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Fashion Network
28 minutes ago
- Fashion Network
Study shows refillable cosmetics are attractive for consumers despite drawbacks
For World Refill Day, on Monday June 16, French beauty industry association FEBEA has published a study on the perception that French female cosmetics consumers have of refillable cosmetics products*. The goal was to better understand the expectations of consumers and the obstacles they are facing with regards to a type of format that is gaining traction, but whose potential is still limited by various drawbacks. The study, which surveyed 2,251 women and was carried out via focus groups, found there is a growing interest for refillable beauty and personal care products: 59% of respondents said they have bought at least one refill in the last 12 months. The average buyer profile that emerged is of a woman aged 19-44, with high income, living in a household of three or more people, and a very frequent buyer of cosmetics. For 70% of respondents, reducing the products' environmental impact is the main motivation for purchasing refills, followed by savings (for 64% of respondents) and convenience (39%). In terms of formats, consumers prefer small-size, capped refills that can be poured into a re-usable container (44% of respondents), ahead of refills that must be inserted into the original container (38%). Despite consumer interest, there are obstacles to a wider adoption of refillable products. The first (for 44% of respondents) is lack of in-store availability of refillable formats, followed by lack of knowledge about them (32%), the perceived complexity of the refilling act (19%), and health and safety concerns (14%). Also, refillable containers are still largely non-existent in product categories like make-up and toothpaste. To further encourage the adoption of refillable products by consumers, cosmetics brands must therefore offer a range of formats: According to the study, the ideal capacity of a refill is from two to four times the initial product's capacity. Travel sizes are also much appreciated. In addition, the financial savings expected by consumers are between 10% and 20%, irrespective of the refilling solution. The study underlined that consumers are also looking for clear information on environmental benefits. Finally, brands must make refills visible in-store, and place them at the heart of their product offering. They also need to raise awareness about this type of solution via ad hoc advertising. Global beauty giant L'Oréal has done exactly that by launching the #JoinTheRefillMovement campaign, a global multi-brand effort across multiple product categories and distribution channels aimed at encouraging consumers to embrace refillable products. The campaign features Lancôme, Armani Beauty, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty, Kiehl's, Mugler, Maison Margiela Fragrances, Prada Beauty, Valentino Beauty and L'Oréal Paris. The group's retail partners will support the campaign in order to boost the visibility of L'Oréal beauty products and lines available in refillable versions. The campaign also focuses on the benefits of refills both for the planet and for consumers' wallets. 'For example, opting to purchase a 100ml refillable bottle of La Vie est Belle L'Elixir [perfume] instead of two 50ml bottles saves 73% glass, 66% plastic and 61% cardboard,' said L'Oréal. *An initiative supported by Citeo as part of the EncoRE plus de réemploi (reuse even more) project, run by the Senseva agency.
USA Today
30 minutes ago
- USA Today
3 dead, including bystander woman and infant, in shooting at Utah festival
3 dead, including bystander woman and infant, in shooting at Utah festival Three people were killed, including an 8-month-old infant, in a shooting that occurred Sunday, June 15 after an altercation broke out between two groups of people at a festival in Utah, police say. Five people were hit by gunshots, of which three were fatal, during the WestFest at Centennial Park in West Valley City, a city of about 145,000 people located 12 miles from Salt Lake City. WestFest is an annual four-day festival celebrating the city, according to the festival's website. This year the event ran from June 12 to 15, and featured a carnival, a parade, a talent showcase, rides and fireworks. Those who died in the shooting include an 18-year-old male, who was part of one of the groups, and a 41-year-old female and an 8-month-old infant, who were bystanders, West Valley City police said in updates posted to X, formerly Twitter. Two teens, a 17-year-old female and a 15-year-old male, were both hit in the arm during the incident, police said, adding it is not "clear if they were connected to the groups involved." An update on their conditions was not immediately available. Police: 'Verbal altercation' turns deadly Police said the incident occurred around 9:20 p.m. Sunday, June 15 as two groups of people got involved in a "verbal altercation." When officers working the carnival "approached to break up the altercation, a 16-year-old male from one of the groups pulled out a gun and fired." An officer fired in response but did not hit the suspect, identified as a 16-year-old male. He was taken in custody for questioning. Police, in an update June 16, said the suspect's name will not be released given his juvenile status. The names of the 18-year-old and 41-year-old victims, meanwhile, will be released after the necessary protocols, such as notifying families, are followed. An investigation into the incident is ongoing and police said witnesses were interviewed regarding the incident. Police have also requested witnesses to contact the department at 801-840-4000 to share more information on the incident. 'Must do better,' says mayor Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson, in a statement, condemned the incident, saying: "We the people can, should, and must do better." "The violence and deaths at the WestFest celebration in West Valley are tragic and seem to be the result of youth violence," Wilson said. "I am so deeply saddened by the loss of life, especially that of an innocent bystander and an infant." "My thoughts are with all who were onsite and impacted by this tragedy and the families of those who lost their lives," she added. Bystander killed amid 'No Kings' protest in Utah The festival shooting took place on the final day of the event and came just a day after an "innocent bystander" was killed after being caught in the crossfire between a person who pulled out a rifle at demonstrators and members of a peacekeeping team for the "No Kings" protest in Salt Lake City. Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@ and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.
Western Telegraph
31 minutes ago
- Western Telegraph
Alleged gunman went to homes of two other intended targets, police say
But one of the other politicians was not home and the suspect left the other house after police arrived, acting US Attorney Joseph Thompson said at a press conference on Monday. The suspect, Vance Boelter, surrendered to police on Sunday after they found him in the woods near his home following a massive manhunt that began early on Saturday near Minneapolis. He is accused of posing as a police officer and fatally shooting former Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, in their home early Saturday in the northern Minneapolis suburbs. Authorities say he also shot senator John Hoffman, a Democrat, and his wife, Yvette. They were injured at their residence about nine miles away. The 57-year-old Boelter was charged with federal murder and stalking offenses. He already faces state charges, including murder and attempted murder. 'Boelter planned his attack carefully' by researching his intended victims and their families and conducting surveillance of their homes and taking notes, Mr Thompson said. Though the targets were Democrats and elected officials, Mr Thompson said it was too soon to speculate on any sort of political ideology that could explain his motives. Law enforcement officers investigate the home of shooting suspect Vance Boelter in Green Isle, Minnesota (George Walker IV/AP) Mr Thompson said it was too early to say if the Justice Department would seek the death penalty but noted that that was among the options available to the government based on the charges. The counts charged in the criminal complaint could be amended by prosecutors as they pursue a grand jury indictment as a prerequisite for bringing the case to trial. Authorities declined to name the two other elected officials whom Boelter allegedly stalked but who escaped harm. But it was clear the shootings were politically motivated, they said. 'This was a targeted attack against individuals who answered the call to public service,' said Alvin Winston, the special agent in charge of the FBI's Minneapolis field office. The resulting search, he said, was the largest manhunt in the history of Minnesota. Boelter's wife consented to a search of her phone by law enforcement, according to an FBI affidavit that cites from a text from Boelter to a family group chat: 'Dad went to war last night … I don't wanna say more because I don't wanna implicate anybody.' Earlier, the search for Boelter was the 'largest manhunt in the state's history,' Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley said.
