Seppic's Book on Blue Ingredients

Sep 2nd, 2022

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

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

“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.

Kalichem offers Kaligen, a vegan, bio- and plant-based PDRN-inspired nucleobiotic complex designed to drive skin renewal, replumping and long-term skin longevity through biomimetic activation of native collagen pathways.

Welcome to PDRN's Regenerative Gold Rush: 10 Ingredients Competing to Set the Innovation Agenda

From scalp to nails, natural oils are having a moment, opening the door to fresh innovation.

Infinite Oil: Turning Natural Oils into Viral Luxury Essentials

Elixir du Soleil is a lightweight, fast-absorbing face serum designed to deliver hydration, smoothness and a radiant finish while helping prepare and protect the skin.

Regenerative Skin Care: the Anti-aging Killer

Brands are embracing the new longevity paradigm amid a boom in ingredient advancements.

For developers, the ingredient brings a tightly defined value proposition: ultra-low use levels for cost efficiency, targeted performance at neutral pH, compatibility across rinse-off and select leave-on formats, and a powder format that simplifies handling and dosing.

Arxada Targets Neutral pH Preservation Gap with Low-Dose Geogard Neu

The system can reportedly streamline qualification and compliance processes, offering a pragmatic route for reformulation and innovation.