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Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.

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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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[updated] 2026 C&T Allē Awards Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC

Mark your calendar: May 18, 2026, the C&T Allē Award winners will be announced at an exclusive red-carpet style reception in New York City.

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Dove Brings Back Limited-Edition Crumbl Collection with New Format and Scent

According to the company’s press release, last year’s launch sparked over 5,000 organic UGC videos and generated over 101 million social views.

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Bath & Body Works Expands Milk Bar Collaboration

The expanded collection features four new dessert-inspired fragrances plus the original Birthday Cake fragrance.

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Seppic Highlights Sepifriend Ingredient Line for Pet Care

Sepifriend offers 11 ingredients tailored to the unique requirements of pet care formulators, ranging from foaming and solubilizing agents to an active supplement that supports skin and coat health in dogs.

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Tree Hut x Peanuts: Nostalgic Body Care Line

Tree Hut's body care products get a whimsical makeover featuring fan-favorite characters Snoopy and Woodstock.

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Rethinking Body Odor Control: Enzyme Targeting, Biotics and Microenvironment Conditions

The AP/Deo market is evolving, shifting toward skin homeostasis solutions. This article proposes emerging approaches to manage body odor, including enzyme inhibition, pH and temperature modulation, and biotics for microbiome-friendly control.

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Eurofragance To Introduce New Perfumery Ingredient at Beautyworld Middle East

Olivante is made by upcycling discarded olive pulp into a fragrance raw material through a 100% natural process.

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Problem-solving Beauty Ingredients

From dandruff-causing yeast to clean beauty preservation to summer hair stressors, new ingredients resolve challenges for consumers and formulators.

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Formulating Forum: Antioxidant Strategies for Balancing Acne-prone Skin

Vitamins C, E and niacinamide combat oxidative stress and inflammation in acne, improving scars, redness and sebum control. Other skin repair compounds from plants also continue to emerge. Formulating strategies for these materials are described here.

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Climate Change, Hygiene & Skin Barrier: Proven Approaches for Formulators

DS-Ceramide Y3S^™ enhances skin health and barrier function no matter the climate challenges, while DS-HydroCeramide50™ and DS-HydroCeramide50S™ deliver easy-to-use, high concentrations of ceramide NP, the most abundant ceramide in the skin.

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Brightening Product Spotlight: Good Molecules Niacinamide Brightening Toner

By 2030, skin brighteners are expected to reach US $31.0 billion, per Future Market Insights, led by demand for multipurpose products; e.g., combining lightening with hydration. Good Molecules' Niacinamide Brightening Toner provides a strong example.

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Does Your Product Belong Among the C&T Allē Award Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out

The C&T Allē Awards have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.

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Zemea Achieves Microbiome-Friendly Certifications for Scalp & Vaginal Care

The ingredient achieved scores of 1.1 and 1.2 on the MyMicrobiome Standard scale, indicating minimal to no impact on microbial health.

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Read the Label: L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil Refill

Our Read the Label, written by Marc de Mul, Ph.D., of Measured Innovation, reviews new and trending cosmetic products, emphasizing their ingredient choices, sustainability and label claims. Featured here is L’Occitane's Almond Shower Oil Refill.

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Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a C&T Allē Award — Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026

"We are profoundly grateful to the C&T team for acknowledging our efforts, which motivates us to persist in pushing boundaries and revolutionizing the cosmetics industry."

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Safety Alerts in Beauty: TPO Bans, Heat Styling and Nanoparticle Emissions, Soap and Sunscreen Recalls and More

Here, we provide an overview of recent red flags relating to cosmetics and personal care product safety; from ingredient bans to product recalls and emerging research on nanoparticle emissions.