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Formulating Basics
Label Challenge Answer: Redken's Color Extend Magnetics Sulfate-free Shampoo
Cosmetics & Toiletries
puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.
Skin Care
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Intensive Skin Care Formulary
The following intensive skin care formulas such as an anti-inflammatory cream and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend: AHA Deodorant
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate an AHA deodorant, to target odor-causing microbes, incorporating humectants, preservatives and more.
Literature/Data
Study Finds Sustainable Thermoresponsive Whey Protein- and Chitosan-based O/W Emulsion Possibilities
In this study, the biopolymers whey protein and chitosan were used to create a thermoresponsive emulsion. The impact on rheological properties with chitosan and specific oils, as well as response to temperature, were investigated.
Formulating Basics
Label Challenge Answer: Comfort Zone's Sacred Nature Cleansing Balm
Cosmetics & Toiletries
puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.
Color Cosmetics
Label Challenge: Haus Laboratories' Glam Attack Liquid Shimmer Powder
Cosmetics & Toiletries
puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.
Formulating Basics
Label Challenge: Farmacy Beauty's Honey Drop
Cosmetics & Toiletries
puts your formulating skills to the test with this weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Monday, you respond in the comments, and we give the answers in our Friday newsletter.
Formulating Basics
Comparatively Speaking: Fatty Acid vs. Amino Acid
Terms like fatty acid, triglyceride, amino acid, hydroxy acid and the like can sometimes get blurred in common use. This installment of "Comparatively Speaking" aims to clarify them.
Formulating Basics
Formulating on Trend
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate products aligning with the K-beauty trend for "glass" skin, achieved by creating a soft-focus effect, and the use of freshwater thickeners, preservatives and more.
Formulating Basics
Read the Label: Clarins' Extra-Firming Lip and Contour Balm
This "Read the Label" discusses the Extra-Firming Lip and Contour Balm by Clarins. Key ingredients analyzed include microcrystalline wax, paraffin, shea butter, raspberry seed oil and more.
Actives
Formulating on Trend: Clean Cleansing Balm
In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes how to formulate a cleanser that aligns with today's beauty standards by focusing on clean makeup-removing emollients, preservatives and more.
Colorant
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.
Consumers/Market
Industry Insight: Anti-aging for Darker Skin Tones
In the following excerpt, adapted from a video interview, Cynthia Johnson (CJ), Founder and CEO of Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC, offers insights on biological differences between darker and lighter skin tones. Additionally, she provides advice about formulating anti-aging products for those with mature, darker complexions.
Anti-aging/Face
Formulating Forum: Lip-smacking Care Cosmetics—Addressing Lip Aging
Lips slowly begin to form wrinkles with time and additional factors, including facial movements, dehydration, smoking, etc., largely contribute to lip aging. The present article offers insights on mechanisms of lip aging and treatments, to support formulators developing non-invasive lip care, protection, moisturization and more.
Skin Care
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Soothing Skin Formulary
The following soothing skin formulas, including CBG soothing stick, cooling gel-cream, soothing and repair mask, and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.
Formulating Basics
Danessa Myricks Beauty Launches Infinite Light Palette
The Lightwork Volume III—Infinite Light Palette is a multi-use palette with 14 galactic shades in five unique finishes.
Hair Care
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Skin and Hair Cleansing Formulary
The following hair treatment and repair formulas, including cell rejuvenating intense skin care, retinoid serum, moisturizing sunscreen and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.
Actives
Read the Label: The Inkey List–Succinic Acid Acne Treatment
This "Read the Label" analyzes The Inkey List's Succinic Acid Acne Treatment, which is said to combat acne and prevent future blemishes from forming. The product features ingredients such as succinic acid, salicylic acid, sulfur, malachite and more.
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