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Event Coverage
Which Cosmetic Actives Will Triumph in This Year's
C&T Allēs
? Here are the 41 Contenders.
The sophistication of cosmetic actives is driving a wave of innovation where science meets sustainability. This year’s top Active Ingredient contenders demonstrate advances that precisely, effectively and eco-consciously address diverse skin concerns.
Literature/Data
Decoding Beauty Breakthroughs: L'Oréal Patent Taps Indigo + Actives to Target Cortisol for Hair Loss
Multinational beauty giant L'Oréal has developed a topical hair and scalp care formulation using a trio of active ingredients to inhibit cortisol and minimize hair loss – a novel push that now needs clinical data, experts say.
Hair Care
Goddess Maintenance Makes the Wash Step the Treatment
Rather than treating shampoo as a reset button that strips and conditioner as a quick fix that coats, Goddess Maintenance reframes the wash as active treatment.
Consumers/Market
Editor's Note: Beauty's Bold New Face in 2026
Despite Pantone's color this year being Cloud Dancer white, beauty is getting bolder and bio-based. In fact, bio-beauty tops my list of trends to watch — and dermocosmetics, a major theme in this issue, have been at the forefront of bio-beauty.
Actives
How the Stem Cell Secretome Empowers Science-backed, Ultra-personalized Dermocosmetics
Secretome technology is advancing personalized, regenerative skin and hair treatments. Acorn Biolabs is at the forefront of such innovation, using cryopreserved cells to create patient-specific solutions. Acorn's CEO Drew Taylor, Ph.D., explains here.
Rheology/Thickener
Minimalist, Natural, Mighty: ViscoPure Reinvents Gel Texture
ViscoPure improves texture and sensory properties, producing smooth, non-stringy and transparent gels that meet current minimalist aesthetic trends.
Event Coverage
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.
Actives
The Rise of Miniproteins for Dermocosmetics
Miniproteins are building on the successes of peptides and proteins. These advanced amino acid structures can target specific skin concerns with unmatched precision. Here, we explore what they are and how they work with three industry experts.
Preservation
Curie Co. Redefines Clean Beauty Preservation with AmpliPQ-CF Sodium Benzoate Booster
By enhancing the antimicrobial activity of sodium benzoate, AmpliPQ-CF reportedly makes high-performance preservation accessible for mass-market and prestige brands alike.
Event Coverage
10 New Frontiers in Beauty: Highlights from the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone — Plus APAC Goes Green [EXCLUSIVE REPORTS]
Biotech, emotion and sustainability have shifted beauty to holistic well-being, as the 120+ ingredients in the 2025 In-Cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone reveal. Download our exclusive report — plus, learn how APAC beauty is leading the charge to go green.
Literature/Data
LVMH Review Underscores How Scalp Health is the Key to Fighting Hair Aging
The article underscores the growing importance of scalp-focused care in the beauty industry, paving the way for products and treatments that not only enhance hair appearance but also improve its foundational health.
Natural/Sustainable
Why Renewable White Alkanes are the New Go-to Ingredient in Personal Care Formulations
Innovate with Sonneborn’s SonneNatural™ portfolio — the foundation for future-ready formulations — enhanced with Renewable White Alkanes, advanced plant-based alternatives and powerful hybrid solutions.
Preservation
[updated] Seqens Expands Green Offerings with Next-Gen Additions to its AdvensProtect Portfolio
The launch introduces high-purity, 100% bio-based ingredients to drive eco-conscious product development.
Hair Care
Beauty Tech Takes Center Stage at CES 2026 as L’Oréal Groupe and Amorepacific Unveil AI and Light-Powered Innovations
Together, the two global beauty leaders are signaling a shift toward hyper-personalized, science-backed beauty experiences rooted in diagnostics, longevity, and at-home devices.
Hair Care
16 Ingredients That Impact Hair Health: Myths vs. Reality
This article examines some of the most prevalent claims surrounding ingredients and hair health. Presenting both supporting insights and counter-arguments are industry experts Linda Foltis, Perry Romanowski and Peter Bailey.
Literature/Data
C&T
's Greatest Hits of 2025: What Content You Loved and Why
This report counts down the ten most-read articles and reports from
C&T
over the past year (2025). As we explore the content that resonated with readers, we also offer insights about why it may have drawn interest — see if you agree.
Consumers/Market
How K-Beauty Conquered 2025 Through TikTok Shop and Product Innovation
K-Beauty has captured consumers' attention — and capital. While TikTok has accelerated brand discovery, product innovation has fostered consumer engagement. Here, TikTok's Ajay Salpekar helps us dig into what makes these products so successful.
Hair Care
Hair Mask Product Spotlight: Hally Colorless Clear Girl Glaze
Grand View Research projects the market for hair repair masks will reach US $991.9 million by 2030 as consumers seek effective solutions to maintain and restore hair health. Hally Colorless Clear Girl Glaze provides an example.
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