cutting-edge project to life. Its development involved overcoming major design and industrialization challenges to create a seamless...
Fragrances: IFF expands LMR Naturals site in France to scale natural ingredients - Premium Beauty News
IFF recently unveiled a major expansion of its LMR Naturals site in Grasse, France. The EUR 10 million (around USD 11.6 million) investment expanded the site by 75% and added a state-of-the-art pilot hall. A nearby experimental field will further support research into the potential of plants — a new setting that is aimed to keep IFF at the forefront of innovation. IFF has expanded the capabilities of LMR Naturals, its subsidiary specializing in natural fragrance ingredients, with a EUR 10...
L’Oréal announces executive committee reorganization - Premium Beauty News
L'Oréal has announced a number of moves within the Group's Executive Committee, which will become effective January 1, 2026, with handovers starting sequentially from October 1, 2025. David Greenberg will be appointed to the role of Chairman of L'Oréal USA. In this newly created role, he will represent the Group with key institutional stakeholders – to drive its reputation and ensure its license to operate in its largest global market. Currently President - Consumer Products Division,...
Gattefossé opens its first North American production site in Texas - Premium Beauty News
The French supplier of ingredients and formulation solutions for the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries has inaugurated its first North American manufacturing facility in Lufkin, Texas. This new site complements the group's existing operations in France and Singapore. Gattefossé is strengthening its global footprint with the grand opening of its first production facility in North America. Having established a presence in the United States in 1982 with a sales office in Paramus, New...
Clariant launches Hairmonist for customized, sustainable hair care products - Premium Beauty News
Clariant debuted a fresh approach to hair care formulation at in-cosmetics Latin America 2025, held in São Paulo on September 23–24. Developed by Clariant's Latin American team, the Hairmonist concept addresses the growing consumer desire for personalized beauty experiences. It enables formulators to develop tailored hair care products that deliver both exceptional performance and environmental responsibility. At the heart of the Hairmonist concept is Clariant's comprehensive portfolio of...
Luxury: Tesem, Pochet, and G.Pivaudran join forces to boost recycled aluminum - Premium Beauty News
Under the leadership of the Chanel Group, the three competitors have agreed to collaborate to expand the use of recycled aluminum in luxury perfume and cosmetics packaging, selecting Tesem's BRI&Va technology. To address the dual challenge of eco-design and premiumization in luxury packaging, three leading aluminum processors for the perfume and cosmetics sector are joining forces instead of duplicating efforts to develop separate solutions! Under the leadership of Chanel Parfums &...
International trade: Indonesia, EU sign long-awaited trade deal - Premium Beauty News
Indonesia and the European Union finalised negotiations on a trade agreement on Tuesday, September 3, after nearly a decade of talks, a senior minister said. The Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is the third deal Brussels has signed with Southeast Asian countries, after Singapore and Vietnam. The pact was signed by EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic and Indonesian Minister of Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto in Bali and will open investment...
Parfums de Marly expands in Paris with a new flagship in a prestigious location - Premium Beauty News
Parfums de Marly expanded its presence in Paris this September with the opening of a second boutique. Strategically located at 29 rue François 1er, in the 8th arrondissement's Golden Triangle, the new store reflects the brand's heritage, drawing inspiration from the Château de Marly, the historic residence of Louis XIV. Envisioned by Parisian architect Hubert de Malherbe, the new architectural concept is a dialogue between historical codes and a contemporary vision. Just like Parfums de...
François Tassart, Albéa: "Moving forward for the long term, staying resilient" - Premium Beauty News
In a volatile economic climate, packaging leader Albéa is reshaping its strategy to remain a trusted partner for beauty brands. By combining responsible innovation, industrial transformation, and targeted investments, the group is strengthening its long-term focus. An interview with CEO François Tassart. Premium Beauty News - In today's complex market environment, how are you shaping Albéa's strategy? François Tassart - First and foremost, our ambition is to be the partner of choice for...