[video] News and Insights from Cosmetics & Toiletries: 4/20/2018

Apr 19th, 2018

Rachel Grabenhofer

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How was your week? Ours was fully saturated with news, innovation, launches and more in the cosmetics R&D industry...from in-cosmetics Global, in Amsterdam, here's your weekly update from Cosmetics & Toiletries. Watch now!

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7 Hot Topics in Cosmetics R&D from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2025

This year’s show spotlighted a blend of science and emotion, with a notable emphasis on the mind-skin connection, biodegradable innovation and performance + experience.

The winner will be announced on Nov. 11 at the CEW Awards Luncheon.

CEW Announces Supplier's Beauty Awards Finalists, Fueling Excitement During NYSCC Suppliers' Day

The CEW revved up excitement for its Supplier's Beauty Award with a flashy celebration honoring the finalists at the Classic Car Club in Manhattan.

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[video] Elevating Performance and Sensory Innovation in Eco-friendly APs/Deos: A C&T Allē Award Winner

In this video interview, sponsored by Inolex, Jennifer O’Hara describes current and future trends in the antiperspirant/deodorant (AP/Deo) market, as well as how the company's C&T Allē Award-winning Smooth Glide deodorant checks all the boxes.

Saving R&D's Sanity While Meeting Today's Consumer Numerous Expectations: The Adaptive Aesthetic Approach

Saving R&D's Sanity While Meeting Today's Consumer Numerous Expectations: The Adaptive Aesthetic Approach

A unique palette of 15 bases was developed to present a comprehensive range of textures, from serums, to lotions, to creams to choose from. Four different emulsifiers with specific targeted specs towards naturality were used to create these varied textures.

NYSCC's Suppliers' Day 2025 event will once again feature its Indie Pavilion (booth 2319), 'dedicated to highlighting new to market indie beauty brands that have novel ingredients, formulations and unique concepts,' according to the organization.

14 Brands Coming to NYSCC's Suppliers' Day Indie Pavilion [Preview]

Graydon Skincare "is a multifunctional face and body care brand uniting nature and biotech innovation to promote skin longevity," offering products such as a mineral mist and aloe milk cleanser.

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Category Shake-Up: C&T Allēs Spotlight Acne, Compromised Skin and Scalp Care Innovations in 2026

The new categories aim to better recognize targeted solutions addressing specific consumer needs such as skin conditions, post-procedural care and scalp health.

Arayna Singh, Technical Marketing Manager, Croda Consumer Care, and Rachel Grabenhofer, Managing Scientific Editor, Cosmetics & Toiletries

[video] Intensifying Shine, Smoothness and Sensory in Skin and Hair – Bio-based Emollient Clinches C&T Allē Award

In this video interview, sponsored by Croda Beauty, Arayna Singh describes the company's C&T Allē Award-winning Crodamol GTS, explaining its abilities to improve shine, smoothness and sensory effects in skin and hair. Register now to watch; it's free.

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Editor's Note: Sensory Science Meets Skin Longevity

Our latest issue intersects two key areas in beauty: sensory innovation and the science of aging. It explores how sensory experiences can shape product development and consumer liking, and examines biological targets to advance true product efficacy.

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2026 C&T Allē Awards Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff

With beauty innovation abuzz, especially around spring trade shows, Cosmetics & Toiletries is excited to open the 2026 Allē Awards submission portal. Show us what you've got!

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12 Top Trends and Buzzwords in Beauty at In-Cosmetics 2025

Here's a quick rundown of the top trends in beauty ingredients and concepts we saw at In-Cosmetics Global 2025; and this is just a sampling.

“This year’s award entries highlighted an incredible commitment to advancing cosmetic science...Congratulations to all the winners—your efforts are shaping the future of our industry.'

Drumroll, Please ... In-cosmetics Global 2025 Award Winners Revealed

“This year’s award entries highlighted an incredible commitment to advancing cosmetic science."