CosmoVolt: bioelectricity and electrome, new avenues of innovation in dermocosmetics
On September 22, 2026, in Paris, the CosmoVolt Congress will host a full day of conferences and discussions focused on the emerging concept of electrome
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Multifaceted fragrances
Selon Circana LLC, en 2024, 39 % des consommateurs européens ont modifié leur comportement d’achat – une proportion qui grimpe à 55 % chez les 18-34 ans – avec une explosion des brumes corporelles parfumées, un développement notable des fragrances sans alcool, et l’émergence des formes solides.
New : 2025 Cosmetic ingredients guide
Expression Cosmétique announces the release of the 2025 Cosmetic Ingredients Guide (The Global Information on Cosmetics & Fragrances – Guide of Cosmetic Ingredients 2025), a reference edition aimed at professionals in the cosmetics and perfumery sectors.
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Water-Based Fragrances: From emerging trend to formulation breakthrough
For decades, alcohol-based perfumes have defined the codes of fine fragrance: instant diffusion, strong projection, and a recognizable sensorial signature.
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The evolution of japanese beauty standards
The face of Japan is changing as the country continues to navigate a crisis in the post-COVID era. This encompasses demographics (an ageing population), economics (the exchange rate of the yen), and society (work–life balance).
Aveda industrializes a recyclable refill solution with Aeroflexx
The Estée Lauder Companies brand specializing in high-performance, plant-based hair, skin and body care announces the global integration of AeroFlexx’s refill technology into its portfolio.
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Responsible by design: Engineering the future of regenerative beauty
The transition from extractive to regenerative beauty is no longer aspirational - it is structural. As regulatory pressure intensifies, carbon accounting becomes mandatory, and consumers demand verifiable sustainability, the industry is being forced to rethink how ingredients are designed at the molecular level.
Guerlain and Intact reinvent perfumery alcohol
On the occasion of the launch of Pulse®, a second-generation alcohol developed by the French company Intact, Guerlain unveils a new opus of L’Homme Idéal Cologne Forte.
Cosmet’Agora: winners of the 2026 edition
The traditional Formulation Award highlighted the retro-contemporary creations of beauty industry players, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the French Society of Cosmetology around the theme Retro-Beauty...
Responsible cosmetics: from image-driven commitments to operational performance – Quantis’ analysis
Five years after an initial study marked by statements of intent, Emmanuel Hembert, Global Cosmetics and Pharmaceuticals Lead at Quantis — an international environmental strategy consultancy specialising in sustainable transformation — observes that the sector has entered a phase of execution.
Cosmed Congress: Cosmetic regulation debated in Paris
On April 1–2, 2026, the 26th Regulatory Congress of the French professional association will bring together nearly 400 cosmetics professionals in Paris to analyze regulatory developments shaping the sector.
Bois-Colombes to host the Olfaction & Perspectives 2026 congress
Cosmetic Valley, in partnership with Isipca and with the support of the Boucle Nord de Seine territory, is organizing the 7th edition of the Olfaction & Perspectives congress on March 19, 2026, in Bois-Colombes, also streamed online.
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