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Berg+Schmidt Charts a Course for Formulators with Texture & Sensory Compass

The digital tool categorizes formulation types, from milk to cream and butter, while linking them to corresponding sensory profiles.

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Seqens Debuts AdvensProtect OE Green 100% Biobased Multifunctional

The ingredient combines humectant, emollient, deodorizing and preservative-boosting properties.

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Rita Corporation Showcases Innovative Hair Defense, Stable Vitamin C and Sustainable Surfactants

Ritafactants are biobased surfactants made from renewable raw materials, designed to deliver effective and eco-friendly solutions for personal care and household products.

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Scaling Bio-based Innovation: How Startups are Commercializing Next-Gen Cosmetic Ingredients

The present article reviews several emerging bio-based ingredient innovations, including their chemistries, limitations and applications. It especially focuses on novel biosurfactants and bio-based emollients and oils.

Supplier Innovations Wanted: Enter the 2026 C&T Allēs to Showcase Your Beauty Breakthroughs

Calling all beauty and personal care suppliers! Enter the 2026 C&T Allē Awards to spotlight your latest innovation. From actives to prototypes, test methods to ingredient blends — show the industry how you're shaping the future. Submissions now open!

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7 Hot Topics in Cosmetics R&D from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2025

This year’s show spotlighted a blend of science and emotion, with a notable emphasis on the mind-skin connection, biodegradable innovation and performance + experience.

Susonity by EMD Electronics: Redefining innovation in cosmetics with a diverse portfolio of pigments, UV filters, and skin care actives.

EMD Electronics Launches Rebrand as Susonity, Highlighted at NYSCC 2025

EMD Electronics, the US entity of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has announced the launch of its brand as Susonity. The brand includes effect pigments, UV filters, DHA, functional fillers and skin care actives.

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Eastman Debuts Esmeri CC1N10 Cellulose Ester Micropowder During NYSCC Suppliers' Day

The microplastic-free cellulose ester micropowder is applicable in lipsticks, foundations and pressed powders, where it reportedly demonstrates good compressibility.

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Evident Ingredients Taps Black Label Ingredients for Exclusive U.S. Distribution

The partnership gives BLI rights to distribute Evident’s Evicide and Evicare lines across the United States.

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Momentive Unveils Harmonie NatuVel 100% Biobased Elastomer Gel for Clean Skin, Sun and Color Formulas

“We aimed for a 100% naturally derived solution that could perform on par with silicone elastomer gels and that is what we are showcasing.”

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Capsum, Curie Co. and P2 Science Collaborate on Dualité Molécul’hair Two-phase Hair Treatment

Capsum's dual-phase delivery technology allows the two formulas to be stored and dispensed side-by-side together without the need for a plastic chamber partition.

Structure Silk is a starch-derived rheology modifier that functions as a texturizer and film-former, suitable for skin care and hair styling emulsions.

Nouryon Introduces Three Innovations to Elevate Sustainable Hair Styling, Skin/Hair Care

Structure Silk is a starch-derived rheology modifier, Armocare Aqua 12 is non-quarternary hair conditioner and Demeon ReNu 100 is a renewable propellant.

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Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies

Here we explore some of the most advanced ingredients in skin care and how they are revolutionizing the industry. With advances in technology, manufacturers and brands can design products and formulas that adjust to the skin’s unique needs.

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2026 C&T Allē Awards Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff

With beauty innovation abuzz, especially around spring trade shows, Cosmetics & Toiletries is excited to open the 2026 Allē Awards submission portal. Show us what you've got!

Nipaguard SCE Vita is based on 100% renewable sorbitan caprylate and offers a natural preservation system.

Clariant Presents Nipaguard SCE Vita and Aristoflex Sun to Address Evolving Preservation, Sunscreen Demands

These innovations are said to empower formulators to create the next generation of cosmetics and sun care products that meet rising expectations for eco-consciousness, efficacy and consumer experience.

The polymer reduces particle size and stabilizes oil droplets, per Lubrizol, making it appropriate for sun care with either organic or inorganic UV filters.

Lubrizol Introduces PemuPur Vista: A Naturally Derived Polymeric Emulsifier for Skin Care and Makeup

The ingredient, which reportedly has a sensory profile similar to synthetic polymeric emulsifiers, features a natural origin content of 97% (ISO 16128) and biodegradability credentials (OECD 301D).

Carbopol BioSense polymer is Lubrizol's first readily biodegradable rheology modifier extracted from sustainably sourced eucalyptus forests.

Lubrizol Boosts Skin's Bioelectricity with Lectroglaze – Plus Three Polymers to Advance Sustainability

These novel ingredients showcase advances in biotechnology, the skin microbiome, polymer science and sustainability while addressing key trends in skin, hair and personal care formulations.

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2025 C&T Allēs Celebrate Beauty Innovators with Merit Recognitions

While some innovations take home the top C&T Allē Award, still others demonstrate strengths in select areas. These are honored as Merit recipients; 47 were awarded in 2025.