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With partnerships for the company's microbiome test including Credo Beauty and Face Haus, the HelloBiome platform is reportedly unlocking never before seen data on skin.

HelloBiome Platform to Merge AI, Microbiome Insights for Next-gen Skin Care

B2B microbiome test platform HelloBiome has been launched to merge next-generation skin care with a proprietary AI-powered technology, reportedly to expand and streamline microbiome knowledge across the industry.

Chemical Reaction: Skin Care: The Importance of Feel

It is necessary to formulate a product with pleasing sensory attributes and to confirm the results with meaningful tests. Using systematic methods to create the proper feel and appearance is a prerequisite for a new formulation.

A new report from Kline argues that the application of emollients and moisturizers, delivery systems, fragrances and essential oils, texture modifiers, and exfoliants can boost sensorial experiences to elevate everyday products and create “indulgent rituals that engage the senses” and emotions while also differentiating products in a crowded and dupe-riddled beauty market.

Clinical Eclipses Clean: Ingredient Trend Tracker

Efficacy, expert-backed claims and third-party certifications are the keys to beauty shopper engagement in 2024.

Pictured here is a clinical test subject before/after captured by Visia skin analysis. This image was created during a clinical test of RoC Skincare RoC 35 protocol users. All tests were conducted at clinics in France, with participants aged 45-plus, who reported their skin looked an average of 9.6 years younger after 90 days.

Beauty Before-and-Afters: How Better Imagery, AI, Social Media and Testing Are Changing the Game

“A high-quality before and after image offers a huge range of benefits. It pushes transparency. You’re no longer stating a claim, you’re demonstrating it."

The patent supports therapeutic interventions in serious skin disorders. This work provides opportunities to leverage the skin's immune system for oncological, vaccination or desensitization applications.

Eligo Bioscience Patents Genetic Engineering of Cutibacterium acnes for Skin Therapies

The patent supports therapeutic interventions in serious skin disorders. This work provides opportunities to leverage the skin's immune system for oncological, vaccination or desensitization applications.

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New studies show JD Jojoba Oil reinforces skin barrier [sample request]

Jojoba Desert’s newest studies show JD Jojoba Oil usage results in marked skin barrier improvement and superior moisturizing effect

Product Development in the Indie Brand Era

Part 2 of a 4-part series: How third-party manufacturers and suppliers came to lead product innovation.

Targeted Beauty Testing

Ensure your beauty products’ claims mean something.

Lighting, cropping and other techniques can, intentionally or not, manipulate the appearance of efficacy in clinical testing.

The Misleading Beauty Befores and Afters That Even the Pros Miss

There are many variables that can and should be controlled, and good studios will always provide both a full-face image and close crops.

2013 Cosmoprof North America Brings Beauty Industry Together

The 2013 Cosmoprof North America broke records with a sold-out show floor with 892 exhibiting companies along with over 26,000 attendees, an 8% increase over the previous year. It also allowed the beauty industry to come together to meet, discuss, strategize, create, innovate and learn.

Cosmoprof North America Sees Success, 25,000+ Attendees for 2014

The beauty industry event attracted nearly 27,000 attendees for 2014, showcasing the wares of nearly 950 exhibitors and sharing trends, ideas and strategies from around the beauty and personal care world.

Consumer Studies: Pumping the Lifeblood

Understanding consumer preferences is critical to the success of any product. There are key concerns and critical test aspects that need to be considered in developing and conducting consumer studies that lead to this understanding.

For athletes who face intense sun exposure and sweat conditions, sunscreen development requires careful formulation to achieve effective protection, durability, and a cosmetically elegant feel.

SPF Sunscreen: A Run Towards Healthier Sunscreen by Sun Deep Cosmetics

Nikita Gill and Jocelyn Manfut from Sun Deep Cosmetics explain the difference in sun protection ingredients and emphasize the importance of using the right formulas for athletic consumers.