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Suppliers observed that some more conservative manufacturers have lifted travel restrictions, permitting key customers to attend this year's show.

8+ Key Concepts and Trends from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2023

From skin health and wellness, to "rinse-ability," sensitive skin and an indie focus, here are 8+ key topics we heard or spotted during NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2023.

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Which Finished Prestige Formulas Will Prevail in the 2026 C&T Allēs?

By prioritizing premium ingredients and superior sensory experiences, these brands are setting the benchmarks for quality that often trickle down through the rest of the market.

Perhaps the hottest skin care ingredient of the moment, HA is a naturally occurring component of skin whose levels diminish with age. Its replenishment can reverse signs of aging.

13 Trending Ingredients in Skin: Restorative Solutions are the Future

Restore and repair is the name of the game when it comes to skin care, as a recent report from Cleveland Clinic on trending skin care ingredients exemplifies. The forthcoming Anti-Aging Skin Care Conference concurs, as one speaker explains.

Top 11 Themes from IFSCC 2024: Melano-aging, Physics, Longevity, Microbiome, Body Care and More

Flashing an array of innovative concepts, the 2024 IFSCC Congress, held Oct. 14-17, featured more than 600 posters and 80+ podium talks to spark ideas. Here, we present our top 11 themes; note this is not a comprehensive summary.

The Countdown to the 2026 C&T Allē Awards is On

Learn more information about the awards luncheon and take a look at all of this year's finalists.

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

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And the C&T Allē Award Goes To ... Unveiling the 2026 Winners

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Which Active Ingredients Will Win C&T Allēs in 2025? Here are the 20 Contenders.

From a natural senolytic to "dermohack" the skin for anti-aging benefits, to strain-engineered and precision-fermented hyaluronic acid, here are the 20 contenders in the active ingredients category for the 2025 C&T Allē Awards.

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2026 Allēs Showcase Sustainable Innovation, Personalized Solutions and More - Judges' Comments

The C&T team combined the judges’ comments and highlights for each finalist of the 2026 Allē Awards.

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Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.

Entries ranged from a bio-derived hair fixative polymer to a natural extract to promote hair growth.

57 Ingredients Debut in PCHi's Product Showcase

Here they are: all 57 launches featured in the New Product Showcase during PCHi. Entries ranged from a bio-derived hair fixative polymer to a natural extract to promote hair growth.

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Spotlight on Beauty Innovation: Celebrating the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

Comments and photos from the winners of this year's Allē Awards.