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January 2026

Features

Indie Brands To Watch in 2026

From a high-profile founder who reacquired her brand, to a couple that wants to normalize a little-talked-about OTC product, these indie founders have put their own spin on solutions for beauty and wellness.

Dear Valerie

Formulating with Ceramides

What's the best way to incorporate ceramides into a formulation without them precipitating out in stability? Dear Val's Valerie George answers the question.

Features

Laundry Brands Help Consumers Navigate Inflation with Improved Formulas

Facing rising costs in the grocery store, consumers have been stretching their budgets. Detergent makers are watching their behaviors closely, rolling out formulas that offer value and improved performance.

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Features

Multifunctionals: Their Use And Importance To The Cosmetic Industry

A multifunctional’s ability to support protection against microbial contamination can help streamline a formula.

Features

Clean Scents Lead in Home Care

Fragrances in cleaning products span from lavender to vanilla.

Efficacy Challenges

An Examination of ‘Caring’ Laundry Detergents

Is there still a need to worry about the risks of products used to wash fabrics that will then remain in contact with our bodies for hours?

Indie Inc

How a Hair Mishap Shaped A Thriving Indie Business

Kaleidoscope, a hair care brand helmed by former hairstylist Jesseca Judy Dupart-Harris, sells regrowth and braid-perfecting products.

Editorial

Begin Again

Our indie brands to watch story for 2026 includes a familiar face and founders putting their own spin on personal care.

Features

Exceptional Innovation Thanks to Exceptional Talent

Inolex’s New VP-Research, Development and Commercialization Miao Wang spent more than a decade at L’Oréal, translating technology into consumer benefits and leading its Green Transformation Acceleration program.