📚 Books to put under the Christmas tree: our gift ideas!

Outside, winter is settling in. The fireplace crackles, the smell of hot chocolate fills the room… Why not take advantage of this cozy moment to immerse yourself in a fascinating world?

Nothing beats the pleasure of a carefully chosen book, especially when it reveals the secrets of perfumery and cosmetics.

Cosmetic Valley Éditions' publications are much more than just books: they are gateways to unique knowledge, blending scientific expertise with creative inspiration. Whether you're a passionate enthusiast or simply curious, you'll find something to delight you in our collections.

🎄 To celebrate Christmas , enjoy a 5% discount on our entire collection until December 31, 2025 with the code NOELCVE25 . A perfect opportunity to give – or treat yourself – to a meaningful gift.

Discover our new arrivals:

  • Biomimicry and bio-inspiration in cosmetics – Towards a sustainable revolution
    Coordinated by Aïna Queiroz , this book offers an expert overview of biomimicry in cosmetics, presenting more than 100 species and bio-inspired innovations (formulations, packaging) for a sustainable and effective revolution.
  • Cosmetics, perfumes and emotions – The contribution of neuroscience
    Under the direction of Patrice Bellon , this enriched 2nd edition puts neuroscience at the service of cosmetics and perfumes, clarifying the role of emotions with methods, concrete cases and a customer-centric approach.
  • Cosmetic product evaluation – Objectification
    Coordinated by Anne-Marie Pensé-Lhéritier , this book offers a complete overview of the methods and tools to objectify the effectiveness of cosmetics — regulatory framework, good practices, sensory/emotional evaluations and microbiota — in order to design reliable and innovative tests.
  • Cosmetic Innovations – Achievements & Perspectives
    Coordinated by Amandine Goubert (Cosmetic Valley) , this book takes stock of 20 years of collaborative innovations through more than 30 projects, covering product development, environmental impact, technologies, digitalization, organic sourcing and sustainable development.
  • La Pivoine 13 , the magazine for the perfume and cosmetics industry. You'll find a comprehensive feature on Water and many other topics covering current events in our sector.

📚 All of our books in print or e-book format are available on
👉 https://www.cosmetic-valley.shop

Give the gift of knowledge, curiosity and elegance… because a book remains the most beautiful of gifts.

From nature to neuroscience: 4 essential books to enrich your cosmetics library

COSMETIC VALLEY EDITIONS invites you to explore the latest scientific and technical advances with its new releases from the Sciences collection.

Biomimicry and bio-inspiration in cosmetics – Towards a sustainable revolution

Edited by Aïna Queiroz, this book brings together 60 experts to reveal how nature inspires the industry's most daring innovations. Discover over a hundred natural species and strategies, from bio-inspired formulations to biomimetic packaging, for responsible and effective cosmetics.

Cosmetics, perfumes and emotions – The contribution of neuroscience

Edited by Patrice Bellon, this expanded second edition explores the structuring role of emotions in sensory experience and cosmetic creation. It incorporates innovative methods, case studies, and the latest advances in neuroscience for a customer-centric approach and a deeper understanding of the consumer.

Cosmetic product evaluation – Objectification

Edited by Anne-Marie Pensé-Lhéritier, this book offers a comprehensive overview of methods and tools for objectively measuring product efficacy. Regulatory framework, good clinical practices, sensory and emotional evaluation, skin microbiota: everything needed to support researchers and professionals in developing reliable and innovative tests.

Cosmetic Innovations – Achievements & Perspectives

Edited by Amandine Goubert of COSMETIC VALLEY, this book retraces 20 years of collaborative research through more than thirty emblematic projects. Six major themes are explored: product development, environmental impact, new technologies, digitalization, organic sourcing, and sustainable development. An essential resource for understanding and anticipating the sector's evolution.

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Find the books at 👉 https://www.cosmetic-valley.shop/

Tribute to Fabienne Roulleaux

Fabienne Roulleaux passed away suddenly on November 19th.

A loyal partner of COSMETIC VALLEY for over ten years, she shaped COSMETIC VALLEY Editions and helped make La Pivoine magazine a recognized voice in our industry. Thanks to her commitment, dozens of scientific and technical publications have been produced, benefiting students and professionals in our sector.

His smile, his energy, his high standards, his kindness and his sense of community leave us with a great void .

New issue of La Pivoine: Innovations, water conservation and Green Beauty

The leading magazine for the perfume and cosmetics industry, published by Cosmetic Valley Editions, offers you a concentration of inspiration, innovations and encounters.

Contents:

  • 💧 Special report on Water & Cosmetics : water conservation, responsible innovations and concrete solutions for sustainable beauty.
  • 🚀 Key trends : AI, biotechnology, green beauty, personalization…
  • 🌍 Export Focus : Italy, a land of beauty and opportunities.
  • 🤝 Collective initiatives : innovative territories, committed talent, startups that are shaking things up…

And much more!

Why read The Peony ?

Because it is THE magazine that brings together and inspires all those passionate about French cosmetics: manufacturers, researchers, entrepreneurs, students or curious people.

👉 Discover the magazine online : https://www.calameo.com/read/007325472c7dca05842cb

💬 Share your opinion : What did you like best about this issue? What would you like to read in the next one?

Contact :

Sophia Bourdon

Editor-in-Chief of La Pivoine

[email protected]

Innovation, regulation, safety: three essential works for all professionals and enthusiasts in the sector

Innovation, regulation, safety: three essential works for all professionals and enthusiasts in the sector

COSMETIC VALLEY EDITIONS invites you to fill up on knowledge and inspiration with the latest in its scientific and management collection.

  • Marine cosmetics – The sea, a source of inspiration
    An overview of innovations from marine resources, coordinated by Roland Conanec and Delphine Pirot, to explore sustainable and inspiring solutions in “ blue cosmetics ”.
  • Cosmetic product regulations
    Edited by Sylvie Toulgoat (ISIPCA), this book provides a clear overview of European, French, and international regulations, with a quiz to test your knowledge and practical advice for staying compliant.
  • Safety of cosmetic products – Technical approaches
    Coordinated by Marc GJ Feuilloley, this work addresses current safety issues : naturalness, controls, emerging substances, clinical trials, packaging innovations and environmental impact.

🎥 Discover video pitches from authors who talk to you about their books.

  • Marine cosmetics – The sea, a source of inspiration
  • Cosmetic product regulations
  • Safety of cosmetic products – Technical approaches

Curious to know more?

👉 The books are available here: https://www.cosmetic-valley.shop/

Discover La Pivoine, the magazine for the perfume and cosmetics industry

What is Peony ?

La Pivoine magazine offers premium reading on the challenges facing the industry, management strategies, the latest trends, and new innovations that are driving the perfume and cosmetics sector forward.

Check out the magazine

For whom?

The magazine is aimed at all stakeholders in the French perfume and cosmetics industry: companies, research centers, universities, schools and regions.

Frequency of publication?

La Pivoine is a biannual media with a print run of 5,000 copies which appears in:

  • April with a launch at the in-cosmetics Global trade fair
  • October with a launch at the Cosmetic 360 trade fair

It is distributed throughout the year at major industry events and communicated to all COSMETIC VALLEY members.

Its content?

We offer our readers a fresh perspective on industry news. La Pivoine offers a truly enjoyable and informative experience through an eclectic approach and forward-looking topics.

  • Industrial strategies

  • Cosmetology to understand advances in R&D

  • Smart Beauty innovations

  • The discovery of territories of beauty

  • Major international events

  • Export challenges: focus on a country, codes for developing there

  • Instant coaching: technical sheets to improve your practice

  • "Unvarnished" interviews to discover business leaders, surprising personalities from the sector, and talented startups

And many other sections to discover!

Each edition has a feature not to be missed, for example, edition no. 11 explores the subject of longevity.

Where can I get the magazine?

La Pivoine is available as an ebook (individual purchase) on the Cosmetic Valley Editions website

Can we be visible in the magazine?

Looking to increase your visibility in the perfume and cosmetics industry? The magazine offers several options:

  • The covers
  • The four-color pages
  • The half-pages
  • Advertorials
  • Special rates!

Download the Media Kit

Who to contact for more information?

Gabin Attal, Advertising Manager

[email protected]

02 37 21 68 50

Discover exclusively La Pivoine 12: the essential edition!

We are delighted to announce the release of La Pivoine 12, your biannual magazine dedicated to strategic challenges and innovations in the perfume and cosmetics industry.

A Featured Report on Sunscreens 🌞 In this issue, delve into a feature dedicated to sunscreens, a major challenge for the future of cosmetics. Discover the latest scientific and technological advances to meet consumer expectations.

Rich and varied themes 🌍

  • Skincare for dark and matte skin : focus on innovations adapted to specific needs.

  • US-Europe trade tensions : analysis of the impacts on French exports.

  • Success Story: Superga Beauty : a model of female governance and inclusion.

  • Cosmothèque : soap, from Antiquity to the present day.

  • Interview with Eugénie Briot : an uncompromising view of the challenges facing the sector.

Why read La Pivoine 12? La Pivoine offers premium reading, strategic analyses, inspiring testimonials, and a fresh perspective on industry news. Whether you're a manager, researcher, entrepreneur, or cosmetics enthusiast, this edition is for you.

Where to find it? Peony 12 is available for purchase individually on the Cosmetic Valley Editions website and will also be available at major industry events throughout the year!

Don’t miss this new edition full of discoveries and perspectives!

📧 For any additional information:

Gabin Attal - [email protected] - 02 37 21 68 50

Cosmetic Valley Live: THE content platform dedicated to professionals in the cosmetics sector

COSMETIC VALLEY Live is a unique platform designed for professionals in the cosmetics sector. Offering access to live and replay content, it allows you to follow information related to the major issues in the sector.

COSMETIC VALLEY Live allows you to benefit from:

Live and replay access : stay informed about the latest news and trends in innovation, export market developments and regulations.

Quality content, adapted to professionals : the live events are hosted by experts and provide concrete answers and forward-looking content.

A preferred monitoring tool : access real-time sector monitoring to help you make the right decisions, remain competitive and anticipate market developments.


COSMETIC VALLEY Live is:

  • 1,800 active subscribers
  • 30 industry experts
  • 60 hours of exclusive content
  • 75 prospective webinars

Prices:

  • Free for COSMETIC VALLEY members
  • €80 excluding VAT per webinar for non-members

ENJOY THE SUMMER TO DISCOVER OR REDISCOVER COSMETIC VALLEY ÉDITIONS BOOKS

Summer is here, it's the perfect time to dive or re-immerse yourself in enriching reading with COSMETIC VALLEY Éditions books. ☀️

Aimed at professionals and students in the sector but also at the general public, our books highlight the know-how of our ecosystem and offer a technical and in-depth approach to the key concepts of our sector.

COSMETIC VALLEY Éditions is also a magazine: 𝘓𝘢 𝘗𝘪𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘦 offers premium reading on the challenges of the sector, the strategies of managers, the latest trends and new innovations that advance the perfumery-cosmetics sector. You will find in the 10th issue a complete file on Cosmetics and Sport, a 'Cosmetology' section with a focus on plant extraction, an export zoom on China: market dynamics and growth strategies and many other subjects which cover current events in our sector.

Discover all COSMETIC VALLEY Éditions publications here !

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