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ViscoPure improves texture and sensory properties, producing smooth, non-stringy and transparent gels that meet current minimalist aesthetic trends.

Minimalist, Natural, Mighty: ViscoPure Reinvents Gel Texture

ViscoPure improves texture and sensory properties, producing smooth, non-stringy and transparent gels that meet current minimalist aesthetic trends.

From groundbreaking cosmetic ingredients to cutting-edge beauty devices, this year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision in cosmetics R&D.

Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

More than 50% of women learned about menopause’s impact on skin only by experiencing it themselves, notes a recent Galderma study.

Menopause Skin Care: The Multi-Billion Dollar Opportunity Hiding in Plain Sight

Across the industry, suppliers are harnessing upcycled waste, biotechnology and regenerative farming to expand the palette of high-performance, ethical ingredients.

Next-Gen Ingredients Cutting Through the Noise in Clean Skin Care

A new wave of innovative ingredients is offering formulators solutions that are sustainable, safe and clinically effective.

DermCeutical EDL reportedly activates dermal fibroblasts to increase elastin production, a primary mechanism also pursued by energy-based treatments such as radiofrequency skin tightening, ultrasound-based lifting devices and certain laser modalities that rely on controlled dermal heating to stimulate structural protein renewal.

Q&A: AI-Powered DermCeutical EDL: Redefining Skin Tightening in Skin Care

In a 12-week clinical study, dermatologist-blinded assessments showed a 73% improvement in skin sagging and a 100% fine-line improvement rate.

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Advance Your Expertise with UC’s Online Master’s in Cosmetic Science

Stay on the cutting edge of skincare, haircare, and personal-care product innovation with UC’s 100% online MS in Cosmetic Science. Gain expertise in formulation and safety taught by world-class faculty with real-world industry experience.

'Carbon-conscious formulation represents a growing commitment within the cosmetics industry to minimize environmental impact by reducing the carbon footprint across the entire product lifecycle,' says Univar's Irena James.

Can Beauty Really Be Low-Carbon? Our Expert Says Yes.

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Labio Unveils MIT[HD] for Sustainable, Stable Active Ingredient Delivery

The innovation uses a multi-lamellar vesicle (MLV) structure to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients deeply into the skin.

CI 77820 (silver powder) is now permitted in lip products and eyeshadow, with a maximum concentration of 0.2%, under Annex IV.

EU Regulations to Shake Up Beauty as of May 2026

The Omnibus Regulation amends Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and will take effect on May 1, 2026. It focuses on the use of substances classified as CMRs.

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Research Advances Lignin-Based Sunscreens for Sustainable, Boosted Protection

In recent months, several advances in lignin-based sunscreens have been published, demonstrating their potential to revolutionize UV protection.

BotaniCellar Crithmum Maritimum, based on the namesake extract, has been described as 'the most precious skin care ingredient of the 21st century' and is a rare plant from Brittany’s coast, according to Uniproma.

Uniproma Makes Rare Botanicals Accessible for Skin Care via Single-Use Biodegradable Reactors

Using patented single-use biodegradable reactors, the company reports it has dramatically reduced the cost of cell culture.

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L’Oréal Names 13 Companies for First Cohort of €100M Sustainability Accelerator

The 13 participants will enter a CISL-led acceleration phase focused on pilot readiness and operational integration.

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Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.

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Caldic x AmphiStar Partner to Promote Upcycled, Footprint Friendly Biosurfactants Across Europe

Per the companies, this collaboration aims to make biosurfactants a mainstream choice for personal care formulations, offering a sustainable, mild and effective alternative to traditional surfactants.