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Stability Stays Prevalent in Premium Cosmetics Market

In an infographic, Euromonitor International shows a breakdown of the value shares of the premium beauty industry's top 10 players.

Elevance Enters Personal Care with Plant-based Polymers and Emollients

Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc. has entered personal care with Elevance Smooth, a line of plant-based multifunctional polymers, and Elevance Soft, a line of plant-based emollients.

Using Esters to Deliver Multifunctionality in Color Cosmetics

Color cosmetic claims are becoming increasingly sophisticated and interconnected to trends seen in the skin care category. The Liquiwax® range of cosmetic esters combines the emolliency of traditional esters with skin conditioning functionality to address the consumer need for skin care effects in color cosmetics.

Make Up For Ever, NPD Group Study Shows Dissatisfaction with Foundation

A study on foundation makeup by The NPD Group, commissioned by Make Up For Ever, found a large number of women have challenges with foundation, including finding the right product, application issues and more., leading Make Up For Ever to launch Foundation Nation.

Impact Colors Predicts 2015 and Beyond Color Trends

Impact Colors has introduced Color Trends 2015+, an online presentation of color and color effects in the personal care industry for 2015 and beyond. Color Trends 2015+ frames the future in five themes: Brilliance, Two-tones, Multicolors, Faux Nature and Men.

P&G Beauty Decreasing Use of DEP, Triclosan

The company is on track to have its products be phthalate- and triclosan-free by 2014.

Study finds UV Nail Lamps to Be Safe

Researchers from Rapid Precision Testing Laboratories have found that UV nail lamps are safe and to not cause cancer. After the lamps became popular in the last few years for curing non-chip gel nail polish, many began to question their safety.

Beauty Focus, R&D Investment Important for Future Growth, Says Euromonitor

A video posting featuring Euromonitor senior beauty and personal care research analyst Oru Mohiuddin shows how the growth strategies of the some of the beauty industry's biggest players are stacking up.

BB Cream Launches in US Increase Nearly 50% Since 2012

Reported usage for other color cosmetic products include 53% for mascara, 48% for lip gloss, 45% for lipstick, eye liner and foundation, 43% for blusher, 42% for eye shadow, and 40% for powder.

Croda Introduces Ether-based Emollient for Aesthetic Tailoring

Croda Inc. has introduced the first in a line of sensory-driven emollients.

Uncovering Stability Issues: The Obvious and Not So Obvious

Troubleshooting most stability concerns in cosmetic formulations typically starts at the usual raw material classes comprising the skin care and makeup ingredient list. In skin care systems, the emulsification system, thickening ingredients, actives and emollients are usually examined. In a makeup formulation, structural items such as waxes and fillers are usually reviewed, as well as film-formers and colorants.

Mintel Reports Colorants Only Hair Sub-category to Grow in 2012, Up to 15% of New Global Launches

Globally, the most popular claims in hair coloring new product launches are those that help to brighten or illuminate the hair.

Future of Green and Niche Markets Explored at MWSCC Technical Symposium

Over 110 attendees flocked to the Belvedere Events & Banquets in Elk Grove Village, Ill., USA, to attend the Midwest chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemist's (MWSCC) Fall Technical Symposium on Oct. 10, 2013.

Bioactive Proliposome-coated Mica for Facial Powders

The article discusses the preparation of proliposome-coated mica harboring bioactives from plant origin that have skin whitening and lightening effects. The treated mica is incorporated into facial powder for skin-smoothing, -moisturizing and -lightening properties, which are evaluated here.

Accessories, Innovation Help Heat Up Nail Care

From artificial nail stylings to new ways to decorate and bedazzle nails, the nail care segment of the beauty industry continues to see a boom.

Azelis Presents Year-long Inspiration for the Formulator

Azelis Personal Care has assembled the Cosmetic Formulators Calendar, a year’s worth of raw material and formulation ideas derived from seasonal changes, holidays, etc. to inspire the formulator and the marketing team.

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BB Creams: Beauty Balms, Blemish Base or Just Brilliant Beauty?

The effectiveness of BB creams, like other products, lies in their ingredients.

Take Your Color Business to the Next Level

As consumers’ thirst for amazing clinical results continues to grow, a new segment of the beauty shelf is sitting up and taking notice—color.