17 & 18 September 2025

From 9am to 5pm - Javits Center

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Beauty Talk #1 – Transcendent Nature – Bold Ambitions for a Better Future

Wednesday 18 September
11:30 am

In the future, sustainability will be tackled with innovative ideas and partnerships across industries, leading to solutions that benefit both people and the environment. Responding to growing consumer pressure, eco-native brands will drive an industry-wide transformation, setting new standards in eco-desirable packaging and ambitious makeup innovations. This shift will be propelled by new lab-borne ingredients and novel materials that transcend the potency of nature while providing protection for the planet. Brands will only unlock a greener future by thinking beyond clean, and by democratizing efficacy and adding value to forge a powerful pact between science, technology and nature.


During the talk, Leïla Rochet will introduce the major changes and new initiatives seen internationally in the field of ethical sourcing and sustainability. Sarah Jindal will present the latest analysis from Mintel’s consumer research, with a special focus on the latest international changes in the beauty market. This will be followed by an interactive discussion with Sébastien Bardon, CEO and co-founder of Capsum, a science-driven contract manufacturer, specializing in microfluidic technologies applied to Beauty. As a research-driven company, Capsum will also share some of the breakthrough innovations in sustainability, such as their vertical farming model, a fully controlled, indoor cultivation towers producing farm-to-face, clean, natural, and effective ingredients on demand. This session is designed to inspire leaders in innovation, trends, and forecasting, providing strategic insights and actionable takeaways.

Sébastien Bardon

CEO

Capsum

Sarah Jindal

Senior Director

Mintel

Leila Rochet

Chief Inspiration Officer and CEO

Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation