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In the Mind's Eye: Color Science to Expand the Multicultural Palette

In recent years, the demand for multicultural cosmetics has grown, putting pressure on formulators to extend the shade range of product offerings. The present article reviews the basics of color science, pigments and formulation concepts to support developers for this segment.

The Future of Hair Dyes Under the New EU Regulation: A Discussion

The “recast” of the 1976 Cosmetics Directive was intended to make things simpler, but does it? This article reviews and comments on the EU’s regulatory position on hair dyes, as of the first half of 2013.

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Make the Color Connection: The Art and Science of Shade-matching with Pigments

Conveying the right color and imagery can fulfill consumer desires for a given persona. Making this color connection is up to not only consumers, but also product developers. This article describes tips and tricks to ensure shade-matching success.

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Black is the New Black

Black—or pearlescent black, rather—is the new black. At least, that's what Sun Chemical believes. It launched a new effect pigment during in-cosmetics Latin America.

Filling the Fluorescent Palette

In the search for more exciting cosmetic colors, the cosmetic chemist can draw on colors that are more exciting by definition. They are the fluorescent colors.

Read the Label: Depixym's Cosmetic Emulsion

This "Read the Label" looks at color and care with a focus on inclusive beauty products. The product under review is Depixym’s Cosmetic Emulsion Range, featuring key ingredients such as a color blend, synthetic fluorphlogopite and others.

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Patent Pick: Use the Force

Gravity is at the center of this patent application from Amorepacific Corp., which uses a specific oil and powder to create an eye makeup composition with excellent curling force and hold.

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The Ordinary Launching Full-Coverage Concealer

The Ordinary's full-coverage concealer is launching January 12, 2021.

The Balancing Act of Multifunctional Cosmetics

The success of BB creams is undeniable, and it has launched an alphabet-heavy trend in both skin and hair care. However, what challenge does this pose for formulators? During the C&T Summit, Prithwiraj Maitra, PhD, will discuss the challenges of multifunctional products and their components from a material scientist's perspective.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025

From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

Bell Researches the Scent of Color

The panelists were given 15 fragrances to smell, ranging from fruit fusion to sweet lime punch. After listing their favorites, the panelists were shown a color wheel and asked to indicate where they felt each fragrance should be placed on the color wheel.

To demonstrate the viability of fungal pigments, Jesse Adler collaborated with a formulating chemist to create a makeup collection referred to as Alchemical Mycology.

[updated] Could Fungal Colorants Extend the Pigment Palette?

Jesse Adler is making headlines with her makeup collection Alchemical Mycology. The biomolecular scientist extracts pigments from mushrooms, lichens yeast and mold for her cosmetics; but one industry expert reminds us of the regulatory hurdles they face.

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Read the Label: Bumble and Bumble Spraychalk

One of the first mainstream temporary hair colors to come to market is the Bumble and Bumble's spraychalk. This product is a “wild, quick-dry tinted hairspray for a splash of color and style” that comes in various colors. This column will review the ingredient listing for functionality.

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The Depths of Hair Dyes: Understanding Users, Formulating Answers

The present article touches on misconceptions about ammonia- versus monoethanolamine-based hair dyes. It also analyzes the facts about these ingredients to arm formulators with both the consumer perspective and scientific rationale for ingredient choices.

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Read the Label: Nude Wear Touch of Glow Foundation

Physician's Formula Nude Wear Touch of Glow Foundation is a weightless fluid foundation that claims to provide skin with an illuminating veil of radiance. This column will review the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

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Patent Pick: Matte Makeup and the Feel of Fillers

Matte makeup stands strong in its ability to even out skin tone and absorb excess moisture but wavers in one area: the feel of fillers. This was the focus of a new L'Oréal patent.

Emerald Named Pantone's Color of the Year for 2013

Pantone announced Pantone 17-5641 Emerald as the color of the year for 2013. While Pantone has teamed up with Sephora to create a 2013 Color of the Year collection with the color, perhaps it may also inspire formulation and packaging hues for other brands.

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Sky Blue's the Limit with Novel Pigment Discovery

New pigment discoveries with applications for cosmetics come along once in a blue moon; or in this case, sky. Researchers in Korea and Japan have developed new inorganic sky-blue pigments with light-absorbing properties.

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