Key Innovations
1. Sustainable and Eco-friendly Cosmetic Compositions
What is L’Oréal doing? L’Oréal is developing cosmetic compositions that prioritize environmental sustainability. This includes formulating products with minimal ecological impact and using sustainable ingredients.
What does this mean? This reflects L’Oreal’s shift towards eco-conscious product development.
Related patents: FR3143361A1, WO2024126680A1
2. Advanced Skin Microbiome Solutions
What is L’Oréal doing? L’Oréal is creating products specifically designed to maintain and enhance the skin’s natural microbiome.
What does this mean? These compositions aim to support skin health by promoting a balanced microbial ecosystem on the skin.
Related patents: FR3143336A1, FR3143331A1
3. Precision Personalization in Cosmetics
What is L’Oréal doing? L’Oréal is focusing on highly personalized cosmetic formulations tailored to individual skin types and conditions. This includes using advanced diagnostics to create customized skincare solutions.
What does this mean? This represents the emphasizing the importance of individualized care.
Related patents: WO2024126678A1
L’Oréal’s Skin and Hair Treatment Solutions Patent Activities During this Quarter(April-June)
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Top 5 Publishing Geographies
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Other Key Innovations
1. Cleansing Compositions
What is L’Oréal doing? L’Oréal is developing advanced formulations for cleansing compositions, focusing on innovative approaches to enhance cleansing efficacy and skin benefits.
What does this mean? This innovation integrates mechanical actions with chemical formulations to improve the effectiveness of cleansing products.
Related patents: US20240156702A1, WO2024134665A1, WO2024092386A1
2. Photoprotection
What is L’Oréal doing? L’Oréal is creating non-pulverulent photoprotective compositions and stable sunscreen emulsions. These innovations focus on improving the texture and stability of sunscreen products.
What does this mean? This approach aims to enhance the user experience by avoiding the powdery feel of traditional sunscreens and ensuring long-lasting protection.
Related patents: US20240197607A1, FR3143329A1
3. Cosmetic Articles with Decorative Layers
What is L’Oréal doing? L’Oréal is designing cosmetic articles that include decorative layers made from specific materials. These layers enhance both the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the products.
What does this mean? This innovation provides a dual benefit, improving the visual attractiveness and usability of cosmetic products.
Related patents: ES2971350T3, FR3143956A1
Industry citations
L’Oréal’s published patents have extensive family-to-family forward citations involving companies like:
| Company | For what did these companies cite L’Oréal’s? |
|---|---|
| P&G | Customizable makeup, hair treatment, anhydrous cleaning, and personalized skincare compositions. |
| Henkel | Cosmetic compositions, including hair care, makeup removal, UV protection, and methods for customized applications. |
| Shiseido | Stable water-in-oil emulsions and effective photoprotection compositions with enhanced sensory properties |
| Amorepacific | Reducing ammonia odor in hair compositions and solid anhydrous formulations for hair cleaning and conditioning. |
| Prod Gianni S R L | High SPF sunscreen compositions with improved sensory properties and sun care products that combine skin whitening with UVA protection |
What else did L’Oréal published in June?
Innovation Areas other than Skin and Hair Treatment Solutions
| Area/Industry | Possible Applications | Related Patents |
|---|---|---|
| Makeup Formulations | Long-lasting makeup with enhanced coverage. | WO2024133196A1, FR3143362A1, WO2024133190A1 |
| Skin Whitening and Brightening | Products for evening skin tone and reducing hyperpigmentation. | EP3614995B1 |
| Keratin Care | Non-greasy, spreadable compositions for keratin care. | US20240207168A1 |
Other Companies innovating in Skin and Hair Treatment Solutions
- P&G
- Shiseido
