you may want to use this information in your marketing if you are selling your products online (and for your own safety in case you use those testers when purchasing cosmetics)
https://greenchemfinder.com/microbial-contamination-in-makeup-testers-what-formulators-can-do-about-it/
https://greenchemfinder.com/microbial-contamination-in-makeup-testers-what-formulators-can-do-about-it/
GreenChem Finder
Microbial Contamination in Makeup Testers: What Formulators Can Do About It
Shared makeup testers carry microbial contamination, ie bacteria and multidrug-resistant staphylococci. What the 2026 review found — and what formulators can do about it.
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Why does one of the world's most profitable hair care brands focus on scalp care?
a free webinar you shall not miss
here the link for registration
https://eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sPTGZZesTbGu9LNXZTV3hw#/registration
here the link for registration
https://eu01web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sPTGZZesTbGu9LNXZTV3hw#/registration
If you are on TikTok or are thinking about selling on TikTok maybe you get some inspiration from this post
https://www.beautyindependent.com/10-beauty-sellers-dominating-tiktok-shop-livestreaming/
https://www.beautyindependent.com/10-beauty-sellers-dominating-tiktok-shop-livestreaming/
Beauty Independent
The 10 Beauty Sellers Dominating TikTok Shop Livestreaming
Medicube and Dr. Melaxin lead beauty livestream sales on TikTok Shop as Ulta Beauty and Sephora expand their presence on the platform.
an inspiring story for you, not from the last century but quite recent
https://www.beautyindependent.com/sweet-bee-organics-bootstraps-32m-sales/
https://www.beautyindependent.com/sweet-bee-organics-bootstraps-32m-sales/
Beauty Independent
Sweet Bee Organics Bootstraps Its Way To $32M In Sales
Sweet Bee Organics has grown to roughly $32 million in annual sales without outside investment as it expands its U.S. presence.
Do we really need a serum with 79 ingredients? And how much lactic acid is indeed in it when it is neutralized with NaOH?
https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulas-products/anti-aging-face/article/22971931/read-the-label-drunk-elephant-protini-powerpeptide-resurfacing-serum-with-lactic-acid
https://www.cosmeticsandtoiletries.com/formulas-products/anti-aging-face/article/22971931/read-the-label-drunk-elephant-protini-powerpeptide-resurfacing-serum-with-lactic-acid
Cosmetics & Toiletries
Read the Label: Drunk Elephant Protini Powerpeptide Resurfacing Serum with Lactic Acid
The serum contains 10% lactic acid to exfoliate and firm skin.
another awesome free webinar/event you can not miss if you are considering to scale up
https://luma.com/7evw3g8x
https://luma.com/7evw3g8x
Luma
Beyond the Beaker: How to Audit Your Cosmetic Manufacturer Before You Scale · Zoom · Luma
A great formula is only as good as its ability to scale.
Join Credo Beauty's Credo Qualified program and Above Rinaldi Labs for a practical discussion on how…
Join Credo Beauty's Credo Qualified program and Above Rinaldi Labs for a practical discussion on how…
Friends in Germany who are looking for an affordable magnetic stirrer
This is an awesome opportunity for you
https://www.carlroth.com/de/de/p/AAN1.1
This is an awesome opportunity for you
https://www.carlroth.com/de/de/p/AAN1.1
you think bakuchiol is only for high-end facial care?
Read this post to get inspired:
https://beauty-scale.co/articles/article-facial-actives-at-mass-margins-olay-s-14-99-body-oil-signals-a-6-8b-ca
Read this post to get inspired:
https://beauty-scale.co/articles/article-facial-actives-at-mass-margins-olay-s-14-99-body-oil-signals-a-6-8b-ca
BeautyScale
Facial Actives at Mass Margins: Olay's $14.99 Body Oil Signals a $6.8B Category Under Reconstruction — BeautyScale
The global body care market is projected to reach $6.8 billion by 2028, compounding at a CAGR of 5.4%, and the segment's next competitive frontier is no longer fragrance or format. It is active ingred
in case you need any inspiration or knowing what's selling best
https://beautymatter.com/articles/amazon-q3-2026-top-25-beauty-and-personal-care-products
https://beautymatter.com/articles/amazon-q3-2026-top-25-beauty-and-personal-care-products
Beautymatter
Amazon’s Top 25 Beauty Products of Q3 2026: Bestsellers, Skincare Trends, and Search Insights
Amazon’s Q3 2026 Top 25 beauty products reveal Clean Skin Club’s rise to #1, growing demand for problem-solving skincare, and how ingredient, brand, and product searches drive sales.
if you are in the EU and haven't heard about EmpCo yet ( EmpCo Directive (Directive (EU) 2024/825, "Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition") it's highest time you get acquainted with it
Watch out your environmental claims otherwise they could become an expensive hassle for your brand
https://empcodirective.eu/
Watch out your environmental claims otherwise they could become an expensive hassle for your brand
https://empcodirective.eu/
EmpCo Directive Guide
EmpCo Directive (EU) 2024/825 explained in plain English
The EU's anti-greenwashing law starts to bite on 27 September 2026. Plain-English guide to the banned claims, the label rules, the dates and how to comply.
An interesting article written by my friend Dr Barbara Olioso (the green chemist)
https://greenchemfinder.com/skin-barrier-friendly-preservatives-and-multifunctionals/
https://greenchemfinder.com/skin-barrier-friendly-preservatives-and-multifunctionals/
GreenChem Finder
Skin Barrier-Friendly Preservatives and Multifunctionals
Not all preservatives are kind to the skin barrier. How to choose green preservatives and multifunctionals that lower TEWL and support barrier integrity.
another awesome and essential read
you can access the article even if you don't have any LinkedIn account
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/skin-ph-number-its-biological-system-marco-wolf-2prqf/?trackingId=vdKXGB7lSSOYc96OqE58Tw%3D%3D
you can access the article even if you don't have any LinkedIn account
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/skin-ph-number-its-biological-system-marco-wolf-2prqf/?trackingId=vdKXGB7lSSOYc96OqE58Tw%3D%3D
Linkedin
SKIN pH IS NOT A NUMBER. IT'S A BIOLOGICAL SYSTEM.
Skin pH is more complex than 5.5. Discover how pH gradients, enzymes and the skin microbiome interact to regulate barrier function and influence skincare.