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
At Luxe Pack Monaco, Silgan Dispensing introduced its Melodie Pirouette SNI 13 pump for molded glass, an innovative solution designed to create new growth opportunities in the fragrance market by enabling perfume houses to extend luxury fragrance packaging across a full range of refillable molded glass formats. To deliver a customized, portable luxury experience for … Read more
The company paves a new path for the cultivation of lemon verbena extract in Valencia, Spain. This sustainable approach illustrates the deep connection of the botanical extract and the company while providing locally sourced, reliable and standardized botanical extract. Lemon verbena is an aromatic plant native to South America. Scientific probes have revealed its rich … Read more
Givaudan continued the first nine months of the year with good volume growth and maintained its operations and global supply chain at a high level, despite continuing geopolitical volatility. Fragrance & Beauty sales were CHF 3,150 million, an increase of 8.8% LFL and an increase of 7.8% in Swiss francs, compared to 8.0% LFL and … 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
Symrise has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Floral Concept, the French premium natural ingredients house for fragrances headquartered in Saint-Cézaire-sur-Siagne in the Pays de Grasse region. Floral Concept now becomes part of Symrise’s Fragrance division. Following the July announcement, completion marks the next step in Symrise’s ONE Symrise strategy and … Read more
Seppic enriches its Sepilife hybrid polymer range dedicated to clean beauty concept with the launch of a new grade, Sepilife NEOS: a patented liquid polymer based on squalane of natural origin with high performance and unique sensorial signature. Meeting stringent clean beauty demands while maintaining high performance and premium textures is a daily puzzle for … Read more
At the request of L’Oréal’s digital marketing teams, Cosmogen has developed a blush brush branded "Lorealistar", the Group’s loyalty programme for content creators. Designed to accompany the programme’s presence at events, including VivaTech in Paris last June, the brush features an aluminium handle and ferrule, with screen printing on the handle. The PBT bristles are … 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
A new personal care application and innovation center opened in Penang, Malaysia, on September 4. The facility is designed to support customers across the Asia-Pacific region with consumer insights, formulation expertise, and product development. During the opening event, participants explored current beauty trends and worked with formulation experts in the application lab. One practical demonstration … Read more
New preclinical research provides insights into how a polyphenol-rich botanical combination may support hair follicle function and resilience. The formulation combines standardized extracts of lemon verbena, olive leaf, Japanese pagoda tree, and rosemary and contains bioactive compounds including verbascoside, oleuropein, hydroxytyrosol, quercetin, carnosol, and carnosic acid. The study, published in Biomolecules in August 2026, investigated … Read more
A new 100% bio-based polymer has been developed to address both requirements and support the direction set by the European Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). Made from renewable raw materials, the material is designed to provide performance comparable to conventional petrochemical-based plastics. Unlike many bio-based alternatives that require separate end-of-life pathways, it can enter … Read more
Gattefossé has introduced a preservative-free version of its “Gatuline“ Link n Lift active ingredient for eye care formulations. The new grade has the same chemical composition and technical specifications as the original and is designed to provide equivalent performance while supporting preservative-free formulations. Derived from organically cultivated horse chestnut flowers and produced using Natural Deep Eutectic … Read more
in-cosmetics Asia will return to Bangkok from November 3–5, 2026, with more than 770 exhibitors, marking its largest edition to date. The event will focus on key developments in personal care, including skin longevity, biotechnology, next-generation active ingredients, high-performance formulations, and sensory beauty. A new Fragrance Zone will feature a Scent Bar, a fragrance showcase, … Read more
Act Beauty is expanding its full-service makeup and skincare capabilities following the acquisition of Lavay in 2024. The group is integrating formulation, sourcing, accessories, packaging, quality management, and regulatory oversight to support brands across the product development process. Lavay adds established expertise in makeup and skincare development, an industrial partner network, and experience in regulatory, … 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