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Feb 01, 2013 | 02:28 PM CST
Formula Anatomy Deciphered—BB Creams
By: Luigi Rigano, PhD, Studio Rigano Industrial Co…
BB stands for “blemish balm” in Asia or “beauty balm” in some parts of Europe. It is defined loosely as a product that combines serum, moisturizer, base cream, foundation and sunscreen in one.
Jan 29, 2013 | 04:44 PM CST
Boots Utilizes X-Rite Colorimeter to Provide Custom Consumer Shade Matching
Boots UK has teamed up with X-Rite to offer a shade matching service in 668 U.K. stores. The No7 Match Made Service uses a handheld X-Rite (parent company of Pantone) spectrocolorimeter to identify the color of a customer's skin, then precisely targets the closest matches among 17 colors of No7 foundations across a number of formats.
Jan 22, 2013 | 12:38 PM CST
Micron-sized Carbon Black for Color Cosmetics
Tagra Biotechnologies has launched a non-nano encapsulated carbon black for color cosmetic application.
Jan 15, 2013 | 11:49 AM CST
Explosive Growth of Nail Care Market Aided by Innovation
The introduction of more than 30 important new gel products in the past two years—consequently raising the recognition of gel products—has helped spur the market's strong performance, according to Kline.
Dec 11, 2012 | 01:08 PM CST
Emerald Named Pantone's Color of the Year for 2013
Pantone announced Pantone 17-5641 Emerald as the color of the year for 2013. While Pantone has teamed up with Sephora to create a 2013 Color of the Year collection with the color, perhaps it may also inspire formulation and packaging hues for other brands.
Nov 13, 2012 | 09:54 AM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Metallic vs. Natural Hair Dyes
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr., Siltech LLC
Hair color can be altered using a variety of dyes. This is the second in a series of three columns that will address hair color products, with the difference between natural and metallic dyes being addressed here.
Nov 06, 2012 | 11:57 AM CST
Multifunctional BB Creams Versus Tailored Approaches in Beauty
By: Imogen Matthews
The popularity of beauty options such as BB creams as caused a boom in products that offer multifunctionality, but at the same time, consumers are continually seeking out products that fit specific needs.
Oct 23, 2012 | 09:56 AM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Altering Hair with Bleach vs. Temporary Dye
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick, Jr.
Hair can be treated using several different types of products to alter the color. This is the first in a series of three columns that will address the above color products, with the difference between bleach and temporary dyes being initially discussed.
Oct 16, 2012 | 02:55 PM CDT
Read the Label Online: Urban Decay Naked Skin
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting
Urban Decay promises that its Naked Skin foundation allows the consumer to feel like they are not wearing makeup. This column, written by Susan Raffy, reviews the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.
Oct 10, 2012 | 10:34 AM CDT
Boron Nitride Functional Fillers for Cosmetics
EMD Chemicals' performance materials division has launched a line of boron nitride functional fillers for cosmetics.