C&T FAQs

How do I submit an article to Cosmetics & Toietries magazine?

Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) magazine welcomes previously unpublished article submissions that pertain to cosmetics R&D. Articles should be technical in nature, approximately 2,000-2,500 words in length, and targeted to a readership of formulating chemists and R&D managers. All claims within the article should be supported with solid data or references; trade names or marketing language should be omitted; and accompanying figures should be submitted at no less than 300 dpi in standard image formats (JPG, TIF, GIF, etc.). Please note that all articles are peer-reviewed for soundness of science and appropriateness of material prior to acceptance for publication. Please send your query to Rachel Grabenhofer, senior editor (1-630-344-6072). A copy of the Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine’s author guidelines can be downloaded at www.CosmeticsandToiletries.com/guidelines.

Where in the magazine can I get my company listed?

C&T magazine reports on company news in its Trade Talk and Innovations departments. In addition, special sections are featured throughout the year, including Formularies, Encyclopedias and other listings. Finally, finished products are featured in the Cosmetic Counter department.

Trade Talk is a magazine department that reports company news relevant to the R&D side of the cosmetics industry. New appointments/hires, acquisitions, mergers, start-ups, regulatory certifications, anniversaries and more are included here.

Innovations is a place to announce new raw material launches, line extensions, methods, equipment offerings and more. This department includes only the latest innovations in the industry.

Formularies and Encyclopedias are generally a service to current advertisers and run only periodically in the magazine. Formularies run as collections, and occasionally as individual submissions on the Web site and in our e-newsletter, C&T Today. Formularies are used to showcase companies' ingredients in example formulations, while encyclopedias are listings of the latest launches, usually within a given product category. Submissions for formulas and encyclopedias are solicited directly from suppliers, who are given parameters such as the deadline and product category for a given formulary or encyclopedia.

Cosmetic Counter is a unique department in C&T magazine in that it is the only space where manufacturers or cosmetic companies on the "finished" side of the industry can showcase their products. This section includes a writeup about a given product, the claims made by marketing, an image of the product and a full ingredient disclosure from the product package. Those interested in submitting content for this department should submit the complete ingredient list, marketing materials and an image of the product, at least 300 dpi.

To submit information for consideration in the above departments and/or special sections, send an e-mail to Katie Schaefer, assistant editor/Web editor of C&T magazine.

How do I get listed in the CBR?

The Cosmetic Bench Reference (CBR) is an extensive directory of cosmetic ingredients and their suppliers. This directory is FREE, both for researchers and for advertisers who are interested in adding their materials. To access the CBR to perform updates, visit www.CosmeticBenchReference.com and login as a supplier. If you are new to the system, create a new account and follow the prompts to update. For more information about the CBR, contact project manager Rachel Grabenhofer.

I’m looking for a company that supplies "X." Can you help?

The CBR online is your best bet to login and search for ingredient suppliers, at no cost to you. However, if you do not find the supplier you are looking for, feel free to contact us at CosmToil@allured.com and a representative will do their best to assist you.

Where do I change my address to continue receiving my subscription?

Send address changes to Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, P.O. Box 27, Congers, NY 10920 or simply fill out the Customer Service form. When requesting a change of address, give both the old and new addresses. Allow two months for the change to become effective.