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Holiferm and Organica bring biosurfactants and formulation closer together
The British biosurfactant specialist, which produces its ingredients through fermentation, and the manufacturer of biodegradable cleaning products have announced a strategic combination of their businesses.
4 days ago


Kolmar Korea explores cooling sun care
The Korean contract manufacturer is developing three formulation technologies designed to combine UV protection with a cooling effect.
4 days ago


IOI Oleo opens a new formulation lab in Asia
The oleochemical ingredients manufacturer inaugurated its second Care Studio on 4 September in Penang, Malaysia, for customers across the Asia-Pacific region.
5 days ago


Cosmetic formulation heads to California
The California Chapter of the Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) will hold the next edition of its Suppliers’ Day on 6 and 7 October 2027 at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Sep 10


Cosmoprof Asia sharpens its focus on fragrance
Ahead of its 29th edition, Asia-Pacific’s leading B2B beauty event is launching “WANTED”, an international campaign spotlighting the profiles reshaping the industry, from innovators to fragrance enthusiasts.
Sep 3


Ludient brings AI into formulation
To develop Day Glow Sun Serum, its first sun care product for the US market, the skincare brand created by lululab is taking artificial intelligence beyond diagnosis and product recommendation.
Aug 31


Layering emerges as a new formulation challenge
The 26th Cosmed Scientific Congress, to be held on 29 September 2026 in Montpellier, will focus on the impact of increasingly complex skincare routines on cosmetic formulation.
Jul 1


MakeUp in Paris highlights the rise of hybrid beauty
On June 17 and 18, MakeUp in Paris will take over the Carrousel du Louvre, bringing together more than 150 exhibitors from 30 countries and attracting around 4,500 visitors focused on the convergence of skincare and makeup.
Jun 2
Glycerine emerges as a powerful bioactive
Glycerine, a universally recognised staple, is reinventing itself. Its ozonisation has revealed unexpected skin-regenerating properties.
Jun 1


Pickering: Bacterial nanocellulose proves its worth
Tested by a team of Brazilian researchers, bacterial cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) represent a promising solution for stabilising Pickering emulsions.
Jun 1
BASF automates its formulation testing with XtalPi
At its Innovation Campus in Shanghai, BASF has integrated, an automated formulation stability-testing workstation designed by XtalPi.
May 11


Hard water vs. foam performance
A recent study conducted by L'Oréal's Research & Innovation division in India highlights the detrimental effects of hard water on the stability of foaming cosmetics, underscoring the importance of taking this parameter into account in the formulation process.
Apr 6


Understanding the initial phase of coalescence
A team at the Laboratoire Réactions et Génie des Procédés (LRGP, CNRS/University of Lorraine) has developed a numerical simulation model that can analyse the first microseconds of a droplet coalescing on the surface of a liquid with unrivalled spatial and temporal resolution.
Apr 6


Brenntag strengthens its innovation in Shanghai
The German distributor is inaugurating a new Life Sciences Innovation & Application Center, featuring a dedicated Beauty & Care applications hub.
Mar 18


Coptis structures AI for cosmetic R&D
Coptis Software Solutions is highlighting a structured approach to artificial intelligence applied to cosmetic R&D, built around its SaaS platform, Coptis PLM, designed for formulation laboratories.
Mar 17


Cosmet’Agora: winners of the 2026 edition
The traditional Formulation Award highlighted the retro-contemporary creations of beauty industry players, celebrating the 75th anniversary of the French Society of Cosmetology around the theme Retro-Beauty...
Jan 19
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