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Unilever Invests $270 Million in Global Innovation Center in Connecticut
The facility will include end-to-end integration of the R&D process, including formulation, fragrance creation and packaging design.
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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.
Sponsored
DEO: Aluminum salts free formulation challenges
Join Kalichem for a technical deep dive into the science driving innovation in aluminum salts-free deodorant formulations. This session will explore the role of biomimetic mineral actives, patented postbiotics, and olive oil-derived emulsifiers in addressing key formulation challenges, with a focus on performance, functionality, and skin compatibility.
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October 2026
Top Headlines
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Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Actives
Does Your Product Belong Among the
C&T Allē Award
Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out
Event Coverage
Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a
C&T Allē Award
— Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026
Event Coverage
Beyond the Hype:
C&T Allēs
Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor
Latest
Actives
MetaNovas Biotech Highlights AI-driven Peptides for Acne Control, Skin Aging and Oral and Intimate Care
From acne relief and anti-aging solutions, to oral health and vaginal area care, these AI-driven ingredients are said to offer diverse solutions for next-generation skin care and wellness products.
Event Coverage
2026
C&T Allē Awards
Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff
With beauty innovation abuzz, especially around spring trade shows,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
is excited to open the 2026
Allē Awards
submission portal. Show us what you've got!
Event Coverage
2025
C&T Allēs
Celebrate Beauty Innovators with Merit Recognitions
While some innovations take home the top
C&T Allē Award
, still others demonstrate strengths in select areas. These are honored as Merit recipients; 47 were awarded in 2025.
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.
Oral Care
Formulating Oral Hygiene Products for Healthy Teeth and Total Care
This article describes how to formulate toothpaste and mouthwash. Key functional ingredients are outlined as well as those for added benefits; e.g., anti-tartar, desensitizing, strengthening, whitening, etc. Example oral care formulas are also provided.
Event Coverage
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025
From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.
Oral Care
[updated] Boka Rolls Out Citrus Mint Mouthwash Tablets for Oral Care, Immunity Boost - Plus Insights on Mouthwash's Evolution
The product incorporates hydroxyapatite and a beneficial probiotic powder to maintain a balanced oral microbiome and soothe gums. Sarah Mountcastle Mitchell, head of marketing at Boka, shares insights on this and future evolutions in mouthwash.
Oral Care
Inspired by Skin Care, Oral Care Moves Beyond Hygiene
Thanks to skin care inspiration and holistic well-being philosophies, oral care has a bigger role to play in wellness.
Event Coverage
2025
C&T Allēs
Early Bird Rate Ends July 1 — Submit Now, Save $200 and Amend Entry Through Aug. 1
The discounted Early Bird rate ($325) ends on July 1 for the 2025
C&T Allē Awards
. Submit now at the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline.
Event Coverage
Which Indie Beauty Formulas Will Take Home a
C&T Allē
in 2024?
Which indie formulas will win C&T Allē Awards in 2024? Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our inspiring
Beauty Accelerate
event. Following are the contenders...
Oral Care
TikTok's Purple Toothpaste Trend: is it Effective?
Purple "toothpaste" has garnered more than 96 million views on the app, with one popular brand generating over $7,000 a month on Amazon. But this isn't a typical toothpaste.
Oral Care
Colgate Addresses Plaque Bacteria with Total Plaque Pro-Release Toothpaste
It offers long-lasting 24-hour antibacterial protection and is clinically proven to significantly reduce harmful plaque bacteria between dentist visits.
