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Givaudan Repairs and Restores Skin Barrier with Upcycled Omegablue

Givaudan Active Beauty presents Omegablue, an upcycled ingredient dedicated to skin repair, especially for skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

Addressing aging at every stage of life is a growing area of innovation focus.

[in-cosmetics Global] Aging Well

The latest innovations for aging consumers from Lipotec, Lipotrue, Silab and Merck.

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.

The Realities of Washroom Economics

Commoditization and a dearth of innovation constrain global sales of bath and shower products.

When it comes to healthy skin, biodiversity is everything—at least according to Kit Wallen-Russell, director of the Pavane Research Centre, the R&D arm behind JooMo’s microbiome-friendly skin care technology.

Exclusive Peek: JooMo's Microbiome-friendly Skin Care Research

Forthcoming research claims to answer the question, “Are modern cosmetics a cause of the skin allergy epidemic?”

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4 Pivots That Reinvented a Brand

The difficult decisions that changed everything.

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Something in the Air

Antipollution claims are going global, fundamentally reshaping color cosmetics, hair care and skin care.

Key skin care concerns found among “moderate” users of color cosmetics include acne, dry patches and dark circles, according to the Mintel report.

4 Ways to Accelerate Makeup’s 2024 Momentum

The makeup sector is coming off a strong year; hybrid, high-performance and multifunctional products may be the answer for maintaining the growth curve.

“Consumers may find it difficult to understand and compare products when SPF labeling and regulations differ,” says Sundeep Gill, PharmD, co-founder of Sun Deep Inc. “For instance, what constitutes SPF 30 in one country might not be the same in another due to different testing criteria.'

Top Sun Care Trends: Insider Insights

“Consumers no longer want to choose between sun protection and skin care, and they demand ethical, sustainable and inclusive products,” says Margaret Sullivan, technical service scientist at Arcaea.

Attendees of the awards dinner toasted all the finalists, celebrating beauty innovation. Read on to see who came out on top.

And the Winners Are … C&T Presents the 2024 Allē Awards and Merits

Beauty innovators lined the red carpet and graced the stage under the limelight during the exclusive 2024 Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Awards celebration dinner, held on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.

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Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging: New Launches & Manufacturing Upgrades

New launches, hires and facility upgrades.

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Bayer and Azitra to Jointly Identify Bacteria Driving Acne, Dermatitis

Bayer AG and Azitra Inc. announced they will collaborate to research, identify and characterize skin microbiome bacteria to help conditions such as acne, rosacea, atopic dermatitis and even to accelerate wound healing.

Putting the Color in Cosmetics Sales

The color cosmetics category is one of the most fashion-oriented in the beauty market, with catwalk styles exerting influence over the mainstream market. But, as the world’s developed markets approach saturation, manufacturers must find new ways to compete, and many are drawing inspiration from other categories and even other industries.

Speeding to Market

Quick turnaround tops marketer demands on today’s contract manufacturers.

Marketing Matters: Changes Bring Opportunities

Marketing products for menopausal women around the globe poses challenges and opportunities for the skin care industry.

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Live from London: Beauty’s M&A Craze

A special report from the first U.K. Beauty & Money Summit unveils the global reach of beauty’s upstarts.

Claims are a vital way in which brands communicate the benefits of a product to the consumer.

Claims in the Indie Brand Era

Part 3 of a 4-part series: understanding the market dynamics that drive beauty claims.

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6 Trends in Beauty: Rouge Decorté Lipstick, 'Unrecognizable' Makeup, Berry Beauty, Numbuzin Panthenol Skin Serum, Etc.

Cosmetics & Toiletries' Consumer Pulse report on the socials uncovers emerging searches and tags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Rouge Decorté Cream Lipstick, berry beauty, Numbuzin and panthenol skin serum...