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Which Base Cosmetic Ingredients Will Rise to the Top in the 2026 C&T Allēs?

From solutions that soothe and protect sensitive skin, to those that enhance sustainability in hair and sun care, these innovations highlight the intersection of science, nature and creativity.

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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.

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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.

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Why Biomimetic Vegan Collagen is the Future of Beauty Innovation + Free Webinar

Biomimetic vegan and synthetic collagen are revolutionizing skin care. By mimicking human skin processes, it delivers superior anti-aging and hydration benefits — sustainably. Attend our free webinar to discover its full potential to shape future beauty.

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Ichimaru Pharcos' Proteoglycan IPC Wins BSB Innovation Award 2025 for Eco-Friendly Anti-Aging

The ingredient was specifically recognized for its sustainability and skin repair, collagen density and skin longevity benefits.

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Clariant Boosts China Presence with CHF 80 M Expansion at Daya Bay Site

The expansion enhances Clariant's production in two critical areas: specialty chemicals for personal and home care, and pharmaceutical excipients.

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Excitement Builds for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards: Judges Weigh In, Tickets Coming Soon

Mark your calendars for May 18, 2026, as the C&T Allē Awards return to NYC to honor the trailblazers of beauty innovation. Judges are already buzzing about this year’s standout entries — read on for a sneak preview. Finalists will be revealed in February!

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NYSCC Opens Call for Presentations for Suppliers’ Day 2026, Deadline January 12

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Kolmar Korea's AI Scar Beauty Device Wins CES 2026 'Best of Innovation' Award

The device was praised for its user-friendly design, allowing real-time monitoring and control through a smartphone, making advanced treatment accessible to consumers.

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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.

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Symrise Launches Digital CO2 Tracker, Champions Bioeconomy

Symrise recently reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching Houston, a greenhouse gas-tracking platform developed with CO2 AI to measure carbon footprints in real-time. The company also chaired the Sustainable Business Bioeconomy Group.

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Core Biogenesis’ Tony Abboud Receives SCC Award for Advancing Sustainable Bioactive Production

This distinction recognizes outstanding contributions in sustainable formulation technology.

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Top 11 Hotspots for Future Beauty Innovation from the 2025 SCC Annual Scientific Meeting

The SCC's 79th Annual Scientific Meeting painted a vibrant picture of future hotspots for beauty innovation, inspiring some 800+ registered attendees in areas of epigenetics, hair bonding, claims substantiation and more. Following are our top 11 picks.

The Henry Maso keynote lecture by Jane Yoo, M.D., explored how AI is shifting dermatologic skin care solutions; such as LG H&H's hyper rejuvenating eye patch. The device is designed to enhance cosmetic efficacy and stimulate cellular activation using AI-driven personalized skin data. The technology will be honored as a 2026 CES Innovation Award winner.

Secretome Science, Photoprotection, Epigenetics and More: Day 2 of the SCC79 Annual Meeting

Following an opening awards breakfast and keynote on AI-driven dermatologic solutions, Day 2 sessions focused on claims substantiation, photoprotection, skin wellness and biotechnology, offering attendees a look at the future of the 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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[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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11 Award Winners Highlighted at Cosmoprof Asia 2025

This year, the awards attracted 424 submissions, and winners were selected across 11 categories.

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Core Biogenesis Wins L'Oreal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Challenge 2025

Core Biogenesis has won the L’Oréal Big Bang Beauty Tech Innovation Challenge 2025 in the Future Science and Sustainability category, ushering in a new future for sustainable biotechnology in beauty.