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Color Cosmetics
Industry Insights: Q&A with Estée Lauder’s SVP of Global Clinical, Consumer Sciences on One-of-a-Kind Complexion Research
“A shade can be technically close to a person’s skin tone and still not look completely natural in every situation.”
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Method/Process
Testing Tactics: Measuring What Matters in Color Cosmetics
Effective product evaluation requires combining multiple approaches—analytical, instrumental, expert, and consumer-led testing—to ensure a product's consumer promise is accurately measured.
Sponsored
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.
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October 2026
Top Headlines
Cosmetic Ingredients
Editor’s Note: Slow it Down
Sponsored
Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Tech/Equipment/Services
Outer Bio Launches Yuna Platform for Ex Vivo Skin Samples
Event Coverage
Spotlight on Beauty Innovation: Celebrating the 2026
C&T
Allē Awards
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Safety/Stability
Establishing a Clear Framework for Safety and Claims in Personal Care Products
Independent third-party certification is vital for transparency and market success.
Sponsored
Skinifying Oral Care: The Microbiome Science
Join BLIS Technologies to unpack the strain science behind microbiome-friendly oral care: how targeted antimicrobial peptides modulate the ecosystem rather than strip it, how to formulate with live probiotics in real-world formats, and how to map claims that keep cosmetic products compliant.
Tech/Equipment
Dr Mom Hand Debuts Phyto-Resonance Extraction Technology
Phyto-Resonance provides extraction yields of 8-12%, energy reduction of up to 80% and a complete elimination of organic solvents.
Sun Care
China Leads the Global Sunscreen Category: BABI’s Proprietary Technology Redefines Full-Chain Protection Standards
Discover BABI's revolutionary sunscreen spray 3.0 with full-chain protection technology. Combining UV protection, brightening, and soothing care in one formula.
Animal Alternatives
European Commission To Accelerate Transition Away from Animal Testing in Chemical Safety Assessments
“Today is a good day for animals and shows that Europe cares,” said Jessika Roswall, Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy.
Anti-aging/Face
Haut.AI CEO on AI, Skin Intelligence, and the Next Phase of Skincare Personalization
From SkinGPT simulations to AI-driven clinical studies, Haut.AI’s CEO explains how generative AI is redefining how ingredient efficacy is demonstrated and experienced.
Companies
Inovapotek Strengthens International Reach by Joining PhD Trials
By joining with PhD Trials, the company hopes to bring together scientific expertise with strong academic networks and complementary portfolios.
Safety/Stability
Is Your NPD Testing Keeping Pace With Cosmetic Innovation?
Ben Elmadi, Technical Manager – Cosmetics, at MSL Solution Providers explains why brands should re-evaluate their approach to NPD testing.
Method/Process
The Predictive Formulation Era Arrives as L’Oréal Brings Nvidia Alchemi AI into the Lab
The approach allows researchers to test thousands of formulation variables simultaneously, accelerating discovery cycles by up to 100x.
Ingredients
NSF Launches New Certification for Personal Care Products
Certification is available globally for manufacturers and brands seeking independent verification of product quality and ingredient safety.
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.
