Polls | Cosmetics & Toiletries

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[poll results] Which Animal-free/Alternative Testing Method do you Find Most Reliable?

The BBC recently highlighted AI's potential to effectively put an end to animal testing — something nearly everyone in beauty would like to see. So, last week we asked: Which alternatives to animal testing do you find most reliable? Here's what you said.

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[poll results] Which Area in Sustainability is the Most Promising for the Beauty Industry's Future?

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[poll results] What’s Your Preferred Method for Preparing Emulsions in the Lab?

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[poll results] What is Your Preferred Method of Product Stability Testing?

There are a number of ways to measure the stability of formulas. Last week, we asked which is your favorite way: Real-time, accelerated or both? Here's how you responded.

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[poll results] Which Area of Lab Work do You Find Most Rewarding?

Last week, we asked: When you actually get to do lab work, which areas do you find most rewarding? Here's how you responded.

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[poll results] To What Extent do You Use Digital Tools/Simulations in Your Formulation Development?

Last week we reported the "digital transformation" market size is projected to grow 24.1% CAGR (2024-2030). This made us wonder: to what extent do you use digital tools and simulations in your formulation development? Here's how you responded.

Zemea® Propanediol: A Leader in Performance and Sustainability

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.

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[poll results] To What Extent do Cultural/Regional Beauty Trends Influence Your Formulating?

Last week, we explained how recent years have seen a rise in women "reclaiming" their cultural heritage through facial tattoos, and we asked: to what extent do cultural/regional beauty trends influence your formulating? Here's how you responded.

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[poll results] How Much Effort Does Your Company Put into Educating Consumers on Cosmetic Science?

Last week, we highlighted a study showing that correcting misbeliefs about products could attenuate consumers' reduced willingness to pay for them. We asked you: How much effort does your company put into educating beauty consumers? Here's what you said.

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[poll results] How Much Consideration do You Give to Packaging Sustainability in Your Formulations?

Sustainability when it comes to cosmetics packaging is perhaps one of the biggest points of scrutiny by consumers. But beauty companies have begun to move the needle, per Nielsen. This was also demonstrated in last week's poll results.

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[poll results] To What Extent do Influencer Preferences or Collaborations Impact Your Formulation Decisions?

Per Mintel, 1 in 5 consumers use social media to learn about new beauty products. But influencers can also negatively impact the industry with misleading claims. We asked: How much do influencers impact your formulating work? Here's what you said.

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[poll results] Which Market Segment do you Most Enjoy Formulating Products for?

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[poll results] How Often do you Experiment with Innovative Textures or Sensorial Experiences in Your Formulations?

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[poll results] How Much do you Adhere to Green Chemistry Principles in Your Formulation Processes?

The principles adhere to prevention, atom economy, less hazardous chemical synthesis, designing safer chemicals, safer solvents and auxiliaries, design for energy efficiency, use of renewable feedstocks, reduce derivatives [sic], catalysis and more.