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Consumers/Market
Breaking Beauty Boundaries: Exploring Sensory Innovation in Product Development
Market data shows that novel textures, hybrid product formats and tech-forward tools captivate beauty consumers. Here, experts weigh in on key formula parameters for sensory innovation.
Event Coverage
2026
C&T Allē Awards
Portal is Open — Beauty Innovation Abounds: Show Us Your Stuff
Natural/Sustainable
Symrise Advances Clean Product Protection, Oral Care, Skin Glow and Sensitive Skin Care
Latest
Natural/Sustainable
Cellugy x Bioli Debut PFAS-free Skin Care Cream Featuring EcoFlexy
The partnership introduces Cellugy's EcoFlexy, a PFAS-free sustainable alternative to petrochemicals, in premium skin care amid growing regulatory pressures.
Sponsored
A new collagen era for hair care with Col-Frag remastered™
Col-Frag remastered™ is a type I collagen fragment produced in Wild plants as biofactories through vertical farming, that provides volume, gloss and facilitates combing.
Tech/Equipment/Production
Anton Paar Celebrates 50 Years with Multiwave 5001 and 3001 Microwave Digestive Systems Roll-out
The Multiwave series is designed to enhance workflows, demonstrating good durability and resilience even with the most difficult samples, while improving operational efficiency and throughput.
Actives
Microphyt Debuts Zenitium Active to Relax the Mind, Improve Sleep and Delay Facial Wrinkles
According to the company, skin muscle relaxation is a crucial first step in initiating the body’s natural sleep process, enhancing sleep quality, reducing stress and delaying the appearance of permanent wrinkles.
Anti-aging/Face
Algaktiv Launches Precisely Dosed Exometics G Vegan Biomimetic Exosomes for Skin Renewal
The ingredient is precisely dosed at more than 10 billion vesicles per milliliter, allowing brands to claim more than 10 million exosomes per drop in their products.
Consumers/Market
Editor's Note: Sensory Science Meets Skin Longevity
Our latest issue intersects two key areas in beauty: sensory innovation and the science of aging. It explores how sensory experiences can shape product development and consumer liking, and examines biological targets to advance true product efficacy.
Literature/Data
The Flip Sides of Hand Skin Aging: How Dorsal Differences Present a Novel Market Opportunity
This article describes the distinct characteristics of dorsal and palmar hand skin, including how each ages differently, posing a market opportunity. In addition, it proposes five beneficial ingredients for hand care formulas.
Method/Process
Testing Tactics: How Sensory Testing Bridges the Gap Between Technology and Consumer Experience
This article delves into the role of sensory testing in the development of cosmetics for skin and hair. Its applications, methodologies and unique place in the innovation toolbox are highlighted, along with expert insights and journal article examples.
Method/Process
Modeling and Targeting Cell Communication, Senescence and Immunoevasion to Support Skin Longevity
The present work sought to develop in vitro models to study the mechanisms of key hallmarks of aging: cellular communication, senescence and immunoevasion. The models were then used to test the efficacy of natural actives targeting these mechanisms.
Consumers/Market
Sensory in Skin and Hair: Ampoules, 'Rubber' Masks, Jellies, Pastes, Sticks, Integrated Experiences, Personalization and More
From novel textures for skin care and color cosmetics, to hair and scalp products in fun formats, this article provides a snapshot of the most-sought experiences in beauty and personal care; complete with Spate data and an industry insider's take.
Literature/Data
Researchers Highlight the Need to Explore How Laser Treatments Impact the Skin Microbiome
While the skin's regeneration processes often restore microbial balance post-treatment, microbiome-conscious treatment protocols are necessary. "Understanding how different laser modalities interact with the skin microbiome is crucial," the authors note.
