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[podcast] Synesthesia Unlocks Experience Design for Consumer Products

"There’s sort of an emerging science here that’s exciting and experiential: we’re moving into a space of experience design that goes beyond a product," says Charles Spence, Ph.D. Learn more from this free podcast series, sponsored by Berjé.

An Oasis in the Land of Confusion

A new personal care and cosmetics-oriented organization throws its hat into the fragmented organic certification ring.

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[podcast] Layering Experiences to Create Product Complexity

"[One] area where there’s quite a bit of interest ... is around the notion of complexity. ...In this idea of complexity, [we've done] work in sort of pairing, sequencing and combining." Learn more about this concept from Charles Spence, Ph.D., in this free podcast, sponsored by Berjé.

The new product will benefit food and beverage manufacturers who will be able to rely on the digital olfaction.

Aryballe Unveils Digital Olfaction Tech to Detect Odors

Aryballe’s digital olfaction technology is designed to benefit food and beverage manufacturers across a range of applications.

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Read the Label: NuFace Prep-N-Glow Cloths

These dual-sided face wipes are said to effortlessly remove makeup and leave skin feeling smooth and supple. The present column reviews the ingredient listing for functionality and claims substantiation.

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Read the Label: Perricone MD Neuropeptide Firming Moisturizer

Perricone MD's Neuropeptide Firming Moisturizer purports to be one of the best hyaluronic acid moisturizers on the market, also analyzing its emulsion base. Following, Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., takes a closer look at the product label to see why.

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Read the Label: La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Cleansing Gel

The product is designed to eliminate impurities and excess sebum, leaving the skin feeling clean and fresh.

All of the products in method’s portfolio are dermatologist tested, cruelty-free and made without sulfates, paragons or phthalates.

method Expands Personal Care Line, Launches at Ulta Beauty

The launch includes six new body mists and two experimental body washes.

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[podcast] Digitized Products Augment Sensory Reality

"Digital devices can interact with and be personalized for consumers," says Charles Spence, Ph.D. "There are many brands working in this space. It’s mostly been in the drinks/spirits area to start, but is crossing into ice cream, fruit juices and teas. One thinks there has to be a scope to this, as well, in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals." Learn more from our seven-part podcast, sponsored by Berjé.

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[podcast] The Sound and Scent of Efficacy

"While the consumer will think of ... feeling the softness of hair or smoothness of skin, our research has shown that none of our experiences is just unisensory. ...If we know that perception is multisensory, we start thinking about the role [of other senses]." Learn more from Charles Spence, Ph.D., in this seven-part podcast series, sponsored by Berjé.

The innovation provides a sustainable, high-performance delivery system that addresses growing consumer demands for eco-friendly solutions.

Spray-Tek Secures Patent for Biodegradable Microencapsulation Technology

The patented process modifies natural biopolymers to create durable core/shell microcapsules with low permeability for higher biodegradability.

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Read the Label: Shiseido Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser

Shiseido's Waso Quick Gentle Cleanser is an alcohol-free, oil-free, honey-gel cleanser that claims to foam without water to remove makeup, dirt and excess oil. This column reviews the ingredient list for claims substantiation and functionality.

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2026 Beauty Preview: from Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers

Specialists in ingredients, packaging, marketing and more speak out on what's ahead for the industry.

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Read the Label: Neal’s Yard Remedies, Geranium & Orange Hand Lotion

I like the product because it’s nourishing...and now more than ever, I’m washing my hands as much as I can and applying sanitizer when necessary, which is really making my skin suffer.

Retro Beauty

Cosmetic trends go in cycles—from a 2,000-year-old Greek recipe, through 21st century chemical additions back to a yearn for natural ingredients.

A little treat? Keep track of food and flavor trends to fuel marketing and product innovation.

Beauty & the Joy Economy

From little treats to gourmand notes, every beauty category can feed into consumers' hunger for fun, happiness and less stress.

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Read the Label: Peter Thomas Roth Anti-aging Cleansing Gel

This gel cleanser is meant to cleanse pores, emulsify skin sebum and improve skin texture to increase cell turnover. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

PCPC Responds to Report of "Harmful Chemicals" in Beauty Products

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) has responded to a study by the Silent Spring Institute that claims to have found harmful chemicals in a variety of beauty care and household products.