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Jul 27, 2011- Innovative Color Cosmetics - Functional and Finessed by Nancy Jeffries
Color Cosmetics are enjoying a renaissance in a new and functional space. No longer solely the pop of color that brightens the face or illuminates the...
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May 25, 2011- Suppliers’ Day 2011 - Natural & Safe Alternatives Distinguish Event by SpecialChem
The annual Suppliers' Day showcase, held this year on May 10th and 11th, 2011, at The New Jersey Convention Center, Raritan Center, Edison, New...
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Feb 23, 2011- News on Worldwide Cosmetics Regulations - Focus Korea by SpecialChem
The Korean Cosmetic Products Act (KCPA), which became effective in July 2000, implemented the regulatory separation of cosmetic products and...
Dec 17, 2010- Grace of the 80's by Antoinette van den Berg
Jul 14, 2010- 2010 SCC Annual Scientific Conference on Long Island by Nick Morante
The Society of Cosmetic Chemists mid-year scientific conference was held at the Long Island Marriott Hotel in Uniondale, NY on June 3rd and 4th, 2010....
Mar 17, 2010- Color Trends for Spring / Summer 2010 by Nick Morante
The spring / summer color trends according to Pantone Corporation will involve what I see as mainly primary colors that can be blended easily to...
Nov 25, 2009- Tattoos and Permanent Makeup by Nick Morante
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) alerts the general public (as they do with many problems associated with foods, drugs and...
Jan 19, 2009- Rose – The Essence of Emotion by inside cosmeceuticals by Dr. Geetanjali G. Ranade
"A rose is a rose is a rose," said Gertrude Stein. William Wordsworth implored, "Change me, some God, into that breathing rose." And Sappho called...
Oct 10, 2008- Powders Used in Color and Decorative Cosmetics by Nick Morante
This subject came up and I was asked to address it. In a nutshell, this is what color and decorative cosmetics are mainly composed of – powders,...
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Sep 3, 2008- Nail and Hand Care Market by Nancy Jeffries
The nail and hand care market is about more than beautifully polished nails. Recently, treatment has combined with aesthetics, to create efficacy as...
Apr 16, 2008- Active Ingredients in the Skin Care Market – Part 3 by Nick Morante
Hyaluronic acid and its well-known salt sodium hyaluronate have been used in cosmetics and personal care products for a number of decades now. But it...
Mar 13, 2008- Homemade Cosmetics by Nick Morante
My objective isn’t to gear my articles towards the general consumer but I wanted to make all the formulators out there aware of the fact that they...
Jan 17, 2008- Mineral make-up: the natural alternative by Imogen Matthews
Mineral make-up is not a new trend, but it has received a fresh make-over and new natural positioning. Previously, mineral make-up was a niche...
Jan 9, 2008- The Masstige Market by Nick Morante
The Masstige market is a cross between Mass Market and Prestige Cosmetics. It came about due to the need for high end cosmetics (or department...
Aug 3, 2007- Ingredients with Bad Press - PHTHALATES by Nick Morante
Almost any ingredient used in the cosmetics industry today can be found to have something hazardous about it. You will find many websites on the...
Jul 20, 2007- Trends – What Colors Loom on the Horizon ? by Nick Morante
The current fiscal year will be ending in a few days so I just happened to take note of my client list and the shades I have been producing for these...
Jul 6, 2007- Makeup Trends Verified by Nick Morante
In all of my travels and searches for the latest trends in makeup and color cosmetics, I am at the same time looking for verification whether what I...
Jun 14, 2007- Color Delivery by Nick Morante
So far during my tenure as contributing editor for SpecialChem, I have discussed many aspects of formulating decorative and color cosmetics. I have...
Jun 8, 2007- Global Beauty Secrets Revealed by Nancy Jeffries
A wave of new products, tips and techniques has swept the international beauty community. Color palettes designed for all complexion tones, treatment...
Jun 7, 2007- Color Cosmetics and the Prestige Market by Nancy Jeffries
Quality and ingredient innovation are hallmarks of the premium sector for color cosmetics. According to Euromonitor, which tracks trends and...

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