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Formulated for Fame? Beauty Marketers and Manufacturers: Submit to the 2026
C&T Allēs
Beauty marketers and manufacturers: Submit your finished formulas to the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
! Indie, mass and prestige products for anti-aging, skin care, wellness, hair care, sun protection, etc., will gain formulating fame for their innovative design.
Actives
How These Star Ingredients Are Setting New Standards in Beauty
Bath/Shower
Product Spotlight: BYOMA Melting Balm Cleanser
Latest
Cleansing
BASF Presents Sustainable CAPB Derived from Rainforest Alliance-certified Coconut Oil
According to BASF, the Rainforest Alliance certification aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers, protect forests and act against climate change.
Actives
Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies
Here we explore some of the most advanced ingredients in skin care and how they are revolutionizing the industry. With advances in technology, manufacturers and brands can design products and formulas that adjust to the skin’s unique needs.
Sponsored
Saving R&D's Sanity While Meeting Today's Consumer Numerous Expectations: The Adaptive Aesthetic Approach
A unique palette of 15 bases was developed to present a comprehensive range of textures, from serums, to lotions, to creams to choose from. Four different emulsifiers with specific targeted specs towards naturality were used to create these varied textures.
Natural/Sustainable
Future Origins x Kao Collab to Introduce NALO, a Palm-Free Alternative for Surfactants
“NALO is not only a high-quality ingredient that performs, but it will also enable our customers to grow their businesses in a more reliable and sustainable way."
Formulating Aids
Arxada Celebrates Innovation and Discovery at In-cosmetics Global 2025 - Stand 2C28
Arxada's two key products, Geomulse and Geogard, are an innovation duo that sets a new standard for formulators by enhancing product efficacy and extending shelf life.
Methods/Tools
Technical Theories and Tools to Leverage Polyol Properties for Smarter Makeup Remover Design
This article describes tools such as organic conceptual diagrams, Hansen solubility parameters and alcohol classes to study polyol dynamics for smarter makeup remover design. Effects on CMC, cloud point and other functional benefits are also considered.
Event Coverage
In-cosmetics Global Unveils the 2025 Award Contenders
In-cosmetics Global has announced the much-anticipated shortlist for the 2025 Awards, to be presented April 8, 2025, in Amsterdam. Competing in seven categories, innovators will go head to head for top honors.
Skin Care
[update - with interview] IFF Gamifies Beauty with Xelestia Skin/Hair Care Collection and Interactive Game
According to IFF, the formula concepts and mobile game highlight how personal care brands can leverage the rising trend of phygital escapism and immersive experiences. IFF's Johan Jansen-Storbacka weighs in on these consumer trends.
Actives
The 2025-2026 Innovation Agenda:
Beauty Accelerate
Topic and Speaker Program Revealed
Featuring a diverse lineup of experts, including senior scientists, brand founders, and marketing pioneers from companies like L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, Supergoop! and Nutrafol, the event promises actionable strategies and fresh perspectives.
Formulating Aids
Surfactants, Emulsifiers, Polyols, Amino Acid Moisturizers and More: Get to Know Shanghai BT Biotechnology Co.
Constant innovation and transformation are built into Shanghai BT’s corporate DNA. We will always strive toward the most dynamic and valuable direction, looking forward to providing customers the greatest assistance.
Actives
Meet Our Experts from Bubble, Supergoop!, L'Oreal, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Fazit, BeautyStat, Nutrafol, Laura Geller, Estee Lauder & More...
This dynamic event will dive into critical topics, including connecting with Gen Alpha and Gen Z, advancing longevity-focused innovations, meeting the demands of value-driven consumers, designing sustainable packaging and leveraging data-driven insights.
