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Anke Hadasch, Ph.D., global vice president of color science métier at L'Oréal R&I, France, revealed a holistic approach to color, connecting art, science and technology to create high-performing, desirable colors for all skin tones.

Diversity, Personalization, Sustainability and the Big Winners: Day Three of the IFSCC 2025 Congress

Diversity, personalization, sustainability and analytics led the IFSCC 2025 Congress on day three. Highlights included AI-driven personalization, sustainability and inclusive skin science. The closing gala celebrated research and education excellence.

The technology reportedly controls foul smells through chemical elimination of 'foul' odorants and simultaneously 'harmonizes olfactively' with malodor sources to diminish the perception of off odors.

Eurofragance Unveils Verdenix Upcycled Malodor Scent Technology

Eurofragance will use the new malodor technology in its in-house formulations for soaps, shower gels, detergents, dishwashing liquids and more.

Sol de Janeiro is currently available in 35 countries.

Sol de Janeiro Announces Two Executive Hires

With these two hires, 71% of Sol de Janeiro’s C-suite is comprised of women.

The ScentElligence platform is said to boast a deep-learning algorithm that analyzes data and delivers fragrant possibilities by combining sensoriality with performance.

Cosmo International Fragrances Debuts ScentElligence Artificial Intelligence Platform

The platform is said to boast a deep-learning algorithm that analyzes data and delivers fragrant possibilities by combining sensoriality with performance.

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.

18.21 Man Made launches include hair treatments, body sprays, masculine fragrances and air fresheners.

18.21 Man Made Launches Prohibition-inspired Scents

18.21 Man Made launches include hair treatments, body sprays, masculine fragrances and air fresheners.

'Creating bioidentical ingredients at scale helps preserve global biodiversity and secure responsible ingredient supply chains while continuing to prioritize quality and product performance,' said Debut founder and CEO Joshua Britton, Ph.D.

Debut and L'Oréal Are Developing 12+ Bioidentical, Biobased Substitutions for Conventional Cosmetic Ingredients

"Creating bioidentical ingredients at scale helps preserve global biodiversity and secure responsible ingredient supply chains while continuing to prioritize quality and product performance," said Debut founder and CEO Joshua Britton, Ph.D.

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Univar Solutions Expands Personal Care Offerings in Brazil with Calumet Partnership, Featuring Versagel

Versagel technology is designed to elevate the quality and performance of a wide range of products.

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From Carbon to Care: How Captured CO₂ is Revolutionizing Beauty

Can a common culprit in a warming planet be leveraged for greener beauty?

According to a May 2024 Exploding Topics Report, “Search volume for ‘sustainable beauty’ is up more than 200% since 2019.” At the same time, clinical beauty has begun to eclipse pure-play “clean” beauty.

Future-forward Sustainable Beauty Ingredients: What's Next?

New innovation is merging performance and eco-friendly credentials to generate consumer-winning claims across categories.

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.

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Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability

Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.

'Innovation in design for recyclability is a major focus, prompting us to develop packaging solutions that prioritize sustainability,' says Stephanie Rowntree, international product manager, HCP Packaging.

The Competition for Sustainability in the Beauty Industry: Insider Insights

As sustainability becomes the driving force of the beauty industry, brands making environmental responsibility a part of their core philosophy stand a better chance of earning consumer loyalty and trust.

The 'beautyspan' refers to the duration of one’s skin and hair health/wellness, centering the discussion on holistic, preventive and regenerative strategies, rather than solely aesthetic solutions.

The Beautyspan: Biohacking Longevity (Ingredient Trend Tracker)

“Today’s longevity-boosting ingredients are designed to tackle the root causes of aging at a cellular level.”

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.

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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.