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BiomeBlush Multi-Stick is priced at $38 and is currently available for purchase at biotechbeautyus.com.

BiotechBeauty Launches Microbiome-Friendly Makeup: Skin Care Meets High-Performance Color

BiotechBeauty has officially entered the beauty world with a new product that merges advanced biotechnology and high-performance makeup, the BiomeBlush MultiStick.

Multitasking beauty redefined: Color cosmetics infused with active ingredients for stronger lashes, smoother skin, and a calm complexion.

Powerhouse Ingredients Are Reshaping Multitasking Makeup

Discover the latest innovations in color cosmetics, from multitasking active ingredients to hybrid makeup that enhances both beauty and skin health. Learn about groundbreaking formulations, key actives, and the future of skincare-infused makeup.

Current trends inspired from TikTok trends include glossy lips, peel-off lip stains, and Y2K vibes with bold liners and shimmer shadows.

The Rise of 2000s Makeup and Juicy Lips: TikTok-Driven Beauty Trends

2000s makeup and juicy lips are dominating beauty trends, driven by TikTok's massive engagement. From frosted eyeshadows to glossy finishes, brands can capitalize on these nostalgic looks with creative content and must-have products.

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Crafting Beauty: The MPlus Cosmetics Journey

Founded in 2002, MPlus Cosmetics specializes in contract manufacturing color cosmetics for face, eyes, and lips. The Italian company blends innovative products with cutting-edge brushes, offering fast time-to-market and a comprehensive 360° service.

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Salvona's MultiSal Menthol Triggers Cool, Refreshing Effects for Skin, Hair and Other Applications

This encapsulated form of pure menthol demonstrates enhanced stability, longevity and efficiency for cosmetics, skin care, hair care and many other applications.

The course offers more than 8 hours of content, breaking down product development across major categories like lips, cheeks, eyes and face, while featuring over 100 product evaluations.

The Lipstick Lesbians' LLAB Pulls Back the Curtain on Beauty Product Development

The curriculum is designed to provide aspiring and current beauty industry professionals with insider knowledge, practical skills, and proprietary tools to understand and create color cosmetics.

Ronaflux pigments act as a chroma intensifier without diluting color saturation, per the company. Their striking color effects reportedly cannot be recreated by blending other pigments, which can make them difficult to replicate by competing brands.

Say Hello to Ronaflux: Metal-free Metallic Pigments Redefining Makeup Innovation

While Ronaflux pigments are exceptional in dramatic formulations, they also provide extraordinary results in everyday make-up and in neutral looks because of their universally true colors and multi-functionality.

Glow Recipe's Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush Tints Are Skin Care-Makeup Hybrids ... but Don't Call Them Blush

Launched during the brand's Glow Global Conference (where Glow Recipe also unveiled its Glass Balm Collection), Dewy Flush is available in two color variants: Watermelon Flush, a soft, peachy-pink, and Berry Flush, a berry-plum.

The carmine-free solution allows brands to avoid perhaps unwanted scrutiny for carmine's insect sourcing, which has led to inflammatory consumer press headlines like 'Why you may have been eating insects your whole life.'

Eckart Unveils Carmine-free Syncrystal Very Berry for Pink or Violet Cosmetic Colors

Syncrystal Very Berry comprises pure synthetic fluorphlogopite flakes, which are responsible for the soft feel, vibrant color and extremely high purity.

For the first six months of 2024, the U.S. lip makeup segment was a juggernaut, expanding by 21% in dollar terms and 23% in unit terms. But that's far from the full story for brands seeking innovation opportunities.

2025’s Makeup Trends Move Beyond Lips & Blush

Solutions for underserved mature and acne-prone consumers, as well as emerging trends in eye and brow products, offer innovation for brands beyond color cosmetics' superstar sectors.

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Gattefossé Showcases Color Pulse Kit Featuring an Array of 13 Makeup Formulations

Recently, Gattefossé recruited experts in the field to study the compatibilities and possibilities of its ingredients in color cosmetics. The result? A novel concept product collection driven by new expertise in natural, sensorial makeup formulating.

While overall makeup growth is slow, several key segments are growing—notably lip and cheek products, setting sprays, and other select categories.

7 Top Makeup Growth Sectors for 2025

A close read of recent consumer data reveals areas of opportunity to tap growth in the color cosmetic sector.

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Read the Label: Glossier Balm Dotcom Reformulation — Before/After Comparison

The iconic Glossier Balm Dotcom launched ten years ago, drawing a cult following. In 2023, the brand reformulated its classic to meet vegan and cruelty-free specifications but this caused a backlash from fans. This article compares these formulations.

Vytrus’ plant biotechnology-derived Baolift skin care technology reportedly simulates the facial rejuvenating impacts of a fitness workout.

New Beauty Ingredient Trends: from Functional Water to Fit Skin

From Amazonian biotech to ultra-fine bubble technology, emerging cosmetic ingredients are pushing the boundaries of functions and claims.

Twenty-one percent of girls and 12% of boys expressed interest in beauty/personal care before they were 7 years old. While this may seem shocking compared to past generations, it shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Gen Z’s & Alpha’s Parents Tell All on their Kids’ Beauty Obsessions

A new survey delves into the early onset of product interest, the role of social media, parents’ expectations and more.

“Tokiwa's legacy is built on a foundation of innovation, quality, and sustainability,' says Hiroyuki Kanai, Tokiwa's CEO.

Tokiwa Brings Clean, Sustainable Color Cosmetics to MakeUp in NY

Its products include color cosmetic concepts for the eyes, brows, lips and face, including eyeliners, precision brow products, long-lasting lip colors and face formulations.

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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.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s Mini PhD Hybrid Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil, featuring vegan collagen and prickly pear oil, has joined the lip oil craze.

2024’s Fastest-growing Makeup Categories: Lips & Unique Formats

Lips and unique formats have driven this year’s sales and offer brands plenty of whitespace for growth.

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