Top 5 most-read stories October 2020: L’Oréal carbon capture, live probiotics and Insta-gen sustainability

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A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from October 2020 shows interest in a raft of sustainable innovations and advances and buzz around use of live probiotics and the latest beauty device launch from L’Oréal.

A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from October 2020 shows interest in a raft of sustainable innovations and advances and buzz around use of live probiotics and the latest beauty device launch from L’Oréal.

Serious about sustainable beauty

L’Oréal’s news that it had made a cosmetics bottle from captured and recycled carbon undoubtedly stirred interest. The beauty major had already developed paper-based cosmetic tubes in its push towards more sustainable packaging, so to move into plastic made from waste carbon marked another significant step for the company.

Sustainable UK beauty startup Fussy also generated interest among readers as it revealed plans to launch its refillable natural deodorants made using corn-based bioplastics. The brand had only just launched on Kickstarter and planned to roll out product next year.

The adoption of a Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability by the European Commission was also important news for industry, with details laid out on how Europe planned to regulate substances considered harmful to human health and the environment, in a sustainable way. The move formed part of its wider European Green Deal, announced in December last year.

Live probiotics and customised lipsticks

Our expert webinar on the Skin Microbiome created significant buzz, particularly the conversation around use of live probiotics in beauty formulas. Whilst processed probiotics were already widely used, few formulations contained live probiotics – so, was it worth the effort? L’Oréal, Gallinée and Cosmetics Europe, among others, weighed in.

Exclusive news from L’Oréal about launch plans for its at-home personalised beauty device Perso in Q1 2021 also generated interest. Initially unveiled earlier this year, the beauty major was set to launch its customised lipstick device ahead of its skin care version, enabling consumers to blend on-trend colours of their choice from home.

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Top 5 most-read stories October 2020: L’Oréal carbon capture, live probiotic formulas and Instagram-gen sustainability
Top 5 most-read stories October 2020: L’Oréal carbon capture, live probiotic formulas and Instagram-gen sustainability

A round-up of CosmeticsDesign-Europe’s most-read news from October 2020 shows interest in a raft of sustainable innovations and advances and buzz around use of live probiotics and the latest beauty device launch from L’Oréal.#

Serious about sustainable beauty

L’Oréal’s news that it had made a cosmetics bottle from captured and recycled carbon undoubtedly stirred interest. The beauty major had already developed paper-based cosmetic tubes in its push towards more sustainable packaging, so to move into plastic made from waste carbon marked another significant step for the company.

Sustainable UK beauty startup Fussy also generated interest among readers as it revealed plans to launch its refillable natural deodorants made using corn-based bioplastics. The brand had only just launched on Kickstarter and planned to roll out product next year.

The adoption of a Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability by the European Commission was also important news for industry, with details laid out on how Europe planned to regulate substances considered harmful to human health and the environment, in a sustainable way. The move formed part of its wider European Green Deal, announced in December last year.

Live probiotics and customised lipsticks

Our expert webinar on the Skin Microbiome created significant buzz, particularly the conversation around use of live probiotics in beauty formulas. Whilst processed probiotics were already widely used, few formulations contained live probiotics – so, was it worth the effort? L’Oréal, Gallinée and Cosmetics Europe, among others, weighed in.

Exclusive news from L’Oréal about launch plans for its at-home personalised beauty device Perso in Q1 2021 also generated interest. Initially unveiled earlier this year, the beauty major was set to launch its customised lipstick device ahead of its skin care version, enabling consumers to blend on-trend colours of their choice from home.

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1. L’Oréal to launch plastic bottle made from captured carbon by 2024
1. L’Oréal to launch plastic bottle made from captured carbon by 2024

The international beauty major unveiled a plastic cosmetics bottle made from captured and recycled carbon, made in partnership with energy giant Total and carbon recycling major LanzaTech. L’Oréal planned to commercialise the packaging before 2024.

 2. Live probiotics in cosmetics an ‘interesting’ concept – but is it worth the effort?
2. Live probiotics in cosmetics an ‘interesting’ concept – but is it worth the effort? (misuma/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Expert insight from CosmeticsDesign’s recent Skin Microbiome webinar considered use of live probiotics in beauty formulas. L’Oréal, Gallinée, Cosmetics Europe and Lumina Intelligence all weighed in on this important topic.

3. ‘For the Instagram generation’: Plant-based refillable deo startup Fussy preps 2021 launch
3. ‘For the Instagram generation’: Plant-based refillable deo startup Fussy preps 2021 launch

British startup Fussy recently launched its concept on Kickstarter to roll out refillable natural deodorants packaged in an outer casing made from corn-based bioplastics. The brand wanted to target the younger generation to drive sustainability mainstream.

4. EC adopts Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability – ‘most harmful’ substances to be phased out
4. EC adopts Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability – ‘most harmful’ substances to be phased out (artJazz/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

The European Commission adopted the Chemicals Strategy for Sustainability to further strengthen protection of human and environmental health. The strategy formed part of the wider European Green Deal and outlined measures that would be taken, including those set to impact the beauty and personal care industry.

5. Exclusive: L’Oréal to launch AI Perso lipstick device first in Q1 2021
5. Exclusive: L’Oréal to launch AI Perso lipstick device first in Q1 2021

L’Oréal revealed plans to launch its at-home personalised beauty device Perso in Q1 next year, starting with its lipstick version that enabled consumers to blend on-trend, highly customised shades. A skin care device would follow later next year.