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Section: Cosmetic Ingredients > Colorant

Compass—Tulip Appeal

Whenever a given scent was first introduced, that’s how far back in our memories it can take us. This is something to bear in mind, especially as consumers try a product for the first time.

Comparatively Speaking: Dye vs. Pigment

Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the second in the series, where Morante helps explain the difference between a dye and a pigment.

Comparatively Speaking: Dye vs. Pigment

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between a dye and a pigment, touching upon solubility and affinity for a substrate.

Comparatively Speaking: Color vs. Fluorescence

Here, industry expert Tony O'Lenick explains the difference between color and fluorescence, as understanding the effects of fluorescence can lead to a better visual appearance to skin.

Comparatively Speaking: Spectral Color vs. Perceived Color

Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the first in the series, where Morante helps explain the difference between spectral color and perceived color.

Comparatively Speaking: Color vs. Certified Color

To follow up on the four-part series of "Comparatively Speaking" columns on color that sourced Nick Morante, the color expert continues in this column to discuss the difference between colors and certified colors.

A Dermatologic View: Nickel Compounds in Cosmetics

This is the seventh article in a series discussing metals in cosmetics. The series was introduced on Jan., 1, 1998, with a discussion of the toxic potential from metals absorbed through the skin.

Comparatively Speaking: Exotic vs. Standard Color Additive

Tony O'Lenick collaborated with Nick Morante to develop a four-part series of the "Comparatively Speaking" column that focuses on color. This is the fourth in the series where Morante explains the difference between an exotic color and a standard color additive?

Comparatively Speaking: Natural- vs. Mineral-based Colorants

Industry expert Tony O'Lenick turns to Nick Morante of Nick Morante Consultants to explain the difference between natural colorants and mineral-based colorants with a special focus on iron oxides and the difference in the regulation of iron oxides in the United States and Europe.

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Patent Pick: Compact Powders Ready for Impact

Cosmetic powders are pressing contradiction: one benefit can be optimized but at the expense of another. That's where LVMH inventors come in, with a new formula to survive its own impact on the marketplace.

Comparatively Speaking: Metallic vs. Natural Hair Dyes

Hair color can be altered using a variety of dyes. This is the second in a series of three columns that will address hair color products, with the difference between natural and metallic dyes being addressed here.

Comparatively Speaking: Good vs. Bad Hair Color

Tony O’Lenick asks color expert Nick Morante to differentiate between a good hair color and a bad hair color, noting how water minerals, color-treated hair, bleaching and more can affect the final color.

Comparatively Speaking: Temporary vs. Permanent Hair Color Systems

To explain the difference between temporary and permanent hair color systems, Tony O'Lenick defers to Nick Morante, a color expert, who notes that the difference lies in the ingredients used and the irritation produced.

Comparatively Speaking: Altering Hair with Bleach vs. Temporary Dye

Hair can be treated using several different types of products to alter the color. This is the first in a series of three columns that will address the above color products, with the difference between bleach and temporary dyes being initially discussed.

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Getting Their Daily Dose: Consumer-friendly Sunscreens for Maximum Compliance

It’s well-known that consumers do not apply sunscreen as much or as often as needed to ensure sun protection. These everyday products help by the incorporation of sun protection into their formulas.

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Read the Label: Glossier Balm Dotcom Reformulation — Before/After Comparison

The iconic Glossier Balm Dotcom launched ten years ago, drawing a cult following. In 2023, the brand reformulated its classic to meet vegan and cruelty-free specifications but this caused a backlash from fans. This article compares these formulations.

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X-Free Nail Polish: Scientific Evidence and Market Reality, A Commentary

This commentary reviews claims and scientific evidence for hazards associated with ingredients omitted from nail polishes and marketed as such. It aims to arm product developers with both the scientific evidence and market reality, and envisions a time when both sides can meet in the middle.

Bright Pearl Complex and Long Radiance Pigment for Enhancing Skin Luminosity

Color fading and dulling of foundation pigments can be avoided by new coating materials and application techniques, as this article demonstrates in the case of a pearl protein extract applied by a fluid air bed coating technology. This technology also treats pigments and fillers to give them optical properties to improve skin radiance.

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