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Color Cosmetics
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.
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Secrets to Shaping Beauty into Body Care: How Claims, Ingredients and Challenges Translate
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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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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.
Skin Care
Formula Focus: Hydrating Lip Mask
Infused with nourishing ingredients, this lip mask is designed to provide deep hydration and repair for irresistibly soft and plump lips.
Skin Care
Article Download: Formulating Cosmetic Emulsions - A Beginner’s Guide
Emulsions that act as a delivery system for beneficial ingredients such as aloe, vitamins, plant extracts, etc., must also be safe, stable and cost-effective. This article discusses the ingredients that go into emulsions and why they are used.
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
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Anti-aging/Face
Formula Focus: Minimalist Brightening Sheet Mask
This minimalist, seven-ingredient serum is designed with an ideal texture to soak a sheet mask and features active ingredients for a skin-brightening action.
Methods/Tools
Evaluating Claim Substantiation Data: Separating Marketing Hype from Reality
Taken from our May 2001 archives, this Formulators Forum by Ken Klein acknowledges (even back then) being bombarded by marketing claims for the latest and greatest, making him skeptical of new products. Here, he proposes a course of action.
Hair Care
Formula Focus: Natural Hydrating Conditioner
This 100% natural rinse-off formulation not only conditions and strengthens all hair types, but also is designed to support the health of the planet.
Video
[digital roundtable] Forces Influencing Cosmetic Formulating: Social Media, Regulations and Technical Constraints
In this Digital Roundtable, Prof. K.P. Ananth, Ph.D., and up-and-comers from the U. of Cincinnati discuss social media, regulations and technical constraints and how these forces impact formulating. They also predict future forces. Register to watch.
Color Cosmetics
Formula Focus: Mrs. Kiss Natural Tinted Lip Oil
Mrs. Kiss is an example of how a tinted lip oil can be formulated following the “all natural” trend. It features phytosqualan and plum oil, both upcycled from the food industry.
