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The BoldHue device can dispense 'a week’s worth of your perfect match in minutes' while minimizing overall cost and packaging/product waste.

BoldHue Nabs $3.37M in New Funding to Launch TikTok-viral Personalized Foundation Device

By personalizing foundation, BoldHue seeks to boost skin color inclusivity. "No more scouring foundations in Sephora and settling for a subpar duplicate," an official announcement boasts.

Targeting plasmin levels in the epidermis can have a positive effect across all skin layers and it was with this goal in mind that dsm-firmenich designed its smart dipeptide SYN-UP®.

Reawaken the Skin’s Potential!

By targeting the enzyme plasmin, SYN-UP® unlocks your skin's longevity and drives improvement across all skin layers.

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.

Woman brushing teeth with skin care eye patches.

Inspired by Skin Care, Oral Care Moves Beyond Hygiene

Thanks to skin care inspiration and holistic well-being philosophies, oral care has a bigger role to play in wellness.

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

Normalize Men's Skin Care: Galderma's Tara Loftis Talks Humor, Self Care and Efficacy

"Men seek various key benefits from their skin care routines–just as women do–that can range from improving their overall appearance, maintaining their skin health or indulging in self-care."

Cosmetic companies often use the polyquaternium compounds PQ-7 andPQ-10 in the production of shampoos and conditioners. These polymers, also known as polyquats, make hair appear smoother, come with an anti-static effect and make it easy to comb.

Symrise Develops PQ-7 and PQ-10 Synthetic Material Replacement with SymFeel Quat Green

Cosmetic companies often use the polyquaternium compounds PQ-7 andPQ-10 in the production of shampoos and conditioners. These polymers, also known as polyquats, make hair appear smoother, come with an anti-static effect and make it easy to comb.

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Syensqo's Cerafy Range of Biomimetic Natural Ceramides for Skin and Hair Care Applications

Cerafy is produced through a fermentation process that aligns with the focus of Syensqo’s renewable materials and biotechnology growth platform.

The technology comprises naturally sourced niacinamide (vitamin B3) and vitamin C derived from organic matcha, which is sourced from a family-run tea farm in Japan.

Active Concepts' AC Skinmuni-Tea Taps Matcha for Mood-boosting Well-aging & Skin Immunity

The technology comprises naturally sourced niacinamide (vitamin B3) and vitamin C derived from organic matcha.

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PCPC, California Court Halt Prop. 65 TiO2 Warnings; Comment Period Extended to July 1

The district court granted an injuction preventing the California Attorney General and any private citizen enforcers from enforcing Prop 65’s warning requirement for titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) in cosmetics.

'WPC is renowned as a premier global stage for showcasing innovation and creativity in the industry,' said Daniela Knoop, senior global marketing manager, aroma molecules division. 'Also, it serves as a vital platform for fostering valuable relationships.'

Symrise Debuts Neomagnolan, Frostwood and Ambronova Fragrance Ingredients at the World Perfumery Congress

Its new Neomagnolan material represents a brighter, more transparent evolution of its classic Magnolan ingredient.

The discounted Early Bird rate of $325 ends in July. Submit now for the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline. www.AlleAwards.com

2025 C&T Allēs Early Bird Rate Ends July 1 — Submit Now, Save $200 and Amend Entry Through Aug. 1

The discounted Early Bird rate ($325) ends on July 1 for the 2025 C&T Allē Awards. Submit now at the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline.

In the wake of the acquisition, HTL Biotechnology's portfolio includes, in addition to human recombinant collagens, pharmaceutical-grade hyaluronic acid, polynucleotides, and products in development such as heparosan and botulinum toxin.

HTL Biotechnology Acquires Modern Meadows' Human Recombinant Collagen Platform for New Cosmetic Innovation

In the wake of the acquisition, HTL Biotechnology's portfolio includes, in addition to human recombinant collagens, pharmaceutical-grade hyaluronic acid, polynucleotides and products in development such as heparosan and botulinum toxin.

The uptick in prestige skin care sales comes at a time when brands are tapping clinically effective ingredients, holistic wellness concepts and more.

What’s Driving the Prestige Skin Care Boom and How Can Brands Get in on the Growth?

A potent blend of wellness, Gen Alpha shopping habits, emerging high-efficacy ingredients and professionally inspired beauty are creating significant growth opportunities.

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J&J Talc Suit Tally: $6.48 B Offer, $11 B Reserves, $700 M to States — Plus New Class Action and Talc-Cancer Evidence

J&J's path through talc suits is long, winding and confusing. Here, we've mapped out payouts and recent twists and turns — including a new class action seeking damages and medical monitoring, and a recent study suggesting a talc-cancer association.

With some news headlines signaling caution when using DMAE-containing skin care, consumers have lingering questions about the ingredient. Brands that address these questions in marketing and product detail pages have an opportunity to engage shoppers.

DMAE Skin Care: Consumers' Top Questions, Preferred Formats & Trending Brands

With some news headlines signaling caution when using DMAE-containing skin care, consumers have lingering questions about the ingredient. Brands that address these questions in marketing and product detail pages have an opportunity to engage shoppers.

Juliette Karagueuzoglou, VP perfumer, IFF, said, “In a segment where bergamot and lemon tend to take center stage, our new grapefruit (pictured) and lime oils offer brands refreshing alternatives, with the same commitment to quality and transparency they expect from LMR.'

IFF's Ylanganate Floral Booster & Mindfully Produced Grapefruit and Persian Lime Oils to Debut at the 2024 World Perfumery Congress

Ana Paula Mendonça, president, scent, IFF, said, “Ylanganate, grapefruit and Persian lime oils exemplify mindful fragrance design that brings together the best of nature and cutting-edge science."

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Biopolax's BPX Gemini Surfactants Emulsify, Boost Other Eco-surfactants

BPX Gemini can form micelles in aqueous solutions at lower concentrations. It enhances the performance of eco-friendly surfactants such as APG and can act as a co-emulsifier. Its zwitterionic version also increases foam and foam stability.