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Testing
Microbiology
Niacinamide Platform Delivers Double Duty to Protect Products and Skin
Niacinamide is known for its skin benefits. Here, select ingredients were combined with it and explored for the potential to also protect against contamination. MIC data and challenge testing are presented, supporting the ingredient’s dual functionality.
Method/Process
Beyond Claims: Leveraging Life Cycle Assessment for Strategic Advantage
Method/Process
Bio + Chemo Guidance Uncover New Benefits in Known Naturals:
Murraya Koenigii
Extract Case Study
Latest
Sponsored
Saving R&D's Sanity While Meeting Today's Consumer Numerous Expectations: The Adaptive Aesthetic Approach
A unique palette of 15 bases was developed to present a comprehensive range of textures, from serums, to lotions, to creams to choose from. Four different emulsifiers with specific targeted specs towards naturality were used to create these varied textures.
Event Coverage
Testing Innovators: Submit Now to Take Center Stage at the
2026 C&T Allē Awards
Do your methods and devices put cosmetic innovations to the test? The
Cosmetics & Toiletries
2026
Allē Awards
want to recognize you - enter now.
Polls
Poll Results: What is Your Biggest Concern Regarding Consumer Safety in Cosmetics?
Recently, we polled our audiences on social media about their biggest concern for safety in cosmetics. Their responses surprised us.
Tech/Equipment/Services
Testing Trending Hair Care and Skinification Claims
Various test methods, some borrowed from skin care, can be used to validate hair product claims. This article reviews several, including conditioning, anti-breakage, hydration, skinification-related, damage repair, anti-dandruff, anti-hair loss and more.
Safety
[podcast] How to Meet MoCRA's Safety Testing Mandates
In this podcast, Lenore Coyle, president of Eurofins, shares insights on the challenges of MoCRA testing mandates. She provides tips on ways to prepare, and highlights Eurofins' services that support these efforts. Register now to listen and learn more.
Method/Process
Haut.AI Launches 'Deep C.A.R.E.' System for More Context-aware Skin Care Matching
The system leverages advanced product tagging and comprehensive skin profiling to enhance personalization.
Efficacy
Beauty Before-and-Afters: How Better Imagery, AI, Social Media and Testing Are Changing the Game
“A high-quality before and after image offers a huge range of benefits. It pushes transparency. You’re no longer stating a claim, you’re demonstrating it."
Tech/Equipment/Production
Anton Paar Celebrates 50 Years with Multiwave 5001 and 3001 Microwave Digestive Systems Roll-out
The Multiwave series is designed to enhance workflows, demonstrating good durability and resilience even with the most difficult samples, while improving operational efficiency and throughput.
Method/Process
Testing Tactics: How Sensory Testing Bridges the Gap Between Technology and Consumer Experience
This article delves into the role of sensory testing in the development of cosmetics for skin and hair. Its applications, methodologies and unique place in the innovation toolbox are highlighted, along with expert insights and journal article examples.
Method/Process
Modeling and Targeting Cell Communication, Senescence and Immunoevasion to Support Skin Longevity
The present work sought to develop in vitro models to study the mechanisms of key hallmarks of aging: cellular communication, senescence and immunoevasion. The models were then used to test the efficacy of natural actives targeting these mechanisms.
Event Coverage
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!
