Innovation moves in several directions
Cosmetic development involves new actives as well as solutions for structure, sensory performance and ingredient origin. The published in-cosmetics Global 2026 results offer examples of these different directions.
Active and functional ingredients
CALNEURIN® SENSE by RAHN AG received gold in the active ingredient category. ViscoPure® by PolymerExpert received functional ingredient gold, while ALPAFLOR® NEUROSOOTH by dsm-firmenich received Green Ingredient gold.
How we read these developments
An award is a reason to examine a solution more closely. Formulation requires further questions: what is the INCI, what evidence does the supplier provide, at which concentration was it obtained, and is the material compatible with our base?
From event to product
- Define a consumer objective and success criteria.
- Request current technical documentation and safety data.
- Separate measured results from marketing descriptions.
- Run controlled laboratory trials and evaluate the finished formulation.
This column follows that approach: what changed, which evidence supports it and where it may be useful in product development.
