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Get an Instant Face Lift for a Refined V-Shape

Get an Instant Face Lift for a Refined V-Shape

Sirtalice™ offers an instant lift and V-shape facial contour in only 30 min. Its long-lasting effects provide firmer, more luminous skin. Inspired by deep sea microorganisms, it gives an on-the-go, freezing blast to awaken skin and emit its true beauty.

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3 Disruptive Concepts in 'Double Duty' Beauty

Beauty innovators have been rethinking dual-sided products in novel ways, enabled by creative packaging and formulating. Here, we highlight three examples.

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Anti-frizz Product Spotlight: Pantene Smooth & Sleek Conditioner

The market for anti-frizz serums, sprays, creams and treatments is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% (2026 to 2033), per Verified Market Reports. Pantene's Smooth & Sleek Conditioner provides this week's product example.

Rita Corporation’s Ritafactants are said to be ideal for formulating low-irritation shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, baby care products, shaving products and environmentally friendly household cleaners.

Biobased Ingredients Usher in the Era of High-performance Clean Beauty

Bio-based solutions meet consumer demand for safe, effective and eco-friendly products and offer a path forward for conventional clean brands in a dermocosmetic-dominated era.

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Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags

Recent regulatory attention highlights both hidden sunscreen actives in cosmetic products, and the legal gray zone of mousse-format sunscreens — prompting calls for clearer labeling and format approval.

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Skin Radiance Product Spotlight: E.l.f. Thirst Burst Drops

The focus on "glowing" skin will be a major theme to strut the fall and winter 2025 catwalks. E.l.f.'s Thirst Burst Drops align with this theme. Here, we spotlight the product and its hibscus ingredient, which the literature confirms improves hydration.

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[interview] Stanford University Explores How Cosmetics Influence Sensory Activation and Perception — Cosmetic Victories Profile

Stanford University, a finalist in the 2025 Cosmetic Victories competition, partnered with L’Oréal to study how cosmetics activate sensory neurons and shape perception. Here, Stanford graduate researcher Ross Bennett-Kennett, Ph.D., explains.

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Read the Label: ROC Multi Correxion Revive + Glow Moisturizer

This moisturizer earned top honors in the Good Housekeeping Beauty Awards in 2024. On the label, it claims to instantly brighten and plump the skin and deliver 24-hr hydration. Here, industry expert Marc de Mul reviews the ingredients and claims.

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2026 Beauty Innovation Starts Here: Cosmetics & Toiletries Reveals Editorial Themes

From dermocosmetics and longevity to zero-waste formats and neurocosmetics, our 2026 themes align with the shift toward smarter, more sustainable, emotionally attuned innovation—equipping formulators to thrive in a fast-evolving market.

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AmorePacific Finds 'Blue' PDRN from Microalgae Matches Salmon for Skin Regeneration

The smaller microalgae PDRN compounds boosted collagen production and angiogenesis — both vital for healthy skin — and acted through the same A2A receptor mechanism as traditional PDRNs.

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Femcare Product Spotlight: The Honey Pot Plant-derived Feminine Care Foaming Wash

The plant-derived formula incorporates lactic acid, which occurs naturally in the vaginal environment, to support a balanced pH range of 3.5-4.5.