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As the weather gets colder and the air gets drier, non-foaming face cleansers are an option for consumers who suffer from dry, sensitive skin or who have severe skin conditions such as psoriasis and eczema.

Formulating on Trend: No-foam Facial Cleanser

No-foam cleansers are a great alternative to anionic surfactant-containing formulas that may affect the integrity of the skin barrier, especially in users with psoriasis, eczema, dry and/or sensitive skin.

In this 'Read the Label' column, the author focuses on moisturizers and in particular, Revolution Skincare’s Hydration Boost.

Read the Label: Revolution Skincare's Hydration Boost

This "Read the Label" looks at the ingredients and claims for Revolution Skincare's Hydration Boost. It contains moisturizing, preservative and anti-aging ingredients such as Borneo tallow nut seed butter, phenoxyethanol, sodium hyaluronate and more.

This 'Read the Label' looks at the ingredients and claims for BYBI’s Clean Hands Moisturizing Antibacterial Spray.

Read the Label: BYBI's Clean Hands Moisturizing Antibacterial Spray

This "Read the Label" looks at the ingredients and claims for BYBI’s Clean Hands Moisturizing Antibacterial Spray. The brand claims that this product is a 65% alcohol, vegan sanitizing spray to moisturize, soothe and calm dry hands while reducing levels of bacteria.

The Issues Common With Trending Natural Ingredients: The Pitfalls of Naturals

The ever-evolving nature of skin care presents ongoing challenges for marketing claims and labeling. Here are a few things to watch out for.

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Supplier Roundtable: Approaches to Moisturizers

The global facial moisturizer market is on the rise. Here, experts from the industry were challenged to provide solutions to formulate moisturizers.

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Breaking Down Under-eye Baggage: The Need for Novel Delivery

The under-eye area is delicate, with thin skin prone to dark circles, swelling and wrinkles. Novel delivery techniques that take this region’s physiology into account can help to facilitate under-eye skin health.

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Firing Up the Cannabinoid Cosmetics Debate at SCC Annual

Cannabinoids have fired up great interest (and to some extent, alarm) from the cosmetics industry, both for their broad potential but also their regulatory status. During the recent SCC Annual Meeting, a few presenters shared what the science says about these potent actives.

What does this mean for formulators? '[It provides] high efficacy, high levels of purity and a product that you can integrate into aqueous formulations.' Read on for more.

Cambrium Reveals Ex vivo Efficacy of NovaColl, Shares Future Outlook on Material Design

“Our molecular design technology enables us to achieve unprecedented material performance. ... We are very pleased that this data supports the unique ‘protect, maintain and enhance’ claim for NovaColl."

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Makeup Setting Product Spotlight: Revolution Loose Baking Powder

The market for makeup "baking" or setting is projected to rise at a CAGR of 5.8% through 2028 (from US $2.3 billion in 2023), per Accio. Trends include talc-free formulas, among others. Revolution's Loose Baking Powder provides an example.

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In Light of Exposure: Understanding Avobenzone Part II, Application

Avobenzone is a widely used organic UV filter. Its dynamic nature and unique properties are responsible for its widespread use and forms. This second in a two-part series considers avobenzone’s behavior with other sunscreens and in formulas; part one reviewed its characteristics and behavior in solvents.

Silica Nanoparticles for Increased Cosmetic Ingredient Efficacy*

Nanotechnology is a rapidly expanding area of research for developing science-based solutions for innovative therapeutics. Recently, silica nanoparticles (SNPs) have emerged in cosmetics and dermal preparations, offering revolutionary application by controlling the sustained release of cosmetic ingredients and/or drugs and enhanced skin penetration.

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The Innovations Tackling the SPF Confidence Gap

While overall makeup growth is slow, several key segments are growing—notably lip and cheek products, setting sprays, and other select categories.

7 Top Makeup Growth Sectors for 2025

A close read of recent consumer data reveals areas of opportunity to tap growth in the color cosmetic sector.

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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.

Patent Picks—Esters for Feel, UV Protection, Salt-free Thickening and More

This edition of "Patent Picks" features recently issued patents relevant to bath, shower, hygiene and cleansing applications.

PhytoDefense CLR™ is a lipophilic active based on southern magnolia that is especially designed for pre- and post-treatment of sensitive skin.

Southern Magnolia to Desensitize Sensitive Skin

Lipophilic active based on southern magnolia designed to reduce neurogenic inflammation and skin redness after mechanical stress; one study demonstrated PhytoDefense CLR™ reduced redness due to mechanical stress by 27%.

Patent Picks—Polyester UV Filter, Diol Filters and Sensory in Sun; Milk Thistle, Buddha Fruit, Artichoke, Olive, Algae, Narcissus Skin Repair

Patent Picks are compiled by the editors from publicly available sources. This edition features inventions related to sun protection and skin repair, including isononyl benzoate for sensory properties; alpha,beta-dihydroxyketone UV filters; assessing extrinsic skin age; an artichoke/olive antiaging duo; milk thistle and Buddha fruit cleanse/repair combo; algae and Narcissus to stimulate collagen; UV-absorbing polyester and more.

This 'Read the Label' discusses men's grooming and more specifically, Bulldog Skincare's Original 24 Hour Moisturizer—to provide long-lasting hydration.

Read the Label: Bulldog Skincare–Original 24 Hour Moisturizer

This "Read the Label" discusses men's skin care—more specifically, Bulldog Skincare's Original 24 Hour Moisturizer, which is said to provide long-lasting hydration thanks to the key ingredients sweet almond oil, aloe, green tea and camelina oil.