Kelly A. Dobos
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Cosmetic chemist. Explaining the science of products you use every day! MS Pharm Sci, over 20 yrs in industry. Current professor of cosmetic science.
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As reported by NHK World, researchers have uncovered a lead compound called laurionite which is believed to be one of the oldest synthesized cosmetic compounds.
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As reported by NHK World, researchers have uncovered a lead compound called laurionite which is believed to be one of the oldest synthesized cosmetic compounds.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
#CosmeticScienceHistory News!
As reported by NHK World, researchers have uncovered a lead compound called laurionite which is believed to be one of the oldest synthesized cosmetic compounds.
#CosmeticScience #CosmeticChemist
As reported by NHK World, researchers have uncovered a lead compound called laurionite which is believed to be one of the oldest synthesized cosmetic compounds.
#CosmeticScience #CosmeticChemist
Beautyworld Middle East Signals Region’s Transformation Into Beauty Powerhouse
Beautyworld Middle East Signals Region’s Transformation Into Beauty Powerhouse
Record 85,000 attendees from 178 countries signal Middle East's transformation into global beauty powerhouse with 18% market growth.
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November 10, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Beautyworld Middle East Signals Region’s Transformation Into Beauty Powerhouse
US Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record
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US Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record
The University of Michigan’s preliminary November sentiment index dropped 3.3 points to 50.3, just above a June 2022 reading of 50 that was the weakest in its data back to 1978.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
US Consumer Sentiment Declines to Near Lowest on Record
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A Squirt of Genius: The Surprisingly Scientific Origins of the Wash Bottle
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Fresenius’ wash bottle
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Fresenius’ wash bottle
Fresenius’ wash bottle
The link between spa treatments and a common piece of lab equipment
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November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
A Squirt of Genius: The Surprisingly Scientific Origins of the Wash Bottle
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Fresenius’ wash bottle
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Fresenius’ wash bottle
Givaudan Unveils “Groundbreaking Discovery” in Scent Receptor Research
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Givaudan Unveils “Groundbreaking Discovery” in Scent Receptor Research
The new methodology “unlocks” 20 specific human odor receptors and reveals which natural scent molecules they can detect.
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November 9, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Givaudan Unveils “Groundbreaking Discovery” in Scent Receptor Research
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As U.S. beauty consumers increasingly prioritize performance and affordability, mass market products are surging, signaling a shift toward value-driven purchasing and furthering the growth of “dupe culture.”
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U.S. Beauty Consumers Driven By Value-Based Purchase Behavior
Mass market beauty continues to gain momentum in the U.S. as consumers seek high-performing products at accessible price points. Fragrance, though a small portion of the mass beauty market, is…
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November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
As U.S. beauty consumers increasingly prioritize performance and affordability, mass market products are surging, signaling a shift toward value-driven purchasing and furthering the growth of “dupe culture.”
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Formulators, Take Note of These Award-Winning Ingredients
This year’s ingredient innovation awards at in-cos Asia spotlight a new wave of ingredients that go beyond trends to solve real formulation challenges.
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This year’s ingredient innovation awards at in-cos Asia spotlight a new wave of ingredients that go beyond trends to solve real formulation challenges.
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in-cosmetics Asia reveals winners of its 2025 Awards
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Formulators, Take Note of These Award-Winning Ingredients
This year’s ingredient innovation awards at in-cos Asia spotlight a new wave of ingredients that go beyond trends to solve real formulation challenges.
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This year’s ingredient innovation awards at in-cos Asia spotlight a new wave of ingredients that go beyond trends to solve real formulation challenges.
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The beauty industry is undergoing a seismic shift following L’Oréal’s €4 billion strategic partnership with Kering, reshaping the competitive landscape across luxury fragrance and skincare.
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#BeautyIndusrtyNews #BusinessofBeauty
A Brave New World: Navigating the Beauty Landscape Post L’Oréal-Kering Deal
What needs to be done to compete post L'Oréal-Kering Beauty deal?
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November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The beauty industry is undergoing a seismic shift following L’Oréal’s €4 billion strategic partnership with Kering, reshaping the competitive landscape across luxury fragrance and skincare.
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#BeautyIndusrtyNews #BusinessofBeauty
⚠️ FDA Targets Online Sellers of Misbranded #Botox: 18 Companies Warned After Website Review⚠️
The FDA found that all 18 companies were illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded botulinum toxin products.
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The FDA found that all 18 companies were illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded botulinum toxin products.
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November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
⚠️ FDA Targets Online Sellers of Misbranded #Botox: 18 Companies Warned After Website Review⚠️
The FDA found that all 18 companies were illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded botulinum toxin products.
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The FDA found that all 18 companies were illegally marketing unapproved and misbranded botulinum toxin products.
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Experts Talk How Beauty Will Perform for the Holidays
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Experts Talk How Beauty Will Perform for the Holidays
Experts talk how beauty will perform during the holidays, when categories like fragrance are expected to grow while prestige makeup sales may be soft.
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November 6, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Experts Talk How Beauty Will Perform for the Holidays
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How U.S. Tariffs Will Impact the French Beauty Industry in 2026
“A multiplier effect on employment is to be feared,” the association continued.
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“A multiplier effect on employment is to be feared,” the association continued.
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How U.S. Tariffs Will Impact the French Beauty Industry in 2026
Export sales of 620 million euros could be lost and 10,900 jobs directly or indirectly threatened.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:58 PM
How U.S. Tariffs Will Impact the French Beauty Industry in 2026
“A multiplier effect on employment is to be feared,” the association continued.
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“A multiplier effect on employment is to be feared,” the association continued.
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FDA’s top drug regulator resigns after federal officials probe ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct.
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FDA’s top drug regulator resigns after federal officials probe ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct
The head of the Food and Drug Administration’s drug center abruptly resigned Sunday amid concerns about his personal conduct. A federal spokesperson said Dr.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
FDA’s top drug regulator resigns after federal officials probe ‘serious concerns’ about his conduct.
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Breaking News - Kimberly-Clark to Buy Tylenol Owner Kenvue in $40 Billion Deal
Kenvue’s portfolio includes Neutrogena lotion, Listerine mouthwash, Benadryl allergy medicine and Band-Aid wound care products.
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Kenvue’s portfolio includes Neutrogena lotion, Listerine mouthwash, Benadryl allergy medicine and Band-Aid wound care products.
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Kimberly-Clark to Buy Tylenol Owner Kenvue in $40 Billion Deal
Kimberly-Clark Corp. agreed to buy Kenvue Inc. in a cash and stock deal that values the consumer-health company that owns brands like Tylenol at about $40 billion.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Breaking News - Kimberly-Clark to Buy Tylenol Owner Kenvue in $40 Billion Deal
Kenvue’s portfolio includes Neutrogena lotion, Listerine mouthwash, Benadryl allergy medicine and Band-Aid wound care products.
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Kenvue’s portfolio includes Neutrogena lotion, Listerine mouthwash, Benadryl allergy medicine and Band-Aid wound care products.
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Ulta Beauty hit with lawsuit over ‘clean’ beauty claims
A class action lawsuit filed in the US alleges that products that are part of Ulta's Conscious Beauty initiative contain ingredients that are on the US beauty retailer’s Made Without List
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October 29, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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Latest OTC Eye Drop Production Problem In US Prompts Firm To Close Doors After Recalls
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Latest OTC Eye Drop Production Problem In US Prompts Firm To Close Doors After Recalls
BRS Analytical Services in St. Louis recalled more than 75,000 cases of redness and lubricating eye drops and committed “to permanently cease production of all drugs.”
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October 28, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Latest OTC Eye Drop Production Problem In US Prompts Firm To Close Doors After Recalls
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Pricing Strategies Shift Amid Tariffs, Consumer Slowdowns
Beauty's pricing strategies have shifted dramatically, in tune with the consumer landscape, to better compete in a saturated market.
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October 28, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Givaudan’s latest collaboration with the Louvre Abu Dhabi offers visitors an immersive sensory guided tour that pairs visual masterpieces with bespoke fragrances.
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Givaudan, Louvre Abu Dhabi Partner on Immersive Sensory Guided Tour
Visitors will go on a guided olfactory tour pairing fragrances with artworks.
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October 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Givaudan’s latest collaboration with the Louvre Abu Dhabi offers visitors an immersive sensory guided tour that pairs visual masterpieces with bespoke fragrances.
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(Beauty)Counter is back, but can it thrive in a market where “clean beauty” is no longer a unique selling point? Personally, I’ve always found the term “clean” to be problematic and lacking scientific clarity to begin with.
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#BeautyIndustryNews #BusinessofBeauty #CosmeticChemist
Gregg Renfrew On Why Counter, Beautycounter’s Next Evolution, Is Even Better
Though Counter’s mission to transform the clean beauty world and empower women hasn’t changed, its products, their packaging, and so much more has.
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October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
(Beauty)Counter is back, but can it thrive in a market where “clean beauty” is no longer a unique selling point? Personally, I’ve always found the term “clean” to be problematic and lacking scientific clarity to begin with.
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FDA Alerts Clinicians to Serious Complications with Radiofrequency Microneedling Devices #BeautyIndustryNews #BusinessofBeauty
- Dermatology Times - Dermatology News and Clinical Insights
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FDA Alerts Clinicians to Serious Complications with Radiofrequency Microneedling Devices | Dermatology Times
FDA warns of serious risks associated with RF microneedling, urging patient education and careful provider training to ensure safety in aesthetic dermatology.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:58 PM
FDA Alerts Clinicians to Serious Complications with Radiofrequency Microneedling Devices #BeautyIndustryNews #BusinessofBeauty
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- Dermatology Times - Dermatology News and Clinical Insights
🫨 LVMH is reportedly exploring a sale of its Fenty Beauty stake
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LVMH is reportedly exploring a sale of its Fenty Beauty stake
The beauty brand founded by singer Rihanna, with backing from LVMH’s Kendo Brands, is the latest celebrity-founded line that could soon get a new co-owner
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October 23, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🫨 LVMH is reportedly exploring a sale of its Fenty Beauty stake
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What color will define 2026?
Join Sensient Beauty’s exclusive webinar to discover the shade that captures the mood, mindset, and movement of the year ahead.
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Sensient’s Color of the Year 2026 Webinar - Sensient Beauty
Join this inspiring Color of the Year for 2026 webinar and be influenced by the transformative power of color.
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CDER Director Sows Doubt US FDA Will Move Away From UV Filter Animal Tests
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Director George Tidmarsh emphasizes the reduction, but not necessarily the elimination, of animal tests for UV filters in an FDA Voices post, raising questions…
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October 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Got Acne? Patch It Up! Kenvue’s new hydrocolloid acne patch helps skin heal naturally, offering a gentler way to tackle breakouts
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Got Acne? Patch It Up!
One of the newest innovations in Kenvue’s acne arsenal is the hydrocolloid patch. Unlike other acne products, the patches don’t contain actives; instead, they provide an environment for healing.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Got Acne? Patch It Up! Kenvue’s new hydrocolloid acne patch helps skin heal naturally, offering a gentler way to tackle breakouts
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🧪 Its National Chemistry Week! Organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS), NCW is a nationwide event held each October to raise awareness and appreciation for chemistry. Check out these educational resources to help you celebrate the chemistry in our everyday lives!
Educational Resources - National Chemistry Week - American Chemical Society
Find educational resources for this year's National Chemistry Week theme and other materials for your event, including outreach activities, activities, articles, and videos.
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October 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🧪 Its National Chemistry Week! Organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS), NCW is a nationwide event held each October to raise awareness and appreciation for chemistry. Check out these educational resources to help you celebrate the chemistry in our everyday lives!
In a move that could reshape the luxury beauty landscape, Kering has struck a landmark deal to sell its beauty business to L’Oréal
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October 20, 2025 at 2:46 PM
In a move that could reshape the luxury beauty landscape, Kering has struck a landmark deal to sell its beauty business to L’Oréal
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