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2026 C&T Allēs Honor 80 Beauty Innovators with Merits

Cosmetic innovations that demonstrate remarkable strengths in specific areas are honored as Merit recipients, with 80 being awarded in 2026.

NZ, SUSTAINABLE BIOACTIVE TOTAROL: UNMATCHED EFFICACY FOR SKINCARE & BEYOND

NZ, SUSTAINABLE BIOACTIVE TOTAROL: UNMATCHED EFFICACY FOR SKINCARE & BEYOND

Hyperganic is the world leader in Bioactive Totarol innovation. As the sole global producer of this remarkable compound, the company has pioneered its extraction process, advanced molecular enhancement, and established a continuous R&D programme — all built on a strong commitment to sustainability through a fully circular economy business model.

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Seppic Launches “Tail-ored Pet Care Collection”

The Sepifriend ingredients in the collection have been tested in vitro on reconstructed canine epidermis.

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Recharge Skin in the Digital Age: Rethinking Longevity with SkinCharge CLR™

Recharge Skin in the Digital Age: Rethinking Longevity with SkinCharge CLR™

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Comprehensive Benefits of Peony Root Extract for Even-toned and Radiant Skin through AGEs Control

Glycare SK Renew is positioned as a targeted repair ingredient, with in vivo data indicating a 19% reduction in transepidermal water loss (TEWL) after eight weeks compared to placebo, alongside a 38% decrease in visible redness and erythema.

From Mother’s Milk to Moisturizer: dsm-firmenich Translates Human Milk Oligosaccharides into Glycare SK

Observed benefits included reduced erythema, dryness and scab formation, indicating improved overall healing quality.

Silab Launches Cicactyl Natural Active to Accelerate Skin Repair and Barrier Recovery

Senolytic evolution: clear – fill – revive

Senolytic evolution: clear – fill – revive

SenoCellTec™ is an advanced senolytic innovation designed to rejuvenate the skin by addressing fundamental biological causes of aging.

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Roquette Launches Four New Solutions to Elevate Texture, Sensorial Performance

The launch includes three biodegradable alginates and a vegan softgel capsule technology.

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Gattefossé Announces Launch of Silkaress Bioactive

Silkaress mimics the protective function of silk by replicating the interplay between silkworms and white mulberry leaves.

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2026 Allēs Showcase Sustainable Innovation, Personalized Solutions and More - Judges' Comments

The C&T team combined the judges’ comments and highlights for each finalist of the 2026 Allē Awards.

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Which Cosmetic Ingredient Blends Will Attain C&T Allēs in 2026?

These blends represent the critical building blocks of modern cosmetics, showcasing how individual ingredients can work in powerful synergy.

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Aveeno, Mayo Clinic Announce Research Partnership on Skin Health Science

The research programs will include pre-clinical and clinical investigations, according to the company’s press release.

For extreme conditions, space cosmetics were initially conceived to preserve skin integrity during orbital missions but today, they are emerging as a source of functional innovation applicable to everyday life due to environmental changes.

Cosmic Beauty: How Space Insights are Shaping Skin Care Innovations

Pollution and climate change speed skin aging, calling for innovative new solutions. Space stressors like radiation and microgravity mimic these effects, as described here, and can inspire technologies to tackle Earth’s skin care challenges.

Climate change is fundamentally altering both our environment and our health – including that of skin – driving major shifts in the beauty market.

Climate-Adaptive Beauty: Real-Time Adaptation, Stress ‘Training’ for Skin, Clean Credibility, Multi-Stress Protection and More

Climate-adaptive beauty is booming, driven by AI diagnostics, adaptive makeup and a focus on resilience and sustainability. As industry experts explain here, the market is set to grow as consumers demand smarter, eco-friendly and responsive products.

Let’s face it—that many ingredients can be overwhelming to sift through.

2026 Beauty Ingredient Trends: Highlights from in-cosmetics Global's Innovation Zone

This trend report is available for download now.

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Which Cosmetic Actives Will Triumph in This Year's C&T Allēs? Here are the 41 Contenders.

The sophistication of cosmetic actives is driving a wave of innovation where science meets sustainability. This year’s top Active Ingredient contenders demonstrate advances that precisely, effectively and eco-consciously address diverse skin concerns.

Results suggested the ingredient increases natural antioxidant defenses to reduce cellular oxidative stress, inhibits one of the main proinflammatory pathways, and ultimately breaks the oxi-inflammatory loop generated by environmental aggressions at the lipid level.

Sea Buckthorn to Calm Oxi-Inflammatory Assault in Sensitive Skin

A sea buckthorn leaf extract was developed to calm the oxi-inflammatory environment induced by exposome assaults, to protect epidermal lipids and to soothe sensitive skin. A model mimicking lipoperoxidation in the epidermis was used to assess its effects.

From groundbreaking cosmetic ingredients to cutting-edge beauty devices, this year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision in cosmetics R&D.

Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.