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Jan 10, 2012 | 05:09 PM CST
Comparatively Speaking: Spectral Color vs. Perceived Color
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC; and Nick…
Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the first in the series, where Morante helps explain the difference between spectral color and perceived color.
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 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.
May 18, 2011 | 07:42 AM CDT
Patent Picks—Pigments, Surface Treatments, Vibrating Applicators, Cooling Sebum Control and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features patents related to color cosmetics and makeup technologies.
May 04, 2011 | 09:56 AM CDT
Impact Colors Redesigns Website for Effect Pigment Formulating
Effect pigment supplier Impact Colors Inc. has launched a website to offer the formulator a visual representation of the company's pigment effects as well as technical information and easy access to sample requests.
Mar 24, 2011 | 04:25 PM CDT
Comparatively Speaking: Natural- vs. Mineral-based Colorants
By: Anthony J. O'Lenick Jr., Siltech LLC
Industry expert Tony O'Lenick turns to Nick Morante of Nick Morante Consultants to explain the difference between natural colorants and mineral-based colorants with a special focus on iron oxides and the difference in the regulation of iron oxides in the United States and Europe.
Jan 26, 2011 | 07:51 AM CST
Patent Picks—New Rodlike C.I. Pigment, Broad-spectrum Preservative; Sensory Activators and More
By: Rachel L. Grabenhofer
Chosen biweekly by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features a mix of recent patents and patent applications related to color, sensory, hair, skin, delivery and antimicrobial technologies.
Jan 19, 2011 | 08:03 AM CST
R&D Awards Finalists Announced
Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine has announced the finalists for its 2011 R&D Awards, which will honor one new ingredient for its design and one finished product for the craft of its formulation. Winners will be announced at In-Cosmetics in Milan.
Jan 10, 2011 | 05:51 PM CST
Dual-tone Pearlescent Pigments for Eye Products
DayGlo Color Corp. has unveiled a range of dual-tone pearlescent pigments created for eye shadow formulations. Based on natural micas, the pigments shift color depending upon the angle at which they are viewed.
Nov 10, 2010 | 12:01 PM CST
Scientists Develop Dye for Wound Dressings to Indicate Infection
Scientists at the Fraunhofer-Einrichtung für Modulare Festkörper (EMFT) in Munich have developed an indicator dye for bandages and dressings that changes color if an infection develops underneath.