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R+Co's Gemstone Pre-Shampoo Color Protect Masque and Gemstone Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment are designed to treat hair damaged by color processing.

R+Co Launches Gemstone Hair Care

R+Co's Gemstone Pre-Shampoo Color Protect Masque and Gemstone Ultra Shine Glossing Treatment are designed to treat hair damaged by color processing.

Elvis+Elvin has launched the Rose Lip Serum with Hyaluronic Acid.

Elvis+Elvin Launches Rose Lip Serum with Hyaluronic Acid

The non-sticky formula is manufactured in the United States.

Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle Defying Foundation

Label Challenge: Covergirl + Olay Simply Ageless Instant Wrinkle Defying Foundation

Cosmetics & Toiletries is putting your formulating skills to the test with its weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Mondays, you respond in the comments, and we give you the answers in our Friday newsletter—with a shoutout to the winners.

The idea for 'dolphin skin' is to make skin look 'fresh out of water.'

Trending: Serum Foundation and 'Dolphin Skin'

The latest twist on BB creams and dewy skin, serum foundations and "dolphin skin" are making consumer press headlines. Here, we dug a little deeper to see what they are to inspire your product development.

Schwan Cosmetics' Allure Oil Infused Lip Color.

Schwan Cosmetics Unveils Oil Infused Lip Color

Formulation comprises skin-friendly ingredients such as jojoba oil.

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Label Challenge: Wet n Wild Photo Focus Water Drop Primer

Cosmetics & Toiletries is putting your formulating skills to the test with its weekly Label Challenge. Challenges are posted to social media on Mondays, you respond in the comments, and we give you the answers in our Friday newsletter—with a shoutout to the winners.

SYN-GLOW has been shown to impart a glowing tan on topical applications and has also been shown to repair skin that has been exposed to UV-induced damage.

DSM's Syn-Glow Encourages Natural Tan and Skin Repair

Syn-Glow has been shown to impart a glowing tan, repair photodamage and bring out natural radiance in skin.

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EU Restriction on DHA to Minimally Impact Self-tanners

Self-tanning products in the EU will now be limited to a maximum of 10% DHA. Some consumer products are not likely to be affected because they use much lower levels of DHA (1-3%) to gradually develop color.

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Formulate premium sustainable products with Silmer® Sustain-H [sample request]

Modern personal care consumers expect functionality, a “wow” factor and an ethical feel-good with respect to sustainability. Silmer® Sustain-H delivers all of these and more.

No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo is vegan.

Olaplex Launches No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo

No. 4P Blonde Enhancer Toning Shampoo cleanses, tones, repairs and protects while keeping hair hydrated from roots to ends.

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Durable Beauty: Formulating Transfer-resistant, Persistent Color Cosmetics

Interest in long-wear and transfer-resistant color cosmetics, especially lip color, has grown substantially, particularly in relation to mask wearing. This brings renewed focus to ingredient selection and formulation strategies for these products described here.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Color Cosmetics Formulary

The following hair treatment and repair formulas, including velvet finishing powder, eyeshadow for darker tones 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.

4-in-1 Concealer SPF 30

Vrea Cosmetics Launches 4-in-1 Concealer

The product highlights four key benefits.

Pear Nova Releasing Soy Nail Polish Remover

Created by brand founder and CEO Rachel James, the soy nail polish remover is specifically for classic lacquers.

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Genetically Engineered Bacteria Produce a Rainbow of Natural Colors

While there are enormous regulatory hurdles to approving new colorants for cosmetic, food and pharma applications, this study represents progress in the search for naturally derived colors.

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Label Challenge: Maybelline Eyestudio Lasting Drama Gel Eyeliner

Cosmetics & Toiletries puts your formulating skills to the test with its "Label Challenge." Challenges are posted to social media on Mondays, you respond in the comments, and we give you the answers in our Friday newsletter—with a shoutout to the winners.

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Angus Lifts Hair Colorants with DL-2AP Ultra PC Ammonia Alternative

DL-2AP Ultra PC was designed to respond to the growing demand for alternatives to commonly used alkalizing agents, such as monoethanolamine (MEA) and ammonia.

Lubrizol’s Chromapol ColorPOP imparts vibrant, long-lasting hair color while also providing conditioning and smoothness to hair.

Lubrizol's Chromapol ColorPOP Polymer Protects Hair Color

Lubrizol’s Chromapol ColorPOP imparts vibrant, long-lasting hair color while also providing conditioning and smoothness to hair.