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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.

Marketdefense releases a report that explores U.S. consumers shopping behavior specifically when looking for beauty and personal care products on Amazon.

Breaking Down Amazon Prime’s Big Deal Days 2024 Beauty Sales Trends

A recent analysis report was released from MarketDefense, exploring consumer shopping behavior within the beauty sector from Amazon Prime Big Deal Days, which took place October 8-9.

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Cosphatec Unveils Cosphaderm HAP Nature-identical Antimicrobial for Modern Cosmetics

Beyond its function as a preservative, Cosphaderm HAP provides antioxidant properties and features a neutral sensory profile.

Top Cosmetic Packaging, Ingredient & Turnkey Trends for 2025

Recent beauty events offered a look at the ways in which suppliers and contract/turnkey manufacturers can deliver newness to the industry.

Givaudan conducted two clinical tests versus placebo on a total of 84 volunteers and established that Gravityl is able to relaunch the production of collagen fibers in mature skin, increase collagen content and improve firmness and elasticity.

Givaudan Active Beauty Debuts Gravityl, Well-aging Active Ingredient

Givaudan conducted two clinical tests versus placebo on a total of 84 volunteers and established that Gravityl is able to relaunch the production of collagen fibers in mature skin, increase collagen content and improve firmness and elasticity.

Didemnun sp. ascidia, a target species of Apoena Biotech’s Blue Amazon bioprospecting program.

Apoena Biotech Bioprospects Microorganisms from the Blue Amazon for Personal Care

Apoena Biotech is using the collected samples to develop a marine bacteria bank.

Earlier this year, Apoena Biotech held its second bioprospecting expedition for sustainable biological actives, this time in the Tapajós National Forest of Pará in Brazil's Amazon.

Integrity Ingredients Adds Apoena Brazilian Biotech Ingredients to Its Portfolio Under New Deal

Apoena's ingredients offer hydration, protection, anti-aging benefits, cleansing functionality and more.

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Curie Co. Breaks pH Barrier with Launch of AmpliPQ, a High-Performance Sodium Benzoate Preservative

The system significantly extends the antimicrobial effectiveness of sodium benzoate up to pH 8.5 — far beyond its traditional range, per the company.

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.

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[updated] Secrets to Shaping Beauty into Body Care: How Claims, Ingredients and Challenges Translate

What's driving the body care boom? Here, we explore new launches and insights from Anushka Nadkarni, Bentley Labs; Ron Robinson, BeautyStat; Rita Silva, DECIEM; Jean-Christophe Choulot, Caudalíe, and Philip Durocher, Cetaphil U.S., to find out.

'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.

Lancôme's Génifique Ultimate Takes Inspiration from Wound Dressings

The new serum, which typifies the medicalization of beauty, contains the same ingredients as the Advanced Génifique Serum, with the addition of Beta-Glucan-CM.

Studies are currently underway for the application of Serpin’s technology in cosmetic products designed to rapidly and visibly reduce skin aging and irritation.

The Estee Lauder Companies x Serpin Pharma Tap Into the Body’s Anti-inflammatory Mechanism for Fast-acting Beauty

The exclusive ELC-Serpin Pharma partnership will tap proprietary biotech technology "demonstrating remarkable efficacy mitigating harmful inflammation and enhancing cell resiliency," per an official announcement.

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16 Ingredients That Impact Hair Health: Myths vs. Reality

This article examines some of the most prevalent claims surrounding ingredients and hair health. Presenting both supporting insights and counter-arguments are industry experts Linda Foltis, Perry Romanowski and Peter Bailey.

The packaging features a luxurious pottery finish with gold connections that evoke the gold silk sericin.

SK-II's LXP Craftsmanship Series Superpowers its Pitera Tech for Rejuvenated Skin

The highly concentrated Pitera is developed via a condensing process that is said to involve no direct application of heat to preserve the material's key benefits.

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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.

To brighten both the user's skin and mood, Clariant has launched a stick and mask prototype formula under the theme 'The Joyologist.'

Clariant Brightens Skin and Mood with Joyologist Concept Formulas

Clariant Actives and Natural Origins has created two formulations under its "Joyologist" concept to promote inner wellness.

'I'm so excited to finally make it official with Cetaphil as the face of their new line!' says the influencer.

Cetaphil x Katie Fang: Gen Z & Gen Alpha Join the Dermocosmetic Movement

By tapping Katie Fang for the exfoliating range launch, Cetaphil is making an overt play for Gen Alpha and Gen Z shoppers; Fang is undoubtedly a favorite influencer for both demographics.