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Sensitive Skin Product Spotlight: EOS 'Shea Better' Sensitive Shave Cream

Created for sensitive skin, it reportedly delivers 24-hr moisture and a smooth, irritation-free shave — wet or dry. It also is designed to be either rinsed off or left on as an in-shower lotion.

Optimizing Texture and Stability with JD Jojoba Esters - Get a Free Sample

Optimizing Texture and Stability with JD Jojoba Esters - Get a Free Sample

Refine skin feel, structure and hydration with JD Jojoba Esters. Access the technical sheet and request a free sample to explore the full formulation potential.

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Editor's Note: The New Science of Skin, Brain and Beauty — From AI to Health and Emotion

Our September issue explores how neuroscience, biotech, AI and wellness are transforming personal care — shifting it from surface-level solutions to predictive, personalized and biologically attuned innovations that connect skin, brain and self.

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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.