DKSH, a leading Market Expansion Services provider, was honored with the first prize in the “Prix de la Formulation” contest at the Cosmetagora 2015 in Paris.

DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading specialty chemicals distributor, was awarded with the first prize in the “Prix de la Formulation” contest at the Cosmetagora 2015 in Paris, for its distinct “Total Shield Cushion Formulation SPF 25” skin foundation.

DKSH’s personal care industry team in France created the highly innovative formulation after being inspired by the “cushion concept” that is already widely used in Asia and that is now steadily gaining popularity throughout the Western markets. The concept allows a liquid foundation to be dispersed through a sponge cushion within a versatile compact, giving the foundation a very light, powdery texture. The liquid foundation has a high loading pigment concentration, yet maintains a water-like viscosity, preventing the ability of the pigments to thicken when concentration increases.

In close collaboration with their Korean colleagues, DKSH’s Innovation Center in France leveraged on its specialty and cosmetic ingredient know how to overcome challenging technical obstacles and created the distinct formulation by synthesizing a unique blend of antioxidants and sunscreens from more than ten DKSH suppliers.

The award, for which DKSH was selected by a panel of industry R&D professionals from a list of over 30 entrants, solidifies DKSH’s credentials as a cosmetic ingredient innovator.

“We are delighted to be awarded the first prize at “Le Prix de la Formulation”. I congratulate the DKSH personal care team in France and thank them for the hard work and efforts. We look forward to introducing further successful cosmetic ingredient innovations in the future,” – said Olivier Patricola, Business Line Director Personal Care Industry Europe, DKSH Performance Materials.