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Beyond the Hype:
C&T Allēs
Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor
We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.
Natural/Sustainable
Econic Launches CO₂-based Recreaire Carbonate Ethoxylate Surfactants
Cleansing
Delavie Sciences Debuts Deep-cleansing Enzyme From Heat-loving Microbe
Latest
Cleansing
Rita Corporation Showcases Innovative Hair Defense, Stable Vitamin C and Sustainable Surfactants
Ritafactants are biobased surfactants made from renewable raw materials, designed to deliver effective and eco-friendly solutions for personal care and household products.
Actives
Scaling Bio-based Innovation: How Startups are Commercializing Next-Gen Cosmetic Ingredients
The present article reviews several emerging bio-based ingredient innovations, including their chemistries, limitations and applications. It especially focuses on novel biosurfactants and bio-based emollients and oils.
Event Coverage
Formulated for Fame? Beauty Marketers and Manufacturers: Submit to the 2026
C&T Allēs
Beauty marketers and manufacturers: Submit your finished formulas to the 2026
C&T Allē Awards
! Indie, mass and prestige products for anti-aging, skin care, wellness, hair care, sun protection, etc., will gain formulating fame for their innovative design.
Sponsored
Beyond Claims: Leveraging Life Cycle Assessment for Strategic Advantage
With 80% of a product’s environmental impact influenced by decisions made at the design stage, life cycle analysis can provide valuable data to guide formulators in selecting materials that align with sustainability goals and support claim substantiation.
Bath/Shower
Cleansing Balm Product Spotlight: BYOMA Melting Balm Cleanser
Cleansing balms are booming and have gained consumer interest thanks to their ability to effectively remove makeup, dirt and impurities while also nourishing skin. The BYOMA Melting Balm Cleanser provides a good example.
Cleansing
BASF Presents Sustainable CAPB Derived from Rainforest Alliance-certified Coconut Oil
According to BASF, the Rainforest Alliance certification aims to improve the livelihoods of farmers, protect forests and act against climate change.
Actives
Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies
Here we explore some of the most advanced ingredients in skin care and how they are revolutionizing the industry. With advances in technology, manufacturers and brands can design products and formulas that adjust to the skin’s unique needs.
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!
Natural/Sustainable
Future Origins x Kao Collab to Introduce NALO, a Palm-Free Alternative for Surfactants
“NALO is not only a high-quality ingredient that performs, but it will also enable our customers to grow their businesses in a more reliable and sustainable way."
Formulating Aids
Arxada Celebrates Innovation and Discovery at In-cosmetics Global 2025 - Stand 2C28
Arxada's two key products, Geomulse and Geogard, are an innovation duo that sets a new standard for formulators by enhancing product efficacy and extending shelf life.
Methods/Tools
Technical Theories and Tools to Leverage Polyol Properties for Smarter Makeup Remover Design
This article describes tools such as organic conceptual diagrams, Hansen solubility parameters and alcohol classes to study polyol dynamics for smarter makeup remover design. Effects on CMC, cloud point and other functional benefits are also considered.
