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And why everyone’s talking about this French-K-beauty Crossover. In French, the word ampoule means a small glass vial, the kind an apothecary may have used to store a potent tincture. In medicine, it was once the purest and most sterile way to preserve a formula’s strength. In skincare, it’s been reborn as a precise, potent, …
With its clean formulations and deep-rooted conservation partnerships, Chantecaille stands as a model of conscious prestige beauty—proof that luxury and purpose can flourish beautifully side by side. Beauty That Gives Back Each Cheek Shade supports wildlife conservation through the brand’s global partnerships. Founded in 1997 by Sylvie Chantecaille and her daughter Olivia, the brand began …
SOSU Cosmetics has recalled its Peach Dreams eyeshadow palette after testing revealed unsafe levels of arsenic in several shades. The European Union flagged batch number 20210405, manufactured in China, citing excessive arsenic content in multiple shades. This week, the Irish beauty brand took immediate action to withdraw the palette from the market. The EU found …
I f hydration is the science of skincare, then scent is the art. Beyond soft textures and luminous finishes, fragrance speaks directly to the nervous system. The Science of Scent Unlike sight or sound, scent has a direct neural pathway to the limbic system — the brain’s emotional command center. Here lie the amygdala (where …
Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been called a “miracle molecule” for decades. It’s naturally found in the body—in joints, eyes, and skin—where it cushions, lubricates, and keeps tissues hydrated. Orthopedic surgeons inject HA into knees. Dermatologists inject it into lips and cheeks. Ophthalmologists use it in eye surgery. When placed directly inside the body, hyaluronic acid …
In recent years, beauty has borrowed liberally from the produce aisle. Cleansers with kale, serums with mushrooms, and “food-grade” personal care have become shorthand for products that feel both natural and nourishing. But long before “skin food” was trending, Weleda was already there. Headquartered in Switzerland, Weleda pioneered the idea of feeding the skin with …
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Titanium dioxide (TiO₂) has long been a staple in beauty formulations, valued for its brightening power and UV protection. In lipsticks, balms, or glosses, it usually appears on ingredient labels as CI 77891. But lip products are unique. Unlike powders or serums, they don’t just sit on skin. They’re worn on the mouth, reapplied often, …
If you’ve ever read a Prop 65 warning on your sunscreen or makeup, you might have noticed a line about titanium dioxide (TiO₂) and cancer risk. For many clean beauty brands—especially those based in California—this warning has been a source of confusion and concern. On August 12, 2025, a federal court in California ruled that …
Tromethamine in Cosmetics: Safety, Nitrosamine Concerns, and Why Transparency Matters In a recent post we examined tromethamine in bronzer. The issue, however, isn’t limited to bronzers — tromethamine (also called tris(hydroxymethyl)aminomethane or THAM) is a common buffer and pH adjuster used across skincare and makeup. While independent reviews consider it safe at typical use levels, …
In our last post, we featured e.l.f. Bronzing Drops, and it’s worth taking a closer look at one ingredient that often raises questions in the clean beauty community: tromethamine. Clean beauty enthusiasts are right to examine ingredients closely, and understanding the role of each one can help make informed choices. What Tromethamine Does Tromethamine is …
It may be autumn in the Northern Hemisphere, but that doesn’t mean you have to say goodbye to luminous, sun-kissed skin. Self-tanners are a universally flattering way to add warmth and glow—no UV exposure required. We tested both clean and clean-adjacent self-tanners, focusing on formulas that deliver natural results without the downsides of traditional tanning. …