2020 is the year of Classic Blue—or Pantone 19-4052, to be precise. Each year, Pantone names its Color of the Year, primed to impact everything from architecture and interior design to packaging, fashion, and beauty. Described as a “timeless and...
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Consumers are increasingly seeking cosmetics made with natural ingredients; a report from Kline & Company forecasts U.S. consumption of botanical actives in personal care products to reach $168.5 million by 2021, up from $140.5 million in 2016. Among the most...
Botanicals are becoming increasingly popular in skincare and haircare products. Think soothing aloe vera, moisturizing shea butter, topical green tea, and dozens of others. Meanwhile, formulators must meet the demand for botanical-based products while preserving the natural health and therapeutic...
U.S. consumption of botanical actives in personal care products is forecast to reach $168.5 million by 2021, up from $140.5 million in 2016, according to a report from Kline & Company. The rapid and sustained increase suggests that botanicals are...
It’s one of the hottest makeup trends for 2019: Yoga skin. When U.K.-based makeup artist Sara Hill brought this radiant, luscious concept to Instagram, the look instantly caught on with consumers. After all, who wouldn’t want a glow like this?...
By: Véronique Guyot-Ferreol, Sensient Cosmetic Technologies Cosmetic products have had numerous secondary applications in the course of decades. Cosmetic products that correct, modify, and improve a person’s appearance have also been a symbol of rallying, professional status, and even social...
Asian cosmetics have long centered around the natural look: fair, pure skin accentuated by innovative brow and lip effects. Particularly in Japan and Korea, concealing imperfections is still as important as ever; even young men are seeking that extra glow....
