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Excitement Builds for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
: Judges Weigh In, Tickets Coming Soon
Mark your calendars for May 18, 2026, as the
C&T Allē Awards
return to NYC to honor the trailblazers of beauty innovation. Judges are already buzzing about this year’s standout entries — read on for a sneak preview. Finalists will be revealed in February!
Color Cosmetics
Kolmar Korea's AI Scar Beauty Device Wins CES 2026 'Best of Innovation' Award
Safety
FDA in Action: PFAS Data Gaps, MoCRA Recall Guidance, Warning Letters/Recalls and New Hair Growth Pill Reaches Phase III Trials
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2026
C&T Alle Awards
Reception
May 18th, 2026
May 18th, 2026
Time is ticking down to our exclusive awards reception celebrating trailblazers in beauty innovation.
Methods/Tools
[video] An AI-Driven Computational Approach to Extract Aesthetic Features from Images without Bias
During the IFSCC 2025 Congress, Shun Obikane, of Kosé Corp., introduced an AI-driven computational approach to extract aesthetic features from makeup images without human labeling or subjective bias. Here we offer a short clip.
Literature/Data
Grandma was Right – We Need Beauty Sleep: How the Industry is Embracing Mind-Body-Wellness Connections
This article explores connections between beauty, sleep and wellness, and how the industry has embraced key principles to shape this landscape. Helping us unravel it all are Rishabh Kala, Ph.D., and Chloe Green-Vamos, both of The Estée Lauder Cos.
Sponsored
Reimagining Biodegradable Color Cosmetics: Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10
As regulatory pressure on personal care products intensifies and consumer demand for sustainable beauty options grows, brands must deliver exceptional performance alongside verifiable sustainability attributes — such as ingredient biodegradability.
Natural/Sustainable
Step into the Future of Personal Care with Sonneborn
Innovate with Sonneborn’s SonneNatural™ portfolio — the foundation for future-ready formulations — enhanced with Renewable White Alkanes, advanced plant-based alternatives and powerful hybrid solutions.
Event Coverage
NYSCC Opens Call for Presentations for Suppliers’ Day 2026, Deadline January 12
Skin Care
Anti-Skin Redness Product Focus: Prequel Redness Reform Soothing Serum
Rosacea products are experiencing a boom: they are projected to expand at a whopping 8.74% CAGR from 2025 to 2030. Prequel's Redness Reform Soothing Serum provides an example.
Companies
Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives
The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.
Companies
Caldic x AmphiStar Partner to Promote Upcycled, Footprint Friendly Biosurfactants Across Europe
Per the companies, this collaboration aims to make biosurfactants a mainstream choice for personal care formulations, offering a sustainable, mild and effective alternative to traditional surfactants.
People
Tosla Nutricosmetics Strengthens Scientific Board with Appointment of Mark J.S. Miller
Miller will collaborate with Uroš Gotar, president of the scientific board, to guide the company’s long-term strategy. He will be pivotal in developing multifunctional formulations that meet the rising standards of today's consumers.
People
Solésence Taps Dvorzsak as VP of Innovation and Product Integrity
Dvorzsak will oversee a unified team combining research and development, product and component development, regulatory and quality operations.
