BABOR BEAUTY GROUP

BABOR × tinkertailor BABOR's iconic Black Rose meets the world of AI-driven artistry. For the Ampoule Serum Concentrates Promotion 2026 BABOR BEAUTY GROUP's namesake brand collaborated with Hera, award-winning AI designer and founder of tinkertailor studio. The Black Rose has been BABOR's emblem since the 1950s, chosen as a symbol of rare and absolute beauty. Through Hera's artistic lens, it is transformed into a digital masterpiece embodying elegance, femininity and transformation. Raised in South Korea by her mother, a German master florist, Hera's creative journey weaves together European floristry, Korean refinement and a love for symbolism. Her ai-powered sculpted flowers design for this years ampoule promotion honors the beauty of individuality. It is tribute to the brand's heritage and belief - because like a bouquet each ampoule collection is crafted with care, The collaboration brings together two worlds united by the same conviction: that science and beauty are not opposites, but partners. Expert Skincare Made in Germany. Now seen through the lens of AI artistry.

The BABOR Bus is back. An icon returns. Reimagined for today. To mark its 70th anniversary, BABOR's Benelux team has brought back a true piece of brand history: the legendary BABOR delivery van, once a blue-purple eye-catcher on the roads of the 1960s, complete with the iconic golden oval and the lettering "Dr. Babor – Bio-Aktive Naturkosmetik." The 2026 version? An electric VW ID. Buzz. Contemporary, sustainable, and unmistakably BABOR. And yet, so much connects it to its predecessor: the characteristic color, the familiar logo, the message "In Good Hands Since 1956." The bus s a moving brand experience for BABOR BEAUTY GROUP's namesake brand, turning heads at customer events, sparking conversations, and creating moments of genuine excitement. A real highlight on the roads. Just like it was back in the 60s.  

A kitchen in Cologne. A chemist. One idea. That was 1956. Seventy years later, this idea has grown into an internationally operating company: BABOR BEAUTY GROUP. And the story of how it got there is one worth telling. For this year's anniversary, owners Isabel Bonacker and Dr. Martin Grablowitz joined the Inside Talk — BABOR BEAUTY GROUP's regular digital talk format for sharing relevant company updates with the team. They spoke about seven decades of transformation, the courage it takes to lead a family business across generations, and what it means to hand something on — not as owners, but as stewards. "In good hands", BABOR's motto for this anniverary resonated again and again during the talk: referring to employees, partners and the family itself.   "No generation truly owns a company." they said. "Each generation merely holds it in their hands for a time to pass it onto the next generation" - into the next set of good hands.

Volunteer Day 2026: In Support of the Ones Who Care. Last Friday, BABOR BEAUTY GROUP joined forces with Hospizstiftung Region Aachen to host a thank-you event for the volunteers who dedicate their time to hospice work. The motto: "In support of the ones who care." Colleagues from across all areas of the company came together to spend time alongside the volunteers of the Hospicestifung. People came together for cake, coffee and conversation and the event became a reminder that sometimes, small gestures carry great weight. The team also brought selected BABOR products — made possible in part through personal product donations from BABOR BEAUTY GROUP's employees — and offered expert skincare consultations. BABOR BEAUTY GROUP has been rooted in Aachen for almost 70 years. As a family company these roots also mean responsibility for the people who work at the company, and for the community it is part of. Thank you to every colleague who was part of this day. And above all: thank you to the volunteers of Hospizstiftung Aachen. 

BABOR x Berlin Tennis Open 2026 Every champion knows: performance starts with the right preparation. The same is true for sun protection. At the VANDA Pharmaceuticals Berlin Tennis Open 2026, BABOR BEAUTY GROUP's namesake brand BABOR showcased its new DOCTOR BABOR Solar Defense line with a brand activation designed to connect skincare expertise with the world of professional sport. Visitors at the BABOR booth had the opportunity to discover the Solar Defense line through professional skin analyses and product sampling — a hands-on experience that made the brand's expertise tangible. Branded touchpoints throughout the venue, influencer partnerships, and activations like the Players Night at KaDeWe GmbH and at Waldorf Astoria Berlin extended the brand's presence far beyond the tournament itself. The result: strong brand visibility, thousands of product interactions, and reach among new audiences — all at one of Europe's most prestigious women's tennis tournaments.

BABOR's bestselling ampoule named Finalist at the Travel Retail Awards 2026 BABOR Ampoule Concentrates Nutri Restore has been named a Finalist in the "Best Skincare, Haircare, Bath & Body Product" category at the Travel Retail Awards 2026. The Travel Retail Awards organised by TRBusiness - Travel Retail Business alongside event partner m1nd-set are the DF&TR industry's only awards programme voted for entirely by consumers. This nomination reflects what travellers value: high-performance skincare that delivers real results when skin needs extra support on the go. The award ceremony will take place during TFWA (Tax Free World Association) World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, to which BABOR BEAUTY GROUP's namesake brand will be returning with a booth.

One team. 54 nations.   Football connects people across borders, cultures, and continents. So does food. With the global football championship in full swing, BABOR BEAUTY GROUP’s team is celebrating its diversity. The team can experience the diversity that makes BABOR BEAUTY GROUP what it is in a very hands on way: The restaurant is hosting a daily culinary "match" between two nations represented in company’s team. Two cuisines. Excellent tastes. Most matches end undecided.  

Science meets hands-on expertise Findings by BABOR BEAUTY GROUP's R&D team have been published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology — a peer-reviewed publication for dermatologists, aesthetic medicine professionals, and researchers.   The study examines and compares skin processes following mechanical treatments such as microneedling, microdermabrasion, and microvibration. Beyond visible outcomes like a more even skin texture, the research focuses on a fundamental question: What happens in the skin after treatment and how can skincare formulations be aligned with these processes? The findings lay the groundwork for developing effective post-treatment products and scientifically substantiated product claims. A meaningful step forward in evidence-based product and treatment development — and a clear commitment to advancing the high standards of quality "Made in Germany."   Congratulations to Arielle Springer, Elena Helfenbein, Dr. Jürgen Blaakürgen Blaak, and the entire R&D team. This is how BABOR BEAUTY GROUP turns scientific rigor and hands-on expertise into results that matter - and, most importantly, into skincare that makes a difference. Open Access Version of the paper (in German): https://lnkd.in/d443Vw5M

BABOR is once again No. 1 Professional Skincare in the European Union. Kline + Company has been tracking the professional skincare industry for over 22 years — analyzing products sold through doctors, beauty institutes, salons, and spas. In its latest study, Kline confirms BABOR, the flagship brand of BABOR BEAUTY GROUP, as the #1 professional skincare brand in the European Union in 2025. "This recognition reflects the trust that skincare experts place in our brand every day, and it makes us incredibly proud," says Mirja Ann Rousselle Rousselle, Vice President Marketing BABOR. "Our ambition was and remains to support skincare experts with the most effective products and the best service." The foundation of this leadership position is BABOR's deep value chain — rooted in Aachen, Germany. Research, development, and production take place at the headquarters and at the state-of-the-art BABOR BEAUTY CLUSTER, an All-Electric-Factory operating to the highest sustainability standards. This milestone is both motivation and obligation: BABOR will continue its path as Europe's leading professional skincare brand — driven by quality, scientific expertise, and an unwavering dedication to the beauty institute as the heart of the brand.

New cities. One brand experience. BABOR brand experiences are opening up around the globe: from Hong Kong, Jakarta and Shanghai to Bochum and Groningen. The German expert skincare brand and its partners are bringing the new store experience to life adding more and more destinations to a growing global network of BABOR brand stores. Each location tells the BABOR story: expert skincare, made tangible. The concept translates BABOR's German skincare expertise into a consistent, elevated customer experience. BABOR BEAUTY GROUP's namesake brand is growing its in-store presence in the professional channel and in retail, as the new store design is creating a connective thread: scalable, recognizable, and rooted in expertise — wherever in the world you encounter it.