Feb 27, 2007 | Article
By Rachel Chapman
Sunscreen formulas, self-tanners and bronzing dusts proliferate as northern regions cycle into summer. Some consumers want a tanned, summer glow to their skin, while others demand safeguarding it...
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Feb 22, 2007 | Article
By Nick Morante
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 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 6, 2007 | Article
Patrick Obukowho, Advantage Research lab, discussed his latest research on skin care pigmentation. He has formulated and utilized actives such as "Luminskin," from Sederma to affect epidermal...
Skin is being cast in a new role by personal care innovators. No longer does it simply act as the barrier against environmental stresses, skin is viewed as the pathway for ingredients to deliver...
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...
Jan 26, 2007 | Article
As well as seeing the FDA send out warning letters to potential violators of the US cosmetics laws and regulations, cosmetics and personal care companies do at times request product recalls when...
Jan 25, 2007 | Article
Depending on who you speak to, lipsticks can either be simple to formulate or very complicated. In my opinion they are a little of both. Simple because it is one phase made up of waxes oils and...
Jan 19, 2007 | Article
So you still can't find oil soluble active ingredients to put into a lipstick? That's a shame. I find it hard to believe, but who am I to call anyone a liar? So let me try and help a little by using...