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BASF Targets Damaged Collagen, Bio-Based Films in New Skin Care Research

The collagen study focuses on CHPs, a class of bioactive peptides inspired by biomedical research that can recognize and bind to damaged collagen structures.

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The Skin Care Toolbox: Next-Gen Ingredients and Concept Products for Longevity, Barrier Health & Beyond

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Matrixyl® Neolide™: Next-Generation Peptide Delivery Targets Skin Longevity and Post-Procedure Recovery

Matrixyl® Neolide™ slows peptide delivery by up to 15 times compared to non-encapsulated peptides.

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Beyond Wrinkles: The Ingredients Rewriting Beauty’s Biological Playbook

The industry is moving toward a model where skin care is designed to modulate the skin’s internal intelligence, adaptability and long-term biological trajectory.

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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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BASF Targets Hair Density, Skin Regeneration And Low-Carbon Beauty With Next-Gen Ingredient Launches

SkinNexus Collag3n is a recombinant collagen fragment produced via vegan yeast fermentation.

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Matrixyl Neolide: Croda’s Next-Gen Encapsulated Peptide for 15-Day Sustained Release

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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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Syensqo Debuts AI-Driven Upcycled Coffee Peptide to Lead Scalp Care Skinification

The active is designed as a single-solution for brands to address a broad array of scalp health claims.

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Redefining Longevity with "Beyond Time" Ingredient Launches at in-cosmetics Global 2026

These ingredients leverage green chemistry and peptide technology to stimulate continuous vitality and authentic beauty.

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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.