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Liquid Crystals and the Skin

Liquid crystal technology has not had the dramatic marketing impact of other ingredient and technology breakthroughs, but the performance benefits warrant continued consideration.

The best anti-pollution skin care products are rich in active ingredients and give a deep cleanse.

Innovating Anti-Pollution Skin Care Products

The anti-pollution skin care products market is mostly consumer-centric and innovation-driven. As a result, the development of pollution-proof products is increasing, and many brands are creating ways and products to do so.

A recent U.S. consumer survey found that 91% of women reported being likely or somewhat likely to find targeted products to help with menopause.

3 Trends Bringing Body Skin Care Forward

From menopausal solutions to circular product design, brands are adopting innovation to service consumers.

Blurring, soft-focus, light-scattering: a wide range of ingredients are delivering effects that smooth out imperfections and impart additional benefits.

Blurry Beauty

From makeup to skin care, brands and ingredient firms are delivering soft-focus effects.

'Ulta was the first retail partner for LolaVie, a decision that was very intentional as we wanted to select a retail partner that met the same values as LolaVie: high-performing products with high-quality ingredients,' says founder Jennifer Aniston. 'I'm excited to continue our partnership and grow with Ulta Beauty at Target, ultimately bringing LolaVie to even more consumers in an accessible way.'

Beauty Retail Expansions: Dr.Jart+ x Amazon, Jennifer Aniston's LolaVie x Ulta Beauty at Target, Isdin x US Sephora & Curology x CVS

Dr.Jart+ has launched its own U.S. Amazon Premium Beauty store, featuring key SKUs and "Skin-a-gram" educational and entertainment videos focused on product details and ingredients that address skin issues.

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Exclusive Look: 5 Emerging Functionals You'll See at In-cosmetics Asia 2024

In-cosmetics Asia 2024 marks a new milestone: 100 ingredients will be featured in this year's Innovation Zone. As the media sponsor, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given an exclusive preview; here are 5 innovations you'll find there.

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From Sunburn to Skin Peels: How Deinde's DHK-Powered Recovery Gel is Changing the Game

The biotech DHK is an antioxidant occurs naturally in prickly pear cactus, "which thrives in extremely harsh environments," per the company.

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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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Next-Gen Ingredients Cutting Through the Noise in Clean Skin Care

A new wave of innovative ingredients is offering formulators solutions that are sustainable, safe and clinically effective.

How can brands of every price point innovate to break through the skin care category’s malaise?

How Skin Care Can Escape Its Innovation Slump

The skin care market is undergoing a shift as consumers seek innovative and effective products that deliver long-term benefits. Brands must adapt to evolving consumer preferences by prioritizing longevity, medicalization and personalization.

The 'beautyspan' refers to the duration of one’s skin and hair health/wellness, centering the discussion on holistic, preventive and regenerative strategies, rather than solely aesthetic solutions.

The Beautyspan: Biohacking Longevity (Ingredient Trend Tracker)

“Today’s longevity-boosting ingredients are designed to tackle the root causes of aging at a cellular level.”

From supplement-inspired ingredients to biodegradable materials, suppliers have stepped up their game for the beauty market.

Beauty Ingredient Trends 2021, Part 2

Sustainable and wellness-focused innovation are generating new opportunities for functions and claims.

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K-beauty and J-beauty Innovation

A preview of insights from in-cosmetics Global 2018, focusing on the latest ingredients, product formats and consumer insights from Korea, Japan and broader Asia.

Heal Me Cica Toner Pads are infused with willow bark extract and Centella Asiatica.

Skin Care Roundup: Joah Beauty, True Botanicals and More

Recent news includes product launches, brand debuts and more.

This 'Read the Label' focuses on natural deodorant and reusable packaging, and the product under review is Wild’s Bergamot & Grapefruit Natural Deodorant. The product contains tapioca starch, zinc ricinoleate, shea and cocoa butter, and more.

Read the Label: Wild–Bergamot & Grapefruit Natural Deodorant

This "Read the Label" focuses on natural deodorant and reusable packaging, and the product under review is Wild’s Bergamot & Grapefruit Natural Deodorant. The product contains tapioca starch, zinc ricinoleate, shea and cocoa butters, and more.

From skin immunity to marketing and retail success, Beauty Accelerate in NYC will offer a multidimensional view of skin care's future.

Skin Care's Next Wave: Glow Recipe, J&J, Beekman 1802, Kate McLeod & Solawave

To get a better sense of where skin care is going in 2023 and beyond, Beauty Accelerate 2022 NYC will present a range of experts.

10 Trends in Beauty — Maelys' Booty-lifting Mask, Panthenol Skin Care, Nose Bumps and More

Each week, C&T digs into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. This week, we have: Seven Kosmetyki, Queen cosmetics, Maelys body/booty lift, Jaclyn Hill, stain makeup, panthenol skin care, saggy skin, nose bumps and more.

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[updated] How Fragrance and Body Lotion Disarm OH Radicals Caused by the Human Oxidation Field

A new study in Science Advances examines how the natural human oxidation field can affect chemical exposures indoors – and how fragrances and personal care products such as body lotions alter these dynamics.