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Urban Decay Announces New Serum-Infused Tubing Mascara

Tube Job introduces the next generation of tubing technology with an 89% serum-soaked formula that claims to visibly wrap, lift and lengthen each lash.

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9 Trends in Cosmetic Innovation in 2025 You Can’t Afford to Ignore

The year 2025 transformed cosmetics with groundbreaking innovations in AI, biotech and sustainability. From personalized skin care to inclusive beauty and neurocosmetics, here we recap the trends and technologies leading the way forward for our industry.

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Bonding, Biomimetics and Biotech: Day 1 Highlights from SCC79

The SCC Annual Meeting (SCC79) kicked off with the Frontiers of Science keynote from bestselling author Sam Kean, followed by sessions on AI and other advances for hair and scalp health, biotech-driven skin care, the president's award luncheon and more.

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Promoting Skin and Hair Health: AI Enabled, Eco Focus, Longevity, Clinical Grade, Biotech and More

Science and technology are paving the way for a future where skin and hair care are seamlessly integrated with wellness. How are today’s market trends and drivers moving us in this direction? Here, several industry experts weighed in.

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[updated] 2026 C&T Allē Awards Date is Set: Join Us May 18 for a Red Carpet Reception in NYC

Mark your calendar: May 18, 2026, the C&T Allē Award winners will be announced at an exclusive red-carpet style reception in New York City.

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Hair Repair Product Spotlight: Eva NYC Therapy Session Deep Conditioning Hair Mask

Deep conditioners dominated the hair care market in 2024 with a 38.4% share thanks to their intensive nourishment and repair benefits, Market.us reports. Eva NYC's Therapy Session Deep Conditioning Hair Mask provides an example.

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New Silab Data Unveils Exfolactive's Efficacy in Scalp Care

Silab presented new efficacy data for Exfolactive, a natural active known for its exfoliating and hydrating properties in skin. New findings also demonstrate its benefits in hair care, offering a gentle and effective solution for scalp health.

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Cosphatec Unveils Cosphaderm HAP Nature-identical Antimicrobial for Modern Cosmetics

Beyond its function as a preservative, Cosphaderm HAP provides antioxidant properties and features a neutral sensory profile.

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Seppic Highlights Sepifriend Ingredient Line for Pet Care

Sepifriend offers 11 ingredients tailored to the unique requirements of pet care formulators, ranging from foaming and solubilizing agents to an active supplement that supports skin and coat health in dogs.

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Sonneborn Expands SonneNatural Line with Fluidity 40P Cyclic Replacements and Synergy Customizable Hybrids

"Our latest technologies align with global regulatory requirements and sustainability goals, enabling us to provide purer, more eco-conscious solutions..."

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P2 Science Launches CitroComplex Nourish for Greener, More Sensorial Skin and Hair Care

In addition to American-grown botanical oils, the ingredient incorporates the company's Citropol DE-4, a high-viscosity polymeric emollient derived from renewable forestry byproducts.

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Centella asiatica Extracellular Vesicles + Recombinant Growth Factors Shown to Boost Scalp Health, Hair Growth

The formulation combining the two significantly improved hair density, thickness and length while reducing hair loss and sebum production.

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'Skinification of Hair' Product Spotlight: Laura Polko's Hydrolyzed Collagen Volume Conditioner

Anti-aging hair care, inspired by skin care, is projected to reach $12.46 billion by 2032, driven by innovations like peptides, collagen, biotin and caffeine to strengthen hair and restore its texture. Laura Polko's Volume Conditioner provides an example.

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Primient Covation Debuts Gentler, Sustainable Zemea Propanediol-powered Hair Color Formulations

Zemea propanediol offers a solution for creating hair color products that combine performance with a more sustainable and gentle approach, meeting today's consumer demands.

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Aveda and Keracol Modify Historical Textile Dye Analysis to Quantify Hair Color Fading

Aveda and Keracol Ltd. have partnered to develop a pioneering technique that analyzes how hair dyes fade over time. The method, modified from museum analyses of dyed textiles, makes it possible to accurately measure hair dye loss in all hair types.

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LipoTrue Leverages Plant Biofactories, TCM in Keraduo and OQilora Hair Repair and Eye Contour Launches

These innovations highlight LipoTrue's dedication to blending science, nature and performance in cosmetic advancements.

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Read the Label: Nutrafol Supplements, Women's Root Purifier Shampoo and Men's Active Cleanse Scalp Shampoo + Conditioner

Read the Label, by Marc de Mul, Ph.D., of Measured Innovation, is a column reviewing new and trending cosmetic products, including their ingredient choices and label claims. Featured here are Nutrafol's supplements and men's/women's shampoo products.

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In-cosmetics Asia 2025 Winners Announced: Enzyme Odor Control, Natural Gel Network and Skin Repair Concepts Take the Top Slots

"From microbiome-led actives to next-generation bio-based polymers, our winners represent the forefront of scientific creativity and sustainability..."