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Givaudan's SensoTrue DM5 Reimagines Silicone Substitutes for Professional Hair Care

Leveraging biotechnology to redefine silicone substitutes through
professional performance, naturality and formulation versatility.

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Sunscreen and Daily Skin Care Are About to Be Disrupted. Here's How to Prepare.

Does sunscreen remain its own category, or does it become an increasingly integrated part of everyday skin care?

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Kromboost™: Provital's Upcycled Protein Bioactive for Stronger, True Color

Upcycled barley protein bioactive that strengthens hair, deepens hydration and protects dyed color from heat damage. Up to 152% less breakage, 166% better color retention in rinse-off vs placebo. Halal, Cosmos approved, vegan. 2% dose.

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Outer Bio Brings Living Human Skin Into a Four-Week Discovery Window

Outer Bio is positioning Yuna as a platform for identifying previously unknown mechanisms and molecules in living human skin.

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Debut Engineers Hyperpigmentation Active Around Low-Dose Precision Targeting

Debut reports that PNar demonstrated brightening efficacy at 0.45%, a concentration that is less than half of the European Union's current maximum concentration for kojic acid in face and hand products.

Columbia Microbiome Sciences Develops Photoprotection Platform Focused on Skin Biology

“Our system moves photoprotection from passive UV filtration to active biological support..."

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Global Cosmetic Industry Launches Living Online Supplier Directory

The online directory is a living resource. Suppliers can update their own listings in real time, helping ensure that company information, capabilities and offerings remain current as businesses evolve.

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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.

Woman applying Croda's Matrixyl Neolide peptide skincare product to neck, demonstrating anti-aging skin repair treatment

Matrixyl® Neolide™: Next-Generation Peptide Delivery Targets Skin Longevity and Post-Procedure Recovery

Matrixyl® Neolide™ slows peptide delivery by up to 15 times compared to non-encapsulated peptides.

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

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

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

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

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Solabia USA Launches Oleoveil: The 100% Bio-Based Film Former Delivering a Silicone-Like Slip

Beyond its tactile advantages, the polymer leaves the skin with a beautifully blurred, soft-focus optical finish.

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Shin-Etsu Silicones Unveils New Hybrid Powders and Bio-Based Elastomers for Personal Care

New tools designed to bridge the gap between traditional silicone performance and high-purity, sustainable consumer aesthetics.

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Beyond Wrinkles: The Ingredients Rewriting Beauty’s Biological Playbook

The industry is moving toward a model where skin care is designed to modulate the skin’s internal intelligence, adaptability and long-term biological trajectory.

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When Ingredients Become Evidence: Inside Beauty’s Product Liability Crisis

Unpacking the real product liability threats confronting cosmetics companies, the insurance policy traps that can quietly leave brands exposed and the practical steps that can help mitigate future risk.

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Lubrizol Unveils Triple Innovation Push Across Sustainable Textures, AI-Driven Eye Care and Biodegradable Rheology

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Shin-Etsu Unveils Next-Gen Silicone Textures and Soft-Focus Innovation at in-cosmetics Global

Among the launches was KF-6070W, a water-soluble silicone wax designed to create smooth, hydrating O/W textures with a soft, melting skin feel.

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In 2026, Sustainability is a Performance Engine in Next-Gen Formulation Design