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'The Cosmetic Victories' Highlights Beauty Innovation Finalists and Winners, Celebrates 10 Years
Marking 10 years, The Cosmetic Victories this year spotlighted projects in AI, natural ingredients and skin science, showcasing innovation shaping the future of responsible cosmetics. Winners were announced in May 2025 — read on to see who made the cut.
Actives
The Bright Side—Formulating Lighteners to Protect and Maintain Skin Health
Choosing from complementary ingredients to impact several biochemical pathways in the skin-lightening process can potentiate lightening effects. This article reviews both pathways and ingredients to not only lighten skin, but to do so safely.
Event Coverage
11 On-trend Ingredients Coming to in-cos Asia: Anti-Hair Loss Peptide, Exosomes, Vegan TXA and More
Arriving in Bangkok this Nov. 5-7, 2024, in-cosmetics Asia will highlight ingredients and concepts from more than 500 exhibitors. In this sneak preview, we highlight 11 on-trend innovations.
Actives
Coffea bengalensis
for Antiwrinkle and Skin Toning Applications
Coffea species have been widely evaluated for effects including oxidative stress protection and immunomodulation. The present study therefore evaluates the cosmetic activity of an extract obtained from cultured
Coffea bengalensis
stem cells. Results showed the extract imparted hydration activity in the keratinocytes, stimulated collagen synthesis in the fibroblasts and enhanced adipocyte differentiation starting from mesenchymal precursor cells.
Literature/Data
Patent Picks—Nude-toned UV Absorption; On-demand Protection; Tight Junction Function; and After-sun Repair
Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources and cover recent patents issued, or applied for, in the cosmetic and personal care industries and relevant peripheral markets. This edition features the latest inventions related to sun protection and after-sun repair.
Skin Care
Supplier Roundtable: Proxy Formulating—Using Alternative Ingredients
In this Supplier Roundtable, suppliers were challenged with the question of how to utilize "proxy" ingredients to keep up with market trends and on top of ingredient controversy.
Literature/Data
Sourcing and Using Maca and Suma Roots
In recent years, interest in sourcing plant roots as active ingredients for cosmetic use has grown tremendously. Roots such as maca and suma are rich in secondary metabolites and, as described here, can have specific actions on skin to increase its vitality and response to environmental stresses.
Actives
Good Bugs
Many yogurts, for example, are probiotics-preparations containing live bacteria that are ingested to restore the body’s natural, internal microflora balance. The personal care industry has taken interest in probiotics as well.
Skin Care
Read the Label: Missha Pure Source Cell Sheet Mask in Green Tea
This sheet mask from Missha incorporates natural extracts and its compact cell fabric adheres lightly to the skin, effectively delivering active ingredients. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.
Sun Care
Mara Offers Skin GlowDefense with Sea Kale Sunscreen Sérum
Using GlowDefense technology, this sunscreen serum works to protect and hydrate skin with its lightweight formula consisting of algae, zinc, blue sea kale and hemp seed.
Actives
Berg+Schmidt to Showcase BergaCare Range at in-cos Global
AquaLipids are not chemically modified, moreover, they mix with water without solubilizers, enhancing skin compatibility and reducing the foaming sensation during application.
Actives
Study Reveals Epigenetics are Behind Vitamin C's Skin Thickening Benefits
The study reveals how vitamin C can counteract age-related skin thinning by activating genes essential for skin cell growth and development.
Actives
Redefining Longevity with "Beyond Time" Ingredient Launches at in-cosmetics Global 2026
These ingredients leverage green chemistry and peptide technology to stimulate continuous vitality and authentic beauty.
Actives
How Standardized Propolis Extraction Yields a Derm-grade Anti-inflammaging Active
Propolis' natural variability challenges consistent extraction, so an alternative non-alcoholic technology was designed to optimize and standardize this. The resulting derm-grade propolis was tested for anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and other benefits.
Actives
Beauty Alternatives: Ingredient Trends
From upcycled technologies to improved oil-in water formulations, emerging ingredients are taking beauty to the next level.
Skin Care
Read the Label: Count to Zen Rejuvenating Hand & Body Crème
Count to Zen Rejuvenating Hand Cream is an Asia-inspired U.S. product, described as an intensely hydrating, quick absorbing, cream-textured hand treatment. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.
Actives
The Uncertain Future of UV Filters
Consumer confusion and regulatory questions create uncertainty for ingredients and product formats.
Methods/Tools
Words from Wiechers on 'Shaken, Not Stirred' Cosmetics R&D
In this installment of our Words from Wiechers series, the late author encourages the industry to put more energy into products; i.e., "shaking, not stirring" them, for more innovative outcomes.
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