New Look Cosmetics

Disinfectants | Household Cleaning | Laundry Care

Cleaning Product Companies Named 2021 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winners

P&G, Grove Collaborative, DeFunkify, Clorox and others on this year’s EPA list.

09.22.21

Color Cosmetics | Packaging | Skin Care

What You're Reading on Happi.com

The most-viewed breaking news on our site for the week ended September 18.

09.19.21

High-Shine Long-Wear Color Cosmetics Patented by Estée Lauder

Single phase, transfer-resistant, aqueous composition.

09.16.21

Japanese Cosmetics Manufacturer DHC Corp. Drops Out of South Korean Market

Backlash in South Korea and Japan in the form of boycotts over CEO Yoshiaki Yoshida’s alleged discrimination against Korean-Japanese people prompted the move.

09.02.21

OPI Celebrates Los Angeles With Fall 2021 Nail Polish Collection

Iconic beauty brand adds dramatic hues and gender-fluid tones for the season for both fingers and toes.

09.01.21

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Pigments

Shiseido Sells Bare Minerals and Laura Mercier

Cosmetics brands' selling price is 66% less than what Shiseido paid for them.

08.26.21

Wella Company Appoints Three New Members to Executive Team

Virginie Costa, Gretchen Koback Pursel, and Hugh Dineen bring new capabilities, which complement and solidify capacity to accelerate company growth.

08.26.21

Silab Receives Platinum Medal from EcoVadis for Second Year in a Row

The sustainability rating is the social and environmental performance rating platform’s highest distinction.

08.25.21

Color Cosmetics

Australian Rapper Iggy Azalea's Totally Plastic Beauty Collection To Launch in Ulta

Collection created with BH Cosmetics marks her foray into beauty space.

08.25.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Kanebo Launches Sheet Mask to Lift Smiles During the Pandemic

Smile Performer features two “lifters” on either side of the lower half of the mask to gently pull skin toward the temples.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 08.12.21

Cosway Beauty Brands Welcomes Kristen Turner to Marketing Team

Turner was an original member of Cosway’s ColorProof team and previously the director of product marketing for John Paul Mitchell Systems.

08.12.21

Color Cosmetics | Pigments

Influencer Courtney Shields Creates Makeup Line

DIBS Beauty raises $2.6 million in initial round of funding.

08.11.21

Household Cleaning | I&I Marketplace | Surfactants

Global Hygiene Market To Reach $92.5 Billion by 2022

Innovative nonwovens applications drive Lenzing’s Veocel brand to double-digit gains in Asia.

08.04.21

Vegan Cosmetics Sales Rise, Led by L'Oréal and Lush

After posting annual growth of 7%, similar gains expected through 2026, predicts IMARC.

08.03.21

Color Cosmetics

Lincoln MFG-USA is Certified Organic by US Department of Agriculture

Offers preservative customization, microbiology, analysis, formulation services and more.

07.29.21

Safer Beauty Bill Package To Be Introduced in Congress

Impacts to supply chain, worker safety, WOC and fragrance in four new bills to be introduced this week.

07.29.21

Color Cosmetics | Pigments | Polymers

Ready for National Lipstick Day on July 29?

In a post-pandemic world, lipstick and lip gloss are making a comeback. Perfect Corp. and its CEO Alice Chang provide insights on trending lip colors.

Tom Branna, Editorial director 07.27.21

Personal Cleansers

Solvent-Free Reinol Soap Protects Workers’ Hands

Reinol Original Hand Cleaner can be purchased on Amazon.com and Walmart.com.

07.12.21

Color Cosmetics

What Beauty Brands Lead by Search?

New data from Cosmetify reveals popular brands in US based on what consumers are looking for online.

07.12.21

Custom Essence, Inc. Taps Dan Grewe as Executive Vice President of Sales

Custom fragrance manufacturer is owned and managed by perfumers.

07.12.21

As Millennials Return to the Office, It Could Mean a Boost for Beauty

Expect a surge in demand for dining out, travel and more and that means more spending on grooming, according to Citi survey.

07.10.21

SOCMA Urges EPA to Uphold Revisions Made to Risk Management Plan Rulemaking

Specialty and batch chemical manufacturers have a significant stake in this regulatory issue.

07.09.21

Hair Care | Skin Care

Croda To Hold Second Digital Sustainability Conference

"The Beauty of Sustainability in Action" is planned for September 14, 2021.

07.07.21

Color Cosmetics | Pigments

LVMH Relaunches Make Up For Ever

New formulations, a focus on digital and new retail concepts for the color cosmetics brand.

07.03.21

KKW Beauty

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07.01.21

Color Cosmetics | Pigments | Skin Care

BASF Completes Sale of Pigments Business to DIC

Acquisition broadens Sun Chemical’s portfolio as a global manufacturer of cosmetic pigments.

06.30.21

Functional Ingredients

Azelis Expands Distribution in India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand

Extends collaboration with CP Kelco.

06.24.21

Procter & Gamble Dominates NPD During Pandemic

Downy Infusions Scents, Gain Blissful Breeze and Tide Heavy Duty 10X are among IRI 2020 Pacesetters.

06.12.21

Personal Cleansers

FDA Finds More Faulty Hand Sanitizers

Maker based in California issued letter this week for claims related to hydrogen peroxide, ingredient called “PurePurge" and more.

06.11.21

Color Cosmetics | Pigments

L'Oréal Paris Discontinues Makeup & Essie in Japan

Move made as color cosmetics sales plunged during the pandemic.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 06.05.21

Attention, Beauty Entrepreneurs! Register for QVC/HSN's The Big Find

Entries due June 8 to be the shopping networks' next success story.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.26.21

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Robertet Acquires Ecom Food Industries

Adds Canada-based Ecom manufacturer of specialty natural flavors and extracts.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.26.21

Color Cosmetics

Yumee Launches Limited-Edition Set With Fashion Designer Jason Wu

The Chinese makeup brand has unveiled six signature Tassel Matt Lipsticks.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.11.21

Color Cosmetics

BotanicalsPlus Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

A WBENC certified, woman-owned manufacturer and supplier.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.10.21

Enter the CEW Supplier’s Award

Ingredients & Formulation category submission deadline extended to May 14.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.06.21

Household Cleaning

Diamond Chemical Company Appoints Regional Sales Manager

Welcomes Mike Hanlon to the Diamond team.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.04.21

Color Cosmetics

Sally Hansen Collaborates with Disney for Cruella Gel Nail Collection

Unveils 13 shades of color cosmetic hues inspired by Disney's new-live action feature film.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.27.21

Household Cleaning

Spectrum Brands Acquires Rejuvenate Household Cleaning Products

$300 million deal for cleaning and surface care products maker.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 04.23.21

Reckitt Seeks Germ-Killing Innovations

Teams up with Halo to accelerate new product development.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.15.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Kao Launches Online Beauty Store in Europe

Sensai-cosmetics.com provides personalized beauty services tailored to individual needs.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.14.21

Diamond Chemical Appoints Technical Service Representative

Alfred Ramirez has over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.13.21

Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers

Kao Promotes Hand Washing

Hygiene compliance is waning, even as COVID-19 cases are climbing in parts of the world. Through its MyKirei brand, Kao and TerraCycle are out to change that.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.11.21

Mixing

Admix Appoints COO to Advance Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Regulatory Compliance

Thom Hansen will play a key role in advancing the company’s efficiencies.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.09.21

Color Cosmetics

Maybelline Launches Makeup Collection with Marvel

Limited-edition color cosmetic packaging features iconic superheroes.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.05.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Intercos Seeks Beauty Solutions

Teams with Italian university to conduct research.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.28.21

Color Cosmetics

House of Sillage Launches Makeup Collaboration with Disney

New beauty collection prominently features Minnie and Mickey Mouse.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.26.21

Fine Fragrance

Sozio Launches Botanicals, a New Natural Ingredient Division

Commits to naturalness and traceability of its raw materials.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.19.21

Color Cosmetics

Yatsen Experiences 72.6% Increase in Revenue in 2020

The China beauty market soars as consumers increasingly seek out homegrown brands.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.19.21

Color Cosmetics | Pigments

Lisa Rinna Expands Cosmetics Offerings

Reality star to add more color to her lip line lineup.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.19.21

Oral Care

NAD Evaluates Colgate’s Advertising Claims

Recommends that Colgate discontinue the claim that its product ‘removes 10 years of yellow stains’

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.15.21

Fine Fragrance

Sozio Acquires Scentessence

Expands its presence in France.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.02.21

Packaging | Packaging | Skin Care

A Tube Ready for Prime Time

Certified B Corp company Eco Lips unveils a sustainable lip balm tube made entirely from plants.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 03.02.21

Disinfectants

ACI and CBC Launch Webpage About ‘Quats’

Helps people better understand common disinfectant ingredients known as quaternary ammonium compounds.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.01.21

The Happi Podcast: Beauty Expert Vince Spinnato

The new book, "My Pursuit of Beauty," is out on Amazon and at Barnes & Noble.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.01.21

Skin Care

Improve Your Innovation Process

Ask questions to evaluate your organization's innovation and identify areas for improvement.

Jordan Erskine, Dynamic Blending 02.28.21

Color Cosmetics

MAC Cosmetics Launches Cream-to-Powder Foundation

MAC Studio Fix Tech is the brand’s latest addition to the Fix + family.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.25.21

Neutral Nails Take The Stage at NYFW

Natural hues and artful decals make digits stand out in style previews.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.22.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Planting Roots

As it embarks on its third year selling products in North America, Sinan Tuna shares details on Farmasi’s expansion plans and new products.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.22.21

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Jones Road Enters Skin Care

Bobbi Brown shows she's about more than color cosmetics.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.17.21

Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance

Conscious Consumerism Is in Fashion

As Fashion Week 2021 kicks off, the household and personal products industry can learn something from the garment guys & gals.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.14.21

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Pigments

Lys Debuts at Sephora

The retailer's first Black-owned clean cosmetics collection.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.14.21

Inolex Appoints New Leadership

Enhances its team to focus on manufacturing and global operations.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.11.21

Industry Supports EPA's Safer Choice Program

ACI joins other associations and companies calling on Agency to restore the popular program.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.09.21

U.S. Prestige Sales Slip 19% in 2020

The beauty industry generated $16.1 billion for the year—but there are pockets of progress, according to The NPD Group.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.04.21

CoverGirl Rolls Out 2021 Innovations

The brand adds its first full-coverage foundation along with a fresh lip tint.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 01.29.21

Nailing It in 2020

Consumer demand for hair color and nail care soared during the past year, according to IRI.

Happi Staff 01.17.21

Three Form Vertical Beauty Alliance

Mana, Meiyume and RPG team up to offer end-to-end beauty solutions.

Happi Staff 01.15.21

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Pigments | Skin Care

Colour Cosmetics That Are Out of The Ordinary

The Ordinary expands its lineup to include concealers.

Happi Staff 01.02.21

Skin Care | Sun Care

Warning Letter Sent To Florida Company

Violations related to Age Blocker and Estro-Lift Day Therapy topical skin care products.

Happi Staff 12.31.20

Woman to Women

Indie brand ph-D Feminine Health is on the rise.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 12.21.20

Household Cleaning | Packaging

Henkel Reaches Sustainable Packaging Milestone

Increases the amount of packaging made of recycled material.

Happi Staff 12.17.20

Household Cleaning | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Grove Closes $125M Funding Round

Plans to drive zero waste product innovation and launch new brands.

Happi Staff 12.16.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

Sophim Offers Expertise in Squalane

Family-owned company invests in innovative distillation, esterification and hydrogenation processes to deliver quality materials.

Happi Staff 12.10.20

Color Cosmetics

Revlon Names CMO

Martine Williamson returns to oversee brand equity and architecture.

Happi Staff 12.07.20

Personal Cleansers

NY Hand Sanitizer Maker Sues Kroger

The $85 million lawsuit contends retailer reneged on hand sanitizer delivery.

Happi Staff 12.07.20

Color Cosmetics

ACI Offers Update on 1,4-Dioxane Regulation

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) held its second virtual public meeting on the topic.

Happi Staff 12.03.20

Actives | OTC/Medicated | Skin Care

Skin Care Actives During Inactivity

When there’s nowhere to go, the focus is on the face.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 12.02.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care

Baby Your Beauty Brand

TBM Brand Lab is determined to co-create a new wave of innovation-led beauty brands.

Happi Staff 11.26.20

Finalists Named in Pitch Competition

Public voting portion of special crowdfunding competition begins tonight at 6pm.

11.24.20

Color Cosmetics

Cosway Appoints Global Director of Education

Tim Abney brings over twenty years’ professional beauty experience.

Happi Staff 11.23.20

Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

INOLEX Continues Long-term Growth Strategy

Lists Philadelphia property as Charlotte flagship provides robust US production platform.

Happi Staff 11.20.20

Personal Cleansers

Dr. Bronner’s Crafts Soap That Smells Like Cannabis

Classic bar soap to promote regenerative organic cannabis standard.

Happi Staff 11.17.20

SCC Announces 2020 Award Winners

Howard Epstein, Nava Dayan and Martha Tate recognized by the Society.

Happi Staff 11.12.20

Household Cleaning

Regulatory Updates in the Cleaning Industry

NYSDEC announces two public stakeholder meetings and EPA releases revised draft risk evaluation for Pigment Violet 29.

Happi Staff 11.10.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Packaging | Packaging | Skin Care

Packaging & the Pandemic

Paul Day explains the challenges facing suppliers during COVID-19.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 11.10.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care

Pitch Perfected

Chris Hobson answers questions about this month's Black Girl Ventures-Rare Beauty Brands Pitch Competition.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 11.02.20

Lab Equipment | Mixing

Admix Introduces LRP-425

A Liquid Ring Pump designed to meet the widespread needs of the process industry.

Happi Staff 11.02.20

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Nippon Shikizai Thrives During Pandemic

A credit to a pivot to hand sanitizer and NPD.

Happi Staff 11.02.20

Color Cosmetics

What's Hot in Color for 2022 & 2023?

WSGN and Coloro reveal five hot hues for upcoming seasons.

Happi Staff 10.28.20

Hair Care

FDA Approves OTC Head Lice Treatment

Rx-to-OTC switch for lotion treatment from Arbor Pharmaceuticals LLC.

Happi Staff 10.27.20

Disinfectants

Researchers Explore COVID-19 Surface Transmission

Universities, Innospec and others in new 18 month partnership.

Happi Staff 10.23.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Oral Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Sales Soar at Dynamic Blending Specialists

Utah-based contract manufacturer expects to double sales in 2021.

Happi Staff 10.22.20

Laundry Care | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

MFG Names Graham VP-Operations

Chemical industry veteran was director of operations at Wacker Polysilicon.

Happi Staff 10.22.20

Skin Care

Origins Delivers Recycled Tube

Partners with SABIC and Albéa to develop an advanced tube pack format.

Happi Staff 10.14.20

Packaging | Packaging | Skin Care

Origins Unveils Sustainable Packaging Innovation

Brand's facial mask to be housed in tube composed of a circular polymer resin.

Happi Staff 10.14.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Start a Skin Care Line with Low Minimums

Smaller orders enable brands to capitalize on the hottest ingredients, environmental recommendations and cause-related promotions.

Gavin Collier, Dynamic Blending 10.11.20

Color Cosmetics

Shoppers Drug Mart Unveils Quo Beauty

A beauty line with newly formulated cruelty-free products.

Happi Staff 10.08.20

Beauty for All Tones

The unique beauty needs for a diverse population get answered more frequently every day by a diverse group of beauty entrepreneurs.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 10.06.20

Color Cosmetics | OTC/Medicated | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Not So Blue...

Color cosmetics sales are firming up.

Happi Staff 10.03.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care

Pitch Competition for Beauty Industry Players

Black Girl Ventures and Rare Beauty Brands create event for Black and Brown woman-identifying founders.

Happi Staff 10.01.20

Skin Care

Ashland Mitigates Blue Light Stress

Unveils Blumilight biofunctional in new powder form.

Happi Staff 10.01.20

Sun Care

CEW's Supplier Award Ingredients & Formulation Winner is….

Find out which chemistry took home top honors last night.

Happi Staff 10.01.20

In-Cosmetics Formulation Summit

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09.22.20

A Virtual In-Cosmetics Formulation Summit

Register now for November 17-19 event.

Happi Staff 09.22.20

Color Cosmetics | Pigments

Byredo Launches Color Cosmetics

Makeup line debuts October 1.

Happi Staff 08.25.20

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Pigments | Polymers

Color Cosmetics New Ingredients

Here are new ingredients for makeup that have been introduced by suppliers during the past 12 months. For more information on any of the products listed, contac

Happi Staff 08.03.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

J-Beauty Formulation Ideas

Clariant creates sustainable skin care concepts.

Happi Staff 07.24.20

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients

Cosphatec Rebrands

Unveils new revamped website.

Happi Staff 05.15.20

Skin Care

Guerlain to Debut Summer Set

The Abeille Royale Anti-Aging Radiance Ritual Set is formulated with black bee honey.

Happi Staff 05.14.20

Household Cleaning | I&I Marketplace | Surfactants

Eight Added to EPA's Safer Chemical Ingredients List

First time Safer Choice has approved a submission by a non-manufacturer.

Happi Staff 05.14.20

Personal Cleansers

JD Jojoba Oil Improves Hand Soaps

Soothes, hydrates and restores skin.

Happi Staff 05.14.20

Skin Care

Hydrafacial Prepares To Open

Builds new safety protocols for staff.

Happi Staff 05.13.20

ACI Debuts 'Discover Clean' Campaign

Online initiative features weekly messages and social media outreach.

Happi Staff 05.13.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers

Cosmetic Solutions Makes Hand Sanitizer

Donates thousands of units of hand sanitizer to first responders.

Happi Staff 05.12.20

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

BRB Silicones Releases Formulation Booklet

Introduces a new formulation concept around Customized Cosmetics.

Happi Staff 05.12.20

Actives | Hair Care | Skin Care

Optimizing Formulations with Natural Ingredients

One-hour webinar on May 20 hosted by Carolina and Southeast Chapter.

05.08.20

Modifect EV Radiant Solution skin care formulation

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Released by Arxada

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Skin Care

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Navin M. Geria, AyurDerm Technologies, LLC 05.01.20

Hair Care

Henkel Launches Clean Haircare Brand

Better Natured offers naturally-derived formulations that are stylist developed.

Happi Staff 04.27.20

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Laundry Care | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

MFG Chemicals Partners with EcoVadis

Agreement will continuously improve sustainability profile.

Happi Staff 04.27.20

Best Formulations Makes Sanitizers

To donate $350,000 worth of hand sanitizers.

Happi Staff 04.24.20

Schülke Launches US Website

The site, redesigned with their customers in mind, now offers easier navigation expanded content, full product listings, and much more!

Happi Staff 04.22.20

Household Cleaning

Safety Tips for COVID-19 Cleaning

ACI issues safety reminders for cleaning while children are home.

Happi Staff 04.22.20

Califormulations To Make Hand Sanitizer

Symrise NA donates raw materials.

Happi Staff 04.22.20

Packaging | Packaging

Overnight Labels Increases Production

Supports household, and health and beauty categories during COVID-19.

Happi Staff 04.21.20

Cataldo To Lead AAK Personal Care Team

Has more than 20 years of experience in the segment.

Happi Staff 04.20.20

Actives | Disinfectants | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Stepan Makes Hand Sanitizer

And donates disinfectants to Chicago PDFD.

Happi Staff 04.17.20

Personal Cleansers

Univar & INEOS Tackle Sanitizer Shortage

To build UK hand sanitizer factory in just 10 days.

Happi Staff 04.17.20

Skin Care

Skin Care

Madrigal Creatives Rolls Out CBD-Infused Lip Serum

Hemp-derived CBD oil concentrate, strawberry seed oil and vitamins A, B and E in the formula.

Happi Staff 04.13.20

NYSCC Hosts Webinars

Color trends debuts Thursday, April 16.

Happi Staff 04.13.20

Disinfectants

CHT USA Produces Sanitizer

Aims to alleviate the shortage due to the coronavirus crisis.

Happi Staff 04.13.20

Skin Care

I+I Botanicals Promotes Self Care

Organic and vegan personal care line is infused with CBD.

Happi Staff 04.13.20

Moisture Rich Body Wash

Formulation contains extra virgin olive oil.

Released by Pilot Chemical Company

Demand & Supply

Contract manufacturers say business is booming, but coronavirus may crimp results in the near-term.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.01.20

Personal Cleansers

EO Boosts Sanitizer Production

Meets the nationwide demand for hand sanitizer during the COVID-19 crisis.

Happi Staff 03.30.20

Orchidia's Strong Supply Chain

Orchidia is ready to help supply fragrance ingredients for essential items.

Happi Staff 03.30.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care | Sun Care

Study Details Efficacy of Colorescience EnviroScreen Technology

Blend suppresses free radical formation.

06.04.19

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