CT_08Green_23 | Cosmetics & Toiletries

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How Hybridized Lip Launches Cross the Gloss/Care Barrier

Recent lip launches blur the lines between gloss, color and care. Hybrid formats include gloss/oil mashups, gel-glosses, jellies, balms-meet-lipstick, etc. Here, we give 8 examples and take a deep dive with Saie and goop to uncover the "hows" and "whys."

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Could the FDA's Delay to Rule on 3 Hand Soap Ingredients Spell Trouble for the Industry?

In a letter to the FDA, GSPI urged the agency to ban 3 antibacterial ingredients that have been in limbo for years. The NGO fears this delay could harm consumers as they keep using the ingredients. C&T fears it opens the industry to new scrutiny.

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9 Trends in Beauty: AI Perfume, Turmeric Face Scrub, Swiss Beauty Makeup Base and More

C&T's "Consumer Pulse" series on the socials highlights the latest emerging searches/hashtags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Swiss Beauty Makeup Base, AI perfume, rosemary shampoo, turmeric face scrub, etc.

Sustainable and Upcycled Cocoa Butter Alternatives from ICSC

Sustainable and Upcycled Cocoa Butter Alternatives from ICSC

ICSC A/S offers sustainable and upcycled alternatives to cocoa butter with similar consistency, texture, sensory, stability and enhanced moisturization to replace or reduce cocoa butter in formulations with guaranteed supply and competitive prices.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

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2025 C&T Allēs Extends Final-Final Deadline to Sept. 13

We're pleased to announce one last extension for the 2025 C&T Allēs: the final-final deadline is now Sept. 13, 5:00 p.m., CST. The judges are standing by. Submit today!

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Next in Skin: Beauty Wellness Through Health

Beauty wellness is a broad term that refers to how physical and mental well-being contribute to skin health. This article delves into this concept, offering snapshots of recent studies and connections that could support this future direction in skin care.

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11 On-trend Ingredients Coming to in-cos Asia: Anti-Hair Loss Peptide, Exosomes, Vegan TXA and More

Arriving in Bangkok this Nov. 5-7, 2024, in-cosmetics Asia will highlight ingredients and concepts from more than 500 exhibitors. In this sneak preview, we highlight 11 on-trend innovations.

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Product Spotlight: Kiehl's Amino Acid Conditioner

Featuring coconut and jojoba oils and amino acids, Kiehl's Amino Acid Conditioner is designed to improve hair’s manageability and boost hydration and shine for healthy-looking hair.

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Beauty Accelerate 2025 to Arrive March 12-13 on the Jersey Shore

Next year's event will debut March 12-13, 2025, at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ, featuring newsmaker brands, beauty innovators, thought leaders and more, who will look to the horizon of product development and beyond.

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C&T Allē Awards Gala to Land March 12 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa Along the Jersey Shore

The exclusive C&T Allē Awards red carpet gala and dinner will be held March 12, 2025, at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, along the beautiful New Jersey shore. It's not too late to enter — submit by Sept. 13 for your chance to join us!