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Read the Label: Dua Renewal Cream vs. Augustinus Bader's 'The Cream'

Read the Label, by Marc de Mul, Ph.D., of Measured Innovation, is a column reviewing new and trending cosmetic products, including their ingredient choices and label claims. Here, the Dua Renewal Cream is compared with Augustinus Bader's 'The Cream.'

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10 New Frontiers in Beauty: Highlights from the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone — Plus APAC Goes Green [EXCLUSIVE REPORTS]

Biotech, emotion and sustainability have shifted beauty to holistic well-being, as the 120+ ingredients in the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone reveal. Download our exclusive report — plus, learn how APAC beauty is leading the charge to go green.

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Core Biogenesis Earns EcoVadis Platinum for Sustainable Oleosome Growth Factor Technology

French biotech innovator Core Biogenesis has landed in the top 1% globally for sustainability.

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Grandma was Right – We Need Beauty Sleep: How the Industry is Embracing Mind-Body-Wellness Connections

This article explores connections between beauty, sleep and wellness, and how the industry has embraced key principles to shape this landscape. Helping us unravel it all are Rishabh Kala, Ph.D., and Chloe Green-Vamos, both of The Estée Lauder Cos.

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C&T's Greatest Hits of 2025: What Content You Loved and Why

This report counts down the ten most-read articles and reports from C&T over the past year (2025). As we explore the content that resonated with readers, we also offer insights about why it may have drawn interest — see if you agree.

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9 Trends in Cosmetic Innovation in 2025 You Can’t Afford to Ignore

The year 2025 transformed cosmetics with groundbreaking innovations in AI, biotech and sustainability. From personalized skin care to inclusive beauty and neurocosmetics, here we recap the trends and technologies leading the way forward for our industry.

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Next in Skin: Self-care, Agency and the Skin-brain Conversation – Opportunities for Cosmetics Grounded in Science

Skin care bridges self-care and science, offering autonomy through rituals like photoprotection and moisturization. This article reviews examples from the literature and emphasizes the opportunity for beauty, so long as it is grounded in solid evidence.

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Redefining Skin Barrier Support with Bioactive Silk Peptides

A silk peptide upcycled via biotech was developed to support the skin barrier by enhancing claudin-1 in tight junctions. Clinical studies demonstrate benefits for skin hydration, signs of aging, eczema and more from both leave-on and rinse-off formulas.

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Optimizing Bigels for Sensoriality and Efficacy: DoE Insights on Aqueous and Oil Phase Components

DoE methods examined component interactions in bigels to optimize sensoriality, performance and stability. Tests using HEC and tucuma oil revealed effects on mechanics, rheology and stability, underscoring the need to balance internal/external phases.

[interview] Unlocking the Power of Wellbeauty: Insights on Oriflame's Revealing Report

Beauty consumers have taken an introspective turn into emotional well-being, as Oriflame's new Beauty and Well-being Report highlights. To delve deeper into these findings, Nicola Robertson, who led the study for Oriflame, shares her insights.

[interview] How Protein Instability Serves as a Biomarker of Aging — Cosmetic Victories Profile with IBGC/CNRS

"...The rationale is to measure the acceleration of natural protein aging in response to various endpoints of the exposome..."

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Strengthen Your Skin, Lift Your Mood with Epionine Bio

Epionine® Bio is a liposoluble active ingredient acting on the skin-mind connection with clinically proven dual action: soothing skin while reducing stress and its impact, improving well-being, and meeting growing demand for holistic beauty solutions.

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Expert Opinions on Skin Radiance and Luminosity: Even Tone, Pro-longevity, Retinol Alternatives, Cell Renewal and More

Skin glow and radiance products are experiencing significant growth, driven by demand for luminous, healthy-looking skin. Here, we share expert insights and examine trends, formulating strategies, emerging innovations shaping this projected $714 m sector.

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PDRN Explained: The Skin (and Hair) Care Ingredient Turning Heads in Beauty

Polydeoxyribonucleotide (PDRN) has starred in numerous recent beauty headlines, warranting a deeper dive into why beauty consumers love PDRN and what makes it so great — so we dove. Three industry experts took the plunge with us.

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Herbivore Botanicals Revamps Its Bakuchiol Serum for an Evolving Millennial Consumer

"We are always on a mission to uplevel our formulas and introduce new powerful plant-based actives."

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Lubrizol Accelerates Sustainability Commitment with PFAS-free Peptide Portfolio

Lubrizol, a globally recognized leader in specialty ingredients, announced the elimination of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), from its peptide synthesis process.

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The Rise of Face-Grade Body Care: a Skin Care Transformation

From vitamins to fragrance to barrier defense, body skin care is undergoing a revolution.

Get an Instant Face Lift for a Refined V-Shape

Sirtalice™ offers an instant lift and V-shape facial contour in only 30 min. Its long-lasting effects provide firmer, more luminous skin. Inspired by deep sea microorganisms, it gives an on-the-go, freezing blast to awaken skin and emit its true beauty.