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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.
Method/Process
[interview] Stanford University Explores How Cosmetics Influence Sensory Activation and Perception — Cosmetic Victories Profile
Event Coverage
Testing Innovators: Submit Now to Take Center Stage at the
2026 C&T Allē Awards
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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.
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.
Efficacy
Isomalto-oligosaccharides Naturally Balance ‘Stiffness’ with Flexibility for Hair Styling Benefits
This article describes enzymatically controlled naturally derived isomalto-oligosaccharides. It demonstrates how they balance stiffness and flexibility to maintain hair styles, as well as reduce the need for synthetic setting polymers.
Sponsored
Remastered Fragments™: Smart, Ethical Innovation in Skincare
Fragments remastered™ fuses biotech and sustainability to deliver biomimetic protein fragments via vertical farming. These actives boost collagen, elasticity, and skin structure—clinically proven, ethical, and eco-conscious skincare innovation.
Consumers/Market
AI-powered, Personal Multisensory Experiences to Lead Future Beauty
There's a bigger picture behind product sensory experiences encompassing sustainability, personalization, inclusivity and multisensory input — potentially powered by AI. These are revealed by industry experts and Future Market Insights, described here.
Rheology/Thickener
How Natural Butylene Glycol Advances Market and Rheology Dynamics
Demand for sustainable ingredients in cosmetics and personal care is well-known. Here, a sustainable natural butylene glycol is described to advance this trend and its effects on viscosity and elasticity are assessed in five test formulas.
Method/Process
Test Model Developed to Predict Skin Permeability of Compounds
A test model published in the
Journal of Chromatography A
uses retention on octadecyl, cholesterol-bonded and immobilized artificial membrane columns to accurately predict the skin permeability of compounds.
Magazine
The Emotion Paradox in Product Testing: A Commentary
A real challenge in the assessment of consumer emotional responses has been the need for validated but meaningful measures. Commentary outlined are benefits and drawbacks of various methods and asks the larger question of precisely what’s being measured.
Sensory
Wellness by Design: Positive Comparison Patterns to Engage Latin American Consumers Through Fragrance
A well-crafted fragrance that aligns with sociocultural values can inspire positive emotions in consumers. To achieve this, Positive Comparison Patterns (PCPs) in neuroscience are introduced here and used to elicit positive scent experiences in Latin American women.
Sensory
Shiseido Develops Friction and Contact Force Tactile Evaluation Devices
The devices are designed to help researchers study skin texture and perceived characteristics with high accuracy.
Sensory
[video] Cosmetics R&D Vlog: How Fragrance Inspires Emotion and Wellness
Perfume can tap into deep consumer emotions to elicit happiness or tranquility and help them through today’s COVID-19 reality. Daniela Garcia, ésika Executive Brand Director for Belcorp Latin America, explains how, with this look at the company's recent research.