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Lubrizol Unveils Triple Innovation Push Across Sustainable Textures, AI-Driven Eye Care and Biodegradable Rheology

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And the C&T Allē Award Goes To ... Unveiling the 2026 Winners

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The Innovations Tackling the SPF Confidence Gap

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9 in-cosmetics Global Show Floor Highlights: Sneak Preview

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Shortlist Spotlight: in-cosmetics Global 2026 Awards Heat Up Ahead of Paris

This year’s lineup underscores a step-change in innovation, from cutting-edge actives and high-performance functional materials to sustainability-led solutions.

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The Performance Pivot: Stains, Serums and the Science of Life-Proof Beauty

The makeup sector's 2026 outlook centers on advanced lip technologies, mature skin solutions, high-performance tubing mascaras and all-things hybrid.

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Molecular Longevity and the Neuro-Urban Shield: The 2026 Beauty Ingredient Agenda

Products must not only defend against the modern exposome—pollution, blue light, and climate stress—but also provide the sensorial comfort necessary to mitigate the physiological effects of emotional stress.

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Grant Industries Brings Real-Time Formulation to the West Coast

"Real-time co-creation environments allow for faster decision making, stronger partnerships, and more differentiated products."

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Inside Croda’s Ingredient Lineup for in-cosmetics Global

A central focus of Croda Beauty Actives’ presence is a new addition to its Matrixyl peptide range.

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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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Beyond Hybrids: the New Era of Skin-Care-First Makeup

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Stick to It: Makeup’s Growth Agenda for 2025-2026

Convenience and skin-loving ingredients define many of makeup's top-performing categories.

The winner will be announced on Nov. 11 at the CEW Awards Luncheon.

CEW Announces Supplier's Beauty Awards Finalists, Fueling Excitement During NYSCC Suppliers' Day

The CEW revved up excitement for its Supplier's Beauty Award with a flashy celebration honoring the finalists at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan.

Peptides are powering everything from lip-shaping color cosmetics to aesthetic neurotoxin treatment alternatives. Suppliers are also working to enhance performance and penetration of these key materials.

Peptide Beauty is Leveling Up in 2025

Peptides are everywhere; why is that?

Kojic acid has become increasingly popular, as seen in Peace Out Skincare's Dark Spots Serum, featuring kojic acid alongside 3% tranexamic acid and alpha-arbutin.

2025 Beauty Ingredient Trend Preview: What’s Next?

From silk-derived biotech to microbiome sexual wellness and beyond, new ingredients point to future innovation opportunities.

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

Today, we’re seeing a rise in “do-it-all” makeup solutions that offer the best in both skin care and cosmetics with a focus on powerhouse skin-friendly ingredients, all bolstered by extra-effective packaging.

Inside the Hybrid Makeup Renaissance

Skin care x color cosmetic combinations deliver extra efficiency and benefits for today’s no-nonsense consumer.

Current scientific literature points to “growing evidence that cellular senescence may be an essential mechanism that drives organismal aging,” including in the skin, leading to common issues such as “wrinkling, sagging, dryness or age spots.”

Beauty’s War on Senescence: Ingredient Trend Tracker

Regenerative technologies that clear the skin of zombie cells are reshaping beauty claims possibilities. PLUS: in-cosmetics Global 2024 ingredient highlights.