Alkuhme

Unilever, L'Oréal, LVMH, Henkel & Natura To Create Sustainability Scoring System

Clear, transparent and comparable environmental impact information based on a common science-based methodology.

09.20.21

Kline: Glow Recipe, Prose and Ilia Beauty Are Primed to Be Billion-Dollar Buyouts

The market research firm says these indie beauty brands’ compelling ingredient stories and digital marketing tactics make them frontrunners in the industry.

09.17.21

Skin Care

Trending Skin Care Ingredients Offer Wellness Benefits

Mushroom, rosehip and other natural components will be big for Fall and Winter 2021, according to Dr. Deborah Lee.

Dr. Deborah Lee, Dr Fox Online Pharmacy 09.14.21

Indie Spa Brand Endota Expands Into Clean Beauty With Personal Care Line

Clean by Endota features soaps and body washes with natural ingredients.

09.14.21

WGSN Predicts Clean Hair Dyes, Novel Dry Shampoos To Lead Hair Care & Beauty Trends Into 2024

The expansion of the hair care sector itself is driving progress in bioengineering, sustainability and inclusivity, according to new report.

09.14.21

Ida Body Care Announces Partnership with Francesca’s

In select stores country-wide now and online, Francesca’s customers can discover Ida Body Care’s four-step body treatment set.

09.13.21

See Who Made The List for 2021's Most Newsworthy Celebrity Beauty Icons Online

Studies from RY show that Megan Markle and Kylie Jenner are leading the way for makeup, hair care and skin care inspirations.

Hair Care | Packaging | Packaging | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Waterless Personal Care Formulas with Plastic-Free, Plant-Based Packaging

WWP Beauty's new Zero+ collection is aligned with the sustainability trend in personal care, says Michael Tognetti, senior director, global sustainability.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director

Disinfectants | I&I Marketplace

Proper Office Cleaning Helps Prevent Virus Transmission and Reassures Employees

Effective cleaning protocols and products—not hygiene theater—will help keep employees returning to the office safe, says Reckitt’s Chief Medical Officer.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 09.08.21

Indie Clean Beauty Brand No Fade Fresh Expands Line of Vegan Color-Depositing Shampoos, Conditioners

Natural, plant-based hair hues now span from Raspberry Rush to Sunflower Brite.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 09.07.21

Consumer Demand for Perfume Soars

Fine fragrance sales jump 82% in prestige channels for the first half of 2021, according to NPD.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 09.06.21

Sunstar Acquires Austrian Tech-Innovator Playbrush

The majority stake in Playbrush will enable Sunstar to obtain digital growth opportunities through new data-driven business models in oral care.

09.02.21

Pacific Shaving Company Announces Launch of #ShaveWithPurpose Collection

Each colored bottle denotes support for mental health awareness, suicide prevention and cancer research, among others, with proceeds benefiting each cause.

09.01.21

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

Herbalife Nutrition Taps New Leadership & Expands With Wellness-Inspired Skin Care Collection

In 2020, the company celebrated its 40-year anniversary with a new chief executive officer and chief operating officer.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 08.31.21

What You're Reading on Happi.com

The most-viewed news on our site for the week ended August 28.

08.29.21

Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients

Jafra Unveils Unisex Fragrance

Blending lightness with warmth, Nuud by Jafra celebrates individuality while overcoming differences.

08.27.21

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 | Functional Ingredients | Pigments | Skin Care

Fashion Fair Cosmetics Relaunches with 'Cleaner' Ingredients

Debuts September 1 and Actress Kiki Layne is the face for the makeup line.

08.25.21

Crème of Nature Names Celebrity Hairstylist Kellon Deryck New Brand Ambassador

Some of Deryck’s clients have included hip-hop megastars Missy Elliott and Megan Thee Stallion.

08.24.21

BASF’s New Fucoidan-Rich Algae Extract Works to Revitalize the Eye Contour

Seanactiv harnesses the power of marine algae to limit visible signs of aging and fatigue around the eye area including dark circles and crow’s feet.

08.24.21

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

Beauty Entrepreneur Sara Spencer Washington To Be Inducted into New Jersey Hall of Fame

One of America’s first Black women millionaires, during the Great Depression she built an empire that included cosmetics, salons and publishing houses.

Lianna Albrizio, Assistant Editor 08.24.21

Alaffia Launches African Black Soap Hair Care Collection

Authentic African Black Soap Collection expands to include two shampoo and conditioner duos.

08.19.21

Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

A Primer on Sandalwood in Personal Care

What cosmetic chemists need to know about this versatile natural ingredient.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 08.19.21

Benefit Introduces New POWmade Brow Pomade to Beauty Line

The full pigment makeup sculpts the perfect brow in just a few strokes.

08.16.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Pigments | Skin Care | Sun Care

What You're Reading on Happi.com

A new line of cosmetics from Influencer Courtney Shields is the most-viewed news on Happi.com for the week ended August 14.

08.15.21

Grant Industries Unveils New Virtual Booth

Industry leader presents innovative way to engage with clients post-COVID.

08.13.21

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

Color Cosmetics | Pigments

Influencer Courtney Shields Creates Makeup Line

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

08.11.21

Schmidt’s Expands Fresh & Clean Natural Deodorants at Walmart

The Unilever-owned personal care brand recently upgraded its formula with added magnesium for sweat-busting benefits.

08.11.21

Actives | Sun Care

Researchers Send Letter to FDA about Octocrylene in Sunscreen

Asking agency to consider pulling products from shelves.

08.11.21

Clean Beauty Consumers Crave Transparency In Natural Personal Care

WGSN trendwatchers forecast waterless formulations and other wellness concepts will be big for Fall 2021 makeup, skin care and hair care.

08.10.21

Hair Care

Bouncy Textures and Vibrant Colors Lead For Fall & Winter Hair Trends

Art imitates life in the hairstyling and hair color 2021 trends inspired by our reemerging world.

Philip Pelusi, Hair care expert 08.09.21

OPI Adds Vegan Plant-Based Nail Polish Collection for Fall 2021

'Nature Strong' range features natural ingredients, sustainable packaging and involves The Vegan Society for trademarking.

08.09.21

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Suki Skincare Launches Reviving Cooling Spray for Menopausal and Perimenopausal Women

Clinically proven spray works to cool down skin during hot flashes or when on the beach.

08.06.21

Household Cleaning | Laundry Care

Orange House Debuts Line of Cleaning Agents in US

Degreasing cleaning products feature coldpressed and environmentally sustainable orange oil.

08.06.21

Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Skin Care

Clorox’s Q4 Sales Fall 9%

Fiscal year sales were up 9%, driven by higher shipments due to COVID-19 across all reportable segments.

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

Fine Fragrance

Sozio Introduces Wellness Fragrance Infused with Essential Oils

Healing aromatherapy is designed to put users in a better mood.

07.28.21

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

Biolage Hairstyling Expert Sunnie Brook Talks Trends for Summer 2021

Global brand ambassador weighs in on why ingredients matter in hair care.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 07.26.21

Amyris and Naomi Watts Partner to Launch Menopause Wellness Personal Care Products

New brand will destigmatize menopause and support women's health.

07.26.21

Skin Care

Creo Collaborates with Fifth & Root and Joiya to Introduce CBG Skin Care

Also unveils its first annual Creovate event.

07.26.21

Hair Care

Pattern Hair Care Will Launch at Ulta Inside Target Stores

Broadens its reach, making the indie beauty brand’s collection of products more readily accessible to the coily, curly and tight textured hair community.

07.26.21

Hair Care

Unilever's Love Beauty and Planet Debuts Rice Oil & Angelica Essence  Collection at Target

Shampoo, conditioner, primer and styling treatment all feature a 100% biodegradable formula for curls and textured hair.

07.22.21

Azelis Opens Personal Care Application Lab in Cairo

New lab enables Azelis to offer new formulations and stability studies to its customers from the personal care industry in the region.

07.21.21

Actives | OTC/Medicated | Skin Care

University Medical Re-Enters OTC Acne Treatment Category

New Acne Wipeout remedy features a time-released combination of benzoyl peroxide and retinoid to treat this skin issue that impacts teens and adults.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 07.20.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Sustainability & Skin Care Are in Focus at CEW Beauty Awards

Consumers want to know how ingredients are sourced, where they are harvested and who made them.

Nancy Jeffries , Contributing Editor 07.20.21

Dennis Rodman Creates Beard Growth Men’s Grooming Wellness Supplement

Ultimate Beard Growth prevents hair loss, protects facial hair follicles from sun damage, improves skin health and more.

07.19.21

Hair Care

Hair Regeneration Company Closes $15 Million Series A

Stemson Therapeutics’ novel cell regeneration technology uses patient’s own cells to generate new hair follicles.

07.19.21

Color Cosmetics

Three Ships Beauty Names Heidianne Pillsbury as Chief Marketing Officer

Pillsbury is a marketing veteran with more than 15 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industries.

07.14.21

Personal Cleansers

Indie Beauty Brand Dr. Squatch Launches 'Star Wars' Soap Collection

Includes natural cleansers inspired by the franchise’s most memorable characters.

07.14.21

BellaBiotics Wellness Supplements Boost Skin Health

A “beauty-from-within” blend that replenishes both collagen and elastin.

07.13.21

Hair Care | Skin Care

Aveda Arts & Sciences Institutes Expands Network of Campuses

Acquires Gary Manuel Aveda Institute schools.

07.08.21

Color Cosmetics

KNC Beauty Launches Skin Care Collection with Fashion Brand BAPE

Indie company unveils a limited edition assortment of makeup, facial care and clothing items for streetwear enthusiasts.

07.07.21

Innospec Expands Manufacturing Capabilities at Surfactants Facility

Supplier responds to demand for mild and sustainability-focused personal care.

07.06.21

Actives | Skin Care

Biotechnology Drives Innovation at Algenist Skincare

The company celebrates a decade of success in the beauty business.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 07.06.21

Actives | Disinfectants | OTC/Medicated

Amazon Sued Over Price-Gouging on Cleaning Products

Lawsuit charges disinfectant prices rose 100%, face mask prices jumped 500% during the pandemic.

07.04.21

Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients

Ariana Grande Introduces Another Fragrance

God Is A Woman debuts next month in Ulta.

07.03.21

Color Cosmetics

Clean Beauty Brand W3LL Reformulates & Redesigns Makeup

As W3LL celebrates 13 years, the natural cosmetics brand has new formulas, new packaging and new products.

07.03.21

B Corps in Beauty Bond Together

B Corps in beauty form the Beauty B Corp Coalition, a new alliance to collectively drive sustainability in the cosmetics space.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 07.02.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Gut Microbiome’s Key Role In Aging and Longevity

There is a lot more to the digestive system than merely absorbing vitamins and minerals.

Navin Geria, Ayurderm Technologies, LLC 07.01.21

Smashbox Extends AI Partnership with Perfect Corp.

Deal pairs YouCam’s Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered face analyzer technology with Smashbox’s Shape Matters Methodology.

06.29.21

P&G, Revlon Industry Veteran Pursues Indie Beauty With Grooming Brand

Carlos Barreto created an innovative digital technology customized hair color company Cleverman for men.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 06.28.21

Fenty Beauty Adds Gloss Bomb Heat Lipgloss Plumper Makeup

Shimmer-free lip luminizer and plumper hybrid features natural ingredients like shea butter.

06.25.21

Cosmetic Ingredients - Technical Sales Representative

SILAB is specialized in the development, production, and marketing of innovative biological active molecules for the cosmetic and dermo-cosmetic industry.

Provital Debuts Ethicskin for Beauty

Transcending skin ethics with a new broad-spectrum ethos, according to the company.

06.22.21

Sun Bum Sun Care Expands Into Skin Care With Vegan Clean Beauty Line

New beauty collection spanning from serums to lotions arrives at Ulta in July.

06.22.21

Edgewell Personal Care Releases Sustainability Report

Progress with sustainable products and packaging, innovating with alternative materials, ingredient stewardship and transparency.

06.21.21

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Functional Ingredients

Delivering the Smell of Clean to Consumers

Evonik researchers review the science of malodor and detail technology that enables formulators to reduce unpleasant smells in the home.

Jacqueline Wiacek, Arnoldo Fonseca and Michael Fender , Evonik 06.20.21

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care

Gorilla Glue Girl Tessica Brown Launches Hair Care Line

New Forever Hair contains pure avocado oil, black castor and rosemary.

06.19.21

Indie Beauty Brand Zum Adds Natural Liquid Hand Soaps

Products are made from clean ingredients like plant oils and essential oils.

06.17.21

Personal Cleansers

Amyris Acquires Hand Sanitizer Brand Olika

Alastair Dorward will become chief brand officer at Amyris.

06.16.21

Household Cleaning | Laundry Care

Lemi Shine Grows Its Brand By Making Natural Cleaning Products Accessible

After the pandemic surge, Lemi Shine plans to keep growing its presence in the home cleaning by offering products that are affordable and performance-driven.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 06.15.21

Sozio Acquires Synarome Company

Sozio will strengthen its position in the field of organic synthesis, perfumery specialties and distillation for the fragrance industry.

06.14.21

Actives | Skin Care

Apoena Biotech Produces Actives for Hygiene and Personal Care Applications

The first Brazilian company 100% dedicated to biotechnology for cosmetics, toiletries and fragrances.

06.14.21

Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

What You're Reading on Happi.com

Unilever's post-COVID workplace is the most viewed news on Happi.com for the week ended July 12.

06.13.21

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

Beauty Industry Increases CSR Efforts

Black Lives Matter, multiculturalism, sustainable sourcing and more will be explored during Ecovia's Sustainability Summit, June 21-24.

06.11.21

Celebrity Lauren Conrad Leads Beauty Stars on Twitter

This infographic shows the top-earning beauty stars on Twitter of all time.

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Skin Care

Mana’s Collections Focus on Aging Well, Highlighting Natural Features

Collections feature formulas that are on trend for beauty needs in 2021.

06.10.21

Saje Natural Wellness Partners With Lauren Conrad & Hannah Skvarla

Plant-based personal care, essential oils, home fragrance and other artisan items sold at The Little Market.

06.10.21

Pantene Recruits U.S. Olympian Allyson Felix for Hair Care Campaign

P&G taps six-time Olympic Gold Medalist for "What's Your Legacy."

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 06.08.21

Disinfectants

Lemi Shine Launches Natural Disinfecting Spray

Disinfects and deodorizes surfaces without requiring an additional wipe down.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 06.03.21

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients

Wacker Develops Novel Silicone Co-Emulsion for Hair Care Products

Bestows pronounced conditioning properties, even when used in small amounts.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 06.01.21

Indie Grooming Brand Baxter of California Rolls Out Hair Styling Paste With Natural Ingredients

New hydrating hair product features cactus extract, agave and ginseng.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.29.21

Moroccan Gold Series Revamps Argan Oil Salon Hair Care Collection

A packaging redesign and updated website for natural beauty treatment and styling products sold globally.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.29.21

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

Personal Cleansers

SheaMoisture Unveils Plant-Based Body Wash Collection at Target

Consists of five seasonal personal cleansers like green tea or lemon.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.25.21

Skin Care

Innovative Skin Care Ingredients Featured on In-Cosmetics Discover

In-Cosmetics group reveals some of the most exciting ingredients found on its recently launched platform.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.25.21

Clearing the Air with Airzai's Essential Oil Natural Home Care Collection

Indie cleaning brand is powered by botanicals to disinfect the entire household with green ingredients.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.24.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Guerlain Commits To Ethical Sourcing by Joining UEBT

Forty of beauty brand’s most emblematic ingredients, including Damask roses, to be assessed by nonprofit group.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.24.21

Packaging | Packaging

Washington State Passes Recycling Law

Household and personal care products will require more recycling content.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.22.21

Huda Beauty Branches Out With 'Glowish' Makeup Skin Care Hybrid

Clean beauty waterproof tinted cosmetics suit a variety of skin tones.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.20.21

Color Cosmetics

MAC Launches Shoppable AR Technology on its Snapchat Profile

Allows consumers to browse product inventory, virtually try-on and purchase beauty products from the Snapchat app.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.20.21

Household Cleaning

Cascade Partners with Sterling K. Brown for New Home Care Campaign

According to Cascade, running your dishwasher every night uses less water and energy than washing dishes by hand.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.20.21

Skin Care

Bio-Oil Skin Care Adds Plant-Based Product with Natural Ingredients

Clean beauty variety also improves the appearance of scars and stretch marks.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.19.21

Insect Control

Natural Bug Sprays & Repellents Rise in Demand

With the unofficial start to summer just around the corner, brands that offer sprays and repellents formulated with natural ingredients are set up for success.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.19.21

Sun Care

Native Extends Natural Clean Beauty Line with Mineral-Based Sunscreens

Blends seamlessly into the skin without leaving a white cast, said the company.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.18.21

Revival Organics Launches Miracle Magnesium Salve

Provides deep healing therapeutic pain relief through transdermal absorption with whole-body delivery.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.17.21

Color Cosmetics

Indie Beauty Brand EM Cosmetics Rolls Out Vegan Cushion Highlighter

The lightweight, silky serum makeup hybrid blends seamlessly and comfortably into skin.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.17.21

Skin Care

Monteloeder’s Zeropollution Improves Signs of Skin Aging in Clinical Study

Effectively reduces negative effects of pollution on skin health.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.14.21

Oral Care

Elims Introduces Melt-Away Teeth Whitening Masks

Incorporate natural ingredients to dissolve stains and reveal whiter teeth shades.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.14.21

Color Cosmetics

Cosmoprof North America Brings Beauty Back to Las Vegas in August

The event will be the first live B2B exhibition of the Cosmoprof international network since 2020.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.13.21

Hair Care

Lubrizol’s HSHO Algae Oil Receives BSB Innovation Award

Wins for most innovative raw material in the Natural Products/Raw Materials for hair care category.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.12.21

Oribe Extends Bright Blonde Hair Care Collection With Serum, Mist

New products join the salon brand’s best-selling hair color treatment range.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.12.21

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

GreenDiol – The Hardest Working Natural Polyol You Need

A natural polyol that offers a convenient alternative to personal care formulators.

Color Cosmetics

L'Oréal, LVMH, Clarins and More Come Together to Form DNA & Cosmetics

A cosmetic consortium that promotes the traceability of natural resources.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.11.21

Functional Ingredients | Household Cleaning | Laundry Care | Polymers | Surfactants

Cleaning Products Industry Commits to Battling Climate Change

Members of the American Cleaning Institute join the ACI's Climate Change Challenge.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.10.21

Color Cosmetics

Sederma Partners with Alganelle for Sustainable Actives Development

Will work together to create a cosmetic active ingredient of the future.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.10.21

Color Cosmetics

BotanicalsPlus Achieves ISO 9001:2015 Certification

A WBENC certified, woman-owned manufacturer and supplier.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.10.21

AP/Deo

Indie Brand American Provenance Launches Personal Care at Target

New retail partnership brings American Provenance’s small-batch skin care products to the mass market.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.10.21

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance

Febreze Air Vs. The Competition

How Febreze sets itself apart from other air fresheners with a 100% natural propellant and water-based formula.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.07.21

Listen Up, NYSCC Launches 'The Science Behind the Art' Podcast

Premiere episode includes "Chatting with the 2021 NYSCC Chair,” with Susanna Fernandes & “Perception Evaluation and Color Magic,” with Mehdi Doumi.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.07.21

Enter the CEW Supplier’s Award

Ingredients & Formulation category submission deadline extended to May 14.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.06.21

Hair Care

Aveda Introduces Blonde Revival Vegan Hair Care

A 96% naturally-derived silicone-free system specifically formulated to revive blonde hair in just one use.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 05.04.21

Color Cosmetics

Seppic Acquires EPI France

Strengthens its position in the nutricosmetics market.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 05.03.21

Skin Care

Celebrity Skin Care Expert Asks 'What’s Your Hydration IQ?'

Esthetician Renée Rouleau shares moisturizing advice for all types and textures.

Renée Rouleau , Skin care expert 05.03.21

Hair Care

Color&Co Launches Color Gloss Conditioner

Expands into the semi-permanent hair color category.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.29.21

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Hemp, CBD & Cosmetics

Chase Terwilliger, CEO of Balanced Health Botanicals, provides insight on China's potential ban and the global opportunities for the market.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.29.21

Videobite: Greentech Unveils Circalys

A natural active ingredient that reduces the impacts of the modern lifestyle on skin.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director

Hair Care

Repair Damaged Hair After Swimming and Surfing

Divina Salon Solutions launches Purf Pool & Surf Shampoo and Moisturizing Conditioner.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.29.21

Functional Ingredients

Lubrizol Partners with Advonex

Expands its portfolio of sustainable ingredients.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.27.21

Household Cleaning

Multi-Purpose Sustainable 'Just Add Water' Household Cleaner Expands Cleaning Products

Home care company adds on to its line of refillable products for kitchen, bathroom and other locations.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.22.21

Skin Care

Videobite: Coast Southwest Introduces Kisolite BMP

An all-natural, odor-free, mineral-rich glacial clay powder for use in skin wellness and personal care products.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director

Fine Fragrance

Robertet Appoints Reichert as Perfumer

They will be based out of Robertet’s creative center in Mt. Olive, NJ.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.20.21

Skin Care

Kiehl’s Launches Sustainable Pouch Refillables for Hair Care, Skin Care

Save on average 80% more plastic than a typical Kiehl’s single-use product.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.20.21

New OTC Natural Hemp Pain Relief Gel Arrives at cbdMD

Fuses indie brand’s patent-pending broad spectrum CBD formula with all-natural plant-based oils.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.20.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Amazon Adds SCS’ Carbon Neutral Certification to Its Climate Pledge Friendly Program

Certifies products to multiple internationally recognized carbon neutral standards.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.20.21

AP/Deo | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

Ball Care, a New Category in Men’s Grooming

Adam Hendle, founder of Ballsy, makes premium products for men who care about self care.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.19.21

Color Cosmetics

Biolage Unveils ColorBalm Hair Conditioners With Hair Color Benefits

A new line of vegan, color-depositing conditioners in seven shades.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.15.21

Azelis Earns 'Coup de Coeur' Award at Cosmetagora 2021

Azelis’ submission, 'Time Dilution,' was focused on the need to provide products that address sustainability & environmental concerns.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.14.21

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

BASF Increases Price of Kaolin

Higher prices for skin and hair care ingredient blamed on cost pressures in manufacturing, labor and logistics.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.14.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Carlyle To Acquire Majority Stake in Beautycounter

The $1 billion acquisition fast-tracks growth in the clean beauty space.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.13.21

Hair Care

Clean Hair Brand Vegamour Announces $80 Million in Private Equity Funding

General Atlantic investment will help fuel organic e-commerce growth, NPD and expansion into new channels and geographies.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 04.13.21

OTC/Medicated

OTC Pain Relief QR Cream Debuts in US Market

Mannitol is the key ingredient in this cream sold on Amazon.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.13.21

Baylis & Harding Hand Soap Offers Prestige Value for Under $5

Now sold at Walmart, this UK brand is making waves stateside in the mass market.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.12.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Nature’s Beauty Debuts Vegan Natural Body Care at Walgreens

Wellness-based personal care collections focus on sleep, detox and stress relief with aromatherapy.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.12.21

The Honest Company Files for IPO

Household and personal products maker said sales jumped over 27% last year.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.11.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Mushrooms Are Key Ingredients in Beauty & Wellness

New data from Spate show growing consumer interest in mushroom-derived materials.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.10.21

Disinfectants | Household Cleaning

Industry Responds to CDC Updated Guidelines for Cleaning & Disinfecting

GBAC/ISSA releases clarification, Green Seal lauds agency's update.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 04.09.21

Actives | Skin Care

BASF Debuts Sacred Patch for Skin Care

A new active ingredient that helps boost emotional well-being in beauty products.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.08.21

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Skin Care

Eco Lips Expands Into Bug Sector with Simply Soothing Acquisition

Bug spray, bite soother and candle maker’s products are found in 10,000 retail locations across the US.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 04.07.21

Color Cosmetics

In-Cosmetics Launches Dedicated Digital Space—Discover

Allows the beauty and personal care industry to share and promote new ingredients and innovations.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.07.21

Actives

Greentech Unveils Circalys

A potent active ingredient that counteracts circadian disruption and revitalizes skin.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.07.21

Color Cosmetics | Fine Fragrance

Symrise Reorganizes Scent & Care Segments

Aims to further develop its divisions and continue growth.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.06.21

Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

A Return to Castile Soap?

A vegetable oil-based soap with an 80-year history of safety is a low-cost replacement for sulfated alcohols.

Tom Schoenberg , Personal Care Consultant 04.04.21

Skin Care

Gattefossé Unveils EleVastin Skincare Solution

A targeted solution to gravity-induced skin sagging.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 04.01.21

Umberto Giannini Launches Hair Color at Target

UK beauty brand expands into US marketplace with new products in store and online now.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 04.01.21

Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

DSM To Acquire Amyris' Flavor & Fragrance Business

A potential $500 million deal for bio-based intermediates for the cosmetics industry.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.31.21

Hair Care | Skin Care

Vital Proteins Launches Chocolate-Flavored Collagen Peptides

Available exclusively in-stores and online at Costco.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.31.21

Lifting the Lid on Lipids

Understanding what lipids are and what they can do for our skin can make a substantial difference in your applications

Discover RetroFuture With Clariant

Clariant Active Ingredients offers ideas to help formulators bring old beauty regime classics up to speed with modern needs.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.25.21

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients

Is It Better to Formulate Cosmetics with Natural Ingredients?

Two experts weigh in on the debate between natural and synthetic ingredients.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.24.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Sparitual Makes an Appearance on HSN

Shel Pink shares her philosophy of ‘Slow Beauty’ with a larger audience.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.24.21

Personal Cleansers

Dove Talks Body Confidence with New Kids Care Bath Collection

New “purpose-driven” line launches in Canada.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 03.24.21

Actives

Coast Southwest Launches Kisolite BMP Biogenic Mineral Powder

A safe, multi-functional ingredient for skincare, personal care and beauty aid products.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.23.21

Household Cleaning

CLR Adds New Cleaning Solutions

Debuts CLR Active Clear and CLR Everyday Clean for daily household cleaning.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.22.21

Hope ‘Springs’ Eternal for Hair Styling

How style cannot be quarantined for Spring Summer 2021, as told by Philip Pelusi.

Philip Pelusi, Hair care expert 03.22.21

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

AP/Deo | Personal Cleansers

Brits Use More Soap, Less Deodorant in 2020

Lockdowns have caused consumer behavior to drastically change, says Mintel.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.18.21

Zemea® Propanediol for Natural Personal Care Products

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Skin Care

SkinKick Launches Acne Exclusive at Ulta

Dallas-based startup expands collection at beauty retailer.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 03.17.21

Actives

Givaudan Introduces Chronoglow

An active ingredient that reverses the effects of aging and improves skin’s radiance.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.17.21

Kinetik Technologies Merges into Omya Group

Strengthens its sales capabilities and natural ingredients portfolio.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.16.21

Hair Care

K18 Biomimetic Hairscience Debuts in Salons

Aims to change the hair game with leave-in molecular repair hair mask and professional leave-in hair mist + mask treatment.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.15.21

Unearth the Beauty Within

Revolutionize your products with Kisolite® BMP

Actives | Disinfectants | Functional Ingredients | Laundry Care | Surfactants

Better Homes & Gardens' Best of Home Cleaners

Procter & Gamble, Clorox, SC Johnson and Dropps make the best of the best list.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.13.21

Actives

Microphyt Opens US Subsidiary

Focuses on growing the company’s customer base in North America.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.12.21

Grant Industries Adds Natural Elastomer for Hair Care

Patent-pending 100% naturally derived Gransense elastomers are ideal ingredients for a variety of hair care formulations.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.11.21

Skin Care

Beau D. Skin Care Targets Male Grooming Marketplace

Collection debuts with innovative lip balm.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.11.21

BASF Signs Biosurfactant Agreements with Allied Carbon Solutions and Holiferm

Collaborations to develop glycolipids and sophorolipids for home and personal care and I&I.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.10.21

Fine Fragrance

Sozio Merges with Phoenix Fragrances

Reinforces its perfumery activities, especially in the UK.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.09.21

Kadalys, an Eco-Conscious, Female-Founded Beauty Brand

Indie company uses agri-waste as a core component.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.08.21

Oral Care

Dr. Sheffield’s Adds New Toothpaste Flavors

Expands its line of fluoride-free, all-natural toothpastes.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.05.21

Skin Care

Avon Launches Vegan Skin Care Line

FarmRX is a clean beauty collection with plant-based ingredients.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 03.04.21

Fine Fragrance

Coty Partners with LanzaTech to Reduce Its Environmental Impact

Plans to introduce sustainable ethanol made from captured-carbon emissions into its fragrance products.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.03.21

PALMFONATE MES: A Living Innovation

This active cleaning ingredient is suitable for Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial and Institutional (I&I) Cleaning rinse-off products.

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Croda International Acquires Alban Muller

Will pay 25 million euros for natural ingredient maker.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 03.02.21

Skin Care

Givaudan Active Beauty Launches Omegablue

A cosmetic ingredient created from upcycled wild bilberries.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.02.21

Fine Fragrance

Sozio Acquires Scentessence

Expands its presence in France.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.02.21

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

OTC/Medicated

J.R. Watkins Tackles Pain with New Lines

Sprays, lotions and roll-on formats.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.24.21

Skin Care

Murad Creates Advocacy Board

A roster of science and wellness experts with proven thought-leadership in their respective fields.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.23.21

Fine Fragrance

Cosmo International Fragrances Appoints President Worldwide

Marc Blaison has been instrumental to the growth of the company over the last 30 years.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.23.21

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

Mother Dirt Adds PeaceKeeper Kit

Microbiome boosting skin care targets troubled complexions.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.18.21

Packaging | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Burt’s Bees Outlines New Sustainability Goals

Will launch first waste-free product with Loop next month.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.17.21

Color Cosmetics

Merit Launches at Sephora

Debuts online and in stores with the Clean at Sephora seal.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.16.21

State of the Beauty Industry, Part I

Technology helps marketers connect with consumers and track segment winners, insist analysts at CEW event.

Nancy Jeffries, Contributing Editor 02.16.21

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care

Sustainable Solutions for Personal Care Formulations

Register NOW for Genomatica's February 16 webinar.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.14.21

L’Oréal & UNESCO Reveal 'For Women in Science' International Awards

Honor five with careers in physical sciences, mathematics and computer science.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.12.21

Hair Care

Kao Launches Wakati Line For Natural Texture

Patented range, developed with students from Florida A&M, hits mass market retailers after DTC launch.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.12.21

Skin Care

FDA Flags Maker of Topical Progesterone Skin Cream

Agency says claims found online establish product as a drug.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.11.21

Skin Care

Greentech Group Partners with Phytograde

Combines their expertise to implement a research program on cannabidiol and phytocannabinoids.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.10.21

Hair Care

Garnier Taps Drew Barrymore for Campaign

Promotes its latest Whole Blends Sulfate Free haircare range.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.10.21

Actives | Skin Care

Givaudan Launches Nootropics

A collection of six natural and traceable extracts.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.09.21

Actives

Silab Develops Model of Reconstructed Epidermis

Mimics acneic skin to be used as a screening tool for the development of acne treatments.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.09.21

Functional Ingredients | Laundry Care | Surfactants

Cleaner Clothes, Cleaner Planet

Consumer concerns about cleaning provide a boost to laundry results at Seventh Generation.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 02.07.21

Skin Care

New Research Confirms the Efficacy of Silab Glyco-Repair

The natural ingredient was shown to repair age-related disorders.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.04.21

Functional Ingredients

Cosphatec Achieves Natrue Approval

Meets high standards for natural and sustainable raw ingredients.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 02.04.21

Skin Care

Skin Inc Completes New Round of Investment

Mistletoe helps accelerate Skin Inc’s cloud, e-commerce and omni-channel global expansion.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.03.21

Hair Care

P&G Marks Black History Month with Crowns of Heritage Campaign

Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders, Pantene Gold Series link with AfircanAncestry.com.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.03.21

AP/Deo | Oral Care | Personal Cleansers

More Than a Mouthful

Hello Products expands in the personal care space while maintaining its friendly, design-centric approach.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.03.21

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Cantu Beauty Reveals 'Elevate' Winners

Three Black female brand founders will receive sponsored campaign valued at $160K.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 02.02.21

Fine Fragrance

Praan Naturals Unveils Rosewood Essential Oil

Expands its range of more than 500 natural ingredients for personal care product development.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.01.21

Hair Care

Brite Launches No-Mix Dye for Mass

100% plant-based hair dye will be available in seven shades.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 01.29.21

Color Cosmetics

Maesa Appoints CEO

Gianni Pieraccioni will succeed current CEO Julien Saada.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.29.21

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Kao's Fine Fiber Technology Protects Skin

Ultra-thin membrane adsorbs sebum and protects skin from external factors.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.29.21

Fine Fragrance

CLT Introduces Private Label Solid Air Freshener Cones

Utilizes company's gel air freshener cone technology.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.28.21

Sun Care

HI Beach Installs Reef-friendly Sunscreen Dispenser

Raw Elements and Target install unit at Kahaluu Beach Park as new law takes effect.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 01.27.21

Hair Care

Moroccan Gold Series Launches NuDo Shampoo

Strengthens and thickens hair and helps reduce stress-induced shedding.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 01.25.21

Actives | Skin Care

Amyris To Enter Cannabinoid Beauty

Acquires Terasana and will offer new branded products.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 01.22.21

Actives | Skin Care

Sabinsa's Top Scientist Addresses US FDA

Kalyanam Nagabhushanam presents on curcuminoids and other nutritional ingredients.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.21.21

Weleda Celebrates 100 Years of Beauty

New virtual open garden showcases components.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 01.21.21

Skin Care

Flow Launches Collagen Waters

Beauty booster is available in three flavors: Blood Orange, Pomegranate & Meyer Lemon.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 01.21.21

Mixing

Ross Introduces Double Cone Tumble Blender

Designed for large-scale yet intimate blending of free-flowing solids.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 01.20.21

Colonial Chemical Announces New Facility

Begins construction on new specialty chemicals manufacturing plant in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Happi Staff 01.20.21

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

A Surge in Interest for Supplements & Vitamins

Hyaluronic acid supplements searches soar more than 38%, according to Spate.

Happi Staff 01.19.21

Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Amyris Named a Top Social & Environmental Impact Company

Recognized by Real Leaders as a 'force for good.'

Happi Staff 01.15.21

Coming Clean About Clean Beauty

Experts weigh in on the pros and cons of this controversial term.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.14.21

Vantage Expands Range of Jojoba Esters

Liponate Jojoba 20 is ideal for sensitive skin formulations.

Happi Staff 01.14.21

Croda Partners with Genesis Biosciences

Expands existing portfolio of safe and sustainable cleaning raw materials.

Happi Staff 01.12.21

Skin Care

Cover FX Debuts Moisturizer

Bridges skincare and makeup with an ultra-blendable formula.

Happi Staff 01.12.21

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care

Brite Debuts Hair Color at Target

Debuts a line of plant-based hair dyes.

Happi Staff 01.11.21

Skin Care

cbdMD Enters Beauty Space

Brand rolls out 15 luxury products for face and body.

Happi Staff 01.08.21

Hair Care

Curlsmith Closes Series A Funding

Continues its expansion in the US and Europe.

Happi Staff 01.08.21

Skin Care

Seiso JBeauty Launches Ceramide Products

New products strengthen the skin barrier and seal in moisture.

Happi Staff 01.07.21

Skin Care

Breakthrough Oxygen Therapy Reverses the Aging Process

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Navin Geria, Ayurderm Technologies, LLC 01.06.21

Functional Ingredients | Laundry Care | Polymers | Surfactants

Laundry Detergent Market

In a pandemic, clean matters more than ever; which explains the gains in fabric care sales. A list of new ingredients follows the article.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 01.06.21

CBD? What’s the deal with hemp?

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01.06.21

Skin Care

Okoko Cosmétiques Unveils Retail Space

New storefront in Vancouver serves as a go-to space for all things beauty and wellness.

Happi Staff 01.06.21

AP/Deo | Functional Ingredients | Packaging

Paper Cosmetics Gets Funding

DTC brand gets backing from L'Occitane, Obratori and Cristina Carlino.

Happi Staff 01.06.21

Actives | Skin Care

Olay’s Collagen Push

With a formulation designed to deliver the key ingredient where it needs to be, Olay Regenerist rolls out Collagen Peptide24 collection nationwide.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 01.05.21

Jeen Makes Formulating Clean Beauty Easy with Jeecide Cap-7

Learn about the latest new ingredient at this supplier.

Happi Staff 01.04.21

Skin Care

Amyris Launches Biossance in China

Partners with Superordinary to bring its clean beauty skincare brand to the greater China market.

Happi Staff 01.04.21

OPI Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Rolls out the red carpet with the Hollywood collection.

Happi Staff 01.04.21

Skin Care

Better by The Box

Using aromatherapy to treat anxiety led Lauren VanScoy to create Essence One. Now the brand has a new subscription service focused on mental health and beauty.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 01.04.21

Hair Care | Preservatives

Unilever Sued Over Tresemmé

Plaintiffs claim DMDM hydantoin puts consumers at risk.

Happi Staff 01.03.21

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care

Aveda Goes Vegan

Beeswax, honey and beeswax-derived ingredients phased out.

Happi Staff 12.31.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Indie To Indie

Happi’s monthly “Indie Inc.” feature profiles have enabled founders to speak about their brands and to each other.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 12.29.20

Skin Care

Alpyn Beauty Has Success with Peel

Features wild huckleberries and natural salicylic acid from white willow bark.

Happi Staff 12.28.20

AP/Deo | Packaging

Coming Clean About Stink

Four questions with Rachel Peters, co-founder of Clean Age, a new brand for teens that offers a clean deodorant in eco-friendly, customizable packaging.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 12.22.20

Woman to Women

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

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 12.21.20

Functional Ingredients

Inolex Wins CAFFCI Award

Earns recognition for scientific paper on Aminosensyl Sustainable Ingredient Platform.

Happi Staff 12.17.20

Genomatica Brings New Level of Transparency to Personal Care

Sustainability impact calculator helps answer consumer demand for information.

Happi Staff 12.15.20

Sustainability Is at the Core of Recovery

Post-pandemic, the emphasis must be on sustainable transformation, says McKinsey's Dickon Pinner.

Happi Staff 12.14.20

Functional Ingredients | Insect Control

Protecting Skin Against Mosquito-borne Infectious Disease

Low-viscosity silicone oil can repel the insect, says Kao.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 12.10.20

Color Cosmetics

BYBI Launches in Target

The UK brand expands overseas in the US on January 17.

Happi Staff 12.10.20

Pantone Reveals Color of the Year for 2021

Ultimate Gray and Illuminating Yellow will pop on eyes, lips, nails and packaging.

Happi Staff 12.10.20

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

Hair Care

Ashland Unveils Styleze CSP

A nature-derived styling polymer for hair.

Happi Staff 12.10.20

Hair Care

Dr. Wolff USA Launches Haircare Products in US

Plantur 21 and Plantur 39 have already gained popularity in Germany.

Happi Staff 12.10.20

SCC Virtual Annual Meeting

Online event starts Monday and it's not too late to register!

Happi Staff 12.06.20

New Year, New Products at Garnier

Media preview showcases big news from Whole Blends shampoo and conditioner.

Happi Staff 12.03.20

Oral Care

Plus Ultra Unveils Biodegradable Oral Care

Helps to directly combat the millions of electric toothbrush replacement heads tossed each year.

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

Hair Care

This Clean Beauty is for The Dogs

Products formulated with aloe vera, natural oils and edible mica.

Happi Staff 12.02.20

Skin Care

Nanor Partners with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Rose Inc.

Develops an organic, cruelty-free beauty scrub.

Happi Staff 12.01.20

Skin Care

Bucking the Trends

At the helm for a quarter century, Pacifica Beauty CEO Brook Harvey-Taylor is named one of Goldman Sachs’ 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs of 2020.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 11.30.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Household Cleaning | Skin Care

Clean Beauty Rises at Grove Collaborative

The certified B Corp. is shaking up its beauty strategy. CMO Lilian Tomovich provides details.

Happi Staff 11.30.20

Actives | Skin Care

Silab Launches Erisium

An anti-aging active ingredient.

Happi Staff 11.30.20

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Skin Care

Canopy Adds Vacation Aroma Kit

Humidifier brand that emphasizes healthier skin creates special GWP collection.

Happi Staff 11.26.20

Iowa To Propose CBD Regulations

Hemp proposal a boon for regional farmers, says NPA.

Happi Staff 11.25.20

Sytheon Obtains a New US Patent on Synoxyl AZ

Acetyl Zingerone is an antioxidant, anti-aging and anti-inflammatory ingredient.

Happi Staff 11.24.20

Finalists Named in Pitch Competition

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

11.24.20

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Customizable Beauty Batons from Ready Set Jet

Mix and match pieces to create your ideal beauty routine.

Happi Staff 11.21.20

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

Hair Care | Skin Care

Reformulation, Product Expansion at Mother Dirt

Probiotic skin care company adds AOB to entire range.

Happi Staff 11.18.20

Henkel Joins The Climate Pledge

Commits to achieve net-zero annual carbon emissions 10 years ahead of the target set by the UN Paris Agreement.

Happi Staff 11.18.20

Household Cleaning Is Serious Business

Steve Bennett of HCPA weighs in on home care during a pandemic.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 11.16.20

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

Alzo Introduces Biomade Hempseed Oil Emollients

Five novel, naturally-derived esters, waxes and polymers impart unique cosmetic properties and textures.

Happi Staff 11.16.20

Skin Care

Beauty Inspired by French Vineyards

Former attorney Caroline Levy introduces Zinda Beauty.

Happi Staff 11.16.20

CEW Beauty Award Winners

The 26th annual event attracts more than 1,200 entries and 500 brands in 45 categories. Here's the best of the best.

Happi Staff 11.13.20

Mixing

Ross Debuts New Workstation Design

Allows an operator to safely empty bags of powder through a bar grating while a contiguous vibrating tray assembly catches foreign debris.

Happi Staff 11.13.20

Fine Fragrance | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Nature & Natura

Iguatemi Costa details the company's strong commitment to innovate below the 1.5°C threshold.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 11.12.20

Functional Ingredients

Sabinsa Earns Patent in Mexico

Expands its portfolio of intellectual property with Boswellin PS.

Happi Staff 11.12.20

Air Care/Environmental Fragrance | Hair Care

GilletteLabs' Hot Idea for the Holidays

Creates new Warm Up the Holidays GWP promotion with five small businesses.

Hapi Staff 11.10.20

Skin Care

Ashland Launches Dreamy Textures

Introduces new formulations with nature-derived ingredients.

Happi Staff 11.09.20

Seasonal Hair Care Suggestions

Founder of indie beauty brand offers a few pointers to keep hair healthy.

Shiva Tavakoli, founder of JOON Haircare 11.09.20

It’s All About the Candle at Kahina Giving Beauty

This holiday gift idea draws inspiration from Southern Morocco.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 11.09.20

Skin Care

CLR Launches Virtual Exhibition

Offers news, insights and the latest formulations.

Happi Staff 11.09.20

Actives | AP/Deo | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Surfactants

Me Time: The Market for Women's Wellness

While there is probably some slacking off due to social distancing, personal hygiene never goes out of style.

Happi Staff 11.05.20

Cleaning Up in Home Care

The market for disinfectants, kitchen sprays, scrubs and other household cleansers is booming in 2020. Need a new ingredient for your formula?

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 11.05.20

The Eco-Conscious Consumer

Mintel expert explains how beauty companies can get in her head...and heart.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 11.05.20

Personal Cleansers

Deodorant for Teens, by Teens

Clean Age offers products in recyclable packaging for ages 9-18.

Happi Staff 11.04.20

Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

A Luxury Case for Sanitizers

Staud Partners with Noshinku to design leather hand sanitizer holders.

Happi Staff 11.02.20

Color Cosmetics | Household Cleaning

Clorox Cleans Up in Q1

Company updates its fiscal 2021outlook.

Happi Staff 11.02.20

Personal Cleansers

Kneipp Joins Ulta Beauty

Enters retail partnership and is accepted into Ulta’s Conscious Beauty Program.

Happi Staff 10.29.20

Skin Care

Scratch Goods Offers Holiday Gift Ideas

Chicago-based beauty brand recommends natural, affordable skin care selections.

Happi Staff 10.29.20

Ashland Launches Multifunctional Preservative Booster

Biodegradable additive is based on a compound occurring in different plants.

Happi Staff 10.28.20

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

Sustainable Non Quat Hair Care

Sustainable hair care grows here.

Hair Care | Skin Care

Humming Along

Consumers are more concerned than ever about their health. Hum is meeting their needs with an array of beauty and gut health supplements.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 10.25.20

Burt’s Bees Details Product Efficacy

Presents clinical data at Integrative Dermatology Symposium.

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

Actives | Functional Ingredients

Cargill Buys Floratech

Combines Cargill's supply chain and commercial capabilities with Floratech's research capabilities and specialty ingredient portfolio.

Happi Staff 10.20.20

Alterna Adds Caviar Anti-Aging Clinical Densifying Range

New hair care line targets thinning textures and spans from a mousse to a shampoo.

Happi Staff 10.20.20

Skin Care

L’Occitane to Present at IFSCC

Will showcase new research done on the Immortelle Flower.

Happi Staff 10.14.20

Sun Care

Croda Partners with Entekno

Will deliver a range of mineral sunscreens.

Happi Staff 10.13.20

Skin Care

FDA Calls Out 'Black Salves' As Dangerous

Said to treat cancer, moles and skin tags, agency has issued two recent warning letters.

Happi Staff 10.13.20

Skin Care

Cantu Beauty Unveils Skincare Line

Introduces body lotions and creams with natural moisturizing ingredients.

Happi Staff 10.13.20

Skin Care

Eco Lips Enters CBD Space

New CBD Me Balms will be available this month.

Happi Staff 10.12.20

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

OTC/Medicated | Skin Care

CBD Topicals: $4.5 Billion by 2025

New report details marketplace that’s growing exponentially.

Happi Staff 10.08.20

Target Picks Up Taos Aer

Next-level natural deodorant expands its distribution nationally.

Happi Staff 10.08.20

Color Cosmetics

Youngblood Tries New Look

Creates a new logo and adjusts its social media presence.

Happi Staff 10.07.20

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

In-Cosmetics Global Award Winners

From probiotic treatments to sustainable sun care, here are the innovative supplier solutions.

Happi Staff 10.07.20

Color Cosmetics

Introducing Nail Wig Stroke Effects

Instantly change the look of base colored manicured nails.

Happi Staff 10.06.20

Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

Making Your Mark

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Christine Esposito 10.06.20

Skin Care

Essano Enters US Market

Skin care brand from New Zealand lands in Rite-Aid and other locations.

Happi Staff 10.06.20

Skin Care

Jojoba Desert Introduces JD Hydro Boost

The company’s first ingredient not sourced from Jojoba Oil.

Happi Staff 10.05.20

Hair Trends for Fall & Winter 2020

The top styling trends precisely align with the latest hair cleansing movement, according to this Happi expert.

Philip Pelusi, hair care expert 10.05.20

New Beauty: Market Disruption, But Not Interruption

Health and wellness will continue to be top priorities for consumers even after the coronavirus pandemic.

Sean Moloughney, Editor, Nutraceuticals World 10.02.20

Actives | Skin Care

PSI Green Caffeine

A powerful antioxidant from Paradigm Science Inc.

Happi Staff 10.02.20

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

Natural Origin Actives from Biosil Technologies

A global supplier of specialty ingredients for more than 25 years.

Happi Staff 09.30.20

Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Natural Ingredients from Praan

An extensive range of range of certified and conventional ingredients.

Happi Staff 09.29.20

Hair Care | Skin Care

Natural Origin Actives from Biosil

A global supplier of specialty ingredients for more than 25 years.

Happi Staff 09.29.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Skin Care

Natural Ingredients from Campo Research

Actives, colors and preservatives are all available.

Happi Staff 09.28.20

Actives

Presentation Theater Videobite: Bitop

Introducing the active ingredients Ectoin Natural and Glycoin Natural.

Happi Staff

Green Seal Expands Board of Directors

Adds Jim Jones and Edward Hubbard Jr.

Happi Staff 09.18.20

Garnier Green Beauty Debuts Online

Virtual event shares product launches and other company updates with editors.

Melissa Meisel 09.17.20

Personal Cleansers

Green Seal Certifies Hand Sanitizers

Screens product formulas for carcinogens, reproductive toxins, skin irritants, phthalates, parabens and contaminants.

Happi Staff 09.10.20

Xanthan Gum: Clean Your Label, Clean Your Hair

This webinar will demonstrate the benefits and versatility of xanthan gum by highlighting its effectiveness in both a sulfate-free shampoo and styling product.

09.08.20

A Green Type of Clean

Indie brands are rolling out new natural household products.

Melissa Meisel, Associate Editor 09.08.20

Oral Care

Natural Cosmetic Preservation with Spectrastat™ Complete Solutions

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Hair Care | Skin Care

Coronavirus Puts Damper on Green Product Sales

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Imogen Matthews, Consultant 08.03.20

Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers | Testing

Alcohol-Based Sanitizing Sprays with Natural Moisturizing Factor

The addition of at least 3% BP-BotaniDew NMF to formulations significantly improved the moisturizing benefits, according to researchers at Botanicals Plus.

James V Gruber, Venera Stojkoska and Jed Riemer, Botanicals Plus, Fairfield, NJ 08.03.20

Sustainability & Natural Cosmetic Ingredients

Addressing the sourcing and manufacturing challenges for a “greener” cosmetic world.

Pascal Yvon, PharmD, MBA, Alban Muller International 07.01.20

L’Oréal To Buy Thayers Natural Remedies

US-based skincare brand to join consumer products division.

Happi Staff 06.18.20

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients

Cosphatec Rebrands

Unveils new revamped website.

Happi Staff 05.15.20

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Three Ways Beauty Brands Can Adapt During COVID-19

Opinium offers insight about changing consumer behavior.

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

L’Oréal Creates Program L’Oréal for the Future

Invests $162 million to support vulnerable women and protect the environment.

Happi Staff 05.13.20

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Personal Cleansers

Natural Ingredients Gain Popularity

Consumers are buying natural products to improve their personal immunity during the COVID-19 crisis.

Happi Staff 05.12.20

Genomatica Appoints Glenn as Distributor

Will distribute Brontide butylene glycol in the US.

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

Hair Care | Skin Care

Beiersdorf, Evonik Enter Research JV

€1 million project aims to develop sustainable raw materials using CO2.

Happi Staff 05.12.20

Jeen International Expands

New headquarters in Fairfield, NJ includes 73,000-square-foot facility.

Happi Staff 05.11.20

Disinfectants | Household Cleaning

Ozone Player

With a cleaning device that sanitizes surfaces using regular tap water, o3Waterworks is entering the US home cleaning category when demand is high.

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.11.20

Wipes Out!

As demand soars, there are more shortages in fast-moving consumer goods categories.

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 05.10.20

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

Actives | Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care

Detecting the Disruptors

Using AI to identify tomorrow’s breakthrough brands.

Marine Escande and Mercedes Bender, Kantar 05.03.20

Actives | Skin Care

Out of Lab and into the World

Shuting Hu’s goal is to translate complex science—and create great products—for everyday consumers with her brand Acaderma.

Happi Staff 05.01.20

SCC Issues a Call for Papers For 2020 Annual Meeting

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05.01.20

The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Skin Care

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Navin M. Geria, AyurDerm Technologies, LLC 05.01.20

Through Thick & Thin?

Skin care remains a necessity even as consumers spend more time at home. But what will they want, and how will the market fare, after the coronavirus pandemic?

Christine Esposito, Managing Editor 05.01.20

Gray Daze

Few beauty categories have been as hard hit by coronavirus as the professional hair color segment. But oh, what a day it will be when lockdowns are lifted!

Tom Branna , Editorial Director 05.01.20

Actives | Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Skin Care | Sun Care

A ‘Well’come Retreat

Wellness today offers more than just nutritional supplements—it’s a way to maintain mind and body health during daily life.

Melissa Meisel , Associate Editor 05.01.20

Color Cosmetics | Hair Care | Insect Control | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care

Stepping Up During a Health Crisis

The household and personal care industry’s production efforts and donations are reaching those in need.

Happi Staff 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

Disinfectants | Personal Cleansers

Hair Care

Natural Leave-In Conditioners from Oyin

The Juices Herbal Leave-in Hair Refreshers are available now.

Happi Staff 04.22.20

Merlot Skin Care’s Food Bank Support Campaign

Beauty brand supporting Central Texas Food Bank in response to COVID-19.

Happi Staff 04.21.20

Skin Care

Virginia to Pass Law Regulating CBD As Food

NPA reaches out to Virginia’s governor to discuss regulations.

Happi Staff 04.21.20

Hair Care

Noughty Haircare Launches In CVS

A natural haircare brand from the UK comes to the US.

Happi Staff 04.21.20

Color Cosmetics

Nomad Unveils Studio 54 Palette

Includes discoshadows and discolighters inspired by 1970s New York.

Happi Staff 04.20.20

Skin Care

Schmidt’s Spring Deodorant Collection

Schmidt’s trusted 24-hour protection deodorants are now available in three new scents.

Happi Staff 04.20.20

Skin Care

JD Jojoba Oil Improves Stability

Acts as a key ingredient for safe and reliable beauty.

Happi Staff 04.16.20

Hair Care

New CBD Products from R+Co

Introducing Super Garden CBD Shampoo and Conditioner.

Happi Staff 04.15.20

Fine Fragrance

Lebermuth Unveils Fragrance Trends

Sheds light on six key concepts that will trend for Fall/Winter 2020-2021.

Happi Staff 04.14.20

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

Skin Care

EOS Donates Hand Cream

Healthcare workers to receive 100K units.

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

Skin Care

Lather Debuts Hand Sanitizer Gel

The formula is 65%-70% ethyl alcohol based and also includes aloe vera.

Happi Staff 04.13.20

Demand & Supply

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

Tom Branna, Editorial Director 04.01.20

Hair Care

Wellnesse Debuts Shampoo & Conditioner

Rolls out more all-natural products.

Happi Staff 03.30.20

Personal Cleansers

EO Boosts Sanitizer Production

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

Happi Staff 03.30.20

Former FDA Official Joins NPA

Dr. Sibyl Swift named SVP for Scientific Affairs.

Happi Staff 01.06.20

Hair Care | Skin Care

Wellness Mama Debuts Personal Care

‘Wellnesse’ offers all-natural clean products.

Happi Staff 12.19.19

Household Cleaning | Surfactants

Evonik and Unilever Team Up

Commence large-scale production of “green” biosurfactant.

Happi Staff 12.18.19

Polymers | Skin Care

Grant Industries Launches Gransense

A 100% natural, bio-based elastomer technology.

Happi Staff 12.18.19

Personal Cleansers

Caribbean Natural Taps New Sales Rep

Harold Gross joins the team.

Happi Staff 12.09.19

Color Cosmetics | Functional Ingredients

Lessonia Launches Algae Waters

Enables brands to increase the natural and organic rates on their cosmetics.

Happi Staff 12.04.19

Natural Postbiotic Ingredient

Restores hydration and luminosity to dry skin, according to Silab.

Happi Staff 12.03.19

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Perfectly Posh Expands to US Territories

Residents can now ship to their location directly from Posh.

Happi Staff 11.20.19

AP/Deo

Schmidt's and Justin Bieber Launch a Deodorant

The natural deodorant was co-created with Bieber.

Happi Staff 11.06.19

Functional Ingredients | Packaging

Clean Beauty No Longer Optional

The future of beauty is clean.

Charles Sternberg 10.31.19

Functional Ingredients

Genomatica Partners with Daicel

Targets fast growth via exclusive agreement for Asia Pacific.

Happi Staff 10.30.19

P&G Reaches Renewable Electricity Goal

Purchases 100% renewable electricity in its three largest markets.

Happi Staff 10.28.19

Fine Fragrance

Sozio Launches Clean Fragrance Label

Boasts clean ingredients and transparency.

Happi Staff 10.25.19

Color Cosmetics | Skin Care

Sustainable Beauty Award Finalists Named

Winners to be announced at the Sustainable Beauty Awards reception in Paris.

Happi Staff 10.21.19

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