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[video] What the Moving Face Reveals about Age

POLA researcher Motonori Kurosumi explored how we perceive the age of others in moving vs. static faces. He touches on his findings in this video interview.

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'Behind the Gloss'—Multiple Angles Reveal New Soft-focus Insights

Described here is a novel method to investigate the soft-focus effects of powders. It utilizes a handheld, multi-angle spectrophotometer to capture reflectance spectra at various observation angles. Results showed variances in results taken in the trans or “behind the gloss” plane, indicating which powders provide the best light-scattering capabilities.

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[podcast] Consumers are Lured by the Right Click Closure

"Marketers ... should engage more of their customer’s senses in a rational and emotional manner. That’s how you can create more engagement with your customer," says Charles Spence, Ph.D. Learn more of his insights from our seven-part podcast series, sponsored by Berjé.

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[video] Building Product Perceptions

Besides sight, scent is perhaps our most primordial sensory input. Here, Gabriela Daniels, of the London College of Fashion, explains a master's degree study on crossing sensory cues to elevate cosmetic product experiences.

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[video] Tomonobu Ezure, Ph.D., on Shiseido's 3D Skin Scanning Tech

Ezure Tomonobu, Ph.D., of Shiseido, was recently honored for work on a means to visualize the individual components of skin. Hear more in this brief video interview.

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Comparatively Speaking: Formulating by Numbers

What's the difference between a good and a great article? According to Tony O'Lenick, the latter gives readers the bottom line in a no-nonsense format. He illustrates with this "formulating by numbers" article, written around tables and geared toward chemists.

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In the Thick of It (continued)

This article continues the discussion from our print edition on the relationship between structure and function for polyelectrolyte crosspolymers. Click through to read Part II in our Digital Edition.

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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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Sticking it to Hair Damage: Delivery Duo Protects and Repairs Inside and Out

To adequately protect hair from damage, an efficient solution should offer not only high coverage externally, but also penetrate hair to impart reparative effects internally. The present study explores the ability of a dual technology to provide these benefits, as demonstrated via analytical techniques.

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[video] Noodle Beauty Bars, Big Winners and Cross-modal Cues: News and Insights

With IFSCC last week, and in-cosmetics North America (and more) around the corner, there’s plenty to report in this week's video recap.

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Editor's Note: 15 Minutes of Fame

Inactive ingredients, i.e., those that enhance the efficacy of others, are estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% between 2016 and 2024. With this in mind, our latest edition gives these “silent partners” their 15 min of fame.

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BASF Breaks Through Pollution, Sebum, UV and Patch Testing During IFSCC Congress

Anti-pollution, oily skin, advanced sunscreens and more spanned the breadth of BASF's research presented during the IFSCC 2018.

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Skin Care Gets Emotional at IFSCC

Researchers looked at skin care from a new perspective—a psychological one—during IFSCC 2018 in Munich.

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Opening IFSCC Ceremony Breaks Down Future Directions—and Dance

Future directions for both the industry and planet were part of the take-home messages given at the IFSCC 2018 Opening Ceremony; punctuated by world-renowned breakdancers in lederhosen.

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Could 'Mechanoceuticals' Drive Efficacy to New Depths?

A new force has magnetized the medical field; so-called "mechanoceuticals." Could they also benefit cosmetics?

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Words from Wiechers: Without Penetration, No Delivery

This somewhat tongue-in-cheek edition of our "Words from Wiechers" series offers insight to improve the efficacy of actives.

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Editor's Note: Consumer-centric Cosmetics

Consumers are embracing personalized cosmetics which is why "consumer drivers" is the name of the game for our September issue.

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Testing Tactics in Skin: Targeting Senescent Cells for Anti-aging

Senescent cells that accumulate in the skin can deteriorate its functioning and accelerate the aging process. These cells can be targeted by active ingredients in skin care to delay the effects of aging.