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Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Introduces Soft-Focus Microplastic Alternatives for Cosmetics
These ingredients are designed to replace traditional microplastics, while maintaining aesthetic, sensory and functional qualities in cosmetic formulations.
Colorant
Sun Chemical Adds Chione Electric Amber SB90D to its Effect Pigments Lineup
Colorant
Product Spotlight: Pixi by Petra On-the-Glow Bronze
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Sponsored
Saving R&D's Sanity While Meeting Today's Consumer Numerous Expectations: The Adaptive Aesthetic Approach
A unique palette of 15 bases was developed to present a comprehensive range of textures, from serums, to lotions, to creams to choose from. Four different emulsifiers with specific targeted specs towards naturality were used to create these varied textures.
Colorant
Product Spotlight: Makeup Revolution London's IRL Filter 2-in-1 Soft Focus Powder
Trending for 2025 is a blurred, "soft focus complexion," that imparts the "uncanny sense that a beauty filter is being applied in real life." This week, Makeup Revolution London's IRL Filter 2-in-1 Soft Focus Powder provides a strong example.
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.
Event Coverage
Supplier Innovations Wanted: Enter the 2026
C&T Allēs
to Showcase Your Beauty Breakthroughs
Calling all beauty and personal care suppliers! Enter the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
to spotlight your latest innovation. From actives to prototypes, test methods to ingredient blends — show the industry how you're shaping the future. Submissions now open!
Formulating Aids
Eastman Debuts Esmeri CC1N10 Cellulose Ester Micropowder During NYSCC Suppliers' Day
The microplastic-free cellulose ester micropowder is applicable in lipsticks, foundations and pressed powders, where it reportedly demonstrates good compressibility.
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.
Natural/Sustainable
Momentive Unveils Harmonie NatuVel 100% Biobased Elastomer Gel for Clean Skin, Sun and Color Formulas
“We aimed for a 100% naturally derived solution that could perform on par with silicone elastomer gels and that is what we are showcasing.”
Sensory
Roquette Beauté Launches Corn-based Sustainable Powder Alternative to Synthetics
The new ingredient features a porous structure created through enzymatic hydrolysis that provides enhanced compaction properties and sensory performance.
Sensory
Grant Industries Debuts Granpowder CSC Biodegradable, High-Performance Microplastics Replacement
Made from food-grade cornstarch and calcium silicate, this biodegradable powder is engineered with proprietary surface-coating technology to deliver both environmental benefits and exceptional product performance.
Sensory
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Launches Silicone Tech for Hydrophilic Beauty and Microplastics Replacement
KF-6070W is a water-soluble silicone wax with a smooth melting and spreading sensation on the skin. The silicone emulsifier can be applied as a feel enhancer in water-based and O/W hair care, skin care and base makeup products.
Actives
Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies
Here we explore some of the most advanced ingredients in skin care and how they are revolutionizing the industry. With advances in technology, manufacturers and brands can design products and formulas that adjust to the skin’s unique needs.
