Wauters invests in coding for case traceability
The group has equipped itself with two new, higher-performance and more energy-efficient coding machines.
Recycled Zamak: Segede secures validation from Ecoinvent
The industry now has reliable data on the carbon footprint and recyclability of zamak, following the official publication of data by Ecoinvent, the specialised organisation in life cycle assessment (LCA).
SH(E)ARE: L’Occitane structures the shea supply chain
L’Occitane en Provence, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is launching a programme to secure the future of shea in West Africa. Based on three pillars – value chain, governance, and forestry – SH(E)ARE (SHea Action for Regenerative Ecosystems) combines tool modernisation, local cooperation, and a forest management plan.
L’Oréal selects 13 sustainable start-ups
The beauty giant has selected the first 13 start-ups and SMEs for its sustainable programme ʺL'AcceleratORʺ, backed by €100 m over five years and run in partnership with CISL (University of Cambridge).
Lumene beefs up its cybersecurity
The Finnish group (2024 sales of €102 m), a certified B Corp and owner of the brands Lumene, Cutrin, and Ida Warg Beauty, has modernised its cybersecurity architecture in collaboration with Elisa.
MartiDerm strengthens its strategy in France
The Spanish laboratory is increasing its presence in the French dermocosmetics market, which, according to GERS Data, has grown by 9.2%.
Avène relies on AI to enhance its clinical studies
Pierre Fabre Laboratories is taking a significant step forward in the application of artificial intelligence in dermo-cosmetics.
Cosnova posts growth in a sluggish market
In a subdued global beauty market in 2025, the German family-owned group achieved $1.17 bn in revenue (+4%), with e-commerce growing by around 20%.
Curtain falls on CoverFX and Mally Beauty
AS Beauty is closing CoverFX and Mally Beauty amid a series of shutdowns in the beauty sector (Ami Colé, Flower Beauty, REN, Apostrophe, Good.clean.goop), while Pat McGrath Labs is heading towards bankruptcy.















