[video] That’s a Wrap: Top News for 4/7/17 from Cosmetics & Toiletries

Apr 6th, 2017

Jo-El Grossman

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Do you know the movers and shakers; the skin care makers; and actives test takers? If you missed this week's news from Cosmetics & Toiletries, you missed out! Check out our video re-cap, also including:

Learn who took home the bronze, silver and gold during in-cosmetics global;
Discover how beauty leverages fashion sense in the cosmetic science program at the University of Arts London, London College of Fashion; and
Explore ATR-FTIR imaging to compare the penetration of actives into skin via two application methods and their impact on skin hydration.

Adding a scientific communication perspective not only gives us a new view of the information we produce, it also helps C&T find new ways to advocate for our industr

Kenvue's Lindsay Hymson Schechter to Strengthen C&T's Sci-Comm Expertise

Cosmetics & Toiletries is excited to welcome Lindsay Hymson Schechter, director of science and innovation communications at Kenvue, to its esteemed scientific advisory board.

CycloRetin™ and Corneopeptyl™: Combining the best of nature and science

CycloRetin™ and Corneopeptyl™: Combining the best of nature and science

Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant leads the shift toward greener peptides in skincare. CycloRetin™, from P. heterophylla, rivals retinol without irritation, and Corneopeptyl™ rebuilds the skin barrier, reducing wrinkles and improving hydration.

Naama Eylon, CEO of Sharon PC, says, 'I see very positive outcomes as we enter into this new partnership. Our combined manufacturing and distribution footprints across India, Europe, Asia and United States will offer a robust supply chain.'

Eternis Expands Into Beauty with Sharon Personal Care Acquisition

"As we step into 2025, I speak on behalf of the team at Eternis in expressing my excitement with this significant milestone of successfully completing another overseas acquisition in our growth journey," says Rajen Mariwala, managing director of Eternis.

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Brenntag Updates: Two Novel Formulas, Appointment as Stepan's Exclusive Distributor in Germany, Austria

Brenntag debuted two novel formulas during Making Cosmetics: the Eco Body Bliss Creme and Bouncy Blush. It also was named exclusive distributor for Stepan's surfactants in Germany and Austria.

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Univar Named Exclusive Syensqo Distributor in North America

The agreement builds on 30 years of collaboration, and the synergy between the two is expected "to offer a multitude of benefits as it caters to the evolving needs of the beauty care market, particularly emphasizing sustainability..."

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Croda Beauty Re-ups its UEBT Membership, Recommits to Ethical Sourcing

Per the company, its renewal to the Union for Bioethical Trade (UEBT) highlights significant progress made toward ethical and sustainable sourcing since its initial membership review in 2020.

All of d'Alba products use white truffle that's harvested every ten years in Piedmont, Italy.

Italian Brand d'Alba is Booming in Korea’s Skin Care Market

After ranking as one of Koreas top selling skin care brands in 2023, d'Alba wants to expand its success outside of Korea into more international destinations.

Revlon will be relocating its R&D lab from New Jersey to the campus of the Northeast Science & Technology Center NEST research institute.

Revlon Plans to Relocate its New Jersey-based Lab to The Northeast Science & Technology (NEST) Center

Revlon will be relocating its R&D lab from New Jersey to the campus of the Northeast Science & Technology Center NEST research institute.

Helen of Troy to Acquire Olive & June, Extending its Reach Beyond Hair Care

Helen of Troy has acquired Olive & June, a popular nail care brand, for $240 million. The acquisition is expected to boost Helen of Troy's financial performance and strengthen its position in the beauty and personal care market beyond hair care.

Haut.AI explores the the benefits of using fluorescence photography to uncover skin issues earlier like acne, hyperpigmentation and photoaging.

Haut.AI Explores AI-Enhanced Fluorescence Photography for Non-Invasive Skin Diagnostics

Haut.AI explores the the benefits of using fluorescence photography to uncover skin issues earlier like acne, hyperpigmentation and photoaging. This would allow skin care experts to track treatment progress more effectively.

SmartSKN Muilli AI Dermascope

SmartSKN Creates Portable Skin Analyzer with AI

The Muilli AI Dermascope is equipped with 60x magnification and bioimpedance sensors, which allows it to analyze a wide range of skin parameters, including sensitivity, pigmentation, wrinkles, redness, pore size, oil levels, dryness, and blemishes.