[video] 5 Minute Editor Chat: Benzalkonium Chloride and Human Virome

May 28th, 2020

Michele Behrens

This week, our editors sat down to engage with you, our quarantined readers, to recap significant news, trending pieces and what's to come in Cosmetics & Toiletries content in the near future. This includes trending key terms, such as hand sanitizer and lip coat and items worked on such as the human virome and how that might be the next target in skin care.

Here are some of the articles we mention:

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The Shanghai Creative Center features a fine fragrance area and a 360° digital space, designed to offer an immersive olfactory experience that bridges the physical and digital realms, setting the stage for live-streaming educational workshops.

IFF to Debut Shanghai Creative Center Expansion with Sensory Science Facilities

The 16,000 square-meter site is said to be IFF’s largest in Asia.

The Lipotle lip stain is 'guac-proof' and formulated in a peelable green colorway; when peeled off, the masque will reveal a new nude-pink lip stain payoff.

Wonderskin x Chipotle Launch 'Lipotle' Burrito-proof Lip Stain

The Lipotle lip stain is "guac-proof" and formulated in a peelable green colorway; when peeled off, the masque will reveal a new nude-pink lip stain payoff.

Interest in Korean sunscreen is up 194% in the past two years, popular thanks to their 'advanced formulations, lightweight textures and effective sun protection.'

6 Cosmetic Trends: Korean Sunscreens, Cosmax, Kylie Cosmetics x Crumbl, 'Waxy' Hair and More

Each week, C&T digs into rising trends in consumer web searches/hashtags related to cosmetics. Emerging now are: Kylie Cosmetics x Crumbl, M.A.C. Cosmetics, Makeup by Mario Plumping Serum, Korean sunscreen, summer nails and waxy hair. Read on for more.

Ayuredi®, a holistic approach to longevity

Ayuredi®, a holistic approach to longevity

Ayuredi® from Expanscience: A holistic solution for longevity by reducing wrinkles and sagging skin, while promoting a smoother complexion. Derived from Ayurvedic medicine, rich in polyphenols, and 100% natural, it acts as a true well-aging active.

Consumers can quickly scan a QR code on the product label and enter the required data, photos and documents needed for prompt investigation.

Meeting 5 MoCRA Mandates for Adverse Event Reporting: Registrar Corp. Launches New Tool

Registrar Corp. has developed software to meet the FDA's/MoCRA's 5 stringent requirements for adverse event reporting.

“Beauty and personal care are among the fastest-growing categories, and with this acquisition, AXNY Group is poised to become a dominant leader in the space,' says Alen Mamrout, CEO of American Exchange Group.

American Exchange Group Acquires Indie Lee, Will Expand Beyond Skin Care

“We are thrilled to join forces with American Exchange Group, a company that shares our commitment to innovation and excellence," says Indie Lee, founder of Indie Lee.

In addition to suppliers and beauty manufacturers, this year's edition will include a wide array of consumer brands.

16 Featured Beauty Brands Coming to Cosmoprof North America 2024 in Las Vegas

In addition to suppliers and beauty manufacturers, this year's edition will include a wide array of consumer brands.

“We’re excited to introduce Hydrosome H2O as the latest technology innovation in our hero product,” says Laura Lum, co-president of Meaningful Beauty. “We’re the first in the beauty industry to supercharge our revolutionary serum with this breakthrough technology designed to deliver best-in-class ingredients deeper into the skin for better absorption.'

Hydrosome's Meaningful Beauty by Cindy Crawford Collab Uses Water as a Functional Ingredient

The revamped formula pairs the suppliers' Hydrosome H2O technology with Meaningful Beauty’s proprietary Melon Leaf Stem Cell Technology to more effectively deliver active skin care ingredients to skin cells.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has named Akhil Shrivastava as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective November 1, 2024, succeeding Tracey T. Travis, who is retiring.

The Estee Lauder Companies' New CFO to Focus on Sustainable Growth

Travis played a pivotal role in strategic acquisitions and investments such as the ultimate purchase of Deciem in 2024 and Tom Ford in 2022.

The campaign will underscore interplay between cross-category capabilities and regional application laboratories within cosmetic ingredients. It will also consider Symrise’s accumulated knowledge in the sun care space.

Symrise Celebrates 150 shades of innovation with Sun Care Focus

The campaign will underscore interplay between cross-category capabilities and regional application laboratories within cosmetic ingredients. It will also consider Symrise’s accumulated knowledge in the sun care space.

Kosé describes iPS cells as a 'stem cell that can proliferate almost indefinitely and differentiate into any type of cell in the various tissues and organs, making them promising for regenerative medicine applications.'

Kosé is Developing Personalized Skin Care Using Consumers' Own iPS Cells

The initiative supports the rise of regenerative, longevity-focused beauty.