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Event Coverage
PCHi Unveils 2025 Fountain Award Finalists
Some 258+ submissions were narrowed down to 58 finalists, spanning a wide range of categories and reflecting modern consumer demands and the depth of beauty industry innovation. Here they are...
February
Heliosoft, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant
Natural/Sustainable
Seqens Debuts AdvensProtect 8 Green Bio-based Caprylyl Glycol Multifunctional
Latest
Formulating Aids
BASF's VitaGuard A Encapsulation Tech 'Seals the Deal' on Retinol Stability, Safety and Efficacy
The solid lipid encapsulation technology is designed to address the key issues with retinol: stability, irritation potential and skin bioavailability.
Sun Care
How a Functionalized Soy Film Former Boosts SPF, Dispersion in Sunscreen Emulsions
A nature-derived film forming polymer and dispersing agent was developed to enable more sustainable sun and color formulas. Its water resistance, SPF-boosting, pigment wetting and dispersion, and film-forming properties were evaluated as described here.
Sponsored
Bio-optimized Collagen Peptide for Ageless Beauty
CollPerfect™ P6 is an encapsulated bioactivating hexapeptide with a sequence based on the human skin type I collagen. It stimulates collagen synthesis and effectively rejuvenates the skin, improving skin's overall quality and appearance.
Formulating Aids
TRI-K's TRIsol KCP: A Cleaner, High-performance Emulsifier for Sunscreens, Cosmetics and Skin Care
The emulsifier was developed using TRI-K's patent-pending solvent-free manufacturing method, contributing to environmentally responsible formulations. The ingredient also maintains efficacy and stability, and can boost SPF by 19%.
Formulating Aids
Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether to Enhance Pigment Wetting, Preservation in Cosmetics, Sunscreens
Caprylyl glyceryl ether is a natural multifunctional emollient with previously demonstrated preservative-boosting effects. More recently, its pigment wetting and dispersion properties for color cosmetics and sunscreens also were identified, as shown here.
Event Coverage
Which of These 16 Base Ingredients Will Clinch
C&T Allēs
in 2025?
From a carbon-based black pigment, solid lipid and unique Guerbert alcohol, to biodegradable hair styling polymer, novel cold processable thickener, multifunctional preservative and more, here are
C&T Allēs
base ingredients finalist profiles.
Companies
Sharon Personal Care Debuts Emulsifier Selector Tool with Texture-first Focus
Mainly emulsifiers determine the sensory profile of emulsions; especially appearance, pick-up and rub-out. To make their selection easier, the tool takes a top-down approach to guide formulators, starting with the desired texture.
Event Coverage
Top 14 Macro Trends for Beauty Innovation in 2025 and Beyond
The fourth quarter of 2024 was jam-packed with events — and ideas to spark beauty innovation. Here, we've grouped them into 14 macro trends we see for beauty innovation in 2025 and beyond. Brief notes, buzzwords and "honorable mentions" also are included.
Formulating Aids
Advancion Rolls Out Elevance Ultra, a Next-gen Hair Fixative/Pigment Dispersant
The biodegradable multifunctional platform was engineered to deliver performance exceeding that of aminomethyl propanol (AMP) in formulations across all known market applications while simultaneously providing best-in-class safety.
Color Cosmetics
Color Cosmetics: Balancing Naturality, Sensoriality, and Performance
Natural makeup is on the rise, especially in Europe, with other regions following. While natural ingredients are available, the balance between naturalness, sensoriality and performance is a challenge that lipid chemistry can meet successfully.
Formulating Aids
Clariant Enables Minimalism, SPF Efficacy with Hostacerin CCT, Eclipsogen CAP + Nanocon Series
During in-cosmetics Asia, Clariant debuted its Hostacerin CCT emulsifier with wide-ranging formulation capabilities in addition to the new Eclipsogen CAP series of encapsulated UV filters for high UV protection efficacy at low concentrations.