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Cosmetics & Toiletries Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025

From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

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Eckart Debuts Syncrystal Garnet High-Chroma Red, Bluish Undertone Pigment

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Zemea® Propanediol: A Leader in Performance and Sustainability

Zemea® Propanediol (INCI: Propanediol), a 100% bio-based ingredient derived from industrial corn, is revolutionizing the personal care industry with its multifunctional benefits.

A total ban across the entire class of PFAS would be disruptive without any basis in science. A more deliberate approach would better suit public policy.

Why a Ban on PFAS Across Cosmetics and Other Industries Right Now is Misguided [opinion]

The wide use of forever chemicals across cosmetics and other industries and their persistence have opened them to scrutiny. But banning the entire PFAS class would be disruptive without any basis in science or good public policy. Why? Read on to see.

Juliette Karagueuzoglou, VP perfumer, IFF, said, “In a segment where bergamot and lemon tend to take center stage, our new grapefruit (pictured) and lime oils offer brands refreshing alternatives, with the same commitment to quality and transparency they expect from LMR.'

IFF's Ylanganate Floral Booster & Mindfully Produced Grapefruit and Persian Lime Oils to Debut at the 2024 World Perfumery Congress

Ana Paula Mendonça, president, scent, IFF, said, “Ylanganate, grapefruit and Persian lime oils exemplify mindful fragrance design that brings together the best of nature and cutting-edge science."

Skincare Excellence Redefined with JD Jojoba Oil: Download the FREE Data Now

Skincare Excellence Redefined with JD Jojoba Oil: Download the FREE Data Now

Elevate your cosmetic formulations with JD Jojoba Oil, offering scientifically proven effectiveness and sustainable integrity. Discover the transformative benefits of JD Jojoba Oil in our latest research findings.

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.

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EU Lays Down the Law on Cyclic Silicones D5, D6 — Now What?

It happened. On May 16, 2024, the European Union officially adopted new restrictions on siloxanes D5 and D6, as promised. What drove this decision? And what can the industry do now?

According to Spate's TikTok hashtag tracker, the tag #hotgirlperfume is up almost 10 million percent, week over week.

3 Top Trends in Beauty: Dundas Makeup, Bacne Spray and #HotGirlPerfume

Our weekly Consumer Pulse report on the socials uncovers insights in searches and tags related to cosmetics. Three top trends this week include: Dundas makeup, bacne spray and #hotgirlperfume, among others. Following, we dug a little deeper.

Croda's Crodamol GTS (INCI: C10-14 alkyl polypropanediol-3 myristate) vegetable-derived emollient reportedly imparts significant smoothness and shine across multiple hair types.

Croda's Crodamol GTS Vegetable-derived Emollient Delivers Serious Smoothness

At Suppliers' Day 2024, Croda featured the technology in an anti-humidity mango and avocado hair-finishing butter.

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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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Neuroglow,™ the Active that Captures the Molecular Power of the Sun

Givaudan Active Beauty unveils Neuroglow™, a powerful active ingredient designed to safely replicate all the positive effects of the sun. The result? A healthy glow and enhanced wellbeing all year round.

According to Bloomberg Law, Sephora has defeated the proposed class action alleging products labeled “Clean at Sephora” were deceptively marketed. Mark this a 'win' for the cosmetics industry.

[podcast] University of Cincinnati Presents Fragrance Lab Course

In this sponsored podcast, K.P. Ananth, Ph.D., and Erika Nomeland, fragrance consultant and professor for the Fragrance Lab course at the University of Cincinnati, discuss the latest course coming to the university. Listen now.