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in-cosmetics Global 2019 Innovation Preview

Beauty lands in Paris, featuring unique functions and claims for brand innovation.

BASF Lifts Force Majeure, New Web Experiences, Awards, and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Late April 2014

Get an update on BASF's citral-based aroma chemicals production, a new South American location from Symrise, Beraca's moves in North America, Sederma's outreach to Russia, in-cos awards, hair care launches from TRI-K and DSM, and much more.

The Atwater men’s skin care collection consists of products that address various skin types, from normal skin to oily skin to dry skin.

L’Oréal & Kiehl's Vet Chris Salgardo Launches Atwater Men’s Skin Care at Nordstrom

Atwater launched with a line of eight skin care products designed to simplify men’s daily grooming regimens.

While K-Beauty isn’t new, it is still growing rapidly — a sign that it’s still a long way from being a mature sector. In fact, researchers expect it to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% until 2030 to reach US$18.32 billion.

in-cosmetics Korea Kicks Off, Highlights K-Beauty and 6 Ingredients to Watch

While K-Beauty isn’t new, it is still growing rapidly — a sign that it’s a long way from being a mature sector. In fact, researchers expect it to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% until 2030 to reach US $18.32 billion.

“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.

In 2022, Lignopure commissioned the first GMP-compliant plant for lignin conversion, reportedly achieving the ability to recycle 90,000 kg of lignin annually.

Beauty Alternatives: Ingredient Trends

From upcycled technologies to improved oil-in water formulations, emerging ingredients are taking beauty to the next level.

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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...

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Read the Label: Guerlain L’Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation

"It’s interesting to me that this foundation contains fragrance but I expect nothing less from the Guerlain fragrance house." Read more from Rachael Polowyj on this product, its ingredients and her in-use experience.

Sun Care in the 21st Century

GCI magazine spoke with David Sutton, sun care marketing manager, Dow Personal Care, and Julian Hewitt, technical specialist for Croda Suncare & Biopolymers, about the challenges of creating sun care for today’s market.

“We have to go further than clean labels and greenwashing to create products that resonate with today’s consumers, who are more knowledgeable and engaged in discussions about their environmental impact than ever before,” says Chi Anigbogu, global marketing manager of Ingredion Beauty & Home.

The Future of Clean Label Beauty

New ingredients offer brands the opportunity to deliver sustainable, safe, natural and effective beauty to increasingly demanding consumers.

New ingredient technologies are improving the spreadability and transparency of sun care products.

SPF Everything

Sun care's skinification has led to a boom in multifunctional SPF products, even as sunscreen formulations become better than ever.

Consumers expect products that deliver results. This demand is being met through the development of advanced delivery systems that target specific skin concerns, as well as the incorporation of potent ingredients such as peptides, proteins, and antioxidants.

New Beauty Ingredient Advances: Sustainability x Efficacy

This article examines novel ingredients and technologies available to cosmetic formulators, including a bioactivating hexapeptide derived from human skin to stimulate collagen production, fermented ingredients that inhibit glycation and more.

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Ultrafine Bubbles to Transform Water for the Sustainable Topical Delivery of Actives

This work examines the potential of water, treated via an ultrafine bubble technology, to deliver actives into skin. The penetration of niacinamide and carnosine (peptide) from a cosmetic formula is evaluated. Additional applications are proposed.

Beauty Ingredients with an Eco Edge

A recap of the ingredient offerings launched over the last year, in alphabetical order by supplier, that can help brands make more environmentally friendly claims.

The line offers a range of solutions for all skin needs, from a Clay Color-changing Mask and Nightly Clarifying Serum to a Milk-to-Foam Cleanser and Prebiotic Gel Moisturizer.

Brooklyn + Bailey McKnight Launch Skin Care Brand itk at Walmart

The cruelty-free skin care line, inclusive of 15 SKUs for a wide range of skin types and needs, is available in 3,800 Walmart stores nationwide and online on walmart.com.

2014 Beauty Packaging Identity Trends

The first goal in strategizing and designing packaging identity should be to authentically reflect the brand’s core identity, and cross-checking the strategy across relevant trends can help inform whether to follow or contrast trends.

Looking to in-cosmetics, New Facilities, New Approvals and More Beauty Ingredient News and Launches for Early March 2013

Get a preview of the beauty ingredient launches from AkzoNobel, Grant, Lipotec, Lubrizol, and many more from in-cosmetics 2013, as well as new on new locations and collaborations, innovations and more.

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How K-Beauty Trends Have Taken Over Skin Care: from Acne Care to PDRN

This report explores how each brand, product and trend addresses certain skin concerns.