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Sustainability is at the forefront of the beauty industry.

Trending: Sustainable Ingredients 2022

Consumers expect beauty ingredients to have a sustainable component.

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Update: Teens Face Beauty Chemical Risk; Some Experts Skeptical

A new study says teen girls can benefit from "free-of" products since they might be at risk for exposure to possible endocrine disruptors; but another toxicologist has something to add.

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12 Top Trends and Buzzwords in Beauty at In-Cosmetics 2025

Here's a quick rundown of the top trends in beauty ingredients and concepts we saw at In-Cosmetics Global 2025; and this is just a sampling.

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[update] Kao Stirs Up Pleasure Centers for Beauty Benefits; Ingredient Suppliers Respond

"The pleasure is all yours" seems to be the cosmetic industry's latest message to consumers. Recent work from Kao Corp. and others, including ingredient suppliers, demonstrates.

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Oleon Health and Beauty Debuts Radiastar 1436 Natural Guerbet Alcohol for Films, Sensory Effects

The vegetable-based, multi-branched Guerbet alcohol is liquid at room temperature and is reportedly a great film former that imparts unique skin feel, good oxidation stability, excellent pigment dispersion and a cushioning touch with fantastic gloss.

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."

France is the first country in the EU to export its “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

'Ordinary' French Cosmetics Become the First to Bypass China’s Animal Testing Mandate

France has become the first country in the EU to export “ordinary” cosmetics to China without testing on animals.

Responsible Sourcing and Biodiversity, a New Film Former, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early June 2014

News from Croda, Symrise, Sederma, DuPont, Greentech and more, as well as new beauty ingredient launches from Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, Lipotec, Berg + Schmidt and many more.

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Consumers Are Willing to Pay More For Brand Candor

Global Cosmetic Industry caught up with Peter Littell, research and marketing director at Pure Branding, to discuss how brands can become more transparent, what is spurring consumers' transparency expectations and the positive outcomes of being honest with consumers.

Empowering Brands to Innovate and Scale Faster: 27 Innovation Partners to Know

Whether you're looking for low-MOQ production, eco-friendly solutions, or next-generation technologies, this event is your chance to connect with top partners who can streamline your processes and elevate your brand.

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.

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Don't Derail Your Product Launch

Using QC to stay a step ahead of problems on your own terms.

The VS450 is X-Rite's response to customers in the cosmetics industry that are looking for lab-to-production solutions.

Measuring the Shimmer; Sparkle of 21st Century Cosmetics for Measurable Returns

First impressions make a statement about your product. X-Rite Incorporated's color-matching instruments allow brand owners to bring new products to market quickly and translate the color of anything that inspires them and their products.

Reveal Hidden Revenue in Your Supply Chain

Manufacturers can speed product-to-market time, ensure product quality standards and increase customer responsiveness by re-evaluating testing methods and employing those that contribute to efficiencies.

Testing Trends: Responding to Market Needs

Getting products to market faster, with substantiated claims and uncompromised safety and quality, brings greater pressure and greater opportunity for cosmetics testing labs and their customers.

Tested, Vetted and Proven to Win

When it comes to beauty, a good idea may get your new brand kickstarted, but it’s concept testing that gets you to the finish line.

The Necessity of Testing in New Product Development

With the need for claim substantiation at an all-time high, knowing the necessity—and costs—of beauty product testing from early on in the process can help brands plan and develop products accordingly. In addition, being well informed about testing facilitates a brand owners to make the right label claims, through the appropriate tests, for the brand or product market positioning.

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2025 Will See Faster, More Ethical and Accurate SPF Testing: ISO Approves Two New Methods

In December 2024, the ISO gave its long-awaited final approval of two SPF test methods that experts say are more ethical, economical and accurate than current approaches. One in particular is also reportedly faster, reducing analysis from weeks to days.

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