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X-Free Nail Polish: Scientific Evidence and Market Reality, A Commentary

This commentary reviews claims and scientific evidence for hazards associated with ingredients omitted from nail polishes and marketed as such. It aims to arm product developers with both the scientific evidence and market reality, and envisions a time when both sides can meet in the middle.

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EU Restriction on DHA to Minimally Impact Self-tanners

Self-tanning products in the EU will now be limited to a maximum of 10% DHA. Some consumer products are not likely to be affected because they use much lower levels of DHA (1-3%) to gradually develop color.

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Formulate premium sustainable products with Silmer® Sustain-H [sample request]

Modern personal care consumers expect functionality, a “wow” factor and an ethical feel-good with respect to sustainability. Silmer® Sustain-H delivers all of these and more.

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Durable Beauty: Formulating Transfer-resistant, Persistent Color Cosmetics

Interest in long-wear and transfer-resistant color cosmetics, especially lip color, has grown substantially, particularly in relation to mask wearing. This brings renewed focus to ingredient selection and formulation strategies for these products described here.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Color Cosmetics Formulary

The following hair treatment and repair formulas, including velvet finishing powder, eyeshadow for darker tones and more are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

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Genetically Engineered Bacteria Produce a Rainbow of Natural Colors

While there are enormous regulatory hurdles to approving new colorants for cosmetic, food and pharma applications, this study represents progress in the search for naturally derived colors.

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Vegan Roots: Siddha-inspired Botanical Extracts as Colorants for Hair Dyes*

This article describes the development of hair dyes with 100% vegetable-derived colorants. Testing showed good semi-permanent hair color efficacy without the use of synthetic colorants, alkalizers and peroxide or other oxidizers.

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Clinging to Color: Isopentyldiol Boosts Brightness in Dyed and Damaged Hair

Keeping up natural hair color or making a bold statement are of utmost importance to hair color consumers, and isopentyldiol is structured to deeply saturate hair and achieve these effects. This ingredient was put to the test, as described here, in different dye products to study its influence on immediate color performance.

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Consumer Preferences for At Home US Hair Colorants, a Sensient/Mintel Survey

Learn about consumer preferences for “At-Home” Hair Colorant Products, and how Clean Beauty has found a place in this important segment of the Beauty Market.

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Read the Label: Aveda's Color Conserve Daily Color Protect

This "Read the Label" looks at the ingredients and claims for Aveda's Color Conserve, Daily Color Protect. The brand uses eco-friendly ingredients such as green tea extract, babassu seed oil and castor seed oil.

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Expert Opinions on Color Cosmetics: Mask-proof Claims and More

Following are additional insights from industry experts on the current market, opportunities for growth and related enabling technologies talking about color cosmetics.

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Natural Challenges: Formulating Vegan Lipstick

Natural and sustainable products are as popular as ever, which for formulators poses the challenge of balancing a precise ratio of waxes and oils for natural lipsticks. This article describes how to properly formulate natural and vegan lipsticks. Specific waxes and oils are analyzed and their correct ratios are examined to achieve proper functionality.

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Cosmetics & Toiletries Color Formulary

The following color formulas, including a two-in-one eye liner and shadow, and lip dust, are offered as a basis from which to build and create your own. Readers should note in some cases, companies or ingredients may have changed. Read on for more.

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Color and style transformation, on the go

Temporary hair color with built-in style-boosting properties, Go with the Flow Hair Makeup & Style is formulated to achieve an immediate, natural finished look that rinses out at the end of the day.

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7 Formulations that align with consumer COVID-19 safety needs

Formulators must address consumers’ need for ingredients that are safe but remain effective. These 7 formulations allow consumers to prepare, protect, and pamper in these uncertain times.

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Read the Label: Guerlain L’Essentiel Natural Glow Foundation

"It’s interesting to me that this foundation contains fragrance but I expect nothing less from the Guerlain fragrance house." Read more from Rachael Polowyj on this product, its ingredients and her in-use experience.

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Eye Opener: Combined Formulation Strategy Ensures Mascara Success

This article reviews the key components of mascara formulations, including waxes, film-formers, fillers—and importantly, packaging. Test formulations are created here using a combined strategy for ingredient selection and assembly, and assessed for various properties.

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Interesting Twists Amidst the COVID-19 Flux: Editor's Opinion

Desperation for hand sanitizers in response to the COVID-19 outbreak has fueled a market shift toward hygienic personal care. An obvious response, there. But peripheral product demands have followed, which are less obvious and more interesting, in this editor's opinion.

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