Personal care major Unilever has developed a low-cost topical formula that delivers a fresh, young and lively look to the skin via a blend of vitamin C and olivine extract.
Personal care major Unilever has designed a toothbrush head with concaved bristles that it says offers improved teeth cleaning, particularly stain removal.
The American multinational consumer goods manufacturer has developed a unique topical formulation with a special applicator for long-lasting cooling and moisturizing sensations.
International beauty major Coty has filed a patent on a method to refill empty fragrance containers in-store, using a station that blends fragrance concentrate, distilled water and ethanol on-demand.
International personal care major Unilever has developed a two-step method offering high SPF and UVA protection via a cleanser and cream that can be offered to consumers in a kit.
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Unilever wants to continue to plug consumer needs in deodorants and antiperspirants and hopes to deliver its next big breakthrough technology by 2030, says the company’s R&D head of personal care.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a tinted cosmetic sunscreen formulation with UVA and UVB protection suitable for dark phototypes five and six, plugging an important market gap, it says.
Personal care major Unilever has filed a patent on a method to induce the natural secretion of antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) on the human body – enforcing immunity of the skin, scalp and oral cavity it claims.
International beauty major Coty has developed a system that enables dynamic and more representative digital colour adjustments for virtual makeup try-ons, either via video stream or augmented reality (AR).
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European personal care major Beiersdorf has developed a range of sunscreen formulas for the US market that provide protection but also offer aesthetically pleasing visual effects to the skin.
International personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed a range of whitening and abrasive oral care formulas with improved stability and in-use delivery using fatty acid salts.
Personal care multinational L'Oréal has created a self-bubbling peel-off face mask which the patent states could limit water consumption while cleansing.
Personal care major Procter & Gamble (P&G) has developed water-soluble pouches containing dissolvable hair care pellets for a user-friendly, sustainable alternative to existing bottled and solid formats.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a scalp care formulation using the disaccharide trehalose as a prebiotic to reduce levels of fungi associated with dandruff.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a method to identify the molecular signature of a person’s scalp in a common alopecic state, enabling prognosis and diagnosis, along with the development of efficacious cosmetic treatments for such hair...
Personal care major Unilever has developed an antiperspirant formula without traditional metal-based actives like aluminium, offering an active alternative thanks to a blend of film forming polymers, solvents and plasticizers.
The cosmetic and detergent categories are innovating most intensely in bioplastic technologies worldwide, with Europe and the US leading the charge, finds a study from the European Patent Office (EPO).
International beauty major has developed a hair styling formulation for curly hair from a blend of sugar compounds and plant fibre, offering a natural and light-weight alternative to film-forming polymer and silicone products.
Prestige beauty major Estée Lauder Companies has developed a reusable pump device that simultaneously cools and dispenses product and a single-use cosmetic pad with a self-heating function and preloaded formulation.
Personal care major Unilever has developed sustainable black packaging made from layered post-consumer resin materials, breathing new life into plastic previously treated as waste.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a digital system that analyses protein biomarkers in the skin and predicts trends likely to be experienced because of these, enabling highly customised formulations and more suitable product recommendations.
Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed an antiperspirant formula containing cannabidiol (CBD) that it says works as an anti-irritant on the skin.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed three active oral care formulas that integrate a cannabinoid, namely cannabidiol (CBD), for antibacterial efficacy and anti-inflammatory action.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed a motorised skin treatment device that offers a range of cleansing and massaging options in response to vocal cues from users; it then provides smart audio feedback and guidance via an integrated speaker...
The natural beauty ingredient maker announced, late last month, that a US patent had been issued for its alternative product preservation system that leverages caprylhydroxamic acid.
Personal care major Unilever has developed a topical composition using natural monoterpenoids from thyme and pine that it says can balance and restore microbiota diversity of the skin, particularly in amenable skin that presents conditions like...
Personal care major Colgate-Palmolive has developed toothpaste formulas incorporating metal silicates that it says provide efficient whitening whilst remaining gentle on the tooth enamel.
This week, the ingredient supplier announced that its proprietary blend of β-glucogallin, cocos nucifera, and selenopeptides has been granted a patent in Mexico for the ability to protect dermal papilla cells.
This week, the popular hair wellness startup announced that it has secured a US patent for the proprietary blend of botanical ingredients that powers Nutrafol hair growth supplements.
Today, the clean beauty brand announced the issuance of two US patents for two different ingredient technologies and that one of those is now available to other skin care, hair care, and personal care brands.
Personal care giant Colgate-Palmolive has developed an oral care teeth whitening composition using natural, plant-based abrasives derived from walnut tree bark and branches for improved polish and shine.
Bioplastics research and development efforts worldwide remain very immature, particularly in cosmetics where there have been very few patents filed, according to Clarivate Analytics.
The brand’s acne treatment technology, developed and manufactured by Cosmetic Research Lab, was recently granted a US patent. And Skin Sanity is positioning its skin care product line (formulated with the unique technology) as a clean beauty alternative...
The signature ingredient of the company’s tooth whitening products-in-development is protein from sea life; and with this latest addition to the R&D team, SafeWhite is that much closer to perfecting, patenting, and taking the innovation to market.
The global list includes 100 organizations that meet the firm’s criteria, and those companies have for five consecutive years also been more profitable than companies that don’t make the cut.
When the head of patents for the beauty company spoke up with concerns about how L'Oréal manages it patent applications, he lost his job and took his former employer to court.
Natural products player Chromadex says it has bought the worldwide licensing rights from Green Molecular for its preparations for pTeroPure pterostilbene, which is used to treat signs of photoaging.
British fashion brand Burberry continues to discuss the future of its fragrance and beauty licensing agreement with Inter Parfums, which may result in the termination of the contract at the end of this year.
Naomi Campbell and fragrance licenser Moodform Mission have settled competing New York City court lawsuits relating to agreements to market several lines of fragrances.
It appears the dip tube packaging palaver is over as MeadWestVaco has won its lawsuit against competitors Rexam America and Valois of America over key patent infringement claims.
Research and development company Skinvisible has announced that the Canadian Patent Office has awarded its Invisicare polymer delivery technology a patent, allowing it to expand its portfolio globally following six other patents worldwide.
Sweden-based anti-aging provider Q-Med has forged a settlement between its US subsidiary Medicis Pharmaceutical and Genzyme over a patent infringement.
Biodegradable packaging manufacturer Eco Vision has been awarded a US patent for its home compostable Eco Tube package, which is used for lip care products.