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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.
One of the things I struggle with being in the beauty industry, is the vast amounts of waste we create and the over-consumption that we encourage. So after I read this article I thought it was worth a share.

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We Bought a 450-Pound Mystery Pallet Packed With Returned Goods From Amazon and Beyond. Here’s What We Found Inside.
Pallets of overstock, returned, and undelivered-mail packages are an indicator of just how much stuff there is in the retail ecosystem.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I'll be on air live today at noon ET with Cincinnati Edition! Fact-checking the booming health and beauty industry claims. #CosmeticChemist #CosmeticScience
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Fact-checking the booming health and beauty industry claims
We fact-check everything from collagen to protein and the cosmetics and supplements claiming to make you look younger and live longer.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🚨 Bondi Sands Recalls Sunscreen Face & Body Lotions 🚨

Following months of headlines about sunscreens failing to meet SPF claims, there's a new recall situation.

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Bondi Sands Recalls Sunscreen Face & Body Lotions
The Zinc Mineral Broad Spectrum UVA & UVB Protection Sunscreen SPF 50+ Face & Body Lotions have been recalled in the UK for separation.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Prioritizing Performance, Gen Z Consumers Name CeraVe, E.l.f. And Rare Beauty Products As Favorites, New Report Finds

#CosmeticScience #SkinCare #CosmeticChemist #BusiessofBeauty #BeautyIndustryNews
Prioritizing Performance, Gen Z Consumers Name CeraVe, E.l.f. And Rare Beauty Products As Favorites, New Report Finds
CeraVe’s Foaming Facial Cleanser, E.l.f.’s Halo Glow Liquid Filter and Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush are gen Z favorites.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:58 PM
An interesting look at MCo from Bloomberg.

Inside the Audacious Company Knocking Off Famous Beauty Brands

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Inside the Audacious Company Knocking Off Famous Beauty Brands
MCo’s business is proudly built on dupes of Estée Lauder, Fenty and the rest of the makeup aisle.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Many beauty brands are eyeing India for growth. Now, Germany’s Essence Cosmetics is entering the market.

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Germany’s Essence Cosmetics Enters India
The German brand has signed an exclusive distribution partnership with Indian retailer Reliance Retail Limited to bring the mass makeup brand to the Indian market.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:46 PM
La Roche-Posay Is Making The Biggest Media Impact As Science-Backed Brands Build Buzz

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La Roche-Posay Is Making The Biggest Media Impact As Science-Backed Brands Build Buzz
With consumers seeking proven efficacy and value, science-backed brands like La Roche-Posay and CeraVe are ranking high in media impact.
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November 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) is prioritizing full implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act most notably—the establishment of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

#BeautyIndustryNews #BusinessofBeauty #CosmeticSafety

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PCPC To Push for MoCRA Implementation
THe PCPC held its 2025 Science Symposium & Expo in Virginia on Oct. 28 and 29.
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November 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Looking to start planing for travel and events next year? Beauty Matter put together this handy calendar of beauty industry events for 2026.

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Global Beauty and Wellness Conferences, Trade Shows, and Summits
BeautyMatter has done the heavy lifting to bring you a comprehensive list of B2B events happening across the beauty and wellness landscape in 2026 (if we've missed anything let us know).
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November 14, 2025 at 8:58 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
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November 11, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
A Squirt of Genius: The Surprisingly Scientific Origins of the Wash Bottle

#CosmeticChemist #Chemistry #LabSupplies #ScienceHistory
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
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
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
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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in-cosmetics Asia reveals winners of its 2025 Awards
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November 7, 2025 at 3:46 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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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
⚠️ 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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Warning Letters
Main FDA Warning Letter Page
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November 6, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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
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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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
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
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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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