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Mixer & Pack Integrates AI System for Quality Inspection, Quicker Delivery

Mixer & Pack has integrated an AI-powered quality control system across its packaging lines, revolutionizing its production process. This innovative technology improves efficiency, reduces waiting times, and enhances product quality.

The Future of Skin Care: How Nuon’s Revolutionary Technology Amplifies Beauty

The Future of Skin Care: How Nuon’s Revolutionary Technology Amplifies Beauty

Nuon Medical is providing brands with tools that enhance efficacy, elevate user experience, and support sustainability. With Nuon’s support, brands can launch products that combine scientific rigor with cutting-edge technology.

Because consumers with curly/coily/Afro-textured hair tend to seek out products specific to their hair type, the past few years have seen the debut of new brands exclusively for curly hair.

Curls Take Center Stage: Top Innovation Trends in Natural Hair Textures

Curly hair prevalence is on the rise among younger consumers, driving new innovation in hair care product launches, per recent Euromonitor International data.

From sustainable innovations to new acquisitions, packaging suppliers are delivering newness in 2025.

Shaping the Future of Beauty: Trends in Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging

What's new in cosmetic and personal care packaging? With consumer focus growing around sustainability, companies are listening and developing product lines and sustainable solutions for make up, skin care, hair care, and personal care packaging.

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2025 Will See Faster, More Ethical and Accurate SPF Testing: ISO Approves Two New Methods

In December 2024, the ISO gave its long-awaited final approval of two SPF test methods that experts say are more ethical, economical and accurate than current approaches. One in particular is also reportedly faster, reducing analysis from weeks to days.

BASF has launched a new synthetic peptide for skin care that aligns with the slow aging trend.

New Beauty Ingredients: from Pro-aging to Ingestible Sun Defense

To keep beauty innovators up on the latest technologies, Global Cosmetic Industry and Cosmetics & Toiletries prepare ingredient trend bulletins breaking down the latest emerging technologies, clinicals and more.

No one can be certain what a new U.S. administration will mean for trade or the economy.

Beauty Prepares for 2025’s Business Climate: Insider Insights

From tariffs to supply chains to cost mitigation, our insiders discuss key factors that will impact beauty businesses this year.

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L’Occitane Launches Sol De Janeiro ‘Celebrate Out Loud’ Travel Campaign

According to the brand, the pop-up was designed as a sensory wonderland, featuring a bold pink, yellow and turquoise jungle-inspired tropical theme featuring animals, foliage and flowers.

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Sharon Personal Care Debuts Emulsifier Selector Tool with Texture-first Focus

Mainly emulsifiers determine the sensory profile of emulsions; especially appearance, pick-up and rub-out. To make their selection easier, the tool takes a top-down approach to guide formulators, starting with the desired texture.

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FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics

On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.

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Mary Kons Named President of Hallstar Beauty

Her appointment coincides with Hallstar's integration of Sytheon, and she will play a key role in driving growth and innovation within the Beauty & Personal Care division.