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Makeup + More: Hybrids that Have it All

Makeup hybrids are here to stay. Meet the brands making waves in makeup that does more with less.

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Retinaldehyde Pairings and Trojan Horses: Expanded Edition

Old and irritated? No one wants these skin conditions (much less the personality). Consider retinaldehyde, a less-irritating, cost-effective and formulating-friendly alternative to retinoic acid for an array of skin care treatments. In relation, new topical delivery systems,such as retinaldehyde γ-cyclodextrin complex, can stabilize the active in formulations.

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Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.

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Special Report: The State of Beauty, 2018

There is no one beauty consumer, said Nielsen’s Jordan Rost. The market, he added, represents a complex and diverse mix of needs and wants, all of it led by emotions.

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The Innovations Tackling the SPF Confidence Gap