cosnova

We are thrilled to share our insights from recent on-site store checks! 🌟 Even in the digital age, in-person store visits are irreplaceable. Here's why: During their journeys, our employees capture impressions from stores, POS displays, brands, campaigns, and products that online sources can’t provide. 🌐 Experiencing beauty trends in person is dynamic and engaging in a way websites or social media can't replicate. 🛍️ Plus, seeing consumers use popular products on the streets gives us a real feel for local trends. 👀 After the pandemic travel restrictions, we realized how much we missed these offline store checks. ✈️ Online sources and desk research are helpful but can’t replace the ground-level insights we gain. Each city offers unique features: New York: Trends here often influence Europe. We see diversification, sustainability, wellness, and self-expression. 🌍💄 Seoul: The K-Beauty scene is innovative and exciting, with fresh trends in makeup and skincare. 🇰🇷✨ Tokyo: J-Beauty focuses on quality, tradition, and personalization, with a playful pop culture influence. 🇯🇵🎌 To share these insights in real time, we've developed a live tracker platform. 📲 Inspired by live news tickers, it lets colleagues follow our store checks, with real-time photos and a Miro board for clustering first impressions into trend topics. On-site store checks remain vital for us as a beauty company, offering unique experiences and insights that drive our understanding in the ever-evolving beauty industry. 🌸 In this photo you can see our colleagues Asita Morgan, Maria Nguyen, Verena Vinci und wesselina christowa-schmid at the store check in Seoul.

🚀 Get behind the scenes of our “Creative Powerhouse” studio_c with 12,000 annual content pieces! 🎬✨ Our content creator Alessa Ciraulo guides you through studio_c, where the magic of our shootings and fast content creation takes place. Here, our in-house creators continuously produce fresh content for our brands, setting new trends across social media. 📲 At cosnova, we prioritize a “product-and-content-first” strategy. With around 18 million followers on all social channels, each of our brands enjoys a vibrant and growing community. We are dedicated to providing target group-specific content, responding agilely to new trends and requirements across all platforms. 💡📈 Let's take a behind-the-scenes look at how our campaign shoots and social media presence come to life. #StudioC #ContentCreation #SocialMedia #BehindTheScenes

The success of our family business is deeply rooted in our commitment to "High performance and people focus". 💕 It filled our hearts joyfully to extend a warm invitation to the summer party to our employees, their families, partners, and closest friends. 🎉🎀 It was a wonderful opportunity to unite and honor the special cosnova culture, bringing it to life for all to experience. Guests were given exclusive tours of our buildings and departments, looking at our daily operations firsthand. 😍 Additionally, delicious food and drinks were abundant, as well as a wide array of engaging activities spread throughout the entire site. Over 1,000 guests had the pleasure of enjoying behind-the-scenes access, delightful weather, and valuable networking opportunities. 👨👨👦👦 We are already eagerly anticipating our next gathering!

We did it! 🏆 Our initiative "cosnova says NO - united in ending violence against women" has won the award Deutscher Preis für Wirtschaftskommunikation 2024 in the category of Social and Environmental Communication! What a ride it's been! In only around two months, our dedicated cross-functional team came together to establish and execute a comprehensive campaign. This achievement is not just about winning an award; it's about shining a light on the crucial issue of violence against women. Together, we can make a difference by raising awareness and driving meaningful change. 🧡 A huge THANK YOU to the entire team and everyone involved in this project. Your commitment and effort made this incredible achievement possible. #cosnovasaysno #award #teamwork

🌍 Sustainability Matters 🌍 Did you know that 51% of Germans consider sustainability in their purchasing decisions? At cosnova, we’re passionate about making beauty accessible and eco-friendly. Our recent survey reveals that while sustainable ingredients and packaging are essential, the price remains a crucial factor for 38% of Germans. “We know that consumers value sustainability, but the price is still a decisive factor,” says Silvia Steiner, Director Corporate Responsibility at cosnova. “That’s why we are committed to democratizing beauty by offering high-quality, sustainable products at affordable prices.” Our dedication to sustainability is evident in every step of our process. From microplastic-free and vegan products to responsible sourcing of Mica and Palm Oil, we lead with responsibility. Our latest innovation, the essence brush relaunch, features handles made entirely from recycled materials and packaging from recycled paper and PET, reducing CO2 emissions by 172 tons annually. 💄 What do you prioritize when buying sustainable cosmetics? Vote and let us know! 🗳️ #Sustainability #BeautyIndustry #CorporateResponsibility #VoteNow #makeEveryoneFeelMoreBeautiful

Connect, Learn, and Succeed: Our Companion Program ensures a warm welcome for all new employees! 🌟 👥 Starting a new journey at a company can be overwhelming. Therefore, effective onboarding is crucial for new employees to quickly familiarize themselves with the company culture and feel integrated from day one. At cosnova, our Companion Program offers new employees sincere connections and a warm welcome through unique mentorship in the dynamic world of cosmetics. Newbies can instantly connect with an experienced coworker who serves as their guide, focusing on professional growth and personal support in a relaxed, social setting. 🌐 How does it work? Super easy! Coffee dates, lunch chats, or whatever suits them. No rules, just genuine connections. 💬 Why join? Beyond mentorship, it's a chance to create lasting friendships, gain insights, and strengthen ties to the world of cosmetics. Let’s hear more about it from two employees and their personal experiences with the program: 🗣️ "Excited to be Anna's guide in cosnova's Companion Program! 🚀 As her colleague, I'm happy to support her journey. Here at cosnova, we're committed to helping all team members settle in quickly. Looking forward to the adventure ahead!” - Burcu Kural, Senior Trends & Consumer Insights Manager 🗣️ "The cosnova Companion Program gave me the security I needed as a newbie. I always felt reassured, knowing someone was by my side answering any question I might have. And Burcu especially passed on the positive energy of the cosnova family, making me feel instantly welcomed and cherished!" - Anna Hartmann, Team Lead Influencer Marketing #cosnova #companion #connect #onboarding

🎮 Level Up! Our brand essence will be part of two major conventions this year: DoKomi in Germany and gamescom in Brazil! As part of our global gaming strategy, essence is expanding its presence with exciting activities on Twitch and in the cosplay community. Here’s a sneak peek: ➡️ 🇩🇪 DoKomi - The Anime & Japan Expo in Düsseldorf from June 28th to 30th: 🤝 Meet & Greet: Join Twitch superstars Dilara and Kamui Cosplay at our booth for exclusive interactions and a major cosplay reveal. Stay tuned! 🥳 Fun Activities: Spin the wheel of fortune for a chance to win essence product samples, strike a pose at our photo corner, and visit the beauty lounge for a quick makeover. ➡️ 🇧🇷 gamescom – The world's biggest gaming experience, for the first time in Latin America in São Paulo from June 25th to 30th: 🌟 First-Ever Presence: We're excited to bring essence to the first gamescom in Latin America! 🎭 Cosplay Lounge: In addition to our own brand booth, we provide a space for cosplayers, the “Cosplay Lounge by essence,” and a team of Cosplay Medics who are specialists in making beauty fun and refreshing visitors’ looks. 🤩 In both countries, we will not only be on-site but also host livestreams with popular Twitch creators, such as Dilara and Kamui Cosplay from Germany, and Sofia Espanha, Faye TTan, and Renata Jara from Brazil and Chile. This will ensure that we connect with the community both offline and online. 🤝 A special thank you to our strategic partners Jung von Matt NERD & We Are Era for their passion and commitment in supporting our gaming activities. Stay tuned for more updates and get ready for an unforgettable experience with our brand essence at DoKomi and gamescom Latam!

How can AI enhance our professional and personal lives? How can we use tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney as a “Co-pilot” in our daily work to increase efficiency? Our PR & Corporate Communications Team recently uncovered the answers during an intensive 2-day AI workshop hosted by Sven Wiesner & Dan Nommensen from Neon Gold Innovations. This experience showcased how AI can serve as a “Co-pilot” in our daily work, boosting efficiency and creativity. The atmosphere was characterized by fun, enthusiasm, amazement, and even a touch of “spooky” at times. Here are some highlights: 📝 Writing effective prompts: Understanding how to communicate with AI for optimal results and how to simplify workflows with AI. 💬 Interactive feedback: Engaging sessions with colleagues provided valuable insights and sparked new ideas. 🤝Hands-on practice: Real-world practice sessions that were not only useful, but also ready to implement immediately. 👩🍳 Beyond the job: From recipe ideas and bedtime stories for the kids to crafting wedding speeches and planning vacations, the team explored how ChatGPT can also assist in our everyday tasks. Spoiler: One task was to brainstorm new corporate benefits and the motivation of the team is high to bring them to life. 🚀 Thank you to Neon Gold Innovations for this insightful workshop and Constance Stein for the great preparation and organisation! We’re excited about more sessions to help our colleagues unlock the full potential of AI in their roles. 👨💻

Imagine working at a company that dedicates an entire day to sustainability and all employees are invited. That’s what we did at cosnova’s first-ever Sustainability Day! 🎉 Our day began with inspiring talks, filling us with knowledge and motivation. But it didn’t stop there. We had an interactive experience area where every cosnova employee could see and feel our commitment to a sustainable future. 🌱 From donating to worthy causes, volunteering for social projects, to championing biodiversity and wildlife conservation, we’re all in! We’re making strides in transparent product development, ethical sourcing, and choosing partners who share our vision for social responsibility. 🤝 We’re also revolutionizing our packaging to be more eco-friendly and educating consumers on proper recycling practices. It’s all about taking action and making a difference. 💚 A huge shout-out to our partners Makersite WWF Deutschland Der Grüne Punkt – Duales System Deutschland GmbH Klim GEKA GmbH LRQA - sustainability EcoVadis who joined us. Together, we’re crafting a future we believe in. #CosnovaCares #EcoInnovation #GreenFuture #MakeUpOurFutureTogether #WeWillNeverStop

🌍 A New Chapter in Sustainability: cosnova's First-Ever Sustainability Day! 💚 🌱 At cosnova, Corporate Responsibility is part of our foundation. Over the past years, we've achieved significant milestones, such as ensuring our products are 100% vegan and free from microplastic particles, and reducing CO2 emissions in our logistics by 20%. This year, we were honored with the “Lean & Green” award for our efforts. 🌿 Despite some challenges, we are committed to finding solutions with courage, creativity, and collective strength. In this spirit, we hosted the first-ever cosnova Sustainability Day under the theme "Make up our future together." It was a day filled with inspiration and idea exchange on the most pressing sustainability issues in our industry. 🎤 The stage program featured a keynote by Oona Horx Strathern, international speaker, author, and trend expert. We also heard from experts from our partners like GEKA GmbH packaging manufacturer and dm-drogerie markt Deutschland. From cosnova, Silvia Steinert, Director Corporate Responsibility, Yvonne Wutzler, Chief Marketing Officer, and Mathias Delor, Chief Operations Officer, took the stage. 🌍 In the afternoon, our ‘Experience Area’ hosted workshops on future challenges and presented projects from cosnova and our partners for a more sustainable future. There were plenty of opportunities for discussions and inspiration! We are convinced: Together, we can shape a sustainable future! 💪✨ #cosnova #SustainabilityDay #CorporateResponsibility #MakeUpOurFutureTogether #WeWillNeverStop