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Beyond Metals and Dyes: Susonity Advances Pigment & Functional Filler Innovation

Susonity showcased technologies in multifunctional prototype concepts at the NYSCC Suppliers' Day.

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

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Regenerative Skin Care: the Anti-aging Killer

Brands are embracing the new longevity paradigm amid a boom in ingredient advancements.

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Party of You Launches as an Antidote to Wellness Culture, Reframing Skin Care for Real Life

Rather than selling “better habits,” Party of You sells solutions for imperfection.

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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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Beauty Tech Takes Center Stage at CES 2026 as L’Oréal Groupe and Amorepacific Unveil AI and Light-Powered Innovations

Together, the two global beauty leaders are signaling a shift toward hyper-personalized, science-backed beauty experiences rooted in diagnostics, longevity, and at-home devices.

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Brands Are Turning Up the Heat on Hair Protection: Prevention Over Repair

Defensive care focused on UV, pollution, chemical, heat and mechanical damage is escalating amid a hair wellness boom.

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From TikTok to Checkout, Viral Beauty Brands Are Transforming the Market

From 2023 to 2025, Amazon’s share of spend among viral beauty shoppers is projected to grow from under 70% to over 75%, while traditional retailers like Ulta and Sephora experience a gradual decline.

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Global Cosmetics Regulation in Flux: Policy Reforms, Recalls and Market Access Shifts

Reforms for cosmetics across the U.S., EU, UK and China are reshaping product safety, market access and compliance obligations.

A new hair care line from Being Frenshe, founded by Ashley Tisdale, is a key component of Target's new wellness push.

Target's 2025 Wellness Push Centers Beauty

Amid challenged sales results, beauty has been a high point for Target.

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Spate Predicts Top 10 Skin Care Trends of 2025

In its 2025 Beauty Trends Report, Spate predicted all of the trends it sees in beauty based on growing online searches. The beauty trends were organized into skin care, hair, makeup, bath/body and fragrance categories.

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[with list] 100 Novel Entries Break the Innovation Zone Record at In-cosmetics Asia

This year's Innovation Zone at In-cosmetics Asia will highlight a record-breaking number of new and recent cosmetic ingredient launches. C&T got its hands on the full list, provided here for your review. Which are new to you? Have a look...

Dearcloud Launches Supreme & Paul Frank Collabs Amid Ulta Expansion

Dearcloud is an AAPI-founded brand that claims all product formulas are curated from South Korea, featuring a blend of elements (niacinamide, AHA and BHA) to promote skin radiance, clarity and youthfulness.

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Why Collagen Skin Care Masks are Seeing a Massive Boom: Trend Analysis Report

One genre of products within the facial skin care mask category that has seen notable growth within the last six months are collagen face masks.

The connection between diet and the skin has long been known, but new research points to the connections between skin and gut health for a range of issues, including acne, atopic dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.

Gut Health as Skin Health: Ingredient Trend Tracker

Holistic wellness trends and emerging science are intersecting, providing new innovation targets for beauty products and claims.

Generative AI tools can provide rapid iteration on a wide range of designs, textures, materials, sustainability specifications and more; image courtesy of ckybe at Adobe Stock.

Beauty Manufacturing Tracker: Next-level Innovation

From AI design to clean and sustainable turnkey services, beauty manufacturers are tackling the industry's biggest challenges.

Ingredients that help hydrate, moisturize, and boost skin health and glow are the most sought after in a face mask, including hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and retinol; photo by deniskomarov at Adobe Stock.

What Consumers Want from Skin Care Masks: New Data

On a regular basis, 49% of consumers use between one and two masks, with 35% using three to four and 11% using five to six!

Cosmopak has unveiled its Rooted in Beauty turnkey collection of clean, high-performance color cosmetics, skin care and body care products. The collection compliments the recently released Eco Forward Collection.

Cosmopak's Rooted in Beauty Channels the Latest Makeup, Skin Care and Body Care Trends

The vibrant liquid shadow pen features a silky formula and high level of pearl with small reflective elements for an extreme effect on the eyes.