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Jan 04, 2012 | 10:08 AM CST

Mineral-based Mascara Formulation for Resonating Light

Ariel Laboratories, a custom product development laboratory, has created a mineral-based mascara formulation that is said to resonate light.

Dec 28, 2011 | 09:54 AM CST

Plant-based Nylon-10,10 Powder for Color Cosmetics

Evonik has launched a plant-based nylon-10, 10 powder that contributes mattifying and oil-absorbing properties to color cosmetics.

Dec 21, 2011 | 10:03 AM CST

Read the Label Online: L'Oréal Paris' Visible Lift Smooth Absolute Foundation SPF 17

L'Oréal Paris' Visible Lift Smooth Absolute Foundation SPF 17
By: Susan Raffy, Susan Raffy Consulting

This online-only "Read the Label" reviews finished products to discuss why specific ingredients were used in the formulations. Raffy, the column's author, is a new addition to the Cosmetics & Toiletries lineup. She brings a wealth of knowledge to the column, with more than 25 years of experience in personal care, including R&D positions at Physicians Formula, Alcon Laboratories, Aware Products and Guthy-Renker. Here, she reviews L'Oréal Paris' Visible Lift Smooth Absolute Foundation SPF 17.

Dec 02, 2011 | 10:07 AM CST

Growth Reported in Prestige Makeup With Nails Leading Increase

The US prestige makeup market grew nearly 8% to reach US $2.8 billion over the first 10 months in 2011 (January to October). Each category of prestige makeup saw growth, but nail cosmetics led the pack with 50+% growth in nail enamel and top/base coats.

Nov 30, 2011 | 10:25 AM CST

Polymer Emulsion for Hardness, Gloss and Adhesion in Water-based Nail Polishes

At the 58th Sepawa Congress in Fulda, Germany, Interpolymer introduced a polymer designed for formulation of water-based nail polishes.

Nov 22, 2011 | 04:42 PM CST

Substantive, Low Tack Polyhydric Alcohol Ester

The Lubrizol Corp.’s Noveon Consumer Specialties has created a polyhydric alcohol ester said to offer the comfort and targeted delivery of a heavy ester as well as the high slip and low tack of a light ester.

Oct 21, 2011 | 10:58 AM CDT

Fine Oat Powder for Oil Absorption and Thickening

Oat Cosmetics has introduced a fine oat powder for use in natural cosmetic products. Superfine Oat Flour (INCI: Avena Sativa Kernel Flour) has shown oil absorption, thickening, gelling and texturizing benefits.