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Expert Opinions: Skincare Gets Clinical with the Rise of Dermocosmetics
Industry experts give their thoughts on the rise in cosmetic products backed by dermatologists.
Featured
Sponsored
Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Join BLIS Technologies to unpack the strain science behind microbiome-friendly oral care: how targeted antimicrobial peptides modulate the ecosystem rather than strip it, how to formulate with live probiotics in real-world formats, and how to map claims that keep cosmetic products compliant.
Event Coverage
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.
Read the latest issue
September 2026
Top Headlines
Hair Care
Read the Label: Olaplex No.3 PLUS Complete Repair Treatment
Methods/Tools
Shea Butter Submicroemulsion for Transparent Silicone-free, Sulfate-free Conditioning Shampoos
Sponsored
Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Event Coverage
And the
C&T Allē Award
Goes To ... Unveiling the 2026 Winners
Latest
Sponsored
Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Join BLIS Technologies to unpack the strain science behind microbiome-friendly oral care: how targeted antimicrobial peptides modulate the ecosystem rather than strip it, how to formulate with live probiotics in real-world formats, and how to map claims that keep cosmetic products compliant.
Actives
IMCD To Unveil Seven Innovative Formulations for Post-Procedure Care at in-cos Global
The
Aestheticae Curae
formulations were developed by IMCD’s experts at the Hair Care & Toiletries Centre of Excellence in the United Kingdom and the Skin & Sun Care Centre of Excellence in France.
Event Coverage
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.
Ingredients
Amorepacific Develops Novel Peptide for Hair Keratin Through AI, Molecular Modeling
Experimental results showed that hair treated with the peptide exhibited an increase in tensile strength by up to 44%.
Actives
2026 Beauty Ingredient Trends: Highlights from in-cosmetics Global's Innovation Zone
This trend report is available for download now.
Companies
PCHi 2026 Celebrates Excellence: Fountain Awards Finalists Revealed
With 850+ exhibitors from 26 countries, PCHi 2026 promises a dynamic showcase of emerging trends and technologies. Among these innovations, celebrating excellence in product development, are the ever-popular Fountain Awards. Here are the finalists.
Natural/Sustainable
Inolex's ProCondition 22 Rewrites Sustainable Hair and Skin Care
ProCondition 22 offers an alternative for formulators seeking to create quat-free products. Per the company, it is biodegradable, non-irritating and works by forming lamellar gel networks.
Event Coverage
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.
Event Coverage
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.
Event Coverage
10 New Frontiers in Beauty: Highlights from the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone — Plus APAC Goes Green [EXCLUSIVE REPORTS]
Biotech, emotion and sustainability have shifted beauty to holistic well-being, as the 120+ ingredients in the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone reveal. Download our exclusive report — plus, learn how APAC beauty is leading the charge to go green.
Preservation
[updated] Seqens Expands Green Offerings with Next-Gen Additions to its AdvensProtect Portfolio
The launch introduces high-purity, 100% bio-based ingredients to drive eco-conscious product development.
Hair Care
16 Ingredients That Impact Hair Health: Myths vs. Reality
This article examines some of the most prevalent claims surrounding ingredients and hair health. Presenting both supporting insights and counter-arguments are industry experts Linda Foltis, Perry Romanowski and Peter Bailey.
