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Sensory
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America Introduces Soft-Focus Microplastic Alternatives for Cosmetics
These ingredients are designed to replace traditional microplastics, while maintaining aesthetic, sensory and functional qualities in cosmetic formulations.
Actives
Innovations in Sustainable Beauty: Exploring Eco-friendly Ingredients and Solutions
Discover the latest in sustainable beauty, including biodegradable ingredients, bio-based alternatives and eco-friendly solutions for skin care, hair care and cosmetics. Explore how brands are leading the way in clean, conscious formulations.
Event Coverage
7 Hot Topics in Cosmetics R&D from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2025
This year’s show spotlighted a blend of science and emotion, with a notable emphasis on the mind-skin connection, biodegradable innovation and performance + experience.
Formulating Aids
Eastman Debuts Esmeri CC1N10 Cellulose Ester Micropowder During NYSCC Suppliers' Day
The microplastic-free cellulose ester micropowder is applicable in lipsticks, foundations and pressed powders, where it reportedly demonstrates good compressibility.
Actives
How These Star Ingredients Are Setting New Standards in Beauty
This report highlights star ingredients driving the skin longevity phenomenon, among others, and redefining standards for beauty.
Sensory
[updated] How Fragrance and Body Lotion Disarm OH Radicals Caused by the Human Oxidation Field
A new study in Science Advances examines how the natural human oxidation field can affect chemical exposures indoors – and how fragrances and personal care products such as body lotions alter these dynamics.
Sensory
PHLUR Partners with The Butcher’s Daughter, Launches Multi-Sensory Experience for New Hair & Body Mist
The limited-edition collaboration will be available at the restaurant's Los Angeles locations.
Sensory
Roquette Beauté Launches Corn-based Sustainable Powder Alternative to Synthetics
The new ingredient features a porous structure created through enzymatic hydrolysis that provides enhanced compaction properties and sensory performance.
Hair Care
Product Spotlight: Cake Lustrous Shine Conditioner
The market for hair and shine products is positioned for major growth from 2025 to 2035, expanding from US $2.1 billion to $3.85 billion. Cake's Lustrous Shine Conditioner provides an example of such a product.
Sensory
Grant Industries Debuts Granpowder CSC Biodegradable, High-Performance Microplastics Replacement
Made from food-grade cornstarch and calcium silicate, this biodegradable powder is engineered with proprietary surface-coating technology to deliver both environmental benefits and exceptional product performance.
Sensory
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Launches Silicone Tech for Hydrophilic Beauty and Microplastics Replacement
KF-6070W is a water-soluble silicone wax with a smooth melting and spreading sensation on the skin. The silicone emulsifier can be applied as a feel enhancer in water-based and O/W hair care, skin care and base makeup products.
Consumers/Market
Sensory in Skin and Hair: Ampoules, 'Rubber' Masks, Jellies, Pastes, Sticks, Integrated Experiences, Personalization and More
From novel textures for skin care and color cosmetics, to hair and scalp products in fun formats, this article provides a snapshot of the most-sought experiences in beauty and personal care; complete with Spate data and an industry insider's take.
Event Coverage
2026
C&T Allē Awards
Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff
With beauty innovation abuzz, especially around spring trade shows,
Cosmetics & Toiletries
is excited to open the 2026
Allē Awards
submission portal. Show us what you've got!
Sensory
Cargill Highlights BotaniDesign Emollient and Actigum Care Rheology Modifier to Elevate Sustainable Beauty
BotaniDesign is an emollient and plant-based alternative to petroleum jelly, while Actigum Care is a natural rheology modifier replacement for petro-based polymers.
Formulating Aids
Clariant Presents Nipaguard SCE Vita and Aristoflex Sun to Address Evolving Preservation, Sunscreen Demands
These innovations are said to empower formulators to create the next generation of cosmetics and sun care products that meet rising expectations for eco-consciousness, efficacy and consumer experience.
Natural/Sustainable
Lubrizol Introduces PemuPur Vista: A Naturally Derived Polymeric Emulsifier for Skin Care and Makeup
The ingredient, which reportedly has a sensory profile similar to synthetic polymeric emulsifiers, features a natural origin content of 97% (ISO 16128) and biodegradability credentials (OECD 301D).
Event Coverage
2025
C&T Allēs
Celebrate Beauty Innovators with Merit Recognitions
While some innovations take home the top
C&T Allē Award
, still others demonstrate strengths in select areas. These are honored as Merit recipients; 47 were awarded in 2025.
Event Coverage
12 Top Trends and Buzzwords in Beauty at In-Cosmetics 2025
Here's a quick rundown of the top trends in beauty ingredients and concepts we saw at In-Cosmetics Global 2025; and this is just a sampling.
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