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Urban Decay Naked Skin

Read the Label Online: Urban Decay Naked Skin

Urban Decay promises that its Naked Skin foundation allows the consumer to feel like they are not wearing makeup. This column, written by Susan Raffy, reviews the ingredient listing for claims substantiation and functionality.

ELM Biosciences elemental lip serum collection featuring four tubes in petal, mocha, and blush variants with gold applicators

Elm Biosciences Introduces the Elemental Lip Serum

The Clinically-Backed Balm-Oil Hybrid from Martha Stewart and Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali Brings Longevity Science to One of the Face's Most Overlooked Aging Zones

Naturium Dew-Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 50+ in light shade, product packaging

Tinted SPF Product Spotlight: Naturium Dew-Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 50+

The global market for tinted sunscreens is expected to grow to ~US $1.29 billion by 2034, per Market.us. In this product spotlight, Naturium's Dew-Glow Tinted Moisturizer SPF 50+ provides a good example.

Pixi On-the-Glow Bronze Tinted Moisture Stick in green packaging

Bronzer Product Spotlight: Pixi by Petra On-the-Glow Bronze

The facial bronzer market is projected to rise at a CAGR of 10.3% from 2025 to 2030, gaining popularity for their ability to add warmth and definition to the face. This week, Pixi by Petra's On-the-Glow Bronze stick provides a solid example.

iLabs has launched a range of concept products, including clinical vitamin concentrates (left) and an alcohol-free antibacterial hand serum (right).

3 Beauty Product Concepts for the Next Normal

iLabs presents a trio of innovations for hand care and unique skin care experiences.

Givaudan Active Beauty's Illuminyl 388 is an augmented green tea polyphenol (EGCG; epigallocatechin gallate) prebiotic skin brightening active with universal efficacy against skin pigmentation for all skin types.

Skin Pigmentation 2.0: May 2024 Beauty Trend Tracker

With hyperpigmentation concerns on the rise, ingredient suppliers have launched technologies to address issues related to acne, psoriasis and more.

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Read the Label: Erborian BB Crème Au Ginseng SPF 20

Erborian's BB Crème Au Ginseng product claims to transform the skin with a velvety, ultra-soft, spotless finish. In this product review, Katerina Steventon, Ph.D., looks to the label to see if the ingredients align with these claims.

Patent Picks—New Rodlike C.I. Pigment, Broad-spectrum Preservative; Sensory Activators and More

Chosen biweekly by Rachel Grabenhofer, editor of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine, for their relevance to personal care, Patent Picks are taken from publicly available sources. This edition features a mix of recent patents and patent applications related to color, sensory, hair, skin, delivery and antimicrobial technologies.

Silicone System for Stability, Functionality and Sensory

Shin-Etsu Silicones of America, a subsidiary of Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd., has launched three silicone products that offer stability, functionality and sensory benefits both as a system or individually.

Beautiful Black Woman Long Braids Bright Cosmetics Smiling And Happy

Formulating Forum: Anti-Stress and Well-Aging Cosmetics

The well-aging trend is reshaping beauty, emphasizing the need to care for and maintain vitality, appearance and overall health at any age. Effective anti-stress and well-aging cosmetics are fundamental to supporting this wave; examples are provided here.

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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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In 2026, Sustainability is a Performance Engine in Next-Gen Formulation Design

Debut has created biotech-derived carmine, a vibrant red pigment widely used in cosmetics.

Debut Revolutionizes Beauty with Animal-Free Carmine Breakthrough

"The toughest challenge in replicating carmine was discovering what was poorly understood and the complex chemical events that happen within the beetle, namely several biosynthetic steps which were the biggest mystery."

Revolution Banana Baking Powder cosmetic product in cream-colored container

Makeup Setting Product Spotlight: Revolution Loose Baking Powder

The market for makeup "baking" or setting is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.8% through 2028 (from US $2.3 billion in 2023), per Accio. Trends include talc-free formulas, among others. Revolution's Loose Baking Powder provides an example.

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The Innovations Tackling the SPF Confidence Gap

While overall makeup growth is slow, several key segments are growing—notably lip and cheek products, setting sprays, and other select categories.

7 Top Makeup Growth Sectors for 2025

A close read of recent consumer data reveals areas of opportunity to tap growth in the color cosmetic sector.

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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.

Of the women who use lip cosmetics, 67% seek moisturizing/hydrating claims while 61% desire long-lasting wear; almost half (48%) are swayed by lip-softening properties.

Formulating On Trend: Lip Oil

In this “Formulating on Trend,” the author describes basic ingredients used to create lip oils, including the function of each and formulation suggestions. Thickeners, oils, antioxidants, colorants/pigments, flavor and plumping ingredients are considered.