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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.

Jul 27, 2011 | 09:45 AM CDT

Silicone System for Stability, Functionality and Sensory

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, a subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., has launched three silicone products that offer stability, functionality and sensory benefits both as a system or individually.

Jun 21, 2011 | 06:03 PM CDT

Comparatively Speaking: Cushion vs. Playtime vs. Hardness

By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC

Cushion, playtime and hardness are important to the formulator's quest to tailor the aesthetics of a product. Here, industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the differences between them and discusses ways to alter the esters in a product to adjust its hardness.

Jun 21, 2011 | 09:29 AM CDT

Synthetic Mica Pigments for Color Cosmetics

Impact Colors Inc. has launched a line of synthetic mica-based pigments with low heavy metal content and bright colors.

Jun 14, 2011 | 06:25 PM CDT

Eco-friendly Eyelash Enhancing Conditioner

Sederma has introduced an eyelash conditioner based on a vitaminated matrikine complex for an increased length, thickness and volume of eyelashes.

Jun 13, 2011 | 08:15 AM CDT

Researchers Develop Pigment-free Colored Polymers

Scientists from the University of Sheffield have developed pigment-free polymer materials that reportedly exhibit color due to their structure, similar to the natural color seen in beetle shells and butterfly wings.

Jun 03, 2011 | 05:00 PM CDT

Multifunctional Skin Product With Alteromonas, Beta-glucan and Willow Herb

Boscia B.B. Cream SPF 27 PA++

Boscia has incorported alteromonas ferment extract to soothe and protect skin in its latest launch—a multifunctional concealer, moisturizer and anti-aging product.