[video] Weekly Top Trends: Microbiome Formula and Silicones

Jul 16th, 2020

Michele Behrens

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This week, our editors sat down to engage with you to recap significant news, trending pieces and what's to come in Cosmetics & Toiletries content in the near future. This includes trending key phrases, such as microbiome formulas, silicones and sulfur acne. Watch now for more discussion.

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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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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.

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Carbon Trust Verifies BASF's Lower Carbon Footprint HDO Intermediate

BASF reports that among other ingredients, its 1,6-hexanediol (HDO), used in the production of cosmetics, has been recognized by The Carbon Trust as demonstrating a lower cradle-to-gate CO2 footprint than other fossil-based equivalents.

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Lygos Partners with Acme-Hardesty to Distribute Biodegradable Soltellus Polymers

The Soltellus (INCI: Sodium Polyaspartate) ingredient range is reportedly designed to meet the growing demand for sustainable products.

C by Claire's is a new collection of fragrances and body care products, including moisturizers, body scrubs, hair mists, and more.

Claire’s Launches Line of Fragrances, Body Care Products for Gen Zalpha

C by Claire's is the latest launch in Claire's evolution into a full-fledged Gen Zalpha lifestyle brand.