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Fireworks, Formulating and Friends: IFSCC Congress Kicks Off

Setting: Poolside, on a perfectly balmy night. Swaying palm trees frame the scene, back-lit from distant fireworks. The IFSCC opening reception begins, drawing together friends and formulators from around the globe.

BECCA Cosmetics' focus on multicultural beauty made it an attractive acquisition target.

Multicultural Beauty Drives Estée Lauder-Becca Cosmetics Deal

“Its unique focus on complexion products that flatter a wide range of skin tones, combined with its sophisticated yet accessible consumer and digital engagement across channels has inspired a devoted fan base."

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Green, Transparent Self-tanner Wins 'Gold' at SEPAWA

Givaudan's Vegetan Gold ingredient, produced via a green process, offers formulators a transparent, eco-friendly DHA oil for self tanners and other applications. Plus, it won "gold" at the Sepawa Congress. That's quite a few feats. And color adjectives.

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Black is the New Black

Black—or pearlescent black, rather—is the new black. At least, that's what Sun Chemical believes. It launched a new effect pigment during in-cosmetics Latin America.

Growth leaders in China's beauty market are succeeding through market penetration, according to a new report.

How Beauty Brands Are Growing in China

It's all about market penetration and premiumization.

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Color Cosmetics Market Valued at $77.7 Billion by 2020

The global color cosmetics market is strong in the United States and anticipated to reach $77.7 billion globally by 2020. Which region will grow the fastest?

Did You Get Our Free E-book? What Did You Think?

Think back. . .several months ago, we produced a free e-book about color ingredients and formulas. Did you download it? Was it useful? We want to know. Please take our survey--and tell us what other books you'd like to see.

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These Are Pantone's Spring 2017 Colors

Tones represent "a renewed sense of imagination."

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C&T Formulary: Color

Visit the Cosmetics & Toiletries Bench Reference, our free, exclusive online directory of formulas and ingredients, for details on these formulas and more.

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Get the Perfect Lipstick: Boost Oil-binding Capacity with Natural Waxes

With lipsticks being front and center to the human face, it's important to get their balance right not only for the perception of the product, but of the consumer.

The Glamglow management shakeup will prepare it for its next phase of growth.

Glamglow Reshuffles to Prep Next Phase of Growth

“I am confident that Beth and Paula’s strong leadership capabilities, experience with California-based brands and continued collaboration with Glenn, Shannon and the entire Glamglow team will help usher in the brand’s next phase of growth."

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Asia-Pacific to Lead the Cosmetic Ingredient Charge Through 2024

Surfactants, emollients and conditioning polymers, especially in the Asia-Pacific region, are expected to lead the charge for cosmetic ingredients to the tune of some U.S. $15.76 billion by 2024.

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Tools of the Trade for Sensory Testing

One challenge in manufacturing is the variance in quality of raw materials; another is the mixing process. Mechanical tests, described here in brief, will quickly identify cosmetics and lotions that should be rejected or reworked.

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Ansell Addresses Good, Bad and Ugly Science

The good, bad and ugly science behind ingredient "reputations" were addressed by Jay Ansell, of PCPC, during his in-cosmetics N.A.

Ulta had a brave marketing strategy in the United States, creating three unique shopping environments for mass, prestige and salon.

The Case for Mass Vs. Class

How beauty channels really work, and where your brand belongs.

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A Polymer to Dye For

Hair color is a fad that never dies, but the same cannot be said about the dye itself. Ashland launched ChromoHance 113 polymer to shield oxidative color-treated hair from surfactant stripping.

Shoppers who receive personalized marketing efforts will spend more, shop more frequently and be more loyal to their beauty brands.

Selling Lipstick to Your Dad

The pitfalls of one-size-fits-all marketing.

From left: Sway Group CEO Danielle Wiley and iFabbo CEO Sinead Norenius-Raniere; combined, the companies boat about 75% of the top beauty bloggers.

Influencing the Influencers

Sway Group has harnessed 75% of the top beauty bloggers in a bid to increase the effectiveness of influencer marketing.