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Supplier Roundtable: Proxy Formulating—Using Alternative Ingredients

In this Supplier Roundtable, suppliers were challenged with the question of how to utilize "proxy" ingredients to keep up with market trends and on top of ingredient controversy.

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Patent Pick: Lip-smacking Matte Maneuver

A new patent from Avon smooths out the wrinkles of comfortable, reduced-gloss matte lipstick formulas.

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BASF Care Creations’ Cetiol Ultimate

Performance testing has shown that this natural emollient improves color stability and has comparable pigment-wetting properties as cyclomethicone, while enhancing formulation texture.

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Editor's Note: Consumer-centric Cosmetics

Consumers are embracing personalized cosmetics which is why "consumer drivers" is the name of the game for our September issue.

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At First Blush: An Overview of the Male Cosmetics Market

The history of male cosmetics is a long one, which is why it is surprising the market is slow to accept it as a norm, and instead treats it as relatively new. The present article provides examples of male cosmetics from history as well as gives an update on male cosmetics today, including essentials to the South Korean beauty regime and favorites from Europe and the United States.

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California Passes Label Law on Professional Cosmetics

The state of California has passed a new law mandating that professional cosmetics be labeled similarly to commercial ones.

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[video] It's Personal: Custom Beauty via Bite's Bespoke Lipstick

The current wave of personalization in the beauty industry is wide-sweeping. Here, experience a firsthand account and video of Bite Beauty's bespoke lipstick service, wherein consumers mix custom lipsticks on the spot.

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Butter London’s Glazen Lip Glaze

Imbued with iridescent pigment, these glazes treat the lips and play off of the special effects trend with ingredients including jojoba and avocado oil.

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[video] Caviar, Color Trends and Replacement Ingredients: News & Insights

From natural replacements to "foodie beauty," Cosmetics & Toiletries covered it all last week... need to catch up? Check out our recap video for insights on the latest in cosmetic R&D.

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Emollient D4, D5 Alternative? Look to Lanxess

Lanxess Distribution's isoparaffin series applies to a variety of applications; one of which is as a replacement for D4 and D5, which are under the regulatory lens.

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The 2020 Color Trend Forecast Has Arrived and We Can Hardly Wait

As millennial and Gen Z consumers steadily gain purchasing power, product and packaging colors will continue to reflect what attracts these generations: self-expression, quirky influences and bold visuals.

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Sephora Collection’s Melting Lip Clicks

This lipstick-oil hybrid “melts” into lips with a formula containing castor seed oil and hyaluronate to provide color and shine.

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Shiseido 'Reimagines' Makeup Products for Newest Collection

The new collection, consisting of 21 products and 124 shades, focuses on the theme "visible feels invisible."

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Pretty Vulgar's Detox and Chill Lava Water Foundation Primer

This primer reportedly provides antioxidant, skin smoothing and detoxifying benefits, courtesy of ingredients such as sea water, charcoal powder and dragon's blood extract.

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[video] Preservatives, Millennials and J-beauty: News and Insights

Summer may be ending soon, but news moves fast in cosmetics R&D—catch up on our latest takes on leveraging preservatives, herbal beauty, lipstick stats and more in this week's video.

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Not Just Lip Service: QVC Asks Women How They Really Feel About Lipstick

In celebration of National Lipstick Day, the company surveyed more than 500 female customers to learn more about their lipstick habits and preferences.

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Cleansing Oil Joins Natural Sourcing’s Botanical Lineup

The new emollient oil can be used in a variety of applications to provide relief to flaky, sensitive skin; soothe dry, irritated scalps; and moisturize brittle hair.

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Patent Pick: Under-eye Coverage in a New Light

Light scattering with fluorescent emissions has been used to mask dark under-eye circles. However, in a new patent, Estée Lauder inventors look to stabilized riboflavin for novel camouflage effects.