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Addressing Evolving Consumer Concerns

With an increasing number of consumers concerned about more aspects of the products they buy, it is to the beauty industry’s benefit to clearly and effectively communicate the advantages and safety of the products it offers.

Industry Mourns the Passing of Redken Founder Paula Kent Meehan

Paula Kent Meehan, who helped to bring the hair care industry a strong presence through the science-based products and educational programs of Redken Laboratories, has passed away.

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Launch Roundup: Davroe, SallyeAnder, Commit Haircare & More

The roundup includes hair care, natural skin care, as well as health and wellness launches.

The tolerability and combined anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties make cannabinoids compelling ingredients to provide multiple mechanisms against extrinsic aging factors.

Cannabinoids, CBG Defy Oxidative, Inflammatory Effects in Skin

Wellness company and cannabinoid supplier Cellular Goods has published a white paper finding cannabinoids and CBG provide anti-aging efficacy and can outshine vitamin C and retinoids in terms of safety.

Singer Alicia Keys (pictured) partnered with dermatologist Renée Snyder, M.D., to develop Keys Soulcare’s first SPF product in its skin care line: Protect Your Light Daily Moisturizer with SPF 30.

New Sunscreen Launches: Keys Soulcare and COSRX

Keys Soulcare and COSRX both launched new dermatologist-backed SPF skin care offerings that pledge to protect the skin from the sun’s harmful rays while addressing the signs of aging.

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2 Winners and 4 Finalists Shine in 2023 Cosmetic Victories Competition

Cosmetic Victories finalists included a human skin model, natural senolytic ingredient, photoactivable algae derivative for anti-acne effects, a palm oil alternative and both in vitro sunscreen ecotoxicity and contaminant testing. See who won.

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9 Top Trends + 30 Beauty Insights from in-cosmetics Global 2024

Nearly 200 new launches were on display at in-cosmetics Global, held April 16-18, 2024, in Paris. Here, we've captured some of the top trends we spotted — but this is merely a sampling.

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BASF and dsm-firmenich Score Major Win as FDA Clears First New UV Filter in 27 Years

The move is expected to streamline product development, simplify supply chains and accelerate the launch of next-generation moisturizers, skin tints and hybrid complexion products.

In the past year, interest in glass nails has skyrocketed ~290.8% across platforms, per Spate. The source also cites growth in high-shine beauty trends like glass hair (+70.1%) and the glass skin look (+112.4%), proving the widespread appeal of reflective aesthetics across beauty categories.

9 Emerging Beauty Trends: Ultra-reflective, Aime Derm Skin Care, Micronutrition, Wonderskin Lip Stain and More

This report expands on C&T's Consumer Pulse videos on social media, uncovering rising trends in beauty. This edition includes: Aime and derm skin care, micronutrition, Wonderskin peel-off lip stain, glass nails, reflective beauty, Canadian skin care, etc.

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In-Cosmetics Shows North American Innovation

This year's In-Cosmetics will feature some of North America's leading suppliers looking to expand their business outside the US.

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Cosciens Biopharma Powers Skin Health Through Oat-derived Avenanthramides

In topical applications, they have been found to soothe irritated skin, reduce redness and support long-term skin health.

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Fragrance in Flux: How Packaging, Formats and Experience Are Redefining the Category

Brands are rethinking format, functionality and storytelling, signaling a category defined less by traditional perfume codes and more by fluid, lifestyle-led consumption.

Zeropollution was found to work within the body to reduce the negative effects of pollution on skin health.

[updated] Monteloeder Finds Zeropollution Supplement Protects Skin Against Pollution

Monteloeder published a clinical study that demonstrated how its Zeropollution supplement works within the body to reduce the negative effects of pollution on skin health.

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BASF Presents Latest Research at IFSCC Conference

BASF scientists provide insights into its latest R&D projects at IFSCC Conference.

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Data: U.S. Consumer CBD Beauty Sentiments

What 7,000 women and men have to say about why they use—or are willing to use—CBD, as well as where growth opportunities lie.

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Happy Talk is Serious Science

The clinically proven link between authentic happiness and beauty – whether through sensorial experiences or improved self-perception – is more important than ever.

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The 2017 CEW Beauty Insider Award Winners

"The winners of the CEW Beauty Insider Awards are selected by industry experts, giving consumers a ‘seal of approval’ they can trust for making purchase decisions.”

New Innovation Zone at In-cosmetics Asia

Show space dedicated to new ingredients, finished antiaging and male products, and Mintel trend reports.