New Pearlescent Pigments from Sun Chemical

Sep 23rd, 2015

Jeb Gleason-Allured

Ingredients: SunSHINE pearlescent pigments

Company: Sun Chemical

Applications: Cosmetics

Claims: The new pigments include silver and gold effects and sparkiling accents in green and blue. They have low residual heavy metals levels.

The 'beautyspan' refers to the duration of one’s skin and hair health/wellness, centering the discussion on holistic, preventive and regenerative strategies, rather than solely aesthetic solutions.

The Beautyspan: Biohacking Longevity (Ingredient Trend Tracker)

“Today’s longevity-boosting ingredients are designed to tackle the root causes of aging at a cellular level.”

Washington state would be the twelfth on the growing list of U.S. states banning animal testing for cosmetics.

Washington State Considers Animal Testing Ban

H.B. 1097 would make it unlawful for manufacturers to sell a cosmetic that was developed using animal testing.

Inclusive clinical research, regenerative senolytic technologies, expert-backed clean-ical claims and more will drive the next wave of skin care innovation.

5 Keys to the Future of Skin Care

Skin care was the fastest-growing category in prestige beauty based on units sold, per Circana. The category was also one of only two mass sectors that grew based on unit sales (the other was makeup).

All-in-one Skin Microbiome Sampling & Analysis for Beauty Brands

All-in-one Skin Microbiome Sampling & Analysis for Beauty Brands

How new tools and platforms are optimizing beauty efficacy for cosmetic formulations and personal care products.

PFAS have been used in cosmetics such as nail polish, shaving cream, foundation, lipstick and mascara to make products more durable, spreadable or water-resistant.

New Zealand to Ban PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' from Cosmetics

As a part of several updates made to the Cosmetic Products Group Standard, the New Zealand Environmental Protection Agency announced the decision to ban PFAS on Jan. 30, 2024; the ban will go into effect on Dec. 31, 2026.

CNBC noted the proposed settlement does not resolve tens of thousands of consumer lawsuits, some of which are scheduled to go to trial this year (2024).

J&J Reaches Tentative $700 M Settlement for 40+ State Talc Investigations

The $700 million arrangement would settle by 42 states plus Washington, D.C., per the Wall Street Journal, Reuters reported; although it would not resolve thousands of consumer lawsuits.

Brands that thrive in this dynamic environment will be the ones that pursue genuinely differentiated innovation that delivers real value and aligns with shoppers' shifting needs.

Understanding Differentiation vs. Trend-chasing to Create Something That Truly Delivers Value

This is a must-attend session for marketing, R&D and product innovation teams in an era of maximum competition.

Beauty Accelerate will tap into emerging ingredients and claims, with a focus on efficacy and substantiation.

💧Beauty Ingredients & Claims in the Spotlight: Experts Speak Out🧪

Validated Claim Support will be on hand to assist brands in making their marketing claims stick. The clinical research company helps to back marketing claims through scientific data collection and custom tailored studies.

The #mydentity Guy Tang Reflect line of liquid demi permanent hair dyes is being recalled for potential contamination with nitrosamines.

Correction: Hair Products Recalled, Grande Cosmetics Settles and Sephora/Target 'Clean' Beauty Suits Continue

This roundup of products in "hot water" includes recalls on a hair dye and shampoo, Grande Cosmetics' settlement and a look at the latest "clean" beauty suits against Sephora and Target.

Xforms is just one digital option available for creating an SPL file with cosmetic product facility registration and product listing information. Two additional electronic options are available.

FDA Debuts Digital SPL Xforms, Paper Forms for Cosmetics Facility, Product Submissions

The FDA has rolled out Structured Product Labeling (SPL) Xforms, a digital tool, and downloadable PDF forms to register cosmetic product facilities and list products, as mandated by MoCRA.

As part of its mission to “inspire everyone to love living consciously,” The Honest Company is proud to offer many biobased products, which act as alternatives to conventional fossil-fuel-based products.

The Honest Company’s Biobased Evolution

The adoption of natural and renewable materials and third-party certifications builds consumer trust and addresses growing consumer concerns.