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Under the new research project, the Estée Lauder Companies seeks to decode the neurological connections between fragrance and emotion to drive fragrance product development, packaging innovation, the development of consumer experiences and marketing claims, and more.

The Estée Lauder Companies' New Research Project to Decode the Scent-Emotion Connection

The Estée Lauder Companies seeks to decode the neurological connections between fragrance and emotion to drive fragrance product development, packaging innovation, the development of consumer experiences and marketing claims, and more.

Materials: The Scent of a Winner

The fragrance industry has never been better prepared to meet the demands of marketing clients around the globe. And thanks to proactive industry initiatives, fragrance makers are protecting both consumers and material sources.

Two Views of Safety

The safety of fragrance is under fire from special interests. Understanding where challenges originate and the nature of the message of these challenges will allow better-informed decisions about a fragrance brand or fragranced product.

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IFSCC Winners: Hair Muscle Anti-aging in 4D, Vascularized Skin Model and Odor-inhibiting Fragrance

Next-gen imaging shows hair muscles prevent skin sagging. Advanced vascularized skin modeling predicts skin absorption. And, an olfactory receptor assay finds fragrances to inhibit odor production. These papers won top honors during the IFSCC Congress.

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Call for World Perfumery Congress Papers: Seeking Sensory Excellence

2016 Miami event seeking fragrance thought leaders.

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Read the Label: Pure Sense Saffron Cold-pressed Soap

Scented with safranal oil, this bar soap is designed to relax the senses as the fragrance gently lingers on the skin throughout the day.

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Read the Label: Guerlain L’Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation

"It’s interesting to me that this foundation contains fragrance but I expect nothing less from the Guerlain fragrance house." Read more from Rachael Polowyj on this product, its ingredients and her in-use experience.

FIT and Unilever US Partner to Look Ahead in the "Evolution of the Beauty Landscape"

Unilever U.S. is acting as the corporate sponsor of FIT's cosmetics and fragrance marketing and management master's degree program's Capstone event for 2014.

Consumers Seeking ‘A Life in Balance,’ According to Trend Report

Taking steps to restore and recharge are keys to achieving and sustaining a better life, consumers say in new study from fragrance company Arylessence on American consumer attitudes and behaviors.

This year, The Body Shop will launch new vegan certified products, including a new Full Flowers fragrance, dubbed Full Magnolia.

The Body Shop Doubles Down on ESG with 100% Vegan Certification

This year, The Body Shop will launch new vegan certified products, including a new Full Flowers fragrance, dubbed Full Magnolia.

McEwen Retires from CTFA

The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA) announced that Dr. Jerry McEwen, vice president-science, will retire. CTFA also announced that Dr. John Bailey, the current director of Cosmetic Chemistry at CTFA, will be promoted to executive vice president-science...

Chemical Reaction: Controlled Release

Through unexpected twists and turns, encapsulation became a game changing technology for the fragrance industry, and controlled release and targeted delivery of active ingredients remain critical to today’s personal care products. The future of evermore effective products depends on continued advances in actives delivery—and those advances may come from work outside the industry.

Beauty Fusion

This white paper from 2012 FIT cosmetics and fragrance marketing and management master's program graduates delves into how we might harness a true understanding of diverse cultures and shifting demographics to create more inspiring product concepts, and how these might better align with the values of an increasingly global and diverse consumer population.

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Data Edge: Why Real-time Consumer Insights Matter

Data is the buzzword in business today. While it can feel intangible or confounding, I like to think of data as nothing more than raw information that—when properly analyzed—helps to empower decision-making.

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Isobionics Opens Distillation Plant in the Netherlands

In a virtual opening, Isobionics unveiled its new distillation plant at site in Geleen, Netherlands—increasing production of natural fragrances and flavors.

Albéa Matamoros and Drunk Elephant announced an exciting collaboration to debut three innovative and sustainable skin care products in the U.S. market.

Albéa Partners with Drunk Elephant to Launch Sustainable Skin Care Products in the U.S. Market

Albéa Cosmetics & Fragrance teams up with Drunk Elephant to release three innovative, sustainable skin care products, D-Bronzi, O-Bloos, and B-Goldi. This collaboration highlights a mutual commitment to eco-conscious beauty solutions.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) has boosted its high-performance and sustainable technologies via new research partnerships and by bringing some production in-house.

Inside The Estée Lauder Companies' Ingredient Innovation Race

The MIT work has focused on the "development of biodegradable materials for cosmetic applications and [the exploration of] new solutions to combat the effects of visible light from the sun."

Leading biotechnology companies will move beyond simply offering bio-based alternatives for existing ingredients and instead deliver novel and higher performing cosmetic materials.

6 Industry-changing Beauty Biotech Trends for 2024

Beyond sustainability, brands will increasingly tap biotech materials for their high-performance and novel claims.