Additional information: A closer look at nature-based mica
Find out more about the company Sudarshan and its product offer.
PET-free glittering effects
Coarse pearlescent pigments are a sustainable alternative for glitter, allowing the industry to offer a variety of glittering effects for colour cosmetics and personal care products which are not based on PET and will not be considered as microplastics.
How to develop nail polish
Dr Anke Ginzburg, Director of Scientific Communication at Coty Consumer Beauty R&D, provides insights into the complex scientific world of nail varnish development.
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Formulations 2019: Anti-ageing
Anti-ageing products are selling like hot cakes, so it is high time that you get your share of this business, too. Maybe our collection of anti-ageing formulations can help as an intriguing source of inspiration.
Additional information: How to develop nail polish
Find out about the origins of Coty’s brand Sally Hansen and its founder Sally Hansen.
How can design reflect sustainability?
Andreas Schabert from Brandpack explains how to get the balancing act right between the new natural, sustainable, and often vegan lifestyle and the demand for high-quality product presentation.
Curtain up for new concepts in luxury
This year’s Luxe Pack in Monaco from September 30th to October 2nd will showcase not only the latest developments of 470 exhibitors but also show that meeting the challenges of sustainability and luxury is not always easy.
Mask with integrated ampoule
Fleece masks are increasingly popular. Babor’s fleece mask with an integrated ampoule has qualified this time as our Star of the Month.
Essential oils – essentials to know
Dr Karin Gromann clarifies the new entry on essential oils in the Borderline Manual of the Working Group on Cosmetic Products.
Award-winners and innovative potential
Etma’s 2019 winners and the latest developments of tube suppliers show that sustainability, improved application and decoration is leading the way in product development.
Michael Nolte – Beautystreams: beetroot as 2020’s trend colour
Michael Nolte, Creative Director from Beautystreams, predicts that beetroot, as 2020’s trend colour, will be taken as a starting point for happy eco concepts. The colour exemplifies the shift to colder colours, as reflected by the latest launches of Indie brands.
A close-up: antioxidants and emotional benefits
Dr Karl Lintner discusses whether preventing ROS-induced skin damages with antioxidants is a reasonable approach and how to optimise product performance, while taking perceptions and emotions during product usage into consideration. Here you will find the results of two workshops* he organised and presented at In-Cosmetics.
Regaining a youthful look
Replexium, a blend of two patented tetrapeptides, reduces wrinkles and firms up facial skin, turning back the clock by as much as seven years. The peptide blend improves signs of ageing by targeting the extracellular matrix, the epidermis and the dermoepidermal junction.
Parabens: Safe or evil?
Parabens have become the subject of heated and controversial debates. This article helps you decide for yourself whether they are safe or evil and toxic.
Demonstrable benefits
Which ingredients help to respond to trends such as sustainability, health and more personalised care and at the same time provide demonstrable efficacy? Fabio Caravieri from Clariant explains.
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Formulations 2019: Body Care
This selection of body care formulations makes it crystal clear: Formulations in this field are becoming more creative than ever. Take for example Provital’s stick to combat stretch marks or Nordmann’s Solid Body Lotion.
Protector of biodiversity
Launched at a time when the possibilities of new synthetic chemicals were greeted with enthusiasm, Weleda showed that natural ingredients can also deliver efficacy and a good skin feel. What are the main challenges for trailblazers in natural cosmetics today?
Stevia-based retinoid alternative
Retinoids are powerful ingredients to prevent skin ageing. As a response to consumers wanting more vegan and sustainable products, Lipotec’s Stevisse, a stevia leaf-based extract, provides a retinoid-like wrinkle-reducing mechanism – without the side effects of retinoids.
Powerful non-controversial CBD alternative
Cb2-skin is a patchouli extract for skin-calming, soothing and age-defying as a response to CBD, a fast-growing trend for health and wellness. This non-controversial alternative to cannabis derivatives activates the CB2 receptor, improves skin comfort, reduces the visible signs of skin ageing.
International launches in facial care
This month Michelle Strutton from Mintel highlights a selection of innovative facial care products recently featured on the company’s GNPD*.