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Expert Opinions on Skin Radiance and Luminosity: Even Tone, Pro-longevity, Retinol Alternatives, Cell Renewal and More

Skin glow and radiance products are experiencing significant growth, driven by demand for luminous, healthy-looking skin. Here, we share expert insights and examine trends, formulating strategies, emerging innovations shaping this projected $714 m sector.

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Which of These 16 Base Ingredients Will Clinch C&T Allēs in 2025?

From a carbon-based black pigment, solid lipid and unique Guerbert alcohol, to biodegradable hair styling polymer, novel cold processable thickener, multifunctional preservative and more, here are C&T Allēs base ingredients finalist profiles.

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Hair and Scalp Care: Lipids, Algae Solutions, Self-esteem, Bond Building, Scalp Health, Personalized, Biotech Derived and More

Scientific advances continue to shape how we approach hair and scalp health. Innovative commercial products have captured the attention of the beauty consumer, driving the market trajectory ever higher. Here, industry experts discuss these dynamics.

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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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Preservation, Reimagined: Hybrid Antimicrobial Strategies for Safer, More Natural, Skin‑Protective Personal Care Products

Nature-aligned boosters transform preservation from necessity into value-adding benefit.

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The Longevity and Slow-Aging Movement Gets an Ingredient Refresh

Anti-aging ingredients get a longevity and slow-aging makeover as consumers focus on holistic, long-term solutions for skin.

Find out at our exclusive red carpet-style awards dinner, to be held on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our engaging Beauty Accelerate event. Join us!

Which Cosmetic Base Ingredients Will Take Home a C&T Allē in 2024?

Which base ingredients will take home C&T Allē Awards in 2024? Find out at our exclusive awards dinner on March 6, 2024, at the Biltmore in Los Angeles – alongside our engaging Beauty Accelerate event. Here are the contenders...

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Wizard Wellness' Walmart Launch Marks Mass Market Leap for Microbiome-Driven Allergy Care

Doctor- and allergist-recommended, the system targets long-term allergy wellness while supporting broader benefits including improved sleep, mood and energy.

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How K-Beauty Advances Skin Care Through Next-Generation Delivery Systems and the Continuous Reinvention of Proven Actives

Current advances are driven by three distinct technologies: liposomes, exosomes and spicules.

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Optimizing Bigels for Sensoriality and Efficacy: DoE Insights on Aqueous and Oil Phase Components

DoE methods examined component interactions in bigels to optimize sensoriality, performance and stability. Tests using HEC and tucuma oil revealed effects on mechanics, rheology and stability, underscoring the need to balance internal/external phases.

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Top 14 Macro Trends for Beauty Innovation in 2025 and Beyond

The fourth quarter of 2024 was jam-packed with events — and ideas to spark beauty innovation. Here, we've grouped them into 14 macro trends we see for beauty innovation in 2025 and beyond. Brief notes, buzzwords and "honorable mentions" also are included.

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Problem-solving Beauty Ingredients

From dandruff-causing yeast to clean beauty preservation to summer hair stressors, new ingredients resolve challenges for consumers and formulators.

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Which Finished Indie Formulas Will Clinch C&T Allē Awards in 2026?

This year’s finalists stand out for their dedication to clean, vegan and sustainable/organic values — meeting a growing demand without compromising performance.

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Which Finished Prestige Formulas Will Prevail in the 2026 C&T Allēs?

By prioritizing premium ingredients and superior sensory experiences, these brands are setting the benchmarks for quality that often trickle down through the rest of the market.

“Consumers …[expect products to be] innovative, effective, long-lasting, sensitive skin friendly and [to protect] the skin from external aggressors.'

Care for Compromised Skin: Anti-climate Change, Barrier Health, Microbiome, Pollution Protection and Clinical Efficacy

What does the industry see as drivers in the current and future “compromised skin care” segment? We asked several experts to weigh in. Following are their responses.

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Expert Opinions on Compromised Skin: Dermocosmetics, Barrier Function, Brain-skin Connection, Microbiome, E-skin and Sensitive as the ‘New Norm’

Considering the market projections are for dermocosmetics to outpace general skin care, we asked industry experts to weigh in with their views of current drivers and future directions in dermocosmetics. Following are their comments.

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Caprylyl Glyceryl Ether to Enhance Pigment Wetting, Preservation in Cosmetics, Sunscreens

Caprylyl glyceryl ether is a natural multifunctional emollient with previously demonstrated preservative-boosting effects. More recently, its pigment wetting and dispersion properties for color cosmetics and sunscreens also were identified, as shown here.

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Kenvue Drives Home the Clinical Efficacy Message, Uncovers Microbiome, Lipids, TXA, Acne and Other Findings

Kenvue highlighted 22 clinical findings from studies presented at this year's AAD. Topics included oats and the microbiome, NMF + lipids for a skin barrier boost, ZnO skin protection, acne care hydrocolloid patches, TXA + niacinamide, anti-aging and more.