Ingredients
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Glucamate Evolve: Biodegradable thickener for sulfate-free products
Meet Glucamate Evolve, Lubrizol’s biodegradable thickener for sulfate‑free systems—delivering high viscosity at low use, clarity, honey‑like glide, and richer foam. Fragrance‑tolerant (4–5%) and silicone/cationic‑compatible, it empowers premium baby, sensitive‑skin, hair, gel‑to‑foam, and clear cleansers.
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Repel-O-Tex Crystal Premium: Cold wash stain removal
Meet Repel-O-Tex Crystal Premium from Syensqo—a biodegradable soil-release polymer that delivers standout stain removal in cold, short wash cycles. Engineered for liquid and pouch detergents, it boosts cleaning by 30%+, protects fabrics from greying and grease, and supports energy-saving, sustainable formulas.
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New bio-identical collagen III powered by AI
Meet SkinNexus Collag3n, a 100% human‑identical recombinant Collagen III fragment from BASF and Bota Biosciences, created with Physical AI for vegan, sustainable performance. Fermented in yeast and screened from 2,000 candidates, it’s clinically backed to support collagen homeostasis, elasticity and firmness—discover the data.
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Velden: Science-standardised African botanical actives
Velden Botanicals debuts a science-standardised portfolio of African botanical actives for global beauty, built over 15 months and ready to formulate. Spanning AxRose, RubyM, NatSol and TriAct—with Trielle, Maruline and Rosaline—this range brings validated performance, stability, traceability and regulatory rigor.
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Cosmetic preservation hybrid systems: Insights from Clariant
Cosmetic preservation is being reinvented as hybrid systems and multifunctional boosters answer rising regulatory pressure and cleaner-beauty demands. In this interview, Clariant’s Karolina Scierski explains how to streamline INCI lists while safeguarding efficacy, speed to market, and sustainability.
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Ethical Naturals launches MachaWave
Ethical Naturals debuts MachaWave™—a ready-to-use blend of high-grade organic matcha and clinically studied AlphaWave® L‑theanine—built for beverages, teas, and sports nutrition. Deliver clean-label, sustained energy and clear focus without overstimulation, backed by two complementary, evidence-supported actives.
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Amazonian oils & butters for natural formulations
The Brazilian Amazon is home to a treasure trove of natural ingredients that are transforming the cosmetics industry. Amazonian oils and butters, such as pracaxi oil, murumuru butter and ucuuba butter, are gaining popularity for their unique conditioning, sensory, and skin-soothing properties.
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Vytrus Biotech pushes boundaries in regenerative skincare
Discover how Vytrus Biotech is redefining regenerative skincare with next‑gen actives born from advanced plant biotechnology. Explore the science, performance data, and what this breakthrough means for formulators seeking efficacy, sustainability, and differentiation.
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Peptid4 Light MB peptide brightening for sensitive skin
Peptid4® Light MB is a cutting-edge synthetic tetrapeptide brightening active (INCI: Propanediol, Water, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-112) designed to address hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone while being gentle on sensitive skin.
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SkinCharge CLR for digital-age skin by CLR Berlin
CLR Berlin celebrates 100 years of cosmetic science with the launch of SkinCharge CLR for digital-age skin. This is a revolutionary active ingredient for skin affected by modern digital lifestyles.
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Texture & Sensory Compass: Berg+Schmidt’s tool for formulators
Discover Berg+Schmidt’s Texture & Sensory Compass—an online tool that maps desired skin feel to the right emulsifiers, rheology modifiers and emollients across milk, lotion, cream and butter. Build light serum-like creams or rich butters with tailored ingredient picks and expert tips. Explore the tool and elevate your next formulation.
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Longevity actives: CLR relaunches MPC™ & Phytosan™ NewAge
CLR relaunches MPC Milk Peptide Complex and Phytosan NewAge with fresh in vivo data for longevity skincare. See how milk peptides firm skin and reduce wrinkles in 14 days, while organic soy actives support stem cell vitality, boost DNA repair, and improve firmness and elasticity by day 42.
