EMD Chemicals Inc. has added a silver white pigment based on synthetic fluorphlogopite coated with titanium dioxideto its product line to impart shimmer and luster to color cosmetics and in skin care applications.

Sep 09, 2009 | 09:35 AM CDT

Merck Opens Cosmetic Technology Center in Darmstadt

Merck KGaA has opened a new Cosmetic Technology Center (CTC) at its Darmstadt site in Germany. The new laboratories and seminar rooms will inform customers about the applications for pearl-luster pigments, functional fillers and cosmetic actives.

May 29, 2009 | 10:15 AM CDT

Bell Researches the Scent of Color

The panelists were given 15 fragrances to smell, ranging from fruit fusion to sweet lime punch. After listing their favorites, the panelists were shown a color wheel and asked to indicate where they felt each fragrance should be placed on the color wheel.

Apr 15, 2009 | 10:01 AM CDT

Metallic Surface-treated Pigments for Color Cosmetics

Based on calcium sodium borosilicate coated with titanium dioxide and iron oxides, this pigment exhibits color strength and purity that transforms into a luxurious gold shade.

Apr 01, 2009 | 09:25 AM CDT

Diamonds for a Soft Focus Effect

Photoluminescent diamonds have been encapsulated in a spherical polymer, rendering a soft-focus particle with both photoluminescent and color-correcting attributes.

Feb 24, 2009 | 10:02 AM CST

Cosmetic Carriers for Visual Effect

Induchem AG has introduced cosmetic carriers comprised of lactose or mannitol, cellulose, HPMC and pigments of synthetic or mineral origin that are loaded with an active cosmetic ingredient. The spheres are available in two size ranges, 500 – 900 µm and 1000 – 1500 µm.

Oct 01, 2008 | 02:44 PM CDT

Improving Hair Color Retention Using Quat Functional Olefin-graft Polymers

By: Joseph J. Cincotta, Interpolymer Corp.

Formulations containing quaternary-modified olefin-graft polymers are shown here to improve the permanency of artificial hair colorant in human hair exposed to repeated washing. In addition, when these polymers were applied to hair by a sulfate-based shampoo, the foam height and viscosity of the shampoo remained unaffected.

Aug 26, 2008 | 08:27 AM CDT

Color Cosmetic Pearls to Add Soft Focus and Reduce Wrinkles

Skin Performance Laboratories (SP Labs), an operation of Créations Couleurs, has introduced small color pearls that optimize soft focus effect and film-forming capacity of color cosmetics.

Jul 23, 2008 | 09:22 AM CDT

Aveda Re-launches Uruku Makeup with Annato Pigment

Aveda will re-launch the Uruku makeup collection with annato, a rich red pigment derived from the seeds of the urukum shrub.

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