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'Waterless' Product Spotlight: Olay Cleansing Melts

The waterless and low-water personal care product market in the U.S. is projected to reach US $4.11 billion by 2032. Olay's Cleansing Melts provide a perfect example.

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Editor's Note: The New Science of Skin, Brain and Beauty — From AI to Health and Emotion

Our September issue explores how neuroscience, biotech, AI and wellness are transforming personal care — shifting it from surface-level solutions to predictive, personalized and biologically attuned innovations that connect skin, brain and self.

How Cosmetics Impact Mental Well-Being: The Neurocosmetic Frontier — Plus Free Webcast

As science continues to uncover beauty-brain connections, product developers are leveraging these connections for aesthetic and health benefits. A free webcast, sponsored by Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant, explains. Register now to watch; it's free.

Neuroscents: Leveraging the Predictive Brain for Fragrances that ‘Biohack’ Emotion and Cognition

The predictive brain constructs rather than observes product benefits, and imaging can reveal stages of this construction. This understanding was employed to design fragranced products that influence mood, perception and cognition, as demonstrated here.

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Beyond the Hype: C&T Allēs Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor

We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.

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3 Disruptive Concepts in 'Double Duty' Beauty

Beauty innovators have been rethinking dual-sided products in novel ways, enabled by creative packaging and formulating. Here, we highlight three examples.

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Anti-frizz Product Spotlight: Pantene Smooth & Sleek Conditioner

The market for anti-frizz serums, sprays, creams and treatments is forecasted to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% (2026 to 2033), per Verified Market Reports. Pantene's Smooth & Sleek Conditioner provides this week's product example.

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Tosla Nutricosmetics Unveils Velious 3.0 to Advance Flavor-masking in Nutricosmetics

Tosla Nutricosmetics introduces Velious 3.0, an upgraded flavor-masking system enabling sugar-free liquid supplements with improved stability, higher active concentrations and more complex flavor profiles.

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Econic Launches CO₂-based Recreaire Carbonate Ethoxylate Surfactants

The Recreaire platform reportedly offers high-performance alternatives to conventional ethoxylates, cutting emissions by up to 65% while expanding formulation possibilities.

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High-Performance Biotech: The Future of Beauty Innovation

According to recent projections, the global market for biotech ingredients—including those used in cosmetics—is estimated at US $2.59 billion in 2025, with expectations to reach $5.10 billion by 2034.

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Ultra Chemical Highlights Bicotene Natural for Enhanced Beta Carotene Delivery, Skin Protection

Bicotene Natural is said to deliver stabilized beta-carotene deep into the skin using double encapsulation, preventing collagen damage from UV exposure while supporting membrane repair, among other benefits.

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Goodbye, Microplastics: Beauty’s Glow-Up for a Greener Future

From silicone-based alternatives to seaweed-derived cellulose, these newly launched innovations aim to deliver luxury and ethics.

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'The Cosmetic Victories' Highlights Beauty Innovation Finalists and Winners, Celebrates 10 Years

Marking 10 years, The Cosmetic Victories this year spotlighted projects in AI, natural ingredients and skin science, showcasing innovation shaping the future of responsible cosmetics. Winners were announced in May 2025 — read on to see who made the cut.

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4 U.S. Bills Propose Ban on 18 Cosmetic Ingredients, Fill the MoCRA 'Gap'

This legislative effort reflects growing public interest in ingredient safety and environmental health.

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Global Biotech Market Set to Double by 2034 - Free Webinar Explores How it Answers Beauty Industry Challenges

The global biotech ingredients market is projected to nearly double to US $5.10 billion by 2034. Responding to this, industry experts are turning toward cutting-edge solutions like those described in our upcoming webinar, sponsored by Evolved By Nature.

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Expanscience Debuts Tulsinity Bio, a Dual-Action Nutraceutical for Skin and Mind, for European Market

Derived from organic holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), Tulsinity Bio is reportedly standardized in key bioactive molecules known for their adaptogenic and antioxidant properties.

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Top Derms Agree: These Skin Care Ingredients Work Best

In a Northwestern Medicine study, a host of nationwide experts identified the best topical skin care ingredients for given skin conditions. The review focused on recommendations by cosmetic dermatologists and narrowed a list of 318 to just 23.

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How Yeast and Red Algae Activate Endogenous Exosomes for Hair, Skin Benefits

Exosomes are mediators of intercellular communication. In the present work, test models were developed to explore these activities in vitro and ex vivo to develop natural actives that regulate endogenous cell communication for hair and skin benefits.