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Futuristic packaging research is on the horizon, but the industry already has a wide range of sustainable options at its fingertips.

Sustainable Packaging Innovation: the Future is Now

The implications of recent beauty partnerships will reshape packaging in the years to come; but viable innovations are available today.

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Color Cosmetic Growth Drivers

The 2022 Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes ingenuity in cosmetics and personal care R&D into the spotlight. Here are the 2022 winners—and what the judges had to say about them.

Here They Are: Congratulations to the Winners of the 2022 C&T Allēs

Dua Lipa Invests in Dizziak

Dua Lipa's Instagram post read in part, "When I was first introduced to Loretta and the brand in London, I was drawn to her ethos of making healthy hair care products accessible to people of all hair types."

As digital natives unaware of a life without swiping and interfaces, Generation Alpha view virtual and real experiences as interchangeable—putting pressure on marketers to ensure that virtual experiences are as cutting-edge yet genuine as possible.

Now is the Time to Market Beauty to Generation Alpha

This young, tech-savvy demographic wields brand influence and purchasing power that beauty brands need to tap into sooner rather than later.

Hyaluronic Acid – everything you need to know

Hyaluronic Acid – everything you need to know

Hyaluronic acid is a hero ingredient; while incredibly common today, it is actually quite complex! As a result, it can be a big challenge for formulators and product developers to navigate various hyaluronic acid offerings to best appeal to the consumers.

Fenty Beauty Announces The Next Fenty Face Tik Tok Contest

The contest seeks the ultimate Fenty Beauty fan to model for an upcoming 2023 campaign. The contest runs through October 7, 2022.

Wilson Lin, marketing and regulatory manager, Applechem says that 2022 has seen the premium color cosmetic market make a strong recovery.

Color Cosmetics Packaging Launches

From palettes to glass jars, these launches highlight continuous growth in the beauty space.

Sustainability is at the forefront of the beauty industry.

Trending: Sustainable Ingredients 2022

Consumers expect beauty ingredients to have a sustainable component.

Ninety-six percent of men buy grooming products for themselves, with only 4% leaving those decisions up to their spouse or another family member.

Survey: Men’s Attitudes on Beauty & Personal Care

Men are significantly increasing their adoption of facial skin care, supplements/vitamins, intimate care and color cosmetics.

As seen at Cosmoprof: AOX’s Triple Hyaluronic serum features vitamin C, ferulic acid and phytic acid.

Onsite: Cosmoprof North America & Luxe Pack NY

The brands, the ingredients and packaging on view at two of the industry’s busiest shows.

Yes To Tomatoes formulas contain charcoal, salicylic acid and sulfur to detoxify and declog pores, and lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps regulate sebum production.

Yes To Tomatoes Cleanser and Lotion No Longer Exclusive to Whole Foods

Yes To Tomatoes formulas contain charcoal, salicylic acid and sulfur to detoxify and unclog pores and lycopene, an antioxidant that helps regulate sebum production.

Let's Talk About the Premiumization of Beauty

How a growing base of high earners and trading-up behaviors among consumers is driving growth in prestige beauty.

This venture will strengthen supply chain resiliency in the $652 billion home and personal care industries and increase the global supply of responsibly sourced palm oil alternatives to the market.

Kao Corporation Joins Genomatica Venture to Scale Palm Oil Alternative

Kao’s investment adds to Geno’s previously announced $120 million venture with Unilever and increases the production capability of the palm kernel oil alternative.