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Mar 1, 2007 | Article
By Nick Morante
I composed this article to show that there are differences in the characteristics between eyeshadows and blushers and the ingredients used in their formulation. Powder cheek colors, or Blushers as...
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Feb 23, 2007 | Article
Naturals, naturals, naturals. That's all I (we) hear about. I hate to beat a dead horse but this subject will never go away. I started contributing technical articles and editorials for SpecialChem...
Feb 22, 2007 | Article
The object of this article is to separate and differentiate the characteristics between eyeshadows and blushers and their methods of formulation. Pressed powder eyeshadows are another simple product...
Feb 19, 2007 | Article
As a consultant and contract formulator, it sometimes becomes necessary to work with contract or what are called third party manufacturers. If a client has their own production capabilities, you...
Feb 15, 2007 | Article
This article differs from prior articles written recently in that it contains more specific information on the formulation of a lipstick. This is meant to provide some additional tools to the...
How far in advance can the cosmetics and personal care market predict trends for the forthcoming fashion seasons? The initial rollouts are based on the fashion shows in London, Paris and Milan...
Feb 9, 2007 | Article
Two brand new laws will be affecting our industry (as well as others) and the consumer. California's Proposition 65, the original anti-cancer law, has been around for a while. Now California has two...
Feb 8, 2007 | Article
Mascara is probably the most difficult product in the color and decorative cosmetics category to formulate. It is difficult in that there are multiple facets of the product that must come together...
Feb 2, 2007 | Article
Powders are sometimes the messiest of the color cosmetic products that formulators have to work with. They are dry particulates that are designed to cover the skin with color and effect as well as...
Jan 30, 2007 | Article
Color Matching can definitely be considered an art but it should also be considered a science. It is an art because there are only a few gifted number of people who have mastered color matching and...