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Emd Rona Flair Functional Fillers

EMD Presents Microplastic Alternative: RonaFlair Functional Fillers

Merck KGaA’s EMD Performance Materials group has released a line of microplastic alternatives: RonaFlair Functional Fillers. The raw materials are said to wear comfortably and add a luxurious finish to both skin and cosmetic products.

Bioweg Secures €16 M Series A to Scale Biodegradable Microplastic Alternatives

The funds will enable Bioweg to scale its precision fermentation operations to convert food industry byproducts into bacterial cellulose, commercialize its products, and construct a first-of-its-kind bacterial cellulose production facility in Germany.

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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.

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Biodegradable Sensory Effects via Roelmi's Microplastic Replacement

The versatile texturizer can be used in both leave-on and rinse-off formulations to create a soft-focus finish, control sebum, enhance spreadability and leave a silky feel.

The ingredient reportedly provides formulators an easy-to-use, sulfate-free, drop-in solution for opacifying eco-conscious hair and body care applications.

Clariant Reveals Plastic-free, Sensorial Plantasens OP 95 Opacifier

Plantasens OP 95 is a microplastic-free ingredient that delivers powerful opacifying performance at low concentrations and imparts a creamy white appearance.

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Eckart’s Ecofil B110 Ful’fills’ Biodegradable Soft Focus Niche

To replace microplastic fillers in cosmetics, Eckart offers its biodegradable Ecofil B110 filler and matting agent for soft focus effects.

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Givaudan Extends PlanetCaps Range Into Personal Care Category, Launches New Laundry Serum

The technology was originally developed for fabric softeners, and the company now offers a microplastic-free option for hair and body care.

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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.

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[podcast] The Definition of Performance Plus: Exploring Ashland’s New Polymer Platforms

Ashland’s director of marketing for personal care discusses the company’s latest innovations to create sustainable products with sensorial experiences.

As Glitter Bans for Cosmetics Arrive, Sustainable Films Make Biodegradable Glitter a Reality

Glitter is controversial. A new band on glitter in cosmetic applications is coming. Futamura's sustainable films for biodegradable glitter provide a solution.

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Goodbye, Microplastics: Beauty’s Glow-Up for a Greener Future

From silicone-based alternatives to seaweed-derived cellulose, these newly launched innovations aim to deliver luxury and ethics.

This partnership with Deveraux Specialties and AGC Chemicals bolsters the distribution of Solesphere Gels for skin care, cosmetic and sunscreen formulations.

AGC Chemicals x Deveraux Specialties Distributes Solesphere Gels

This partnership with Deveraux Specialties and AGC Chemicals bolsters the distribution of Solesphere Gels for skin care, cosmetic and sunscreen formulations.

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Performance & Sustainability Drive the Newest Makeup Ingredients

Whether you're looking to improve product performance, meet growing demand for clean beauty or push the boundaries of formulation, these innovations are shaping the future of makeup and color cosmetics.

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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.

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Siltech Shakes Up Color Cosmetics with Launch of High-Performance Film Former and "Dual-Effect" Elastomers

Next-generation silicone technologies designed to eliminate the historic trade-off between cosmetic performance, sensory comfort, and finish customization.

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Unispheres: Visual Ingredients that Awaken Emotion and Elevate Perception

Givaudan Active Beauty augments the power of Unispheres®. Rooted in Swiss engineering excellence, this high-precision visualization system goes beyond aesthetics to become a true performance perception amplifier, deepening consumer engagement.

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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.

Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner, to be held on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our engaging Beauty Accelerate event. Join us!

Which Cosmetic Base Ingredients Will Take Home a C&T Allē in 2024?

Which base ingredients will take home C&T Allē Awards in 2024? Find out at our exclusive awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our engaging Beauty Accelerate event. Here are the contenders...