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PCR Responds to Allegations of Misleading SPF Reports, Unethical Practices
PCR has released a statement responding to recent headlines on "SPF retesting, media reports and misinformation," citing flaws in re-testing, low-quality raw materials and insufficient credentials for the industry expert cited in our reports.
SPF/Sun
FDA Endorses Bemotrizinol Amid Push for Modernized OTC and Sunscreen Standards
Event Coverage
[updated] 2026
C&T Allē Awards
Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC
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Sun Care
Azafran Innovación Debuts Azafran BioSheer Zinc Dispersion for High Transparency and Performance
Azafran Innovación's Azafran BioSheer Zinc Dispersion features uncoated zinc oxide designed for maximum transparency and robust broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, per the company.
Sponsored
Unispheres®: Visual Ingredients that Awaken Emotion and Elevate Perception
Givaudan Active Beauty augments the power of Unispheres®. Rooted in Swiss engineering excellence, this high-precision visualization system goes beyond aesthetics to become a true performance perception amplifier, deepening consumer engagement.
Literature/Data
Comprehensive Review Confirms Safety of Avobenzone UV Filter
The review concluded avobenzone has a strong safety profile, shows minimal absorption through the skin, and presents no significant toxicological risks when used within approved concentrations.
Actives
Sustainable SPF Booster for Advanced Sun Protection
Croda's new biodegradable SPF booster offers more sustainable pathways for high performance SPF and UVA protection.
Natural/Sustainable
Sonneborn Expands SonneNatural Line with Fluidity 40P Cyclic Replacements and Synergy Customizable Hybrids
"Our latest technologies align with global regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide purer, more eco-conscious solutions..."
Claims/Labeling
Regulatory Alerts: L'Oréal, La Roche-Posay, Edgewell, Hawaiian Tropic, Sun Bum and Colgate Suits; Australian Microbead Recalls; and More
The cosmetics and personal care industry is facing a wave of legal battles and regulatory updates, highlighting concerns over product safety, labeling accuracy and compliance with evolving standards. Following is an overview.
Sensory
EMSA Esencias Moles Debuts HEVen Light Shield to Functionalize Fragrance, Plus Cocktail-inspired Scents at In-cosmetics Asia
The technology that enables the functionalization of perfumes using fragrance-based actives that are capable of absorbing high-energy visible light.
Color Cosmetics
Tinted SPF Product Spotlight: Naturium Dew-Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 50+
The global market for tinted sunscreens is expected to grow to ~US $1.29 billion by 2034, per Market.us. In this product spotlight, Naturium's Dew-Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 50+ provides a good example.
Skin Care
Beauty’s New Class of Anti-Aging Ingredient Tech
As the industry prepares for a new year of innovation, we looked at the latest batch of novel materials poised to shape product development in 2026 and beyond.
Actives
The Lowdown on Australia's Sunscreen Crisis — And How The U.S. Avoided a Similar One
This report examines the current status of the sunscreen labeling crisis in Australia, including what went wrong and ways to move forward — plus how the U.S. avoided a similar crisis. It also considers whether the industry has reached its SPF limit.
Sun Care
[special report] What the Testing Lab Got Wrong: Brian Ecclefield on the Australian Sunscreen Labeling Crisis
Many of Australia's recalled sunscreens were validated by the same testing lab, Princeton Consumer Research (PCR). Here, Brian Ecclefield helps us dig into the testing report, highlighting discrepancies and what the lab appears to have gotten wrong.
