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BASF Achieves Cosmetic Ingredient Notification for Symbiocell in China

The ingredient was developed in response to growing consumer demand for sensitive skin care solutions, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.

With Nuon’s tech-infused applicators, brands can maximize the efficacy of each product.

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

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

Rethinking Acne: Unveiling the Unseen and the Unmet

Rethinking Acne: Unveiling the Unseen and the Unmet

Today, skin-care solutions can play a role in breaking the stigma that surrounds the skin condition, by creating options that not only treat acne but are part of an overall beauty and wellness routine.

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[video] How Well Do We Know Our Beauty Ingredients? ChemForward, Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty and More Have Some Answers.

Through its Know Better, Do Better (KBDB) Collaborative, in partnership with retailers and ingredient suppliers, Chemforward has released findings aggregating individual reports with the aim to set clear standards for cosmetic ingredient safety.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

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Oleon Health and Beauty Debuts Radiastar 1436 Natural Guerbet Alcohol for Films, Sensory Effects

The vegetable-based, multi-branched Guerbet alcohol is liquid at room temperature and is reportedly a great film former that imparts unique skin feel, good oxidation stability, excellent pigment dispersion and a cushioning touch with fantastic gloss.

Consumers are testing the limits of beauty innovation like never before, demanding elevated value, efficacy, sustainability and experiences, from product to branding and packaging to marketing and social engagement.

Global Cosmetic Industry Reveals 2025 Beauty Themes

From skin and hair health to emerging technologies and manufacturing trends to the latest packaging and ingredient innovations, 2025's information agenda will equip brands to compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

France-based IEC focuses on safety and efficacy studies, in vitro tests, sensory analyses and consumer tests for dermatological and ophthalmological cosmetic, personal care and hygiene products.

SGS Boosts Personal Care Testing Capabilities with IEC Acquisition

“Joining SGS, the leader in our industry, is a very exciting development for IEC," says Etienne Camel, president of IEC.

As with the wider economy, beauty innovation seems poised to accelerate with new AI-powered tools that allow users to chat with a virtual consultant, reverse engineer products, build new products to a wide array of regulatory, sustainability and retailer requirements, anticipate consumer liking based on reviews of existing similar products, and much more.

AI is Already Reshaping Beauty

From product development to rapid ingredient discovery and accurate skin analysis, artificial intelligence has arrived.

In the coming months, rePurpose Global will integrate Bluebird Climate into its existing technology stack, with a unified platform launching by the end of 2024.

rePurpose Global Acquires Bluebird Climate to Build a 1-stop Sustainability Platform for Beauty, Personal Care, Wellness Brands & More

Given the rise of sustainability requirements facing brands, rePurpose Global believes an all-in-one platform will prove a key solution for managing demands from retailers, regulators and consumers.

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Services to support your safety and quality programs, including microbiology, chemistry, stability, PET, and more! Discover how Certified Laboratories can help you!

Can the process of identifying needed tests and potential testing partners be simplified? Skinobs says yes.

Skinobs' V2.0 Simplifies and Accelerates Preclinical and Clinical Beauty Testing

Skinobs offers two platforms dedicated to preclinical assays (in-silico, in-tubo, in-vitro or ex-vivo) and clinical evaluation (in-vivo on humans) to reportedly optimize product development in terms of performance, cost, speed and innovation.

A new report from Kline argues that the application of emollients and moisturizers, delivery systems, fragrances and essential oils, texture modifiers, and exfoliants can boost sensorial experiences to elevate everyday products and create “indulgent rituals that engage the senses” and emotions while also differentiating products in a crowded and dupe-riddled beauty market.

Clinical Eclipses Clean: Ingredient Trend Tracker

Efficacy, expert-backed claims and third-party certifications are the keys to beauty shopper engagement in 2024.