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Advancing Hyper-Personalized Cosmetics: A Dual Approach Combining Regulatory Methodology and Live A/B Performance Testing
A made-to-order, direct-to-consumer (DTC) model enables cosmetic brands to manage complex regulatory compliance for millions of personalized formulas while leveraging live consumer data to de-risk physical product renovations.
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Sponsored
SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies
In 2023, SILAB invested in an Agronomic Studies and Research Center, with the aim of studying certain crops to ensure even more the security, traceability and durability of its botanical supplies. Discover its main missions!
Tech/Equipment/Production
Why Cosmetic Batches Lose Consistency During Scale-Up
A formula that performs beautifully in the lab doesn't always behave the same in production. Learn why powders, emulsions, viscosity changes, and air entrainment create batch variability—and what manufacturers can do to improve repeatability.
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September 2026
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Tech/Equipment
Dr Mom Hand Debuts Phyto-Resonance Extraction Technology
Sponsored
SILAB focuses on the study of crops to strengthen its botanical supplies
Safety/Stability
Is Your NPD Testing Keeping Pace With Cosmetic Innovation?
Method/Process
The Predictive Formulation Era Arrives as L’Oréal Brings Nvidia Alchemi AI into the Lab
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Methods/Tools
How In silico Innovation is Transforming Cosmetic Ingredient Discovery and Development
This article delves into in silico methods including AI and machine learning for cosmetic ingredient discovery and development. It covers virtual screening, QSAR analyses and molecule repurposing, and gives a case study in progress for psoriasis peptides.
Method/Process
Advances in Beauty and Personal Care Testing: Novel In vitro Models, Multi-Test Combos, ‘Evidence Packages’ and Real-World Exposure
Advances in analytics and in vitro models are revolutionizing R&D in cosmetics and personal care. This article explores trends, cutting-edge research and expert insights on how these technologies are shaping the future of ethical, efficient testing.
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Augmented Longevity: Reprogramming the Skinspan Where Science, Technology and AI Redefine Ageing.
During this global webinar, Safic-Alcan will bring together market, scientific and technical perspectives to decode the concept of augmented longevity.
Event Coverage
Symrise Launches Digital CO2 Tracker, Champions Bioeconomy
Symrise recently reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching Houston, a greenhouse gas-tracking platform developed with CO2 AI to measure carbon footprints in real-time. The company also chaired the Sustainable Business Bioeconomy Group.
Companies
NSL Analytical Services Acquires Rocky Mountain Testing Solutions, Strenghtens Environmental Test Services
By combining NSL's expertise in materials with RMTS’s proficiency in environmental stress testing, customers will now have access to a broader spectrum of verification services under one umbrella.
Tech/Equipment
StellarNet Introduces StellarScope AM/PA Analyzer for Advanced Particle Analysis
The device enables in-house, real-time analysis of trace particles in products like creams, powders and raw materials, reducing reliance on outsourced lab testing.
Tech/Equipment/Services
[interview] How High-speed AFM Revolutionizes Precision Efficacy Testing: Cosmetic Victories Winner Profile
"Basically, an extremely small needle will glide on top of the sample, collecting topographic data in order to create a nanoscale 3D map of a single cell."
Actives
Does Your Product Belong Among the
C&T Allē Award
Elites? Enter the 2026 Program to Find Out
The
C&T Allē Awards
have a long history of recognizing excellence across the cosmetic landscape. Does your innovation have what it takes to join them? Enter now to find out.
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Rising to the Occasion: What it Means to Win a
C&T Allē Award
— Earn Your Standing Ovation in 2026
"We are profoundly grateful to the
C&T
team for acknowledging our efforts, which motivates us to persist in pushing boundaries and revolutionizing the cosmetics industry."
Sensory
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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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.
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.
