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This reception marks a pivotal moment for the C&T Allē Awards as it gathers the brightest minds in person to recognize breakthrough technologies and formulations.

2026 C&T Allē Awards Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC

Mark your calendar: May 18, 2026, the C&T Allē Award winners will be announced at an exclusive red-carpet style reception in New York City.

Boots recently issued a recall for Markwins Beauty Brands' Wet n Wild Proline Felt Tip Eyeliner for not meeting cosmetic standards.

Regulatory Round-Up: Toxic Dyes in Taiwan; ECHA Microplastics Reporting; Boots/Wet n Wild, Neutrogena Recalls; FDA Talc Testing; PFAS Mapping; and More

Alchemy has a track record of strong organic growth, with FY25 revenue expected to reach more than $6 million with attractive margins.

Elementis Acquires Alchemy Ingredients Limited for $22 Million

According to the EWG, exposure to asbestos is linked to asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung and ovarian cancers. Even brief exposures can trigger disease years later. Studies estimate that more than 60 percent of mesothelioma cases in women are likely attributable to non-occupational asbestos exposure.

FDA Withdraws Rule on Testing for Asbestos in Talc-Based Cosmetics

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced it will withdraw its proposed rule to establish approved testing methods for detecting and identifying cancer-causing asbestos in talc-containing cosmetics.

Unica's Triple-Mix Bottle: Effortless Dispensing for Multi-Formula Products

Unica's Triple-Mix Bottle: Effortless Dispensing for Multi-Formula Products

Unica Packaging’s Triple-Mix Bottle is a new three-chamber packaging designed to simplify the delivery of complex multi-formula products. The Triple-Mix Bottle uses a unique single pump design that ensures effortless dispensing of your multi-formula product.

Futamura claims that their new films have demonstrated wastewater biodegradability, as well as biodegradability in marine and soil environments.

As Glitter Bans for Cosmetics Arrive, Sustainable Films Make Biodegradable Glitter a Reality

Glitter is controversial. A new band on glitter in cosmetic applications is coming. Futamura's sustainable films for biodegradable glitter provide a solution.

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Sonneborn Expands SonneNatural Line with Fluidity 40P Cyclic Replacements and Synergy Customizable Hybrids

"Our latest technologies align with global regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide purer, more eco-conscious solutions..."

Solabia Group's active ingredient Serenibiome received the Gold Award in the Spotlight-On Biotech Formulation category.

Solabia Group Receives Gold Award and Launches New Texturizing Agent at In-cosmetics Asia 2025

At In-cosmetics Asia 2025, Solabia Group's received the Gold Award and announced new texturizing agent for clear stick formulations.

Cheek-plumping blushes are just one concept ushering in an era of skin-first color cosmetics.

Beyond Hybrids: the New Era of Skin-Care-First Makeup

In a September 2025 analysis, Circana’s Natallia Bambiza noted that lip liners remained “among the fastest growing subsegments and top gaining contributors to both prestige and mass makeup sales, growing 28% and 36%, respectively, so far this year.”

A Slowing Lip Boom Requires New Innovation: Micro Briefing

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

The report — powered by data from Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty, Counter, Inolex and Dow — analyzed more than 48,000 products and 1.25 million ingredients, marking a fivefold increase in data since 2023.

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Grant Industries' High-Performance, Biodegradable BeautyGranpowder CSC

Meet Grant Industries' next generation, biodegradable powder Granpowder CSC, a innovative ingredient that offers a unique blend of functionality and eco-conscious design.

Ex vivo studies on hair subjected to summer-like stressors—such as sun exposure, salt water and repeated brushing—demonstrated the remarkable effects of Soline Bio.

Problem-solving Beauty Ingredients

From dandruff-causing yeast to clean beauty preservation to summer hair stressors, new ingredients resolve challenges for consumers and formulators.

By incorporating ingredients that serve multiple functions, brands can effectively reduce waste, enhance product performance and communicate their sustainability story more clearly.

Less is More Beautiful: the Multitasking Revolution

A powerful "less is more" strategy is emerging: using multifunctional ingredients to simplify formulations, reduce waste and minimize the manufacturing footprint.