Ingredients | Global Cosmetic Industry

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.

Givaudan's newly announced equity investment and strategic collaboration with Swiss startup Microcaps AG expands the company's capabilities in precision microencapsulation, with an early focus on alcohol-free fine fragrance and future applications across skin care and beauty.

Beyond the Bottle: Fragrance Giants Race to Reinvent Delivery Systems for the Next Generation of Personal Care

Delivery systems are becoming strategic innovation platforms rather than behind-the-scenes formulation tools.

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

Inolex's LexFeel Enhance MB is a polymer-based technology aimed at stabilizing bemotrizinol and other organic UV filters while upgrading sensory performance, addressing one of sunscreen’s long-standing consumer pain points: feel.

Inolex Unveils Sunscreen Performance Booster as Bemotrizinol Clears US Regulatory Hurdles

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

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

The new collection is designed to help maintain color vibrancy while addressing common consumer concerns such as dryness, damage and scalp wellness.

Primient Expands Zemea Hair Color Platform With New Color Care Collection

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.

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.

The competition was fierce and the creativity, truly inspiring — with a record-breaking number of entries to prove it.

And the C&T Allē Award Goes To ... Unveiling the 2026 Winners