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May 3rd, 2013
Katie Anderson
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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.
Sponsored
Hydrosome CT web exclusive 10-21-24
Water is the basis for life on Earth. It is second only to oxygen as the most essential substance for survival, yet we take it for granted that it will always function the same. What if it could be improved? Hydrosome Labs did just that.
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.
Event Coverage
Lasting Hydration, Leaky Skin, New Anti-aging Commensal and More: Day 1 at IFSCC 2024 Brazil
Podium presentations featured on Day 1 at IFSCC 2024 Brazil included lasting hydrating and plumping skin, leaky skin, preventing sunscreen penetration, mixed retinol efficacy, microbiome-driven personalization, a novel anti-aging commensal and more.
Consumers/Market
13 Microtrends in Beauty: Visual Facial 'Weight,' Salmon DNA PDRN, Hair Texture Powder and More
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: salmon PDRN, ghetto makeup, high/low contrast makeup, face "weight," hair texture powder...
Safety/Stability
[updated] Could UV Affect Benzene Formation? New Findings in BPO Acne, Rosacea Products
Of some 111 OTC drug products taken from retail shelves and tested at room temperature, 34%, including brands such as Clearasil, CVS Health, La Roche-Posay and Proactiv, exceeded the FDA's conditional benzene limit. The PCPC weighed in on these findings.
Consumers/Market
Expert Opinions on Well Aging and Radiance: Pearl Skin, Fermented, Mood Enhancing, Longevity Focused, Bio-targeted, etc.
Innovators will have to dig deep to respond to consumers' longing for that youthful, radiant glow; whether through supplements, biological targets, mental wellness, etc. Beauty has been elevated beyond skin deep; perhaps even further than ever imagined.
Safety
Safety Alerts: Dynarex Baby Powder, Phthalates in Children, Proposed CBD Ban, 1,4-Dioxane Restriction in NY
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of activity related to cosmetic ingredient safety, including concerns for: asbestos in talc, phthalates in children, CBD's potential reproductive toxicity and the persistence of 1,4-dioxane in the environment.
Color Cosmetics
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."
Safety
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.