Ingredients | Global Cosmetic Industry

The launches underscore two accelerating trends for product developers: the emergence of the scalp as an extension of skin care, and growing demand for multifunctional formats that combine cosmetic, wellness and OTC positioning in a single product.

Scalp Care Gets Smarter: Solésence Targets Barrier Repair, UV Protection and OTC Claims

The launches underscore the emergence of the scalp as an extension of skin care.

Debut and Natura have formed a strategic partnership to develop and commercialize an AI-discovered longevity ingredient complex that combines precision biotechnology with Amazonian biodiversity.

Editor’s Notebook: the Beauty Ingredients Driving Newness in the Market

From mango derivatives to upcycled hydrocarbons, ingredient technologies are rapidly evolving.

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON is the first glass mascara created by Lumson in collaboration with Ponzini. This Made in Italy design elevates the formula, transforming the mascara into a luxury object. The bottle comes with three applicators for a tailored, premium performance

July/August 2026

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July/August 2026

Notably, 32% of millennials and Gen Z claim to have had procedures in the past five years, compared to 28% of those in the Gen X generation and 18% of baby boomers.

The Procedure-to-Product Pipeline Is Growing: New Consumer Survey Data

Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture

Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture

In comparative laboratory testing against standard trimethylsiloxysilicate (TMS) formats, an identical 13.90% active dose of Silmer Q7-G10 achieved the highest transfer resistance on Leneta cards, retaining an impressive 89.19% of lipstick immediately (after 3 minutes) and 98.03% overnight (after 21 hours).

Siltech Shakes Up Color Cosmetics with Launch of High-Performance Film Former and "Dual-Effect" Elastomers

In studies on naturally curly and wavy hair, Liftilience immediately enhanced curl definition with effects persisting up to 8 hours after application.

Silab's Liftilience Brings 'High-Definition' Curl Control to Textured Hair Care with New Efficacy Data

Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture

Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture

From passive packaging to precision delivery, discover how beauty brands are closing the “Efficacy Gap” with smart microneedling, integrated LED therapy, and next-gen skincare technology designed to maximize real results.

Beyond its tactile advantages, the polymer leaves the skin with a beautifully blurred, soft-focus optical finish.

Solabia USA Launches Oleoveil: The 100% Bio-Based Film Former Delivering a Silicone-Like Slip

Beyond its tactile advantages, the polymer leaves the skin with a beautifully blurred, soft-focus optical finish.

Shin-Etsu Silicones Unveils New Hybrid Powders and Bio-Based Elastomers for Personal Care

New tools designed to bridge the gap between traditional silicone performance and high-purity, sustainable consumer aesthetics.

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Susonity Boosts Sunscreen Performance with Eusolex T-STE

The move is expected to streamline product development, simplify supply chains and accelerate the launch of next-generation moisturizers, skin tints and hybrid complexion products.

BASF and dsm-firmenich Score Major Win as FDA Clears First New UV Filter in 27 Years

The move is expected to streamline product development, simplify supply chains and accelerate the launch of next-generation moisturizers, skin tints and hybrid complexion products.

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Beyond Wrinkles: The Ingredients Rewriting Beauty’s Biological Playbook

The industry is moving toward a model where skin care is designed to modulate the skin’s internal intelligence, adaptability and long-term biological trajectory.

For founders, formulators and executives navigating today’s heightened enforcement and litigation environment, understanding where science, coverage and perception collide has never been more critical.

When Ingredients Become Evidence: Inside Beauty’s Product Liability Crisis

Unpacking the real product liability threats confronting cosmetics companies, the insurance policy traps that can quietly leave brands exposed and the practical steps that can help mitigate future risk.

Lubrizol has introduced Eyeseryl All In peptide, a naturally derived, PFAS-free hexapeptide developed using AI-enabled discovery tools to comprehensively target seven key soft tissues surrounding the eye contour.

Lubrizol Unveils Triple Innovation Push Across Sustainable Textures, AI-Driven Eye Care and Biodegradable Rheology

The company introduced WHP-100MS, a natural-origin hybrid powder delivering intense soft-focus benefits with silky sensory properties and high oil absorption.

Shin-Etsu Unveils Next-Gen Silicone Textures and Soft-Focus Innovation at in-cosmetics Global

Among the launches was KF-6070W, a water-soluble silicone wax designed to create smooth, hydrating O/W textures with a soft, melting skin feel.

“Nature-inspired ingredients, particularly marine-derived actives like algae and kelp, are playing a critical role in advancing both sustainability and skin protection,” says Michelle Chavez of Accupac.

In 2026, Sustainability is a Performance Engine in Next-Gen Formulation Design

The ingredient’s low use level and broad formulation compatibility as differentiators for brands looking to deliver enhanced performance claims in textured hair care.

Superwetting Agent Targets Textured Hair Performance

The company also highlights the ingredient’s low use level and broad formulation compatibility as differentiators.

Derived from red shiso, Shisome delivers a phytochemical complex standardized to contain four times the concentration of rosmarinic acid, boosting antioxidant performance and targeting skin resilience.

Næmos' Dual Active Launch Zeroes in on Skinome Defense and Neuro-Longevity

According to the company, Shisome is designed to reinforce skin homeostasis while improving visible signs of aging, including wrinkles.