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Event Coverage
Which Base Cosmetic Ingredients Will Rise to the Top in the 2026
C&T Allēs
?
From solutions that soothe and protect sensitive skin, to those that enhance sustainability in hair and sun care, these innovations highlight the intersection of science, nature and creativity.
Cleansing
Viridi, Zschimmer & Schwarz Ink JDA to Fast-Track CO₂-Based Surfactants
Surfactants remain one of the most carbon-intensive building blocks in shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers.
Event Coverage
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.
Companies
Caldic x AmphiStar Partner to Promote Upcycled, Footprint Friendly Biosurfactants Across Europe
Per the companies, this collaboration aims to make biosurfactants a mainstream choice for personal care formulations, offering a sustainable, mild and effective alternative to traditional surfactants.
Event Coverage
[updated] 2026
C&T Allē Awards
Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC
Mark your calendar: May 18, 2026, the
C&T Allē Award
winners will be announced at an exclusive red-carpet style reception in New York City.
Cleansing
Seppic Highlights Sepifriend Ingredient Line for Pet Care
Sepifriend offers 11 ingredients tailored to the unique requirements of pet care formulators, ranging from foaming and solubilizing agents to an active supplement that supports skin and coat health in dogs.
Actives
3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data
The report — powered by data from Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty, Counter, Inolex and Dow — analyzed more than 48,000 products and 1.25 million ingredients, marking a fivefold increase in data since 2023.
Event Coverage
22 Ingredient Finalists Revealed: In-cosmetics Asia Announces Awards Shortlist
Twenty-two innovations were selected from a record-breaking 120 entries. Finalists were drawn from the show's Innovation Zone, sponsored by
Cosmetics & Toiletries
and
Global Cosmetic Industry
, which features ingredients launched in the last 8 months.
Companies
BASF and IFF Forge Partnership to Advance Sustainable Innovation
The partnership aims to accelerate the development of next-generation enzyme and polymer technologies for the personal care, home and fabric markets.
Cleansing
Double Cleansing Product Spotlight: Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm
The global market for facial cleansing balms is projected to increase at a CAGR of 11.5% from 2025-2032, driven by the focus on skin health and trends such as double cleansing. Banila Co.'s Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm provides this week's example.
Actives
From Topical Silk to Ozone Protection: Pioneering Future Skin and Hair Health and Well-being — IFSCC 2025 Day One
The IFSCC 2025 Congress explored the evolving landscape of cosmetic science; from UV and photoprotection, fundamentals for skin health and the neuroscience of emotion, to the effects of the exposome on skin, the impact of stress on hair and more.
Actives
Does Your Product Belong Among the
C&T Allē Award
Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out
The
C&T Allē Awards
have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.
Event Coverage
Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a
C&T Allē Award
— Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026
"We are profoundly grateful to the
C&T
team for acknowledging our efforts, which motivates us to persist in pushing boundaries and revolutionizing the cosmetics industry."
Skin Care
'Waterless' Product Spotlight: Olay Cleansing Melts
The waterless and low-water personal care product market in the U.S. is projected to reach US $4.11 billion by 2032. Olay's Cleansing Melts provide a perfect example.
Event Coverage
Beyond the Hype:
C&T Allēs
Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor
We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.
Natural/Sustainable
Econic Launches CO₂-based Recreaire Carbonate Ethoxylate Surfactants
The Recreaire platform reportedly offers high-performance alternatives to conventional ethoxylates, cutting emissions by up to 65% while expanding formulation possibilities.
Cleansing
Delavie Sciences Debuts Deep-cleansing Enzyme From Heat-loving Microbe
Delavie Sciences' Hydrolytic Enzyme Complex harnesses enzymes from extremophiles to control oil, refine texture and support skin elasticity — reportedly without compromising skin barrier health.
Cleansing
Rita Corporation Showcases Innovative Hair Defense, Stable Vitamin C and Sustainable Surfactants
Ritafactants are biobased surfactants made from renewable raw materials, designed to deliver effective and eco-friendly solutions for personal care and household products.
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