ICMAD Issues Response to Lead in Lipstick Report

A study from the University of California Berkeley raised some flags for the beauty industry, but, as ICMAD points out, the FDA is well aware of this ingredient usage.

Bell, Mintel Focus on Top Fragrance Trends to Look for in Beauty

By: Abby Penning

At its 2013 Fragrance Workshop, Bell Flavors & Fragrances discussed a range of topics affecting fragrance in the beauty industry, as well as looked fragrance in candles and olfactive descriptions.

Launches at in-cosmetics 2013, New Research and Production, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late April 2013

Catch up on the new launches from in-cosmetics 2013 in Paris, including new beauty ingredients from Croda, BASF, Dow, Evonik, Clariant and many, many more.

Epigenetics as the Future of Skin Care

By: Steve Herman

Is dealing in gene expression the next big move for beauty product development?

Am I Talking to Myself? A Case Study on Rebranding

By: Ada Polla

As a beauty brand owner, marketer or developer, you have to love your brand. But when it’s time for a change, how do you stay on track and be objective?

The Eyes Have It

By: Katerina Steventon, PhD

Beauty products developed for the eye area must be distinctly different from typical skin care products, as the skin around the eyes is typically softer, smoother and thinner.

The Anatomy of BB Creams

By: Luigi Rigano, PhD

An exploration of the ingredients, claims and strategies behind the growing product—and category.