March 2026

This spring, our March 2026 edition will investigate forward-thinking beauty with features related to longevity science, climate-adaptive care and cutting-edge testing. From senolytics and sun protection, to microbiome analysis and smartphone-powered claims support, this issue will spotlight innovations like these shaping the evolving beauty landscape — topped of with expert insights and the 2026 C&T Allē Awards finalist shortlist.

Cosmetics & Toiletries March 2026
March 2026
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2026 Allēs Showcase Sustainable Innovation, Personalized Solutions and More - Judges' Comments
Apr 1st, 2026
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How In silico Innovation is Transforming Cosmetic Ingredient Discovery and Development
Mar 2nd, 2026
For extreme conditions, space cosmetics were initially conceived to preserve skin integrity during orbital missions but today, they are emerging as a source of functional innovation applicable to everyday life due to environmental changes.
Cosmic Beauty: How Space Insights are Shaping Skin Care Innovations
Mar 2nd, 2026
Climate change is fundamentally altering both our environment and our health – including that of skin – driving major shifts in the beauty market.
Climate-Adaptive Beauty: Real-Time Adaptation, Stress ‘Training’ for Skin, Clean Credibility, Multi-Stress Protection and More
Mar 2nd, 2026
This issue epitomizes how the industry is adapting — reinventing skin protection, leveraging AI for precision skin care, and appealing to the emotional side of skin longevity.
Editor's Note: Cosmetic Science at the Forefront of Change
Mar 2nd, 2026
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Advances in Beauty and Personal Care Testing: Novel In vitro Models, Multi-Test Combos, ‘Evidence Packages’ and Real-World Exposure
Mar 1st, 2026
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Formulating Forum: Climate-Responsive Sun Protection and Eco-friendly Water Resistance
Mar 1st, 2026
This report highlights notable new ingredients shaping the industry—from bioactives that mimic in-office aesthetic procedures, to stress-fighting and neurobeauty compounds, to high-load delivery systems and sustainable botanicals.
Bioactives, Delivery Systems and Sustainable Innovation: What’s Next in Beauty
Feb 26th, 2026
For years, longevity in beauty has largely been framed around structural biology: collagen breakdown, elastin degradation, oxidative stress. These matter, but they’re not the full story.
Next in Skin: Skin Memory and Emotional Longevity
Feb 16th, 2026
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How Kao Corp.’s Humidity-Controlled Sunscreen Shifts the Paradigm for Climate-Adaptive Beauty
Feb 3rd, 2026
From groundbreaking cosmetic ingredients to cutting-edge beauty devices, this year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision in cosmetics R&D.
Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation
Feb 2nd, 2026
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How LG H&H Will Achieve True Personalization: Visual AI to Reveal Inherent and Health-related Aging and Biomarkers
Nov 7th, 2025