Log In
Register
Facebook icon
LinkedIn icon
Instagram icon
Cosmetic Ingredients
Actives
Balancing/Soothing
Cleansing
Conditioning
Colorant
Moisturizing
Natural/Sustainable
Preservation
Rheology/Thickener
Sensory
Moisturizing
Literature/Data
Top Derms Agree: These Skin Care Ingredients Work Best
In a Northwestern Medicine study, a host of nationwide experts identified the best topical skin care ingredients for given skin conditions. The review focused on recommendations by cosmetic dermatologists and narrowed a list of 318 to just 23.
Moisturizing
Quat-free Cationic Emulsifier-based Lotions for Skin Moisturization
Actives
BioMara Unveils Revyntra — A Regeneratively Farmed Fucoidan for Sustainable Skin and Hair Care
Latest
Color Cosmetics
Product Spotlight: Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil
Tinted lip oils are expected to dominate the face and lip oil segment, as they cater to consumer demand for multifunctional products by offering high shine, nourishment and a hint of color. The Essence Hydra Kiss Lip Oil offers a good example.
Actives
Silab’s Neolipyl Rebalances Lipid Structure in Dry Skin, Calms Retinol Sensitization
The ingredient was developed to help restore the lipid matrix of dry skin and, when used in combination with retinol, mitigate irritation.
Event Coverage
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.
Sponsored
Hallmarks of Ageing and Their Role in Longevity Skin Care
Recently updated to 12, the hallmarks of ageing describe the biochemical changes associated with biological ageing. Learn more on the primary causes of ageing and antagonistic answers to damage to build the best strategy for your product developments.
Skin Care
Product Spotlight: Nivea Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum
Nourishment has made its way across nearly every beauty category. One example of this dare-we-say
foodification
of beauty is in the body wash sector. This week, Nivea's Nourishing Care Body Wash with Nourishing Serum provides an example.
Actives
How These Star Ingredients Are Setting New Standards in Beauty
This report highlights star ingredients driving the skin longevity phenomenon, among others, and redefining standards for beauty.
Hair Care
Transformations in Hair and Scalp Science: Breakthrough or Bust?
Transformations in scalp and strand science are redefining hair care. But do they live up to consumer expectations? Here, industry experts Perry Romanowski, Jennifer Marsh, Ph.D., of P&G, and Fraser Bell, Ph.D., of K18 Hair, guide our discussion.
Bath/Shower
Product Spotlight: BYOMA Melting Balm Cleanser
Cleansing balms are booming and have gained consumer interest thanks to their ability to effectively remove makeup, dirt and impurities while also nourishing skin. The BYOMA Melting Balm Cleanser provides a good example.
Actives
Category Shake-Up:
C&T Allēs
Spotlight Acne, Compromised Skin and Scalp Care Innovations in 2026
The new categories aim to better recognize targeted solutions addressing specific consumer needs such as skin conditions, post-procedural care and scalp health.
Actives
Seppic Innovation Focus: Sensitive Skin, Natural G/O Emulsion and 'Beauty Box Office Movie Hit' Concepts
Through a showcase of advanced actives and excipients, the company emphasized how carefully selected ingredients can deliver both performance and consumer appeal.
Moisturizing
Product Spotlight: CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Precedence Research projects the hyaluronic acid market will reach ~$19.94 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.99% (2025 to 2034). CeraVe's Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum, featuring the ingredient, provides this week's "Product Spotlight" example.
