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Debbie Matenopoulos, founder of Ikaria Beauty.

Debbie Matenopoulos Launches Skin Care Brand

The clean skin care line is Greek-inspired.

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Formulating Forum: Cleansers, Treatments and Makeup for Oily, Acneic and Seborrheic Skin and Scalp

Skin imbalances ranging from sensitivity and redness to dryness and oiliness can be linked to several factors and require proper formulation. This article considers cleansing, treatment and makeup for oily, acne-prone and seborrheic skin and scalp.

A Sensitive Issue

This issue of Cosmetics & Toiletries magazine covers aspects of formulating for sensitive skin types, specifically addressing acne products.

The products are free from parabens, phthalates, sulfates, cyclic silicones and more than 100 other ingredients.

Proactiv Debuts Clean 3-Step Routine for Sensitive Skin

Byoma uses a tri-ceramide complex of ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids in its debut products.

Byoma Debuts

The new skin care brand uses a tri-ceramide complex of ceramides, cholesterol and fatty acids in its debut products.

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Olay Taps Medspa Momentum With Regenerist Treatments Line

The launch underscores how far medspa-coded claims have penetrated mass skin care.

4.5.6. Skin's Night Hack, an intense overnight repair & glow cream.

4.5.6 Skin Launches Night Hack, Accompanied by 'The Science of Skin Tone' Whitepaper

4.5.6 Skin, a brand dedicated to the unique needs of darker skin tones, launches its latest innovation, Night Hack, and debuts at Harvey Nichols.

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Which Finished Indie Formulas Will Clinch C&T Allē Awards in 2026?

This year’s finalists stand out for their dedication to clean, vegan and sustainable/organic values — meeting a growing demand without compromising performance.

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Irwin Naturals Launches CBD Body Care Line: HydroCanna

Irwin Naturals launched its CBD-centered body care line, HydroCanna, for the face, body and hair using full-spectrum hemp extract (FSHE) and C60 Fullerenes.

Pangea Skin Care uses sustainably sourced bioactive ingredients and completely plastic-free packaging.

[UPDATE] Pangea Debuts Skin Care Line on Goop

Pangea Skin Care uses sustainably sourced bioactive ingredients and completely plastic-free packaging.

According to research The Good Patch commissioned earlier this year, 74% of skin care patch users are dissatisfied with the current offerings on the market.

The Good Patch Enters Skin Care Category

The new line of patches help consumers perk up, bounce back, smooth fine lines caused by stress and soothe blemishes.

The Black Tulip collection contains an overnight serum, eye cream and facial treatment to deliver skin radiance and reduce fine lines.

Bloomeffects Upcycles Black Tulip Petals for Anti-aging

The Black Tulip collection contains an overnight serum, eye cream, facial treatment and cryotherapy tools to deliver skin radiance and reduce fine lines.

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When Acne Attacks, Hexylresorcinol and Ethyl Linoleate Fight Back: Experimental (part II)

Although P. acnes is a commensal bacterium of normal skin, together with the sebaceous gland, it clearly is implicated in acne. Here, P. acnes and other possible causes are reviewed, and a hexylresorcinol and ethyl linoleate anti-acne treatment to target them is described.

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The Longevity Race to Slow Aging

Emerging ingredient technologies are building resilience for lifelong wellness and beauty.

Neutrogena, which is seeking to engage Gen Z shoppers, has now thrown its hat into the collagen banking ring with the launch of its Collagen Bank range.

Collagen Banking: Beauty’s Long Game

Neutrogena enters the chat with a new pair of collagen banking SKUs aimed at Gen Z shoppers' prejuvenation goals.

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9 Cosmetic Ingredient Bans/Restrictions in the EU: Kojic Acid, 4-MBC, Retinol, Arbutin and More

The EU Commission officially published several amendments to EU Cosmetic Products Regulation (CPR) that will restrict or ban nine cosmetic ingredients. Read on to learn more.

The unique form of vitamin C is said to help visibly restore skin clarity and improve skin texture in 10 days.

Algenist Launches Blue Algae Vitamin C Skinclarity Brightening Serum

The product is said to target the appearance of pigmentation, appearing most prominently in the fair and deep complexions as dark spots, uneven tone and texture, and overall dullness.

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Which Finished Prestige Formulas Will Prevail in the 2026 C&T Allēs?

By prioritizing premium ingredients and superior sensory experiences, these brands are setting the benchmarks for quality that often trickle down through the rest of the market.