Archive · 12 Nov 2025
L'Oréal Big Bang Program Connects Global Startups for Beauty Tech Innovation at CIIE
L'Oréal, a big beauty company, held an event called BIG BANG at a big expo in Shanghai called CIIE.
They are looking for new ideas from small companies, called startups, to make beauty products better using technology.
This year, they found 19 new startup partners who are good at things like using AI to create new looks or making beauty products more environmentally friendly.
L'Oréal believes that working with these startups is the best way to invent the future of beauty.
Some of these new ideas include using AI to help design new beauty ingredients, creating packaging that doesn't harm the environment, and making shopping for beauty products easier online.
L'Oréal is excited to work with these startups to bring cool new innovations to everyone.
L'Oréal participated in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) with its BIG BANG Beauty Tech Open Innovation Program.
Nineteen startups were selected as winners of the 2025 BIG BANG North Asia program from over 700 applicants.
The program featured innovations integrating AI, biotechnology, and digital technology across consumer experience, R&D, and supply chain.
New tracks included 'Sustainability' for L'Oréal’s global 'Sustainable Innovation Accelerator' and a 'French Track' for French startups.
Several winning startups are already piloting or have adopted their innovations commercially with L'Oréal, focusing on sustainability and supply chain efficiency.
- Who
- L'Oréal Group and 19 selected startups
- What
- Showcased beauty tech innovations and future collaborations at the CIIE through the BIG BANG program.
- When
- November 12, 2025 (opening of CIIE) and November 6, 2025 (Awarding Ceremony and Innovation Summit)
- Where
- China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai
- Why
- To drive open innovation, foster cross-industry collaboration, and accelerate the development of disruptive beauty solutions.
- Event
- 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
- Program
- BIG BANG Beauty Tech Open Innovation Program
- Theme
- Elevate the Innovation for the Future
- Winning Startups
- 19 selected from over 700 entries for 2025 BIG BANG North Asia
- Date of Ceremony
- November 6, 2025
- L'Oréal Group Sales (2024)
- 43.48 billion euros