Cosmetics texture: The element of surprise

By John Woodruff | 20-Sep-2022 Featured companies: Lucas Meyer Cosmetics Lubrizol Beauty Croda Univar Solutions Clariant Actives and Natural Origins Stephenson DKSH Performance Materials
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While texture has always been of importance to the cosmetics industry, transformational, experiential products that surprise and delight can elevate your product offer above the competition, as John Woodruff explains

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Cosmetics have always been about texture; if a cosmetic is not pleasant to apply it will soon be abandoned. However, partly driven by the wish to supply more sustainable products, we are now seeing items that are transformed at the point of use. This article will look at some of the ingredients that make surprising textures.

IFF-Lucas Meyer names products that change form ‘chameleon textures’ and defines them as innovative textures to meet consumers’ expectations in terms of surprise as they change state or colour upon application or with water. In its brochure, ‘Abracadabra’, available online, it shows products already marketed that are foams-to-oil, gel-to-oil, clay-to-foam and black-ink-to-white-emulsion, and presents some example formulations.

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Lucas Meyer Cosmetics is the business unit of International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) which develops, manufactures and markets innovative ingredients for the cosmetic and... Lubrizol Beauty and Personal Care is the specialist division of Lubrizol Life Science (LLS) an essential product design, development and manufacturing partner to reputable... We are a global specialty ingredient supplier to the beauty and personal care industry, dedicated to meeting evolving consumer needs, along with maintaining our commitment to... Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and specialty ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's...
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