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[updated] Innovation Zone Winners Announced, Top 20 Finalists Celebrated at In-cosmetics Asia

Winners of the 2024 In-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone, along with the 20 shortlisted finalists, were celebrated during an awards ceremony on Nov. 5. Finalists were narrowed down from a record-breaking 100 entries.

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L'Oréal USA Champions Future of STEM, Names the 2024 For Women in Science Awardees

The awards provide five female postdoctoral scientists grants to further their research; the program has been running for more than two decades.

Top 11 Themes from IFSCC 2024: Melano-aging, Physics, Longevity, Microbiome, Body Care and More

Flashing an array of innovative concepts, the 2024 IFSCC Congress, held Oct. 14-17, featured more than 600 posters and 80+ podium talks to spark ideas. Here, we present our top 11 themes; note this is not a comprehensive summary.

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[video] Could Polyglutamic Acid Become the New HA? Yes and No.

The moisturizing, anti-aging, C. acnes control, etc., benefits of polyglutamic acid (PGA) were presented in a poster at the IFSCC 2024 Congress by Bettina Gruber, of Grupo Boticário. She also proposed PGA could become the new HA; and she's not the first.

Solutions for scalp care, anti-aging, anti-hair loss, skin longevity, sensory benefits in hair and more will be featured in the 2024 In-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone; and as the media sponsor, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given a sneak peek. Read on for more.

Revealed: 5 Cosmetic Actives You'll Find at In-Cosmetics Asia

Solutions for scalp care, anti-aging, anti-hair loss, skin longevity, sensory benefits in hair and more will be featured in the In-cosmetics Asia Innovation Zone; and as the media sponsor, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given a sneak peek.

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Exclusive Look: 5 Emerging Functionals You'll See at In-cosmetics Asia 2024

In-cosmetics Asia 2024 marks a new milestone: 100 ingredients will be featured in this year's Innovation Zone. As the media sponsor, Cosmetics & Toiletries was given an exclusive preview; here are 5 innovations you'll find there.

The IFSCC 2024 Brazil Congress closed with a gala dinner and awards ceremony, sponsored by Mageline, featuring the official 'changing of the guard' to the incoming IFSCC president, Prof. Vania Leite, Ph.D., followed by poster and podium award presentations, live music, dancing and a caipirinha or two.

Gala, Awards, Photosensitive Liposomes, Reef-safe Sunscreens and More: IFSCC 2024 Congress Day 3

Day 3 of the IFSCC 2024 Congress featured talks on rosacea, hyperpigmentation, UV protection, "happiness" pathways, urine-derived stem cells for personalized care, a low-water hair conditioner and more. The awards gala closed out this year's event.

Tugba Sagir, of Pim Grup Consultancy, described the development of exosomal raw material from upcycled purslane (Portulaca oleracea) waste, obtained by green chemistry and using AI modeling.

Energized Exhibits, Provocative Posters, Exosomal Beauty: Day 2 at IFSCC 2024 Brazil

From a high-energy exhibition and provocative poster discussions, to firmly grounded technical talks, Day 2 of the IFSCC 2024 Congress in Brazil kept attendees on their toes — if they weren't on the edge of their conference seats.

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Lasting Hydration, Leaky Skin, New Anti-aging Commensal and More: Day 1 at IFSCC 2024 Brazil

Podium presentations featured on Day 1 at IFSCC 2024 Brazil included lasting hydrating and plumping skin, leaky skin, preventing sunscreen penetration, mixed retinol efficacy, microbiome-driven personalization, a novel anti-aging commensal and more.

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9 Planetary Boundaries and White Biotech: L'Oréal and Grupo Boticário Workshops Plus IFSCC Welcome, Awards

"Sustainability is no longer a choice, it is a necessity," said L'Oréal's Ariane Dimitrov at today's workshop. She added that right now, the industry has a "license to operate" and make it happen. The day ended with a welcome celebration, awards and more.

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Top 3 Trends, Claims Projected for Asia-Pacific Beauty in 2025

At in-cosmetics Asia, Nov. 5-7, 2024, in Bangkok, Anindhitha Maniath, senior analyst at Euromonitor International, will present, "Glow Up: Exploring APAC's Beauty and Personal Care Revolution." Here, we present 3 top trends she predicts for 2025.

Ulta’s 2024 Muse Accelerator Program

Ulta’s Muse Accelerator Program 2024 Cohorts

The Muse Acclerator program is designed to support and mentor emerging beauty brands that are focused on being inclusive and serving diverse communities.

The free webcast, 'Meet Kalichem’s Eco-friendly Unicorns: 100% Green Quat, 'Aluminun salts-free' Deo Active and Water-saving, Upcycled Surfactant,' is now available on demand. Check it out!

3 Green, Safe, Water-saving, Upcycled Ingredients for Beauty Consumer Concerns — Free Webcast On Demand

Sustainability is a major market force, driving behaviors and giving rise to the conscious consumer — whose concerns vary and extend beyond price/convenience. As such, formulators require new tools; this free webcast, available on demand, presents three.

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L'Oréal, Grupo Boticário to Lead the Sustainability Charge at IFSCC 2024 Brazil

The 2024 IFSCC Congress was formed around the theme: "Biodiversity and Cosmetics: Reaching Sustainable Technologies." L'Oréal and Grupo Boticário will kick things off with 2 pre-congress workshops centered on sustainability — and biotech to achieve such.

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L'Oréal, Shiseido, IFSCC and Beauty R&D Take Center Stage at In-Cosmetics Asia

In-cosmetics Asia 2024 will showcase some 600 exhibitors, the largest in the event's 15-year history. In addition, it will inaugurate the all-new Cosmetic Conference, co-organized by IFSCC and featuring headliners like L'Oréal, Shiseido and others.

Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., associate vice president of skin care development, L’Oréal USA Research & Innovation

C&T Allēs Welcomes Juror Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., of L'Oreal, in the Eleventh Hour

Building excitement in the final days to submit to the 2025 C&T Allēs, we welcome Stephen Lynch, Ph.D., associate VP of skin care development for L’Oreal USA, to the jury. It's not too late to get in the game — enter now; the deadline is Friday!

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

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2025 C&T Allēs Extends Final-Final Deadline to Sept. 13

We're pleased to announce one last extension for the 2025 C&T Allēs: the final-final deadline is now Sept. 13, 5:00 p.m., CST. The judges are standing by. Submit today!