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Read the Label: Glossier Balm Dotcom Reformulation — Before/After Comparison
The iconic Glossier Balm Dotcom launched ten years ago, drawing a cult following. In 2023, the brand reformulated its classic to meet vegan and cruelty-free specifications but this caused a backlash from fans. This article compares these formulations.
Consumers/Market
13 Microtrends in Beauty: Visual Facial 'Weight,' Salmon DNA PDRN, Hair Texture Powder and More
Formulating Aids
Lubrizol Presents Novemer CS Polymer Dual Emulsion Stabilizer/Sensory Enhancer
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Safety
Safety Alerts: Dynarex Baby Powder, Phthalates in Children, Proposed CBD Ban, 1,4-Dioxane Restriction in NY
Recent weeks have seen a flurry of activity related to cosmetic ingredient safety, including concerns for: asbestos in talc, phthalates in children, CBD's potential reproductive toxicity and the persistence of 1,4-dioxane in the environment.
Color Cosmetics
How Hybridized Lip Launches Cross the Gloss/Care Barrier
Recent lip launches blur the lines between gloss, color and care. Hybrid formats include gloss/oil mashups, gel-glosses, jellies, balms-meet-lipstick, etc. Here, we give 8 examples and take a deep dive with Saie and goop to uncover the "hows" and "whys."
Sponsored
Zemea® Propanediol: A Leader in Performance and Sustainability
Zemea® Propanediol (INCI: Propanediol), a 100% bio-based ingredient derived from industrial corn, is revolutionizing the personal care industry with its multifunctional benefits.
Color Cosmetics
2024’s Fastest-growing Makeup Categories: Lips & Unique Formats
Lips and unique formats have driven this year’s sales and offer brands plenty of whitespace for growth.
Consumers/Market
12 Trends in Beauty — e.l.f. Cosmetics, #ShiseidoUltimune, Tarte Creaseless Concealer w/59% Skin Care Kick ...
Each week, C&T uncovers trends in cosmetic-related searches and hashtags. Trending now: APSE Cosméticos curly hair care, e.l.f. Cosmetics, Tarte Creaselss Concealer plus skin care, Shiseido's Ultimune serum, pink matcha, perimenopause pills, and more.
Event Coverage
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Unveils Beauty Themes for 2025
From skin and hair health, to holistic protection, mind-body beauty and integrated sensory experiences, 2025's media agenda will equip cosmetic chemists and beauty innovators to develop advanced products that compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.
Color Cosmetics
Formula Focus: Mr. Timid Blush and Lipstick
The Mr. Timid Blush and Lipstick is designed for multifunctional purposes and features Phytosqualan (10%), adding a care benefit to this color formula.
Color Cosmetics
Wonderskin x Chipotle Launch 'Lipotle' Burrito-proof Lip Stain
The Lipotle lip stain is "guac-proof" and formulated in a peelable green colorway; when peeled off, the masque will reveal a new nude-pink lip stain payoff.
Colorant
Eckart Debuts Syncrystal Garnet High-Chroma Red, Bluish Undertone Pigment
"Our new addition fills the gap with more blue and less yellow, for a scarlet-red effect," the company reports.
Regional
PCPC, California Court Halt Prop. 65 TiO2 Warnings; Comment Period Extended to July 1
The district court granted an injuction preventing the California Attorney General and any private citizen enforcers from enforcing Prop 65’s warning requirement for titanium dioxide (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size) in cosmetics.
Event Coverage
2025
C&T Allēs
Early Bird Rate Ends July 1 — Submit Now, Save $200 and Amend Entry Through Aug. 1
The discounted Early Bird rate ($325) ends on July 1 for the 2025
C&T Allē Awards
. Submit now at the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline.
