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Among other benefits, it delivers light-diffusing, soft-focus effects for a flawless finish.

Grant Industries Debuts Granpowder CSC Biodegradable, High-Performance Microplastics Replacement

Made from food-grade cornstarch and calcium silicate, this biodegradable powder is engineered with proprietary surface-coating technology to deliver both environmental benefits and exceptional product performance.

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Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies

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Breaking Beauty Boundaries: Exploring Sensory Innovation in Product Development

'Rubber” masks, usually based on alginate blends to create a rubber- or jelly-like texture, generate a 2.6K average increase in monthly searches, per Spate.

Sensory in Skin and Hair: Ampoules, 'Rubber' Masks, Jellies, Pastes, Sticks, Integrated Experiences, Personalization and More

From novel textures for skin care and color cosmetics, to hair and scalp products in fun formats, this article provides a snapshot of the most-sought experiences in beauty and personal care; complete with Spate data and an industry insider's take.

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Revolutionary Ingredients Transforming Anti-aging and Skin Health

This article explores the science and sustainability behind innovative cosmetic ingredients and how they address skin concerns like aging, oxidative stress and damage.

Beyond the physical limits of color, some companies are tapping into color theory and biology for inspiration, designing products to “enhance skin and facial structure.”

How Color Cosmetics Merge Form with Function: Trends, Tech and Expert Insights

This report navigates the dynamic world of color cosmetic trends, spotlighting innovative formats and cutting-edge ingredient technologies. In addition, it highlights various expert insights.

A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™

A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™

Col-Frag remastered™ is a type I collagen fragment produced in Wild plants as biofactories through vertical farming, that provides volume, gloss and facilitates combing.

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Sun Chemical Debuts 'Electrifying' Chione Metallic Pigments, Highlights Timica Terra Color + Care

The pigments reflect the growing demand for bold, vegan and carmine-free color additives, as well as color cosmetics with skin care benefits.

A dermfluencer with product development credentials. A longevity science thought leader. A viral beauty superstar managing rapid growth. These are just some of the experts we'll be featuring at Beauty Accelerate 2025, happening March 12-13 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa in New Jersey, uniting industry leaders to discuss strategies for future-proofing the beauty sector.

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.

Debut has created biotech-derived carmine, a vibrant red pigment widely used in cosmetics.

Debut Revolutionizes Beauty with Animal-Free Carmine Breakthrough

"The toughest challenge in replicating carmine was discovering what was poorly understood and the complex chemical events that happen within the beetle, namely several biosynthetic steps which were the biggest mystery."

The news of the acquisition follows Biolie’s successful product launches showcased at Cosmet’Agora in January 2025, including an SPF-booster from pomelo.

Sensient Acquires White Biotech Expert Biolie to Expand Active Color Offerings

Sensient will apply Biolie's solvent-free enzymatic extraction to create novel sustainable ingredients. The deal follows two recent Biolie launches at Cosmet'Agora: Paradisyl, an antioxidant and SPF booster, and Garnet Red, a skin conditioning agent.

Ronaflux pigments act as a chroma intensifier without diluting color saturation, per the company. Their striking color effects reportedly cannot be recreated by blending other pigments, which can make them difficult to replicate by competing brands.

Say Hello to Ronaflux: Metal-free Metallic Pigments Redefining Makeup Innovation

While Ronaflux pigments are exceptional in dramatic formulations, they also provide extraordinary results in everyday make-up and in neutral looks because of their universally true colors and multi-functionality.

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Blue Sun Innovates Bioglitter, Butterpowder, Bluecam Ranges for Sustainable Performance

The ingredient ranges are designed to meet evolving industry needs for sustainability, performance and clean beauty formulations.

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6 Trends in Beauty: Rouge Decorté Lipstick, 'Unrecognizable' Makeup, Berry Beauty, Numbuzin Panthenol Skin Serum, Etc.

Cosmetics & Toiletries' Consumer Pulse report on the socials uncovers emerging searches and tags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Rouge Decorté Cream Lipstick, berry beauty, Numbuzin and panthenol skin serum...