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Read the Label: Glossier Balm Dotcom Reformulation — Before/After Comparison
The iconic Glossier Balm Dotcom launched ten years ago, drawing a cult following. In 2023, the brand reformulated its classic to meet vegan and cruelty-free specifications but this caused a backlash from fans. This article compares these formulations.
Anti-aging/Face
Product Spotlight: Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Gel Facial Moisturizer
Event Coverage
Gala, Awards, Photosensitive Liposomes, Reef-safe Sunscreens and More: IFSCC 2024 Congress Day 3
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Polls
[1-click poll] Which factor is most critical in determining the success of a lab-scale formulation?
Cosmetic scientists wear more than safety glasses in the lab. They wear many hats; as a detective, to eye instabilities; as a process engineer, calculating scale-up; as a consumer mind reader; etc. We want to know: which hat is most critical to success?
Oral Care
Formulating Oral Hygiene Products for Healthy Teeth and Total Care
This article describes how to formulate toothpaste and mouthwash. Key functional ingredients are outlined as well as those for added benefits; e.g., anti-tartar, desensitizing, strengthening, whitening, etc. Example oral care formulas are also provided.
Sponsored
Rebalancing skin microbiome from intimacy to odor modulation: Calybiota® Bio
New clinical tests show that Calybiota® Bio from Expanscience reduces body odor by rebalancing the skin microbiome. Sustainably sourced from red kapok tree calyxes, this hydrosoluble ingredient supports overall microbiome balance.
Methods/Tools
Lifestyle Integration, Body Skin AI, Gamification, Data Security and More: Digital Tech to Move Beauty Forward
Digital tech has created new spaces for the research, discovery and experimentation of cosmetic products. This two-part Q&A with beauty tech visionaries uncovers the drivers, trends, untapped potential and outlook for such innovations in our industry.
Methods/Tools
Generative AI, Zero-party Data, Omnichannel Experiences and More: Drivers and Trends for Digital Tech in Beauty
Digital tech has created new spaces for the research, discovery and experimentation of cosmetic products. This two-part Q&A with beauty tech visionaries uncovers the drivers, trends, untapped potential and outlook for such innovations in our industry.
Regional
European Regulatory Update: Cosmetic Ingredient Changes Coming in 2025-2026
This article looks to changes in 2025-2026 to the status of ingredients in the EU and UK. Examples include nanomaterial and UV filter bans/restrictions, limits on actives, labeling formaldehyde-releasing preservatives and allergens, ecodesign and others.
Consumers/Market
Next in Skin: Changing Perspectives on ‘Anti-Aging’
Skin care products are now promoting long-term benefits, and supporting skin’s natural functions through biohacking and longevity science, rather than focusing on anti-aging effects. This evolution ties into a broader trend in wellness, discussed here.
Consumers/Market
Digital Tech in Beauty: Ingredient Discovery, Early Trend Spotting, Personalization, Digital Collabs, Molecular Design and More
Digital technology is nothing new for cosmetic product developers. What is new is how smart it has gotten — and how creative we're getting at leveraging it. Here, several industry experts share their ideas for current and future applications in beauty.
Consumers/Market
Editor's Note: Brushing Up on Oral Health and Body Care Innovation
Oral health and whole-body care have been in the periphery for beauty consumers but they are making their way front and center — and onto the pages of our latest issue. As a bonus this month, we also explore applications for digital tech in beauty.
Color Cosmetics
Gattefossé Showcases Color Pulse Kit Featuring an Array of 13 Makeup Formulations
Recently, Gattefossé recruited experts in the field to study the compatibilities and possibilities of its ingredients in color cosmetics. The result? A novel concept product collection driven by new expertise in natural, sensorial makeup formulating.
Anti-aging/Face
Product Spotlight: L'Oreal Collagen Moisture Filler
#Jelloskin now has more than 15.7 million views. This week's product spotlight, L'Oreal's Collagen Moisture Filler face cream, aligns with this trend to help skin "bounce" back to a more youthful state.