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Event Coverage
BASF Unveils Climate-adaptive Formula Concepts at Cosmet'Agora
Driven by innovations in sustainability, transparency and science, the company presented formula concepts to address the impacts of climate change — i.e., varying humidity, temperature shifts and intensified UV exposure.
Color Cosmetics
New Beauty Tech at CES 2025: Amorepacific and Shiseido
Sensory
Seiwa Kasei Co. Presents Vistanol GDHR-Pure for Plant-based Lanolin-, Silicone-like Effects
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Safety
FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics
On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.
Event Coverage
Top 14 Macro Trends for Beauty Innovation in 2025 and Beyond
The fourth quarter of 2024 was jam-packed with events — and ideas to spark beauty innovation. Here, we've grouped them into 14 macro trends we see for beauty innovation in 2025 and beyond. Brief notes, buzzwords and "honorable mentions" also are included.
Formulating Aids
Advancion Rolls Out Elevance Ultra, a Next-gen Hair Fixative/Pigment Dispersant
The biodegradable multifunctional platform was engineered to deliver performance exceeding that of aminomethyl propanol (AMP) in formulations across all known market applications while simultaneously providing best-in-class safety.
Sponsored
A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™
Col-Frag remastered™ is a type I collagen fragment produced in Wild plants as biofactories through vertical farming, that provides volume, gloss and facilitates combing.
Companies
Brenntag Updates: Two Novel Formulas, Appointment as Stepan's Exclusive Distributor in Germany, Austria
Brenntag debuted two novel formulas during Making Cosmetics: the Eco Body Bliss Creme and Bouncy Blush. It also was named exclusive distributor for Stepan's surfactants in Germany and Austria.
Color Cosmetics
Color Cosmetics: Balancing Naturality, Sensoriality, and Performance
Natural makeup is on the rise, especially in Europe, with other regions following. While natural ingredients are available, the balance between naturalness, sensoriality and performance is a challenge that lipid chemistry can meet successfully.
Safety
Two New Reasons to Reexamine PFAS Safety, Exposure: Pregnancy and Sleep
Two recent studies have raised new alarm over PFAS. One found higher levels of PFAS in pregnant women who use cosmetics. The other associated sleep disruption with PFAS in young adults. These findings add to the public outcry over "forever chemicals."
Colorant
7 Top Makeup Growth Sectors for 2025
A close read of recent consumer data reveals areas of opportunity to tap growth in the color cosmetic sector.
Color Cosmetics
Formula Focus: Hydrating Vegan Tinted Lip Balm
This lip balm is designed to glide easily onto lips, leaving a comfortable moisturizing film with a light pink shade. It is also vegan compliant.
Event Coverage
90 Beauty Innovations That Made the Cut:
C&T
Reveals the 2025
Allēs
Finalists
The results are in! The competition was fierce, but here's who made the 2025
C&T Allē Awards
finalist list.
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.
