Ingredients > Launches & Claims | Global Cosmetic Industry

Outer Bio is positioning Yuna as a platform for identifying previously unknown mechanisms and molecules in living human skin, rather than primarily optimizing familiar cosmetic actives or delivery systems. The company says its objective is to discover new mechanisms of action and the compounds that drive them.

Outer Bio Brings Living Human Skin Into a Four-Week Discovery Window

Outer Bio is positioning Yuna as a platform for identifying previously unknown mechanisms and molecules in living human skin.

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Behind every cosmetic dropper lies a complex engineering process. Discover Lumson's approach to designing dispensing systems that combine precision, aesthetics, manufacturing expertise and consistent, reliable performance.

Rather than positioning photoprotection solely around UV filtration, Columbia Microbiome Sciences is investigating whether topical formulations can help skin better withstand and respond to the biological consequences of UV exposure.

Columbia Microbiome Sciences Develops Photoprotection Platform Focused on Skin Biology

“Our system moves photoprotection from passive UV filtration to active biological support..."

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Global Cosmetic Industry Launches Living Online Supplier Directory

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

This new peptide delivery breakthrough slows release 15 times faster than traditional formulas.

Matrixyl® Neolide™: Next-Generation Peptide Delivery Targets Skin Longevity and Post-Procedure Recovery

Susonity recently showcased its technologies in multifunctional prototype concepts at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day.

Beyond Metals and Dyes: Susonity Advances Pigment & Functional Filler Innovation

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.

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Behind every cosmetic dropper lies a complex engineering process. Discover Lumson's approach to designing dispensing systems that combine precision, aesthetics, manufacturing expertise and consistent, reliable performance.

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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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 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

Derived from immature deseeded dry fruit of Mangifera indica, the ingredient is standardized to contain a minimum of 10% polyphenols and 1% mangiferin, positioning it as a potent antioxidant solution for both topical and ingestible beauty applications.

Sabinsa Targets the “Big 9” of Skin Aging With Polyphenol-Powered Mangiophelin

The multifunctional approach aligns with growing consumer demand for streamlined, high-efficacy formulations that deliver broad-spectrum skin benefits.

With pressure mounting from regulators—including guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services to phase out certain certified colors by 2026—brands are racing to secure viable natural replacements.

Debut, Oterra Bet Big on Biotech Red to Replace Red 40

With pressure mounting from regulators, brands are racing to secure viable natural replacements.

Sabinsa will showcase Babchiol (bakuchiol 99%), its plant-derived retinol alternative from Psoralea corylifolia, aimed at gentler anti-aging claims around firmness and smoothness.

From Botanicals to Bioactives: Sabinsa Unveils Multi-Pathway Beauty Innovation at NYSCC 2026

The headline at the booth will be Mangiophelin, a Mangifera indica-derived extract developed for multi-target anti-aging positioning.