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In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion system breakdown, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

Formulating on Trend: Liquid Blush

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion systems, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

Unearth the Beauty Within

Unearth the Beauty Within

Kisolite® BMP Biogenic Mineral Powder is a safe and multifunctional ingredient for the most indulgent personal care products. Coast Southwest delivers this rare and ancient resource, which is processed without the use of harmful chemicals.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes how to optimize formulating for the microbiome, which can be achieved by supporting the skin's ecosystem and the microorganisms in it.

Formulating on Trend: Microbiome-conscious Skin Care

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to optimize formulas for the microbiome, which can be achieved by supporting the skin's ecosystem and the microorganisms in it.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes how to create that glowing look on skin, which can be achieved by creating a skin repairing serum with key ingredients such as humectants, thickeners and emollients.

Formulating on Trend: Glow Serum

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to create that glowing look in skin, which can be achieved by creating a skin repairing serum with key ingredients such as humectants, thickeners and emollients.

Cosmetic companies have made great strides toward sustainability in terms of packaging, water-conscious formulas and more. Labs and manufacturing facilities have not been as quick to find solutions; this article offers tips to make them more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

Responsible R&D: Tips to Make Cosmetic Labs and Manufacturing More Sustainable

Labs and manufacturing facilities have not been as quick to find solutions; this article offers tips to make them more sustainable without sacrificing productivity.

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Formulating on Trend: K-beauty Soft Focus Face Primer

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate products aligning with the K-beauty trend for blurred skin, achieved by creating a soft-focus effect primer, and she breaks down oil and water phases in formulations.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes how to formulate an AHA deodorant, achieved by understanding how to formulate deodorants with AHAs, and the use of humectants, preservatives and more.

Formulating on Trend: AHA Deodorant

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate an AHA deodorant, to target odor-causing microbes, incorporating humectants, preservatives and more.

K-beauty trend 'glass skin' is all about skin that is poreless, reflective and glossy that gives the appearance of glass.

Formulating on Trend

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate products aligning with the K-beauty trend for "glass" skin, achieved by creating a soft-focus effect, and the use of freshwater thickeners, preservatives and more.