Weekly Roundup: CodeRed4Climate enlists 100 beauty brands, Estée Lauder receives Climate Week sustainability award
24 Sep 2021 --- In this week’s industry news, approximately 100 beauty and wellness brands signed up to fight for climate action through CodeRed4Climate, on Zero Emissions Day. In similar moves, the Estée Lauder Companies was recognized for its work in accelerating the global transition to 100% renewable electricity, during Climate Week.
In brief: Sustainability efforts
The Estée Lauder Companies, along with companies such as Google, 3M and Novo Nordisk, was announced as winner of the RE100 Leadership Awards 2021, during Climate Week NYC. The RE100 leadership awards’ winners were recognised for their work in accelerating the global transition to 100% renewable electricity. The Esteé Lauder Companies used a portfolio approach to source renewable electricity for 50% of its power usage by installing an onsite 5-megawatt solar array and investing in wind power.
On Zero Emissions Day, September 21, more than 100 beauty and wellness brands used their influence to mobilize communities toward advocating for key climate policy from lawmakers through CodeRed4Climate. “It’s not enough to care. Humankind must act, and to avoid disastrous consequences for generations to come, we must act together,” states Melanie Bender, leader of CodeRed4Climate.
Kim Baker announced the re-launch of her cosmetics brand, Glamazon Beauty.
Unilever Japan and Kao Corporation, with the cooperation of Veolia Japan, are implementing the “Collaborative Plastic Recycling Program” in Higashi-Yamato City, Tokyo. The goal is to create a circular economy where plastic does not become waste. A report on the progress of the project from June to August 2021 was released on the project which is exploring methods for the separated collection and recycling of personal and home care product packaging through collaboration with consumers, local government and business enterprises.
Korean cosmetics company Siita announced that it stopped producing plastic products early this year and is geared toward zero waste processes. The company says it succeeded in completely decomposing and composting its products. In addition, Siita also proposed a new zero-waste model that ensures a product must not become waste at the end of its life and must contribute to people and the environment.
In brief: Business news
Vegan beauty and wellness brand Sugarbear landed funding from an investor group comprised of Nexus Capital Management and Meaningful Partners. The investment will support Sugarbear’s goal to expand its product offerings and its presence in domestic and international markets.
Canadian-based Indeed Labs expanded to Scandinavia with its line of skin care products now available at 60 H&M stores. Indeed Labs will be available online in Sweden and Denmark by November. The line addresses skin conditions from acne to wrinkles. Also part of the products available online and in-store are Retinol Reface & Nanoblur.
In brief: Lanches and releases
Kim Baker, a celebrity makeup artist, announced the re-launch of her cosmetics brand, Glamazon Beauty. The revamped color cosmetics line offers efficacious formulas for all skin types, touting vegan, non-toxic and plant-based ingredients.
GlobalMed Technologies launched Omnilux Clear, an at-home light therapy mask with US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for treating acne. The device treats mild to moderate acne vulgaris and the appearance of redness and inflammation by working on a cellular level to kill acne-forming bacteria in the sebaceous glands.
The RAF five products include ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, thiotaine and peptides.
Menstrual company, Lunette, launched two intimate care products to join its Menstrual Cup: the Lunette Intimate Cleanser and Lunette Intimate Wipes. The new products are the first to be a part of Lunette’s expansion into more holistic intimate care. The soap-free Lunette Intimate Cleanser moisturizes by combining its clinically proven formula and Nordic botanical oil that helps prevent vaginal dryness. Lunette Intimate Wipes are 100% biodegradable or compostable wet wipes and contain allantoin and lingonberry extract.
Manic Panic, in collaboration with SkinIsSkin, released a line of Deluxe Lip Balms that features tints in six flavors. These flavors are vanilla bean, orange vanilla, cranberry, apple, cotton candy and plum. The products also have shea butter and oils such as hibiscus oil and baobab oil.
Cannabinoid medicine researcher Zelira Therapeutics launched RAF Five in the US through its dermatology subsidiary Ilera Derm. The RAF Five line consists of five products: the Wash Away Gel Cleanser Acne Treatment, Spot On Acne Treatment, Kick-Off Hydrating Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen, After Hours Moisturizing Lotion Acne Treatment and Clear the Way Acne Treatment Pads. The products include skin-boosting ingredients, such as hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, glycerin, thiotaine and peptides.
Aspi, a clean beauty skincare line is unveiling a line of products in the US this fall season. It features a face cleanser, face moisturizer, shave cream and body scrub for men. In addition, a face cleanser, face moisturizer, serum, toner, body scrub and eye cream are created for women.
In brief: Miscellaneous
The Bubble Collection, founded by Michael Perris and Gregory Cole, is now on Indiegogo, a US crowdfunding platform. Supporting the start-up’s efforts are Mane, one of the world’s largest flavor and fragrance companies and Camille McDonald, FIFI-award winner. The FIFI-award recognizes fragrance industry's creative achievements. “Reaching our financial goal of US$50,000 will ensure that The Bubble Collection will rise to boundless heights with future product innovations,” says Michael Perris.
By Nicole Kerr
