Note to Our Readers: Upcoming Newsletters

Nov 21st, 2023
Cream Minimalist Thanksgiving Instagram Post

Dear Readers,

Please note that Cosmetics & Toiletries offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24 in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving holiday. Newsletters will resume on Nov. 27.

Thank you for following C&T and for our stateside readers, we wish you safe travels and a happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

The Editors

More in Home
Spate reported, 'Monolid eyeliner is experiencing an average of 2.5K monthly searches and a +88.4% growth in searches compared to last year.'
11 Trends in Beauty: Sea Moss, Monolid Eyeliner, Polite Society's Vegan/Talc-free Launches and More
Each week, C&T digs into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Emerging now are: Seint makeup, 4th of July makeup, Polite Society makeup, monolid eyeliner, #stitchbraids, #chromenails and sea moss serum, among others.
Jul 12th, 2024
HYDROSOME LABS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES ACTIVE INGREDIENT DELIVERY INTO SKIN
Sponsored
HYDROSOME LABS TECHNOLOGY ENHANCES ACTIVE INGREDIENT DELIVERY INTO SKIN
The emerging science of ultra-fine bubbles is shaking up how we think about water. New research shows the power of Hydrosome Labs' technology to enhance cosmetics and step-change precision fermentation.
Jul 16th, 2024
Adobe Stock 252890584
[poll results] To What Extent do Influencer Preferences or Collaborations Impact Your Formulation Decisions?
Per Mintel, 1 in 5 consumers use social media to learn about new beauty products. But influencers can also negatively impact the industry with misleading claims. We asked: How much do influencers impact your formulating work? Here's what you said.
Jul 8th, 2024
Sunscreens are a hot topic all across the industry, garnering 1.4 million posts on TikTok and 4.2 million posts on Instagram under #sunscreen.
Are Reef Safe Claims a Gimmick? Big Lots Sunscreen Lawsuit, Hawaii Ingredient Bans, TikTok Misinformation
Sunscreens are a hot topic all across the industry, garnering 1.4 million posts on TikTok and 4.2 million posts on Instagram under #sunscreen.
Jun 24th, 2024
Interest in Maelys Cosmetics is up 200% in the past week, per Google Trends. The brand was recently featured in a story by Woman's World describing the 18 best skin-lifting creams for women.
10 Trends in Beauty — Maelys' Booty-lifting Mask, Panthenol Skin Care, Nose Bumps and More
Each week, C&T digs into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. This week, we have: Seven Kosmetyki, Queen cosmetics, Maelys body/booty lift, Jaclyn Hill, stain makeup, panthenol skin care, saggy skin, nose bumps and more.
Jun 21st, 2024
Per Google Trends, searches on 'talc-free makeup' are up 350% in the past seven days, which may be due to The Guardian's June 10, 2024, headline: 'Is there asbestos in your makeup? Why women with cancer are suing big beauty brands.'
7 Trends in Beauty — Talc-free Makeup/J&J Settles, Unsafe Products in Sri Lanka, Hair Bonding, Peptides and More
Each week, we dig into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Emerging this week are: talc-free makeup and J&J's settlement, unsafe products in Sri Lanka, hair bonding, Argireline hexapeptide products and more.
Jun 15th, 2024
Here, Dove and P&G experts help us explain why hair bonding is hot and explore the three main types of bonding agents.
Dove and P&G Experts on the Hair Bonding Buzz—Plus 3 Main Types
The hair bond builder or "multiplier" market is expected to expand at a CAGR of 7.80% from 2021 to 2028. Here, Dove and P&G experts help us explain why and explore the three main types of bonding agents.
Jun 11th, 2024
#simplifiedbeauty posts are not what one with a scientific lens on the cosmetic industry would expect. TikTok posts surrounding the hashtag describe not simplified cosmetics, but simplifying the beauty routine by cutting out unecessary products
Is 'Simplified Beauty' 2025's 'Clean Beauty' Trend?
#Simplifiedbeauty posts are not what one with a scientific lens on the cosmetic industry would expect. TikTok posts surrounding the hashtag describe not simplified cosmetics, but simplifying the beauty routine by cutting out unnecessary products.
Jun 7th, 2024
Kenvue Skin Care Research Findings Aad 2024 Microbiome Adobe Stock 586841786
Kenvue Drives Home the Clinical Efficacy Message, Uncovers Microbiome, Lipids, TXA, Acne and Other Findings
Kenvue highlighted 22 clinical findings from studies presented at this year's AAD. Topics included oats and the microbiome, NMF + lipids for a skin barrier boost, ZnO skin protection, acne care hydrocolloid patches, TXA + niacinamide, anti-aging and more.
Jun 5th, 2024
Ingredients that help repair sun damage as well as ones that prevent it from happening will be discussed. Further, Emma Meredith, Ph.D. CTPA, London, weighs in on the importance of sun care and surrounding regulatory information.
The Sun Care Market, Ingredients and Educating Consumers
Ingredients that help repair sun damage as well as ones that prevent it from happening are discussed here. Further, Emma Meredith, Ph.D., CTPA, weighs in on the importance of sun care and surrounding regulatory information.
May 31st, 2024
The tag #moringacapsules has more than 9,300 posts on Instagram. While this in reference to ingestibles, moringa is part of a larger metatrend that might be worth watching for cosmetics.
9 Top Trends in Beauty: Linda Seidel, 'Toxin-free' Insight Cosmetics, Moringa, #Greenshampoo and More
Each week, we dig into growing trends in web searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Bubbling to the top this week are Linda Seidel corrective cosmetics, Insight Cosmetics' 11 "toxin-free" serums, moringa metatrend, #deadhair, #greenshampoo and more.
May 29th, 2024