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Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Behind every cosmetic dropper lies a complex engineering process. Discover Lumson's approach to designing dispensing systems that combine precision, aesthetics, manufacturing expertise and consistent, reliable performance.

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The Science Behind Cosmetic Claims: Q&A with MedPharm Experts

Cosmetic claims should be backed by science. Discover how MedPharm combines human-relevant models, formulation expertise, and clinical testing to generate robust data that supports meaningful, evidence-based product claims.

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In independent tensile testing, bleached hair treated with Glyplex at 20% of the supplied concentrate showed a 77.8% reduction in breakage versus untreated bleached hair, along with a 10.6% improvement in break stress, 13.2% reduction in stiffness and 46% break extension.

CrossChem Launches Dual-Action Hair and Scalp Active

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Beauty has made enormous progress in expanding foundation and concealer shade ranges, but simply increasing the number of shades does not necessarily solve the underlying problem of matching.

Estée Lauder Wants to Rewrite the Science of Shade Matching

The company was founded in 2020 as an Imperial spinout based on research by CEO Francisco Malaret, Ph.D. (pictured); its new facility is designed to support both commercial manufacturing and continued R&D.

Nanomox Disrupts the Zinc Oxide Playbook for Mineral Sunscreen

Floragenist Rose is positioned around the growing skin radiance and glass/diamond skin conversation.

BASF Brings Epigenetic Science to Floral Skin Care Actives

The launch moves floral extracts beyond the traditional “natural botanical” positioning and into the territory of precision bioactives.

The launch expands P2 Science’s broader “Feel Good” platform, positioning green chemistry as a tool for meeting some of beauty’s fastest-moving demands—including silicone-free innovation, inclusive shade development and skin-first hybrid color cosmetics.

P2 Science Brings Green Chemistry to 2026 Complexion Trends With New 'Feel Good Color' Collection

The launch expands P2 Science’s broader “Feel Good” platform, positioning green chemistry as a tool for meeting some of beauty’s fastest-moving demands.

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Behind every cosmetic dropper lies a complex engineering process. Discover Lumson's approach to designing dispensing systems that combine precision, aesthetics, manufacturing expertise and consistent, reliable performance.

As consumer demand continues to favor transparent, minimalist formulations with strong sustainability credentials, n-hance ccg 75 reflects the industry's push toward multifunctional ingredients that combine premium aesthetics, clean-label positioning and high-performance conditioning in a single solution.

Ashland's n-hance CCG 75 Brings Crystal-Clear Conditioning to Clean Beauty Formulations

Positioned for a broad range of rinse-off and leave-on applications the ingredient is also cold-processable, simplifying formulation and manufacturing.

Susonity recently showcased its technologies in multifunctional prototype concepts at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day.

Beyond Metals and Dyes: Susonity Advances Pigment & Functional Filler Innovation

Susonity showcased technologies in multifunctional prototype concepts at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day.

Collectively, this year's winners underscore several defining trends in cosmetic R&D: neurobeauty, biomimetic and biotechnology-derived actives, exosome-inspired innovation, and multifunctional polymers that elevate both product performance and sensory appeal.

in-cosmetics Korea Awards Spotlight AI, Exosomes and K-Beauty's Next Ingredient Wave

Collectively, this year's winners underscore several defining trends in cosmetic R&D.

With consumers increasingly expecting hair care products to deliver all-day—and even multi-day—freshness, Scentaurus Aquamelon underscores the industry's move beyond traditional fragrance ingredients toward smart delivery systems that release scent when triggered by everyday environmental conditions.

Givaudan's Scentaurus Aquamelon Brings Multi-Day Freshness to Hair Care

“Consumer research across multiple markets reveals a consistent demand for more fragrance performance in hair care and it is no longer measured at rinse-off and drying but throughout the entire day."

Rather than targeting visible concerns such as shedding or graying after they appear, FutureIQ is designed to support the biological mechanisms behind hair aging before decline accelerates.

Hairspan Goes Luxury: K18 Bets $120 That Hair Longevity Is Beauty's Next Premium Frontier

K18 just redefined luxury hair care with a $120 longevity serum that prevents aging before it starts.

The launches underscore two accelerating trends for product developers: the emergence of the scalp as an extension of skin care, and growing demand for multifunctional formats that combine cosmetic, wellness and OTC positioning in a single product.

Scalp Care Gets Smarter: Solésence Targets Barrier Repair, UV Protection and OTC Claims

The launches underscore the emergence of the scalp as an extension of skin care.

Debut and Natura have formed a strategic partnership to develop and commercialize an AI-discovered longevity ingredient complex that combines precision biotechnology with Amazonian biodiversity.

Editor’s Notebook: the Beauty Ingredients Driving Newness in the Market

From mango derivatives to upcycled hydrocarbons, ingredient technologies are rapidly evolving.

Givaudan's newly announced equity investment and strategic collaboration with Swiss startup Microcaps AG expands the company's capabilities in precision microencapsulation, with an early focus on alcohol-free fine fragrance and future applications across skin care and beauty.

Beyond the Bottle: Fragrance Giants Race to Reinvent Delivery Systems for the Next Generation of Personal Care

Delivery systems are becoming strategic innovation platforms rather than behind-the-scenes formulation tools.

Notably, 32% of millennials and Gen Z claim to have had procedures in the past five years, compared to 28% of those in the Gen X generation and 18% of baby boomers.

The Procedure-to-Product Pipeline Is Growing: New Consumer Survey Data

Providing the proof that consumers seek will give them permission to explore the pre- and post-procedure skin care products that have piqued shoppers' interest.