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Warm glow or cool glow? In today’s beauty market, radiance comes in more than one shade. While peachy, sun-kissed finishes continue to dominate complexion products, icy, violet-inspired highlights are emerging as a fresh alternative for consumers seeking a modern, luminous look.  With SYNCRYSTAL Orange and SYNCRYSTAL Violet, formulators can explore both directions. Both effect pigments … Read more

The ocean is a treasure trove of bioactive molecules capable of delivering unprecedented cosmetic efficacy, but many of these powerful resources remain out of reach. Most algae forms are simply too small, rare, ephemeral, or impossible to harvest in nature. To overcome this challenge and access the inaccessible, Seppic developed Celebrity™, a pioneering blue biotechnology.  … Read more

CETES Cosmetics is closing its manufacturing and packaging facility, creating an opportunity for cosmetics and personal care manufacturers to acquire pre-owned production equipment through EquipNet’s online auction, running October 19–28, 2026. The auction features 350+ assets covering key manufacturing, processing and packaging operations. Featured equipment includes Groninger filling lines, Becomix mixing homogenizers, Norden tube fillers, … Read more

The Home & Personal Care industry is evolving rapidly. New raw materials, more sustainable formulations and increasing quality requirements are creating new challenges for manufacturers around the world.  The free online seminar “Modern HPC Manufacturing in Practice” will provide a practical overview of the following aspects: Key technology trends influencing HPC manufacturing Modern approaches to … Read more

Demonstrating cosmetic efficacy goes beyond clinical observation and volunteer feedback. The Tewameter® provides a scientifically established, objective approach by measuring transepidermal water loss (TEWL) – an important indicator of skin barrier integrity.  TEWL measurement offers valuable insights when evaluating moisturising and nourishing formulations, products for dry or sensitive skin or scalp, skin tolerance and claims … Read more

PhytoSpherix™ is a botanical glycogen that redefines hair vitality by fueling follicles with natural, targeted energy. By replenishing the hair’s own energy reserves, it boosts follicle activity, accelerates growth, and promotes fuller, denser hair – perfectly aligned with today’s hair longevity movement. Its unique energizing mechanism supports optimal hair growth performance and rejuvenates hair from … Read more

Provital introduces Kromboost™, a protein bioactive designed to preserve the functional life of the hair fiber by strengthening hair, hydrating and protecting dyed color under thermal and chemical stress. Upcycled from barley malt rootlets, a craft beer brewing byproduct sourced locally, Kromboost™ is obtained through an enzymatic hydrolysis process that yields peptides and polyphenols, enhanced … Read more

Today’s consumers expect sun protection to integrate seamlessly into their daily skincare routines. Inspired by Tokyo, a city known for efficiency, precision, and innovation, Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions’ Inmotion Sun Face Lotion SPF 30 was developed to support mineral suncare formulations while maintaining an elegant sensory experience.  Its water-in-oil formulation is designed to … Read more

As beauty routines evolve to support faster, more connected lifestyles, consumers are looking for products that deliver performance, convenience, and self-expression wherever the day takes them. Inmotion from Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions is a trend-driven concept inspired by the energy of urban living and designed for beauty in motion.  Built around four key … Read more

At Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions, our beauty and personal care Solution Centres support customers throughout the product development journey. Working closely with ingredient suppliers, our team helps address formulation challenges, evaluate ingredient performance, explore innovative textures, and support application development across a range of beauty categories. Whether developing skin care, hair care, sun … Read more

FREE introduces a new generation of cosmetic dispensing technology, developed after five years of R&D to redefine pump mechanics without metal components. At its core, an advanced polymer used in aerospace and medical applications and adapted for the beauty industry: durable, lightweight, flexible, resistant to mechanical, thermal, and chemical stress.   Fully developed in-house, FREE delivers … Read more

Soft Bevel: When softness meets precision.   Soft Bevel combines a modern design with a supple, transparent tip that shows the formula. Its unique bevel shape ensures comfort and control, allowing a flawless, precise application. The Soft Bevel offers flexibility, durability and a gentle touch. The overcap and collar can be produced in a variety of colors to match any … Read more

On June 17–18, Marchesini Group Beauty will take part in MakeUp in Paris 2026 at the stand C20, bringing its expertise in cosmetic packaging. The Marchesini Group’s cosmetic business unit designs and manufactures machines and lines for processing and packaging, offering reliable, flexible solutions tailored to customer needs, supported by AI‑integrated software for quality control … Read more

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 takes place May 19-20 at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. This year’s show is the largest in its history: nearly 700 exhibitors, 100+ hours of education, and a program built for cosmetic chemists, engineers, and formulators ready to discover what’s next.  “Breaking Beauty Boundaries with Science” is the theme … Read more

Looking for seamless, efficient, and scalable cosmetics production? Discover Coperion’s advanced liquid to solid cosmetics processing solutions at booth 1C60G at in-cosmetics global in Paris, 14 – 16 April. Experience the company’s high-performing mixing systems for granules, topical formulations, and make-up live in action. Turbotest® Bench Mixer A versatile, easy‑to‑use mixer engineered to perform a … Read more

KAO launches an EO-free and sulfate-free pearling agent, derived from a natural-origin wax. This cold processable blend is compatible with a wide variety of formulation systems and produces a stable, elegant pearlescent effect with metallic luster that enhances product appearance. Beyond its visual benefits, this ingredient delivers notable sensory and functional advantages; an ultra-mild skin … Read more

Dear colleagues from R&D, production and process optimisation, Carefully planned trials are essential for generating reliable data, successful product development and achieving a robust scale‑up. However, in practice, it has become clear that many test results are barely usable. Why? Errors often occur right at the planning stage – when selecting machines and tools, defining … Read more

Provital presents Intensilk™, the first cosmetic active proven to mimic caloric restriction in adipocytes, opening a new path in body well-aging. Derived from locally sourced apple blossom, Intensilk™ remasters longevity science to dermohack the body, delivering an intensive anti-cellulite remodeling solution that acts on both fat reduction and tissue architecture to smooth cellulite dimples, restore … Read more

Courage+Khazaka will present their new & innovative TopiPen® system at the in-cosmetics. The three TopiPen® probes deliver fast and reliable insights into the protective performance of your formulations and products under a wide range of conditions. Evaluate and optimize your products in-house throughout the entire development process. The intuitive SPF-FlowPro software guides you every step … Read more