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[poll results] What’s Your Biggest Challenge When Sourcing Raw Materials for Lab Work?

Last week, we noted the pandemic affected industries in many ways; one was supply shortages. Climate change is another affecting resources. This made us wonder: What's your biggest challenge to sourcing materials? Here's what you said.

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[poll results] What's Your Primary Consideration When Designing a Lab Experiment?

Recently, we took a bird's eye view of how cosmetic scientists design lab experiments: to minimize variables, replicate real-use conditions or maximize data collection...here's what you told us.

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[poll results] What Type of Preservatives do You Prefer Using in Your Formulations?

Science Exposed—What Should the Minimum Recommended SPF Be to Avoid Sunburn?

“Science Exposed” is a new column aimed at digging into industry controversies to strip them down to the scientific facts. Here, sun protection expert Brian Diffey, PhD DSc, critiques the current SPF test method.

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Fees Increased on U.S. FDA Color Additive Certification; Here's What You'll Pay

"The color certification process for synthetic organic colorants is an important aspect of color additive regulations that is unique to the United States," notes industry expert Kelly Dobos. "This fee had remarkably not been raised in nearly 20 years."

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[poll results] What's the Most Rewarding Part of Being a Cosmetic Chemist?

Most of us have aspects of our jobs that we like most and least. We recently asked readers what they like most about being a cosmetic chemist. Here's what they said.

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[poll results] To What Extent do You Consider the Skin Microbiome in Your Formulations?

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EU Lays Down the Law on Cyclic Silicones D5, D6 — Now What?

It happened. On May 16, 2024, the European Union officially adopted new restrictions on siloxanes D5 and D6, as promised. What drove this decision? And what can the industry do now?

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[poll results] To What Extent do Influencer Preferences or Collaborations Impact Your Formulation Decisions?

Per Mintel, 1 in 5 consumers use social media to learn about new beauty products. But influencers can also negatively impact the industry with misleading claims. We asked: How much do influencers impact your formulating work? Here's what you said.

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[poll results] To What Extent do Cultural/Regional Beauty Trends Influence Your Formulating?

Last week, we explained how recent years have seen a rise in women "reclaiming" their cultural heritage through facial tattoos, and we asked: to what extent do cultural/regional beauty trends influence your formulating? Here's how you responded.

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[poll results] To What Extent do You Use Digital Tools/Simulations in Your Formulation Development?

Last week we reported the "digital transformation" market size is projected to grow 24.1% CAGR (2024-2030). This made us wonder: to what extent do you use digital tools and simulations in your formulation development? Here's how you responded.

“Gen Z consumers place huge importance on their skin care regimen and are extremely discerning in the brands they select,” says Ashley Brown, account director at YouGov America.

What Gen Z & Other Generations Want from Skin Care in 2025: New YouGov Data

Asked about sustainability/ethical initiatives, consumers say natural ingredients (41%), no animal testing (37%) and recyclable packaging (20%) are the most important when considering a brand.

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[poll results] What Lab Practice do You Believe Has the Greatest Impact on Formulation Stability?

Last week, we noted consumers have adopted a holistic view of beauty. And that a microcosm of this exists in the lab, where every variable has an impact. We asked: Which lab practice impacts formula stability the most? Here's what you said.

This year's Beauty Accelerate has raised the bar once again with a stellar lineup of presenters, whose experience and insights will drive product development full-speed ahead — future-proofing beauty.

Beauty Accelerate Schedule-at-a-glance: The Who, What and When for Innovation Exchanges

The event is geared for engagement to stimulate unscripted and synergistic exchanges — but only if you're there. Check out this stellar lineup — and register now!

Compass: Perception is Reality: Isn’t it?

Lean, mean and stealth, the concept of sensorial consumer preference soon will be as ubiquitous as thickening mascaras. The great “spinners” in this sophisticated personal care market, looking for the new edge, grasped onto the body-wellness-mind connection wholeheartedly. A plethora of potions and elixirs glut shelves. In summary, mind claims are valid, but only on those who believe. I hope you find this issue stimulating and informative as always.

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Does Your Beauty Innovation Have What it Takes? Enter the C&T Allē Awards to Find Out.

"[It's] like a Nobel Prize for cosmetics," and "It has absolutely meant the world," are some of the comments from 2022 C&T Allē Award winners. Will you join them? New entry deadline: Sept. 7!

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BASF, Isobionics Launch Sandalwood Alternative: Isobionics Santalol

BASF nutrition & health and Isobionics are launching a sandalwood alternative as their first joint product: Isobionics santalol.

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[poll results] To What Extent do You use Digital Tools or Simulations in the Formulation Development Process?

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