Color Formulary

Oct 16th, 2008

Featuring formulas of color cosmetics for the eyes, face, lips and more submitted by raw material suppliers.

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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."

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Givaudan's [N.A.S.] Vibrant Collection of 5 Botanical Extracts Aims to Revolutionize Hybrid Makeup

Givaudan’s specific processing is said to ensure the stability of the composition of the extracts and bioactive compounds, preserving their organoleptic properties and appearance.

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s Mini PhD Hybrid Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil, featuring vegan collagen and prickly pear oil, has joined the lip oil craze.

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.

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Kalichem CT Web Exclusive 10-21-24

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

The discounted Early Bird rate of $325 ends in July. Submit now for the lower rate and update/amend entries through the Aug. 1 final deadline. www.AlleAwards.com

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.

The Cosmetics & Toiletries (C&T) Allē Awards bring behind-the-scenes beauty innovation into the spotlight. Learn more at AlleAwards.com.

What Beauty Innovations Qualify for the 2025 C&T Allēs? What Are the Requirements?

What entries compete in the C&T Allēs? From ingredients, blends and prototype/finished formulas, to test methods/tools, devices and digital tech, entries span the cosmetic R&D process. Read on for more and enter now - the deadline is Sept. 13!