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Cosmetics in Motion

Rheology is a key component of product development, evaluation and performance. While the subject is formidable, everyone in the beauty industry would do well to be familiar with at least the basic ideas.

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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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Humane Cosmetics Act Brought Before U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives

The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC), Humane Society of the United States, and Humane Society Legislative Fund applauded U.S. Senators and Representatives for bipartisan efforts to introduce the Humane Cosmetics Act.

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.

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.

DNA Genese engages in the genetic analyses of plants to not only provide demand for traceability and transparency to consumers regarding material origin or quality, but also to prevent supply chain frauds of high-value naturals.

DNA Cosmetics Consortium Boosts Genetic Screening of Naturals: UPDATE

The consortium will provide models to the cosmetics/perfume sector to ensure the safety of plant raw materials and allow for better control of natural resources from the plant to the consumer.

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Get Fast, Reliable Cosmetics & OTC Lab Testing with Certified Laboratories

Services to support your safety and quality programs, including microbiology, chemistry, stability, PET, and more! Discover how Certified Laboratories can help you!

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.

in-cosmetics Asia 2014’s Education Focus on Opportunities in Beauty in the Region

For the first time, in-cosmetic Asia’s educational program will be offered 100% free to event attendees.

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FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics

On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.

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Animal Testing's in the Hot Seat in Korea

The Korean government is discussing the potential for alternatives to animal testing for cosmetics.

Can 3D biopringing make animal testing for cosmetics a thing of the past? New research says yes.

Researchers Develop 3D-Printed Synthetic Skin to Eliminate Animal Testing

When exposed to cosmetics or other substances, the artificial skin reportedly reacts exactly as real human skin would.

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Bill to Phase Out Animal Testing Reaches the US House

The Humane Cosmetics Act aims to end animal testing for cosmetics after a one year phase in and it would also phase out the sale of animal-tested cosmetics in three years.

Sun care is no longer limited to standalone sunscreen products. Instead, it’s becoming an essential feature across categories like skin care, makeup and color cosmetics. This shift represents a significant opportunity for brands to meet evolving consumer needs while staying ahead of the competition.

Supergoop!, Amorepacific and Beiersdorf Experts Talk Beauty's Sunification

Sun care is no longer limited to standalone sunscreen products. Instead, it’s becoming an essential feature across categories like skin care, makeup and color cosmetics.

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.

Consumer Behavior Change Key to Sustainable Beauty Growth

Making sustainability a bigger force in beauty through materials, processing/manufacturing, and education was the key focus at the 2013 North American edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, held in New York.

Full Service Event: Luxe Formulation to Launch at 2014 Luxe Pack Monaco

Aiming to target beauty industry needs “from formula to full service for perfumery and cosmetics," Luxe Pack Monaco announced a new event segment—Luxe Formulation, which focuses on standard or customized beauty formulation, packaging, filling, full service, private label brands and all associated services.

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EU/UK Cosmetic Legal Brief: 8 INCIs Named CMRs, Kojic Acid/Methyl Salicylate Notices, PFAS — And Simplifying REACH?

Recent regulatory activities around European cosmetics include: 8 INCIs added to the CMR list, kojic acid in Annex III, methyl salicylate's restriction notification, the latest PFAS rulings and a German chemical group's pushback on simplifying REACH.

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