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Some very novel and resourceful innovations made this year's finalist cut. The judges were also impressed by the potential longer-term impact of a few. It will be interesting to see who comes out on top.

Time to Shine: C&T Announces the 2024 Allē Award Finalists

Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) is excited to announce the 2024 C&T Allē Awards finalists, who will be celebrated for their ingenuity in cosmetics R&D during an exclusive Awards Dinner on March 6, 2024, at The Biltmore Los Angeles.

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Which Indie Beauty Formulas Will Attain C&T Allēs in 2025?

Find out during our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner, to be held on March 12, 2025, at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ. (Get your ticket now — space is limited.) Here are the finalist profiles.

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6 Halal Ingredient Highlights at In-cosmetics Asia 2025 — Plus How Halal and Ethical Excellence are Taking Center Stage

In-cosmetics Asia 2025 will showcase halal-certified and other ethical beauty innovations among the industry's surging demand for clean, conscious and inclusive beauty solutions. Following are six ingredient highlights; plus market insights.

Beauty consumers are asking whether CBD actual works in skin care; meanwhile, CBG may be on the rise, offering new cannabis-derived claims.

CBD, Claims, Chaga, Startups & More: 2019 SCC Annual Meeting

CBD, chaga, tips for company start-ups, natural hair care, HFOs, natural texture and shine, claims and more were some of the key highlights at the SCC Annual Meeting.

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Snail Slime, MMP-2 Trigger and More: Advances in Delivery and Efficacy at IFSCC19

Using the same approach to develop or test a product will not result in a step-change innovation. For this reason, new solutions to deliver, develop and test product efficacy were presented during the 2019 IFSCC Conference.

Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner, to be held on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our engaging Beauty Accelerate event. Join us!

Which Cosmetic Base Ingredients Will Take Home a C&T Allē in 2024?

Which base ingredients will take home C&T Allē Awards in 2024? Find out at our exclusive awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our engaging Beauty Accelerate event. Here are the contenders...

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Which Prototype Products or Chassis Will Score C&T Allēs in 2025?

Find out during our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner, to be held on March 12, 2025, at the Ocean Place Resort & Spa in Long Branch, NJ. (Secure your ticket now — space is limited.) Here are the finalists; check out their profiles.

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Wizard Wellness' Walmart Launch Marks Mass Market Leap for Microbiome-Driven Allergy Care

Doctor- and allergist-recommended, the system targets long-term allergy wellness while supporting broader benefits including improved sleep, mood and energy.

SCC Tackles Claims Substantiation and Genetic Testing at Annual Meeting

At the Society of Cosmetic Chemists' (SCC) Annual Scientific Meeting and Technology Showcase, which took place on Dec. 12-13, 2013 at the New York Hilton, pertinent subjects were tackled, such as modern claims substantiation, nanomaterials, genetic testing and cosmetic dermatology.

The third and final day of SCC77 kicked off with the awards breakfast, sponsored by Ashland; student poster award recipients included (shown here with moderators), first place: Abigail Poehls, Univ. of Cincinnati; second place: Casey Posner, University of Toledo; third place: Raihannah Saffee, University of Toledo; fourth place: Destiny Durante, University of Illinois Chicago

Inclusive Beauty, Mood Boosting, AI, Novel Photonic Material, Awards and More at SCC77

All-inclusive beauty, including acne, hair frizz, cross-cultural age perception and more; additional advances in skin care; beauty by AI; color and photoprotection; regulations and claims; and formulation design and sustainability wrapped up SCC77,

Sensory, Eastern Formulating Trends and Ingredient Innovation at in-cosmetics Barcelona

Every spring, in-cosmetics in Europe draws attendees from around the world to learn about the latest in cosmetic ingredient and formulation technology, and 2015 was no different, with in-cosmetics 2015 in Barcelona seeing 8,578 visitors, 710 exhibitors and 105 new exhibitors.

It is impractical for Westerners to literally adapt the Asian beauty routine due to many cultural and lifestyle factors; however, product innovation can address the three key needs of Asian skin care users with Western solutions.

3 Keys to Creating Asian-inspired Beauty

Applying the essence of Asian skin care routines to new product creation.

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Top 14 Macro Trends for Beauty Innovation in 2025 and Beyond

The fourth quarter of 2024 was jam-packed with events — and ideas to spark beauty innovation. Here, we've grouped them into 14 macro trends we see for beauty innovation in 2025 and beyond. Brief notes, buzzwords and "honorable mentions" also are included.

Future of Green and Niche Markets Explored at MWSCC Technical Symposium

Over 110 attendees flocked to the Belvedere Events & Banquets in Elk Grove Village, Ill., USA, to attend the Midwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemist's (MWSCC) Fall Technical Symposium on Oct. 10, 2013.

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Aquaporin-3, Linkers, Proteins and Hormones

Aquaporin-3, linkers, proteins, hormones, bioresponsive gels, ozone and skin and more were highlighted at the recent SCC Annual Scientific Seminar.

The competition was tight, and this year's C&T Allē Awards contenders were put through a grueling review by our esteemed panel of judges. Join us for the Awards Dinner on Sep. 28, co-located with Beauty Accelerate. Register now.

Which Active Will Win the C&T Allē Award?

Which active ingredient will win the Cosmetics & Toiletries Allē Award? Here are the finalist profiles. Find out who wins on Sept. 28, 2022, at the exclusive Awards Dinner, co-located with Beauty Accelerate. Register now.

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Which Finished Indie Formulas Will Clinch C&T Allē Awards in 2026?

This year’s finalists stand out for their dedication to clean, vegan and sustainable/organic values — meeting a growing demand without compromising performance.

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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.