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Oct 29th, 2008
Katie Schaefer
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Safety
Two New Reasons to Reexamine PFAS Safety, Exposure: Pregnancy and Sleep
Two recent studies have raised new alarm over PFAS. One found higher levels of PFAS in pregnant women who use cosmetics. The other associated sleep disruption with PFAS in young adults. These findings add to the public outcry over "forever chemicals."
Consumers/Market
11 Microtrends in Beauty: Retinol Bodywash, Facial Tech, Tarte Cosmetics and DEI Controversy, Etc.
C&T's Consumer Pulse series on the socials highlights emerging searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Tarte Cosmetics and DEI controversy, facial tech, retinol bodywash, turmeric soap and more.
Color Cosmetics
Formula Focus: Hydrating Vegan Tinted Lip Balm
This lip balm is designed to glide easily onto lips, leaving a comfortable moisturizing film with a light pink shade. It is also vegan compliant.
Sponsored
Color Cosmetics: Balancing Naturality, Sensoriality and Performance
Natural makeup is on the rise, especially in Europe, with other regions following. While natural ingredients are available, the balance between naturalness, sensoriality and performance is a challenge that lipid chemistry can meet successfully.
Event Coverage
[updated] Innovation Zone Winners Announced, Top 20 Finalists Celebrated at In-cosmetics Asia
Winners of the 2024 In-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone, along with the 20 shortlisted finalists, were celebrated during an awards ceremony on Nov. 5. Finalists were narrowed down from a record-breaking 100 entries.
Safety
FDA Warns Consumers: Undisclosed Steroid in Skin-Cap Skin/Scalp Treatment Spray, Do Not Use
Per the agency, testing identified a high-potency glucocorticosteroid in the aerosol spray product that is not disclosed on the label or packaging. As such, consumers are warned not to use the products.
Consumers/Market
9 Microtrends in Beauty: Lip Stain Masque, Catrina Makeup (and Controversy), Halloween Makeup and More
C&T's Consumer Pulse series on the socials highlights emerging searches related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Halloween makeup, Catrina makeup (and controversy), lip stain masque, bow and green chrome nails, etc.
Color Cosmetics
Read the Label: Glossier Balm Dotcom Reformulation — Before/After Comparison
The iconic Glossier Balm Dotcom launched ten years ago, drawing a cult following. In 2023, the brand reformulated its classic to meet vegan and cruelty-free specifications but this caused a backlash from fans. This article compares these formulations.
Anti-aging/Face
Product Spotlight: Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Gel Facial Moisturizer
Soy extract in the product imparts moisture and contains antioxidants, proteins, lipids and carbohydrates that boost radiance and brighten skin.
Event Coverage
Gala, Awards, Photosensitive Liposomes, Reef-safe Sunscreens and More: IFSCC 2024 Congress Day 3
Day 3 of the IFSCC 2024 Congress featured talks on rosacea, hyperpigmentation, UV protection, "happiness" pathways, urine-derived stem cells for personalized care, a low-water hair conditioner and more. The awards gala closed out this year's event.
Event Coverage
Energized Exhibits, Provocative Posters, Exosomal Beauty: Day 2 at IFSCC 2024 Brazil
From a high-energy exhibition and provocative poster discussions, to firmly grounded technical talks, Day 2 of the IFSCC 2024 Congress in Brazil kept attendees on their toes — if they weren't on the edge of their conference seats.