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Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., IFSCC Congress President 2025

How IFSCC 2025 Will Make Waves in Cannes — and in Beauty: Interview with Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., Congress President

The 35th IFSCC Congress, to be held Sept. 15-18, 2025 in Cannes, France, will keep beauty innovators at the forefront of scientific progress in longevity, neuroscience, emotions and more. Here, Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., congress president, explains.

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More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.

To ensure every submission is rigorously and fairly evaluated, a wide-ranging panel of experts has been assembled, whose credibility and influence span the global personal care landscape.

Leading Experts to Judge the 2026 C&T Allēs — L'Oréal, P&G, SULA Labs, Selfmade, Supergoop!, Grupo Boticário, Estée Lauder Cos., Chanel, Shiseido ...

Leading industry experts from academia as well as L'Oréal, P&G, SULA Labs, Selfmade, Supergoop!, Grupo Boticário, Estée Lauder Cos., Chanel, Shiseido and many more will validate visionary concepts in beauty ingenuity for the 2026 Allē Awards.

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."

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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.

This is an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore actionable tactics for staying ahead in the beauty industry.

What Will You Learn at Beauty Accelerate? Top Actionable Insights & Team Takeaways

Experts will share strategies on navigating TikTok-driven trends, creating category-defining brands, and leveraging data to meet evolving consumer demands.

From global leaders like L’Oreal, Estée Lauder and Supergoop! to innovative disruptors like Olaplex, KORA Organics, and Danessa Myricks Beauty, the best in the industry will be there.

Guestlist Sneak Peek: Who's Coming to Beauty Accelerate? 👀

From global leaders like L’Oreal, Estée Lauder and Supergoop! to innovative disruptors like Olaplex, KORA Organics, and Danessa Myricks Beauty, the best in the industry will be there.

Where is beauty going next? Our experts in longevity, Gen Z and Alpha, dermocosmetics, and more have some ideas. Join us to set the innovation agenda fro 2025 and beyond.

The 2025-2026 Innovation Agenda: Beauty Accelerate Topic and Speaker Program Revealed

Featuring a diverse lineup of experts, including senior scientists, brand founders, and marketing pioneers from companies like L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, Supergoop! and Nutrafol, the event promises actionable strategies and fresh perspectives.

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.

A dermfluencer with product development credentials. A longevity science thought leader. A viral beauty superstar managing rapid growth. These are just some of the experts we'll be featuring at Beauty Accelerate 2025, happening March 12-13 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa in New Jersey, uniting industry leaders to discuss strategies for future-proofing the beauty sector.

Meet Our Experts from Bubble, Supergoop!, L'Oreal, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Fazit, BeautyStat, Nutrafol, Laura Geller, Estee Lauder & More...

This dynamic event will dive into critical topics, including connecting with Gen Alpha and Gen Z, advancing longevity-focused innovations, meeting the demands of value-driven consumers, designing sustainable packaging and leveraging data-driven insights.

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.

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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.

RNA damage, rather than DNA damage, is the key source of sun exposure's immediate inflammatory effects.

We've Misunderstood How Sunburns Actually Work

It's RNA molecule damage that presents the most immediate inflammatory response, per new research.

With Nuon’s tech-infused applicators, brands can maximize the efficacy of each product.

The Future of Skin Care: How Nuon’s Revolutionary Technology Amplifies Beauty

Nuon Medical is providing brands with tools that enhance efficacy, elevate user experience, and support sustainability. With Nuon’s support, brands can launch products that combine scientific rigor with cutting-edge technology.

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[video] How Well Do We Know Our Beauty Ingredients? ChemForward, Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty and More Have Some Answers.

Through its Know Better, Do Better (KBDB) Collaborative, in partnership with retailers and ingredient suppliers, Chemforward has released findings aggregating individual reports with the aim to set clear standards for cosmetic ingredient safety.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

Consumers are testing the limits of beauty innovation like never before, demanding elevated value, efficacy, sustainability and experiences, from product to branding and packaging to marketing and social engagement.

Global Cosmetic Industry Reveals 2025 Beauty Themes

From skin and hair health to emerging technologies and manufacturing trends to the latest packaging and ingredient innovations, 2025's information agenda will equip brands to compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

France-based IEC focuses on safety and efficacy studies, in vitro tests, sensory analyses and consumer tests for dermatological and ophthalmological cosmetic, personal care and hygiene products.

SGS Boosts Personal Care Testing Capabilities with IEC Acquisition

“Joining SGS, the leader in our industry, is a very exciting development for IEC," says Etienne Camel, president of IEC.

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