Industry Recap: In Case You Missed It

Feb 25th, 2016

Mino Zaccaro

Inolex Opens China Headquarters

INOLEX opens a new Commercial & Technical Center in Guangzhou, China.

Florida Considers Changing Cosmetics Mandate

The state of Florida is considering changing a mandate on the biannual registration of cosmetics.

Preservative Predicaments in Facial Skin Care

The question of preservatives is a conversation-changer. Consumers have an overwhelming choice of facial skin care products, ranging from efficacy-driven pharma to purely natural brands.

Barbara Lavernos, deputy CEO in charge of research, innovation and technology, L’Oréal Groupe, says, “By mobilizing our respective companies’ research, innovation and manufacturing capabilities and expertise, we are building an end-to-end value chain that we believe has tremendous potential to be a game-changer in bio-based ingredients for beauty.”

L’Oréal Boosts Sustainable Biobased Beauty Goals with Abolis Biotechnologies x Evonik Partnership

"We are thrilled to receive this round of funding which will allow us to take the next step in pushing the boundaries of innovation in biotechnology," says Cyrille Pauthenier, CEO of Abolis Biotechnologies.

Zemea® Propanediol: A Leader in Performance and Sustainability

Zemea® Propanediol: A Leader in Performance and Sustainability

Zemea® Propanediol (INCI: Propanediol), a 100% bio-based ingredient derived from industrial corn, is revolutionizing the personal care industry with its multifunctional benefits.

Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., associate vice president of skin care development, L’Oréal USA Research & Innovation

C&T Allēs Welcomes Juror Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., of L'Oreal, in the Eleventh Hour

Building excitement in the final days to submit to the 2025 C&T Allēs, we welcome Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., associate VP of skin care development for L’Oreal USA, to the jury. It's not too late to get in the game — enter now; the deadline is Friday!

Under the new research project, the Estée Lauder Companies seeks to decode the neurological connections between fragrance and emotion to drive fragrance product development, packaging innovation, the development of consumer experiences and marketing claims, and more.

The Estée Lauder Companies' New Research Project to Decode the Scent-Emotion Connection

The Estée Lauder Companies seeks to decode the neurological connections between fragrance and emotion to drive fragrance product development, packaging innovation, the development of consumer experiences and marketing claims, and more.

Founder Tammy Demos, previously of Cosmedix and Osmosis Beauty, notes, “Gen X is my age group. Our skin care journey has led us through the retin A era, vitamin C and then the clean beauty push. Our skin isn’t aging and inflamed from the lack of skin care products but rather the lack of nutrients that provide health.”

Kleos+Klea Launches 'Nutrient-only' Skin Care for Gen X

"I don't believe there's a better solution for skin than what nature provides. When I faced personal skin issues like hyperpigmentation, rosacea and premature aging, nature was the only source that truly healed my skin."

Bloomful Splash is designed to offer consumers a 'mesmerizing journey,' amplifying and boosting the ‘bloom’ outcome, to intensify the fragrance, elevating the overall shower routine.

Givaudan Debuts Bloomful Splash & Bloom Drops for Hair and Personal Wash Applications

The two solutions are part of Givaudan's Bloomful platform, said to define and measure the bloom in various applications, by triggering a captivating bloom effect during two key moments.

The packaging features a luxurious pottery finish with gold connections that evoke the gold silk sericin.

SK-II's LXP Craftsmanship Series Superpowers its Pitera Tech for Rejuvenated Skin

The highly concentrated Pitera is developed via a condensing process that is said to involve no direct application of heat to preserve the material's key benefits.

In nature, cellulose can be found in the cell walls of green plants, some algae and fungus-like oomycetes.

Ingenza x Cellugy Are Perfecting Biotech Cellulose for Sustainable Personal Care

Bacterial cellulose reportedly has the potential to replace fossil-based petrochemicals in consumer products, the firms argue.

Women shopping in China.

These Are China's 2 Big Beauty Growth Drivers

While the headlines have been negative for giants such as Estee Lauder, Coty and Sephora, two growth channels offer hope for brands seeking success.

scientist holding digital depiction of globe with network connected

IBA's Cosmetics Convergence Virtual Symposium Merges Technical, Regulatory, Supply Chain and Sustainability Issues

Formerly the Technical Regulatory Forum, Supply Chain and Sustainability Summit & FDA Workshop, IBA's Cosmetics Convergence virtual event is a platform for leading experts in beauty to share knowledge on a range of practical and technical matters.

'We are so excited about sharing Jukebox with Walmart shoppers,' said Emily Woods, head of Jukebox. 'Jukebox is rooted in addressing the unique personal care needs of women without sacrificing any of our key features: naturalness, efficacy, and scent.'

Rewind It 10 Expanding to CVS, Dr. Squatch's Jukebox Landing at Walmart: Beauty Retail Roundup

Beyond Walmart, Jukebox retails on its own ecommerce platform and at CVS nationwide.