Get ready to be swept off your feet as our dynamic chairman kickstarts the 2023 Beauty Leaders Summit with a mesmerizing opening address! Be prepared to hear the ground rules, learn about the venue's HSE information, and be introduced to the lineup of superstar speakers that are set to take the stage.

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Are you ready to discover the revolution that's shaking up the beauty industry? Get ready to learn how Generation Z is taking over the world of social commerce and driving change like never before! We'll delve into the explosive growth of TikTok and how its 90.6 million monthly users are making it the ultimate destination for beauty content. Discover how more than half of Gen Z adult social network users and nearly half of Gen Z teen social network users are now regularly making purchases through social media. Join us for a cutting-edge discussion on the latest trends and tactics for reaching and captivating Generation Z through TikTok and the power of social commerce.

As consumers increasingly demand both online and in-store shopping options, it's crucial to master the art of omnichannel retail. Join us for a thrilling discussion on the strategies and top techniques for bridging all channels and delivering personalized shopping experiences that keep customers coming back for more. Don't miss this chance to learn how to bring the best of both worlds to your customers and unleash the full potential of your beauty brand!

Join the revolution of beauty brand community building! Discover how to forge stronger connections with customers and boost customer retention through the power of community. Explore the growing popularity of brand communities and learn from the best in the game with examples of successful communities. Get an inside look at how top brands educate customers, offer personalized consultations, and innovate with the help of their communities. Master the art of community management with the latest strategies and best practices. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your brand and drive growth through the power of community at the 2023 Beauty Leaders Summit!

Get ready to witness the future of beauty shopping as technology transforms the industry! With augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) try-on filters, brands are revolutionizing the customer experience like never before. Research shows that half of all US adults have either tried or expressed interest in using AR and VR while shopping. Social media giants like Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, and Tiktok are leading the way with AR filters that allow customers to virtually try on products before making a purchase. Leading beauty brands like L'Oréal, Ulta Beauty, and Estée Lauder are taking advantage of AR try-on tools and reaping the rewards with increased engagement and conversions. In fact, products featuring 3D/AR content boast a 94% higher conversion rate compared to those without it. As social commerce continues to soar, AR and VR try-on filters will become critical for beauty brands looking to stay ahead of the game and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Marketers, it's time to embrace these virtual experiences and bring your beauty brand to the next level by creating your own filters and 3D experiences on social media. Join the revolution and let technology enhance your beauty shopping experience!

The beauty industry has been plagued by greenwashing, making it difficult for consumers to identify authentic clean beauty products. It is crucial to understand what greenwashing is and its impact on consumers. Brands use various strategies to engage in greenwashing, which can be misleading and deceptive.

In contrast, Apiceuticals is committed to transparency and authenticity in its mission, values, and sustainability practices. They showcase their sustainable sourcing, bee-inspired ingredients, and ethical practices, and share success stories and testimonials from satisfied customers.

To identify genuine clean beauty products, it is important to look for key indicators such as important ingredients, formulations, and ethical practices. Consumers can empower themselves by questioning brands and researching their ethical practices.

By supporting authentic clean beauty brands and taking conscious choices, consumers can drive change and spread awareness. Apiceuticals goes beyond sustainability, saving the bees and pollinating over 4 billion flowers per day, and reducing 2,000 tons of CO2 per year.

In conclusion, it is essential to support genuine clean beauty brands and take action through conscious choices and spreading awareness. Apiceuticals remains committed to providing genuine clean beauty products while making a positive impact on the environment.

Anti-aging is making a comeback in the beauty industry. While four years ago, brands were facing criticism for using the term, now consumers of all ages are purchasing products to prevent or reverse the signs of aging. As the anti-aging market continues to grow, clinical testing and expert endorsements will become increasingly important for brand success. The global anti-aging cosmetics market is expected to reach $75.81 billion in 2030 with a revenue CAGR of 5.5% over the forecast period. Growing awareness of the benefits of anti- aging products, such as reducing wrinkles and fine lines and providing a youthful appearance, is driving this market growth. This topic will explore the latest trends shaping the anti-aging beauty sector and the factors driving consumer demand.

Hear about the revolutionary science behind the skin’s secret weapon - the microbiome. This session explores the role of this microscopic ally in maintaining a healthy skin barrier and warding off harmful pathogens and bacteria. Get a front-row seat to cutting-edge research and trials on the impact of the microbiome on skin diseases such as acne and eczema. Learn about the possibilities of harnessing the power of the microbiome for optimal skin health and the relation with skin aging, as well as strategies for nourishing and protecting your skin’s microbiome, with e.g. probiotics, postbiotics and prebiotics. Join this session to uncover the skin microbiome’s immense potential to revolutionize the skincare industry!

Green claims transparency is one key pilar of the EU green deal initiative.

2 steps for this workshop:

1 Come and learn more on related framework of the future EU directive on green claims

2. Get ready for it, let’s deep dive into the mind of the authorities with concrete cross sectors adjudications coming from France and UK, 2 countries at the forefront of fighting against green washing a vision of how the future may look like

The beauty and skincare industry relies heavily on digital marketing, but concerns around authenticity and transparency can hinder the effectiveness of these campaigns.

This conference topic will explore strategies for building trust with consumers, including ethical influencer partnerships, genuine product reviews, and transparent advertising practices.

As a true French Tech and GreenTech player, Le Rouge Français revolutionizes the cosmetics industry through plant-based coloring, a pigment derived from dye plants which offers a sustainable solution that respects biodiversity and the health of everyone while contributing to the regeneration of the planet. Each Le Rouge Français product sold is equivalent to a young mangrove planted and 80kg of CO2 sequestered per product and per year. Today, Le Rouge Français is the first French cosmetics company to follow the regenerative economy model thanks to its positive actions for the Planet, throughout its value chain, from field to finished product. Indeed, it covers the 6 dimensions of the regenerative economy developed by R3 Group: transparency and co-construction, holistic safety, regeneration of resources, empowerment, creation of shared value, satiety and well-being. Through its activity, Le Rouge Français also participates in the reconstruction of historical crops and ancestral know-how lost in France and collaborates with associations that participate in social reintegration. Beyond the cosmetics industry, the company's ambition is to revolutionize the color industry as a whole by offering this plant-based alternative to other sectors such as the automotive, aeronautics, fashion and eyewear industries.

Cristiana believes in genomics data to increase health span and achieve precision therapies. Cristiana is the CSO and Co-founder of Mitra Bio – a biotech company using the combination of epigenetics and non-invasive sampling to measure the unique epigenetic landscape of each individual and identify the best strategy for skin rejuvenation. This unlocks personalised skincare treatments for the individual. We are currently working with top skincare companies to enable breakthrough claim substantiation. Cristiana graduated from Oxford and Princeton Universities where she studied Biochemistry and Public Health Economics. She specialised in molecular diagnostics development, having earned a PhD on developing a self-sampling molecular test for early cancer detection, which is currently in clinical trials for national implementation. She was recently named Forbes 30 under 30 Europe, Healthcare and Science.

Skin Dossier is a new entrant to the beauty tech personalization universe with a next-generation advisor and recommendation engine for skincare, haircare, supplements, aesthetics, and dermatology that takes its cue from precision medicine to deliver an integrative personalization ecosystem. 

For years, the beauty industry’s construct of skincare personalization has consisted of a quiz-only and/or a single diagnostic. Skin Dossier’s point of differentiation is that it goes beyond that to offer a truly holistic assessment of each individual with multiple diagnostics with a focus on accuracy; it analyzes each consumer’s biology, lifestyle, and environment with multiple diagnostics while increasing its SaaS customers' conversion, order size, and retention. More over, our platform offers personalization across skincare, haircare/scalpcare, supplements and aesthetic/med spa treatments since consumers over the age of 35 don't just stop at topic skincare products to optimize their skin health. 

With greater interest from consumers, investors and regulators, the green transition is inevitable. Greenwashing is not a malpractice restricted to any one sector. The impact of going-green requires greater transparency, and for cosmetics this moment presents an opportunity to spearhead the transition since all consumers use cosmetic products. NATRUE will describe the current expectations, proposed changes to legislation in Europe and how certification can support claims and reassure consumers.

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