Last June, Global Bioenergies announced the launch of 'LAST' a unique "longwear" cosmetics label dedicated to producing high-quality products formulated to achieve long-hold performance. More specifically, the brand offers one-of-a-kind waterproof, "transfer-resistant" eye makeup made from 90% natural ingredients.
Key to the brand's long-hold formulas is its use of renewable isododecane, a colorless liquid hydrocarbon that works to provide LAST's products with the proprieties necessary to achieve long-lasting performance. Currently, the brand is offering products within three main categories: eye shadows, mascara, and eyebrow mascaras.
“From biotech to beauty…we have taken a big leap forward. LAST® is both a technological achievement, a bold commitment to the environmental transition, and a celebration of colours. Our colours stand out. This means the brand can stand tall and live up to its claims: Colours that last," said Romain Desfresnes, head of strategy, marketing and communications at LAST.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Renewable Ingredients in Cosmetics
- Cosmetics brands are exploring the use of renewable ingredients, such as isododecane, to create long-lasting products that meet consumer needs and promote environmental sustainability.
- Long-wear Cosmetics
- The rise of long-wear cosmetics, like LAST's waterproof and transfer-resistant eye makeup, offer consumers a high-performance alternative to traditional products.
- Natural Ingredients in Cosmetics
- Cosmetic brands are responding to consumer demand for natural products, with LAST offering eye makeup made from 90% natural ingredients.
Where This Applies
- Beauty and Personal Care
- The use of renewable and natural ingredients, coupled with long-lasting performance, presents disruptive innovation opportunities for beauty and personal care brands to meet consumer needs and promote sustainability.
- Biotechnology
- LAST's successful use of renewable isododecane demonstrates the potential for biotech companies to explore innovative solutions for the cosmetic industry.
- Sustainability
- The use of renewable and natural ingredients in cosmetics creates opportunities for sustainable product development and positions brands like LAST as leaders in environmental stewardship.
