International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Find out about all the details about Mintel’s latest product selection in the field of innovative cosmeceuticals and special needs treatments.
The new adaptogenic ingredient AnnonaSense which is an answer to the current trend of adaptogens in personal care products is used in the sample formulations Derma IQ Sleep Well Night Care OW and Natural Face and Body Lotion. The new ingredient is obtained from Cherimoya, an edible fruit originating from South America.
Here you will find some additional information on the following ingredients:
Loquat Leaf Extract CA from Maruzen Pharmaceuticals, Beauté by Roquette GA 290 from Roquette, Peony Root Extract BG from Maruzen Pharmaceuticals, Majestic Mane BCR from BCR Bio Component Research, Volugro BCR from BCR Bio Component Research
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Sprays, foams and gel formulations have gained tremendously in popularity lately. Our broad choice of formulations from a variety of personal care categories reflects this trend and serves as a source of inspiration.
What role do microorganisms play in healthy skin? This topic is one of today’s most promising areas of dermatological research. No wonder that the development of microbiome-friendly cosmetic products has a tremendous potential.
Consumers are always looking for improved gadgets to make product application better and easier. Texen has now come up with Beautifull Lips – our Star of the Month. This new applicator technology features five applicators for both cosmetic and care products.
Events | We have selected the most convincing innovations presented at this year’s MakeUp in Paris and MakeUp in New York. Apart from interesting new green concepts, there were some new approaches to applications, formulations and ingredients.
While in recent years, it has been a trend to launch green, sustainable, renewable and circular-economy-based ingredients, it is now becoming the norm, explains Andrea Mitarotonda. Upcycling is another strong development that is gaining in importance both in the development of new ingredients and also in packaging.
Nø make up stands for clean beauty and will also provide ocean-friendly packaging and waterless products in the near future. Find out more about this new brand in the interview with Andreas J. Kroll, the creator of the brand.
Events | The 66th SEPAWA Congress will be held at the Estrel Congress Centre in Berlin from 23–25 October 2019. Read our exclusive preview featuring the cosmetics ingredients to be presented at the show.
Rosa Porras from Virospack explains how to turn a dropper into a customised, unique packaging for enhanced product dispensing.
This month Mintel is focusing on styling products for the face, body and hair. Michelle Strutton presents a selection of innovative products recently featured on the company’s GNPD*.
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Our brand-new 6427 Megasoft Complex is a special blend of natural waxes, oils, and emollients, enriched with phytosterols. It deeply nourishes the skin without feeling greasy or heavy.
Can natural mica-based pigments provide distinctively different effects in colour cosmetics? Dr Matthias Lergenmüller from Sudarshan explains in what way the company’s new product ranges differ from synthetic substrates.
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The packaging of the future will be all about the circular economy. Resource-saving solutions are in demand, especially for plastics. That’s why market players are working more closely together and developing new design standards for packaging.
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In 2018, with an organic growth of 11%, DSM achieved their best ever business results in personal care. What are DSM’s latest advances along its innovation strategy? What are the company’s latest developments in the skin microbiome, sun protection and sustainability? Rishabh Pande, Vice President Marketing & Innovation, explains.
The skin’s microbiome has become a buzzword recently. To gain an understanding of how complex the topic is and what research has already gone into this topic, Dr Bernd Becker provides invaluable insights
BASF’s natural plant extract DN-Aura targets a major sign of ageing with epigenetics, shrinking and lightening age spots. As the ingredient stimulates a tyrosinase gene silencer, pigment spots are dealt with at their root cause, rather than just on the surface.
What are the three dimensions of Nø – no make up? Andreas J. Kroll, Managing Partner of Kroll Cosmetics and co-founder of the brand Nø, a new clean beauty brand, explains that the brand stands for no harmful ingredients, no make-up and no models.
Find out about the origins of the brand Nø make up and watch the video interview with the Co-Founder Andreas J. Kroll.