L’oréal finances a biotechnology venture to develop plant-based ingredients for sustainable beauty
On Monday, L’Oréal became a founding investor in a biotechnology platform called Geno, joining Unilever and Kao Corporation in this venture. Geno specializes in developing alternative sustainable materials, and as part of the deal, it will create ingredients for a variety of products offered by the beauty giant.
Lush jumps into action with new Super Mario bath collection
This set features a Question Block bath bomb with a hidden collectible power-up soap inside, designed with signature imagery from the franchise.
LVMH chooses limestone-based material for Ole Henriksen’s new CC Stick
LVMH has taken a step towards eco-friendly beauty packaging by selecting a component partially derived from limestone for the release of Olehenriksen’s Banana Bright+ Vitamin CC Stick.
Lush’s anti-big tech stance: Millions saved in Google ad spend reduction
In a bid to engage with customers in digital spaces that align with its ethical standards, the cosmetic retailer is reducing its Google investment by a third.
LVMH teams up with Dow to improve sustainable packaging across perfume and beauty brands
LVMH Beauty and Dow have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of sustainable packaging solutions throughout LVMH’s range of perfume and cosmetic brands.
Greenwashing can harm your brand’s reputation and credibility. As a beauty brand, use these three sustainable marketing tips to avoid falling into the greenwash trap.
In a time where beauty giants like Bondi Sands are being caught out for greenwashing, marketing your positive impact correctly has never been more important.
Weleda sends open letter urging European commission to ban microplastics in beauty products
Morrisons has announced a reduction in prices for several of its own-brand products. Joining the ranks of supermarkets grappling with rising living costs and aiming to retain their customer base.
Avon’s boldest (and most expensive) rebrand yet: ‘People were saying it feels a bit dated’
The cosmetic giant is modernising its market identity via new campaign ‘Embrace Your power’, by streamlining its product portfolio and offering digital training for reps
Harrods partners with waste management business Mygroup on trial recycling scheme
British luxury retailer Harrods has partnered with Yorkshire-based waste management and recycling business, My Group, on a trial scheme to recycle used cosmetics products in the one of the retailer’s H Beauty stores.
What 2022 taught us and what 2023 will bring in beauty packaging by Eva Lagarde, Founder and CEO of re/sources
A year has gone by already and it’s time to think back and take on the learnings.
Small Business Saturday: Skincare brand founders on running SMEs
The UK beauty industry is characterised by innovative indie brands and cutting-edge business plans. This Small Business Saturday, the British Beauty Council spoke with just two of the thousands of SMEs carving a path in the beauty landscape
Boots tackles ‘world’s dirtiest crop’ by switching to organic cotton products
The high street beauty and health retailer is hoping the move will help consumers shop more sustainably
NYX releases new Avatar: The Way of Water-inspired collection
NYX said the palettes, lipsticks, facial mist and paint are all created with recycled materials, in keeping with the movie franchise’s environmental focus
Garnier opens plastic waste collection center in Chennai
L’Oréal-owned Garnier has teamed up with Plastics for Change to open a plastic waste collection facility in Chennai, India, according to a report published by The Print.
First grab-and-go checkout in the beauty sector thanks to RFID
L’Oréal has piloted a pop-up shop in its store in Königsallee, Düsseldorf, Germany using Payfree and Avery Dennison’s advanced Self-Checkout Technology to offer customers a convenient, seamless checkout.
LOOP INDUSTRIES AND L’OCCITANE PILOT 100 PERCENT RECYCLED PET RESIN BOTTLE
Loop Industries and L’Occitane en Provence have unveiled the first fruits of their partnership, aimed at helping the French natural beauty brand to meet a key sustainability target to use 100 percent recycled PET in its bottles by 2025.
Rituals to open ‘wellbeing hub’ store format in London
Rituals, the Dutch beauty giants is unveiling the new flagship at the new Battersea Power Station retail centre.
Chanel: Ultra Luxury Parfum
Many beauty retailers are to close their shops on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s state funeral, these include major brands such as Harrods, Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason.