[video] News and Insights: SPF Testing, Pigment Restrictions & Cosmeceuticals

Jun 21st, 2018

Brooke Schleehauf

Summer has officially arrived (at least in the Northern Hemisphere), along with this week's roundup of the top news from Cosmetics & Toiletries. Watch below for insight on:

SPF 100+'s potential;
Canada's recent Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist additions;
Formualting solutions for soft and shiny hair;
A recent patent that utilizes yeast extract for anti-aging;
"Cosmeceuticals" and the Chinese consumer; and
A bronzing, skin barrier-enhancing new product.

Plus, exclusive C&T reader insight. Hint: think sea-inspired textures.

Color Cosmetics: Balancing Naturality, Sensoriality and Performance

Color Cosmetics: Balancing Naturality, Sensoriality and Performance

Natural makeup is on the rise, especially in Europe, with other regions following. While natural ingredients are available, the balance between naturalness, sensoriality and performance is a challenge that lipid chemistry can meet successfully.

Morley Willoughby, Ph.D., a senior scientist within advanced research at L’Oréal USA research and innovation, is set to present 'Beauty's Long Game: The R&D Case for Longevity' as part of Beauty Accelerate 2025.

L'Oreal's Morley Willoughby Takes on Beauty's Longevity Revolution @ Beauty Accelerate 2025

As Mintel reported earlier this year, "Brands can tap into this longevity-driven market by combining holistic wellness concepts with technological advancements."

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⚠️L’Oreal's Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., Delves Into the Dermocosmetics Boom at Beauty Accelerate 2025 👀

Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., associate VP of skincare development for L'Oréal USA Research & Innovation, has joined the Beauty Accelerate 2025 lineup and will be participating in the expert panel: Dermocosmetics and Science-backed Beauty.

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Lorne Lucree Joins Beauty Accelerate 2025 Lineup to Take on Beauty's Innovation Slump

Lorne Lucree, founder of Quiet Coyote, is bringing his experience in combining strong brand marketing acumen, creativity, constant curiosity to the BA2025 conference with his session: Innovation that Screams.

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⚠️Euromonitor's Julia Yang Joins Beauty Accelerate 2025 to Discuss Beauty x Longevity👀

Julia Yang, research analyst, Euromonitor, has joined the speaker lineup of Beauty Accelerate 2025. Yang brings expertise in research and data analytics to the conference with her session: Longevity Trends, Holistic Care & Elevated Efficacy.

Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD, has joined the speaker lineup of Beauty Accelerate 2025, lending his extensive medical and R&D expertise to the expert panel discussion, 'Dermocosmetics and Science-based Beauty.'

⚠️Rhode Skin's Dermatologist-in-residence Joins Beauty Accelerate 2025 Lineup👀

Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD, made a name for himself by serving as dermatologist-in-residence for Hailey Bieber's Rhode, as well as consulting for brands such as P&G, Neutrogena, Skin Ceuticals, EltaMD and Skin Medica.

Visitors were invited to sample the fragrance collections while listening to curated music collections.

Eurofragance Brings Multi-Sensory Experience to in-cosmetics Asia

The Scentphony combined the expertise of the company's perfumers and a music composer.

BASF and Acies Bio, a European biotechnology company, have formed a strategic partnership to further develop a platform for fermentation technology using methanol for the production of fatty alcohols.

BASF and Acies Bio Use Carbon Capture to Develop Sustainable Alternatives to Popular Personal Care Ingredients

BASF and Acies Bio, a European biotechnology company, have formed a strategic partnership to further develop a platform for fermentation technology using methanol for the production of fatty alcohols.

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90 Beauty Innovations That Made the Cut: C&T Reveals the 2025 Allēs Finalists

The results are in! The competition was fierce, but here's who made the 2025 C&T Allē Awards finalist list.

many lightbulbs lit pink color innovation concept

[with list] 100 Novel Entries Break the Innovation Zone Record at In-cosmetics Asia

This year's Innovation Zone at In-cosmetics Asia will highlight a record-breaking number of new and recent cosmetic ingredient launches. C&T got its hands on the full list, provided here for your review. Which are new to you? Have a look...

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[updated] Innovation Zone Winners Announced, Top 20 Finalists Celebrated at In-cosmetics Asia

Winners of the 2024 In-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone, along with the 20 shortlisted finalists, were celebrated during an awards ceremony on Nov. 5. Finalists were narrowed down from a record-breaking 100 entries.