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In 2026, Sustainability is a Performance Engine in Next-Gen Formulation Design

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

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Hairspan: Defining the Next Frontier of Hair Longevity

A new movement is emerging as a defining structure for formulation strategy, functional claims and consumer education, and positions the hair and scalp as a biological system designed to be preserved over time.

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The Innovations Tackling the SPF Confidence Gap

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Univar Solutions Spotlights Neurocosmetics, Urban Skin Care and Next-Gen UV Protection at NYSCC

Univar Solutions will reveal five new sunscreen formulations developed to demonstrate the performance capabilities of Parsol Shield from dsm-firmenich.

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Hawaiian Tropic Turns SPF Into a Social-First Dance Platform With Alix Earle, Expanding Creator-Led Sun Care Playbook

The campaign arrives at a time when sunscreen brands are increasingly competing on sensory identity and lifestyle positioning as much as UV protection.

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The Retail Insurance Rules Beauty Brands Can’t Ignore

"Rising insurance costs are changing how beauty brands operate in a pretty fundamental way."

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Future-Ready Skin

Precision actives, sustainable performance, visible results—skincare engineered at its core.

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Nature Meets Performance: Mane Kancor Unveils Science-Backed Botanical Actives at in-cosmetics Global 2026

Mane Kancor positioned its botanical expertise and extraction technologies as a bridge between consumer expectations and formulation realities.

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Seppic Takes on Inflammaging and Novel Textures with New Launches

Macro'Age has reportedly shown improvements in skin smoothness, tonicity and elasticity over 14–56 days.

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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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SPF Gets Skinified: Why 2026 Sun Care Is Built on Longevity, Recovery and Lifestyle

Growth is now driven by disruptive innovations in medical aesthetics, longevity science and experiential lifestyle marketing.

ThinkSun Announces Taylen Biggs as Chief Sunshine Officer, Leading a New Generation in Sun Safety and Mineral Education

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Scalp‑First: The New Longevity Play in Hair Care

A new approach that focuses on prevention, optimization and regeneration, rather than mere repair.

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Health Canada Expansion of Parsol Shield Unlocks New Potential for Multifunctional Sun Care

This development has significant implications for formulators seeking to meet the rising consumer demand for "skintelligence" and hybrid beauty products.

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Supergoop! Names Lauren Weinberg Chief Marketing Officer to Accelerate Growth of SPF-First Skin Care

Former Peloton and Square CMO joins as Supergoop! sharpens brand, product innovation, and consumer growth strategy.

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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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Sun Care Gets Personal

From sunscreen hybrids to SPF made for specific lifestyles, sun care is getting personal.