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Aug 24, 2007 | Article
By Nick Morante
I have written many articles on the subject of color cosmetics, the ingredients used in them, various colorants available, and other information pertinent to the color cosmetics formulator. One...
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Aug 10, 2007 | Article
Lipstick in some shape or form has been around for as long as recorded time. The ancient Egyptians probably invented lipstick. From their paintings we can see highly stylized and painted faces...
Aug 3, 2007 | Article
Almost any ingredient used in the cosmetics industry today can be found to have something hazardous about it. You will find many websites on the Internet listing all the "dangerous" chemicals used...
Jul 27, 2007 | Article
The warm weather is finally upon us. I had to spend a week in California to get a head start on it. But it was all well worth it. With the warm weather comes feeling of excitation, happiness, and...
Jul 20, 2007 | Article
The current fiscal year will be ending in a few days so I just happened to take note of my client list and the shades I have been producing for these clients this spring for their summer launches...
Jul 6, 2007 | Article
In all of my travels and searches for the latest trends in makeup and color cosmetics, I am at the same time looking for verification whether what I find and write about is really current and...
Jun 22, 2007 | Article
Airbrushing is a technique used by makeup artists as quick way to make someone look natural without applying a heavy film of product on the face. Actually it is almost like spray painting someone's...
Jun 14, 2007 | Article
So far during my tenure as contributing editor for SpecialChem, I have discussed many aspects of formulating decorative and color cosmetics. I have talked about emulsifiers, preservatives...
Jun 8, 2007 | Article
A wave of new products, tips and techniques has swept the international beauty community. Color palettes designed for all complexion tones, treatment products that target sensitive, oily, dry...
Jun 5, 2007 | Article
By Doris De Guzman
SHIMMERING BETWEEN functional and sensory cosmetic ingredients is an expansive color pigment market. Expanding applications, innovative effects, new formulation technology and stronger sales for...