#BeautyRecap: October 2nd, 2018

KindofStephen

Products and Reviews

PÜR unveils a ‘The Grinch’ inspired makeup collection
TeenVogue.com

TonyMoly and Monsta X collaborate on lip tints
Allure.com

A look at new launches from Curology
VeryGoodLight.com

Juicy Couture launches a makeup line
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com

A review of the Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask
Glamour.com

A review of the Laneige Fresh Calming Mousse Moisturizer
Glamour.com

A look at the Origins Blooming Lipstick collection
Allure.com

A look at elf’s BeautyScape influencer inspired makeup collection
Elle.com

A look at Shiseido’s Kajal InkArtist eyeliner in Azuki Red
Allure.com

A look at KKW Beauty’s Kim Kardashian birthday collection
Allure.com

Sugarpill launches two Halloween-themed lipsticks
Allure.com

Kylie Cosmetics teases two new eyeshadow palettes
Allure.com

Hot Topic releases a ‘Beetlejuice’ inspired eyeshadow palette
TeenVogue.com

Lipslut unveils its ‘F*ck Kavanaugh’ lipstick with proceeds going to anti-sexual assault organizations
TeenVogue.com, Elle.com

Miss Fame launches a makeup collection
Allure.com

Huda Beauty launches the New Nudes eyeshadow palette
Allure.com

A look at the Too Faced Pumpkin Spice makeup collection
Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

Lush announces their 2018 Holiday collection
TeenVogue.com

Best new makeup launches coming in October selected by Sable Yong of Allure
Allure.com

Best new skincare launches coming in October selected by Sarah Kinonen of Allure
Allure.com

21 Latinx people share their relationships with red lipstick
TeenVogue.com

12 ballerinas recommend foot creams
Glamour.com

9 best new fall skincare products recommended by Vogue
Vogue.com

Chloe Hall of Elle tests different glitter masks
Elle.com

Dermatologists recommend eye creams
NewBeauty.com

Kaleigh Fasanella of Allure shares their experience of using a water softener in the shower
Allure.com

Fall beauty trends to try, recommended by Zoe Weiner of Teen Vogue
TeenVogue.com

Best winter moisturizers for every skin type recommended by Elle
Elle.com

10 face masks recommended by Vogue
Vogue.com

A look at Paris’ Hôtel Lutetia Akasha spa
Vogue.com

Retailers and Trends

“Why are mascara names so damn thirsty?” by Sable Yong of Allure
Allure.com

Sephora begins selling mystery bags
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com

A look at the “skincare diet” the antithesis to the 10 step beauty routine
Allure.com

California governor Jerry Brown signs bill banning the sale of animal-tested cosmetics
TeenVogue.com

Skincare and Beauty

Ashley Blue DeFrancesco uses ice as her makeup primer
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com

iPhone XS users say the front-facing camera automatically airbrushes selfies
Allure.com

Mario Dedivanovic’s tips for applying false eyelashes
Allure.com

A look at washing your face with carbonated water by Marci Robin of Allure
Allure.com

32 beauty secrets from Vogue
Vogue.com

Skincare tips for your neck by Sarah Ferguson of Elle
Elle.com

A look at TruSCulpt iD, the 15-minute body-sculpting treatment
Allure.com

How to treat and prevent broken capillaries by Macaela Mackenzie of Allure
Allure.com

Why Devon Abelman of Allure loves wearing pimple patches in public
Allure.com

How makeup artists get their clients’ full bodies ready for the red carpet
Elle.com

Celebrities and Interviews

Jackie Aina calls out Jeffree Star for his racist behaviour
TeenVogue.com

Tylynn Nguyen shares her $6,000 USD a year beauty routine
Glamour.com

Makeup artist Pati Dubroff shares her beauty tips
WMagazine.com

Lady Gaga had to smuggle makeup onto the set of ‘A Star is Born’
WMagazine.com

Olympic athlete Chloe Kim talks about beauty
Glamour.com

Lila Reinhart shares the beauty routine she uses to get ready for ‘Riverdale’
TeenVogue.com

Research and Technology

Camp Sun Safe: A community level sun safety intervention
JAAD

Action of surfactants on the mammal epidermal skin barrier
Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia

Clinical evaluation of an antiperspirant for hyperhidrosis
Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia

Efficacy of oral tranexamic acid in refractory melasma: A clinico–immuno-histopathological study
Dermatologic Therapy

Durability of an advanced skin protectant compared with other commercially available products in healthy human volunteers
Wounds

The effects of amniotic membrane stem cell-conditioned medium on photoaging
Journal of Dermatological Treatment

Tanning, selfies and social media
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology

Should we instruct patients to rub topical agents into skin?: The evidence
Journal of Dermatological Treatment

Beyond photoaging: additional factors involved in the process of skin aging
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

Effect of N-(2-aminoethyl) ethanolamine on hypertrophic scarring changes in vitro: Finding novel anti-fibrotic therapies
Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology

Cosmeceutical potential of geranium and calendula essential oil: Determination of antioxidant activity and in vitro sun protection factor
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Hidden metals in several brands of lipstick and face powder present on Polish market
Cosmetics

Agro-industrial by-products and their bioactive compounds—an ally against oxidative stress and skin aging
Cosmetics

Hair strengthening evaluation of anisotropic osmolyte solutions (Inositol + Arginine): Cross-talk between dermal papilla fibroblast and keratinocytes of the outer root sheath using a µhair follicle 3D model
Cosmetics

#BeautyRecap: September 25th, 2018

KindofStephen

Products and Reviews

Tonymoly and Samyang spicy ramen collaborate on makeup collection
Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

A review of Chanel’s Boy de Chanel makeup line
VeryGoodLight.com

Colourpop to release a Disney Princess collection
Elle.com, Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

A look at Smith & Cult’s Blackdrop black makeup primer
Glamour.com

A look at Two Lips, a sheet mask designed for the vulva
Allure.com

A look at Wet n’ Wild’s MegaGlo Body Luminizer
Allure.com

Fenty launches new Stunna Lip Paint in the shade Uncuffed
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com, Glamour.com

Anastasia Beverly Hills to launch Sultry eyeshadow palette
Allure.com

A look at different jelly beauty products from brands like Farsali and Colourpop
Allure.com

7 pro surfers recommend hair conditioners
Glamour.com

Latinx-owned beauty brands recommended by Teen Vogue
TeenVogue.com

A look at new beauty products recommended by Vogue’s beauty director
Vogue.co.uk

10 best cellulite creams based on Amazon reviews
Elle.com

Retailers and Trends

Botanica Bazaar opens up in Los Angeles
Vogue.com

MAC releases Manifesto video with no ring lights, retouching, or filters
Vogue.co.uk

“The ‘natural’ beauty industry is on the rise because we’re scared of chemicals”
Vox.com

“What the rise of men’s makeup means for masculinity”
Vox.com

Skincare and Beauty

What causes mold to grow in skincare products?
Allure.com

6 aestheticians share their skincare tips
Allure.com

3 things you don’t know about Vitamin C but should
NewBeauty.com

Tips on treating ear acne
Allure.com

Yana Sheptovetskaya of Gelcream shares her tips for beautiful hands
Vogue.co.uk

Fumni Fetto’s recommendations for treating hyperpigmentation
Vogue.co.uk

9 women share their experiences with their natural hair and the “big chop”
Elle.com, TeenVogue.com

Could dryer sheets and fabric softener cause acne?
NewBeauty.com, TeenVogue.com, Allure.com

What is EMSculpt? A look at the body-contouring treatment
Allure.com

How Maureen Choi’s mother’s 5-step Korean beauty routine changed her skin
Glamour.com

A look at zinc supplements for treating acne
Allure.com

An interview with makeup artist Lottie
Allure.com

How makeup artist Rocio Cervantes makes acne part of her beauty look
TeenVogue.com

Hoyeon Jung, AmorePacific spokesperson, showcases Jeju island
Vogue.com

Celebrities and Interviews

How Jackie Aina determines whether a beauty brand is inclusive or not
Bustle.com

Ai Saotome, founder of Koh Gen Do, shares her facial massage techniques
Bustle.com

Adwoa Aboah shares her thoughts on beauty
Vogue.co.uk

Makeup artist Patrick Ta talks about trends and differences in Japanese and North American beauty
Allure.com

Gemma Chan shares her beauty routine
Allure.com

Erika La Pearl, Cardi B’s makeup artist, shares some of her beauty and makeup secrets
GlamourMagazine.co.uk

Imaan Hammam shares her beauty routine
Vogue.com

Hung Vanngo, Selena Gomez’s makeup artist, shares his beauty and makeup tips
TeenVogue.com

Amandla Stenberg talks about the issues stylists have had with her natural hair
Glamour.com

Research and Technology

Epidermal maturation, vitamin C and hyaluronan metabolism
BJD

Hyaluronan metabolism enhanced during epidermal differentiation is suppressed by vitamin C
BJD

Mineral sunscreens not recommended by Consumer Reports: What lies beneath the surface?
JAAD

A novel topical minocycline foam for the treatment of moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris: Results of two randomized, double-blind, phase 3 studies
JAAD

Clinical efficacy of a novel two-part skincare system on pollution-induced skin damage
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

A single site, open-label clinical trial, evaluating the duration, efficacy, and safety of a novel lip plumper
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Evaluation of men’s trends and experiences in aesthetic treatment
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, split-face study of the efficacy of topical epidermal growth factor for the treatment of melasma
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Assessing the potential role for topical melatonin in an anti-aging skin regimen
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Once-daily oral Sarecycline 1.5 mg/Kg/Day is effective for moderate to severe acne vulgaris: Results from two identically designed, phase 3, randomized, double-blind clinical trials
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

A comparative analysis of electric and radiofrequency microneedling devices on the market
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Facial volumetric structural rejuvenation: A natural approach to restoring youthfulness and preventing aging
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Fractional sunburn threshold UVR doses generate equivalent Vitamin D and DNA damage in skin types I–VI but with epidermal DNA damage gradient correlated to skin darkness
Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Antiseptic agents elicit short-term, personalized, and body site-specific shifts in resident skin bacterial communities
Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Low dose daily aspirin reduces topical minoxidil efficacy in androgenetic alopecia patients
Dermatologic Therapy

Efficacy of an agonist of α‐MSH, the palmitoyl tetrapeptide‐20, in hair pigmentation
International Journal of Cosmetic Science

The physical and chemical disruption of human hair after bleaching – studies by transmission electron microscopy and redox proteomics
International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Seasonal aggravation of acne in summers and the effect of temperature and humidity in a study in a tropical setting
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

In vivo dynamic thermal imaging of skin radiofrequency treatment
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Comparison of novel dual-mode vs conventional single pass of a 1450 ‐nm diode laser in the treatment of acne vulgaris for Korean patients: A 20‐week prospective, randomized, split‐face study
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Antioxidant properties of ferulic acid and its possible application
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology

Anti-aging effects of select botanicals: Scientific evidence and current trends
Cosmetics

Anti-aging properties of plant stem cell extracts
Cosmetics

A quick look at collagen

KindofStephen

Collagen, you’ve seen it in your skincare products and have probably eaten it at some point (Yay for artificially-coloured and jiggly gelatin). But what is it?

Collagen is composed of a triple helix, three strands of proteins made up of joined amino acids wrapped around each other. The main amino acid constituents of these proteins are glycine, proline, hydroxyproline, lysine, and hydroxylysine. The unique chemical structure of the amino acids helps form the shape and structure that their compounds make.

There are many types of collagen, which differ in their amino acid composition. Type I collagen is the most abundant in the human body, and Type I, III, IV, and others are found in our skin. In our body, multiple strands of collagen are found bundled together in fibrils.

You may have heard that ascorbic acid or Vitamin C is crucial in the formation of collagen, but how? Ascorbic acid is used in the conversion of proline to hydroxyproline along with oxygen, and alpha-ketoglutarate. The reaction is catalyzed or sped up by the enzyme prolyl hydroxylase and an iron. Similarly, it is needed in the hydroxylation of lysine to hydroxylysine by the enzyme lysyl hydroxylase.

Collagens are naturally glycosylated, meaning they have sugar molecules bound to them – they are found attached to the lysine and hydroxylysine molecules by the enzymes galactosyltransferase and glucosyltransferase. While this glycosylation is not fully understood, they seem important in forming and retaining the structure of the collagen. You may have heard of glycation or advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs), this happens when excessive sugar molecules are bound to the collagen non-enzymatically and can affect its structure, function, and flexibility.

The additional -OH (hydroxy) group on the hydroxyproline helps water molecules bind tightly to collagen. The coiled structure of collagen’s triple helix gives it impressive tensile strength and allows it to stretch when forces are applied. When too much force is applied the triple helix structure can become disorganized and damaged, no longer able to return to its triple helix form.

Experiments, where collagen was exposed to UV radiation in vitro, have shown that free radicals generated from the UV energy can cleave or break apart some of the bonds holding the amino acids together. When enough bonds are broken the triple helix structure can no longer be maintained and the collagen fibre loses its shape and function. Adding ascorbic acid to the solution of collagen, when it was exposed to UV, reduced some of the free radicals produced – leading to fewer bonds breaking and structure disruption. This may highlight one of the ways naturally present antioxidants in the skin help us defend against the environment.

N. Metreveli, L. Namicheishvili, K. Jariashvili, G. Mrevlishvili, A. Sionkowska. Mechanisms of the influence of UV irradiation on collagen and collagen-ascorbic acid solutions. International Journal of Photoenergy (2006), DOI: 10.1155/IJP/2006/76830

Duer Research Group. Collagen glycation and diabetes. Website, URL: https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/group/duer/research/collagen-glycation-and-diabetes

A. Masic, L. Bertinetti, R. Schuetz, S.W. Chang, T.H. Metzger, M.J. Buehler, P. Fratzl. Osmotic pressure induced tensile forces in tendon collagen. Nature Communications (2015), DOI: 10.1038/ncomms6942

J.M. Waller, H.I. Maibach. ge and skin structure and function, a quantitativeapproach (II): protein, glycosaminoglycan, water, andlipid content and structure. Skin Research and Technology (2006), DOI: 10.1111/j.0909-752X.2006.00146.x

#BeautyRecap: September 18th, 2018

KindofStephen

Products and Reviews

Allure announces the 2018 Best of Beauty winners
Allure.com

KKW Beauty announces Cherry Blossom makeup collection
Allure.com

A look at the Wet n Wild Fantasy Makers Halloween makeup collection
Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

A review of the Summer Fridays Overtime Mask
TeenVogue.com

OPI brings back 9 “Fan Favourite” shades of nail polish
Byrdie.com

a look at the Kylie x Jordyn Makeup Collection
Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

MAC to launch Powder Kiss moisturizing matte lipsticks in October 2018
Allure.com

A comparison of the new Glossier Perfecting Skin Tint with the old formula
Allure.com

A look at Madbeauty’s Disney Villain sheet masks
TeenVogue.com

A review of the Megababe Rosy Pits natural deodorant
Glamour.com

A look at the 2018 Too Faced Holiday makeup collection
Allure.com

Too Faced launches Better Than Sex mascara vault
TeenVogue.com

6 beauty products recommended by Elle Canada
ElleCanada.com

12 luxury moisturizers recommended by Allure
Allure.com

8 acne patches recommended by Glamour
Glamour.com

9 drugstore highlighters recommended by Allure
Allure.com

9 liquid eyeshadows recommended by Allure
Allure.com

Products recommended for the Summer to Fall transition by David Yi
VeryGoodLight.com

Foundations for people with yellow and golden undertones recommended by Allure
Allure.com

Retailers and Trends

So who’s winning the Korean beauty e-commerce war? by Kai Proschan
VeryGoodLight.com

Rihanna celebrates 1 year anniversary of Fenty Beauty
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com

A look at Eco + Amour, a low-waste beauty store in Toronto
CosmeticsDesign.com

The Detox Market opens in New York
Vogue.com

A look at the effect Fenty Beauty has had on the makeup industry
Glamour.com

Gucci Beauty launches an Instagram account
Elle.com

Skincare and Beauty

Is an FDA crackdown on probiotic products coming? by Brittany Burhop Fallon
NewBeauty.com

Allergan acquires Bonti makers of a shorter-acting neuromodulator EB-001
NewBeauty.com

Coconut oil for acne? Learn how it can help clear your skin by Sable Yong
TeenVogue.com

What’s the deal with beauty ampoules? by Victoria DiPlacido
ElleCanada.com

The truth about drinking collagen supplements for better skin by Kaleigh Fasanella
Allure.com

Sarah Kinonen details her experience at the Tata Harper Spa in France
Allure.com

New Mexico officials warning people who received PRP at a clinic to get tested for bloodborne diseases
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com, NewBeauty.com

Emily Amick walks through many different types of mascara
Allure.com

These “salt and pepper” lash extensions are Instagram’s unexpected way to get fuller-looking lashes by Devon Abelman
Allure.com

Everything you need to know before you make an eyelash extension appointment by Chloe Hall
Elle.com

A beauty lover’s guide to the Lower East Side by Victoria DiPlacido
ElleCanada.com

Male student gets suspended from high school for wearing makeup
TeenVogue.com

Celebrities and Interviews

An interview with Sonoya Mizuno about beauty ideals
Glamour.com

Lili Reinhart talks about how acne can trigger her body dysmorphia
TeenVogue.com

BareMinerals taps Hailey Baldwin and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley as new faces
Elle.com, TeenVogue.com

Joey King shares her beauty routine for TIFF 2018
TeenVogue.com

Aly Raisman, Jackie Aina walked a makeup-free runway show for Olay
Elle.com, Glamour.com

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez of Proenza Schouler talk about their collaboration with Lancome
Allure.com

Rowan Blanchard says wearing makeup is “a costume”
TeenVogue.com

An interview with Dreamcatcher
Allure.com

Companies and Outreach

Faber-Castell to open facility in Illinois
CosmeticsDesign.com

Huda Kattan ‘not interested’ in an IPO
ArabianBusiness.com

Shiseido CEO Masahiko Uotani explains why the cosmetics giant buys start-ups
CNBC.com

Research and Technology

Sunscreen use and melanoma risk among young Australian adults
JAMA Dermatology

Evaluation of a brief dermatologist-delivered intervention vs usual care on sun protection behavior
JAMA Dermatology

A comparison of tanning habits among gym tanners and other tanners
JAMA Dermatology

Characteristics and skin cancer risk behaviors of us adult sunless tanners
JAMA Dermatology

Facial-aging app availability in waiting rooms as a potential opportunity for skin cancer prevention
JAMA Dermatology

Association between Mediterranean anti-inflammatory dietary profile and severity of psoriasis
JAMA Dermatology

Variation in daily ultraviolet light exposure and sun protection behaviours of melanoma survivors: an observational single-arm pilot study with a wearable sensor
BJD

Short‐term exposure of human sebocytes to 13‐cis‐retinoic acid induces acnegenic changes
BJD

An explanation for the mysterious distribution of melanin in human skin: a rare example of asymmetric (melanin) organelle distribution during mitosis of basal layer progenitor keratinocytes
BJD

Adverse cutaneous reactions to skin care products on the face vary with age, but not with sex
Contact Dermatitis

Melanoma-prone families: new evidence of distinctive clinical and histological features of melanomas in CDKN2A mutation carriers
Archives of Dermatological Research

Spironolactone depletes the XPB protein and inhibits DNA damage responses in UVB-irradiated human skin
Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Associations among two vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms (ApaI and TaqI) in acne vulgaris: A pilot susceptibility study
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Combination chemical peels are more effective than single chemical peel in treatment of mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris: A split-face comparative clinical trial
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Anti‐inflammatory and antiradical effects of a 2% diosmin cream in a human skin organ culture as model
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Clinical and confocal evaluation of avenanthramides-based daily cleansing and emollient cream in pediatric population affected by atopic dermatitis and xerosis
Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia

Comparative evaluation between two nutritional supplements in the improvement of telogen effluvium
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

Polymorphisms in P53 and VEGFA genes in different subtypes of periorbital hyperpigmentation in a Malaysian Chinese population
Australasian Journal of Dermatology

Calprotectin can play an inflammatory role in acne vulgaris
Advances in Dermatology and Allergology

Impact of inorganic UV filters contained in sunscreen products on tropical stony corals (Acropora spp.)
Science of the Total Environment

Low dose stingless bee honey increases viability of human dermal fibroblasts that could potentially promote wound healing
Wound Medicine

A frog cathelicidin peptide effectively promotes cutaneous wound healing in mice
Biochemical Journal

The enzyme lysozyme and xanthan gum

KindofStephen

These are crystals of lysozyme, an enzyme which can break apart cell wall peptidoglycan of certain bacteria. It is part of our and other animals’ immune systems. Lysozyme is more effective against gram-positive bacteria, as gram-negative bacteria have additional cell membranes that make it harder for the lysozyme to reach the peptidoglycan.

Lysozyme is often used in the processing of xanthan gum. Xanthomonas campestris, a gram-negative bacteria, produce an exopolysaccharide which is a gooey, thick, and sticky slime. This slime may help the bacteria create a comfortable environment for itself and also act as camouflage from other organism’s immune systems.

The slime (aka xanthan gum) is used in cosmetics because it imparts viscosity, lubricity, and acts as a humectant water-binding film former. It also increases the yield stress of water, meaning things suspended in it don’t settle as fast. “Raw” xanthan gum can resemble snot and be cloudy.

In a series of processing steps, the Xanthomonas campestris’ cells are stripped of their membranes and broken apart – this can be done by heating in alkaline water then by treatment with lysozyme and protease. The xanthan gum becomes less gloopy and crystal clear.

Lysozyme can be sourced from a variety of things, but most commonly hen egg whites. It’s not often clear what the source of lysozyme is, so depending on the transparency of the supplier, it’s possible that products labelled ‘Vegan’ may have used animal lysozyme treated xanthan gum.

Plant-based lysozymes do exist, but their structures and functions often differ from animal lysozymes. Genetically modified organisms have been created to produce lysozymes more closely resembling animal lysozymes, but GMOs can be an issue for those who choose vegan products.

I first encountered this conundrum during a meeting with a supplier when they were promoting their vegan xanthan gum, which was slightly less clear than their regular grades. I’d always assumed xanthan gum was vegan, since it was made from bacteria. Sadly, the product line has been discontinued, but one of the largest chemical companies in the world recently launched a clear vegan xanthan gum that’s also GMO-free.

To see more images of lysozyme crystals, check out Dr. Kalju Kahn’s gallery created by students at UCSB.

#BeautyRecap: September 11th, 2018

KindofStephen

Products and Reviews

Drew Barrymore’s Flower Beauty launches skincare product Supernova Celestial Skin Elixir
Allure.com

A look at Fluide, a makeup brand focused on inclusion
Allure.com

Kylie Cosmetics launches individual eyeshadow pans
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com

Maybelline launches Color Sensational Made for All lipsticks
Elle.com

Charlotte Tilbury expands Pillow Talk range with eyeshadow palette and blush
Allure.com

Clarisonic launches the Mia Smart with skin tracking features
Allure.com

Maybelline launches Tattoo Studio Brow Pomade
Allure.com

Christian Louboutin launches Tape à l’Oeil cream eyeshadows
Elle.com

Huda Beauty launches five eyeshadow palettes based on precious stones
Allure.com

Glossier launches its Zit Stick
Glamour.com, TeenVogue.com

MAC expands Studio Fix Fluid shade range to 60
Glamour.com, TeenVogue.com

Camila Coelho partners with Lancome to launch a lipstick collection
Elle.com, Glamour.com

A look at Thrive Causemetic’s vegan Buildable Blur CC cream
Glamour.com

Swivel hair app launches to connect women of colour with hairstylists
Elle.com

Summer Fridays launches its Overtime Mask
Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

Urban Decay launching a Naked Cherry makeup collection
Allure.com, Glamour.com, TeenVogue.com

Revlon and Refinery29 partner on ‘Make Your Mark’ lipsticks
AdAge.com

Tom Ford’s Cardi B lipsticks sold out in a day
Complex.com, Elle.com

MAC partners with Brandon Maxwell on a makeup collection
Allure.com

Ever launches Pretty Young Trio skincare range
Glossy.co

Shu Uemura partners with luxury chocolatier La Maison Du Chocolat on makeup collaboration
Elle.com

19 cruelty-free makeup brushes selected by Allure
Allure.com

Best new makeup launches this September selected by Allure
Allure.com

Retailers and Trends

California moves closer to banning animal testing for cosmetics by 2020
Fortune.com, Allure.com

More teens getting cosmetic procedures done because of social media pressures, according to study
WCVB

Clorox to disclose ingredients in over 350 of its disinfectant products
Bloomberg.com

Skincare and Beauty

Rihanna and Fenty to host a makeup class in Dubai
TeenVogue.com

An interview with Mackenzie Ziegler about Love, Kenzie, her makeup line
TeenVogue.com

Rihanna’s makeup artist Priscilla Ono shares beauty tips and product recommendations
Refinery29.com

What is Bakuchiol? Experts explain the benefits of the natural alternative to retinol by Macaela Mackenzie
Allure.com

How a Canadian company is turning fish guts into facial products
TheWeatherNetwork.com

How to wear blush if you have rosacea by Kaleigh Fasanella
Allure.com

How the seasons affect your skin by Kaleigh Fasanella
Allure.com

The “Space where women felt anything but good” needed disrupting by Ruby Buddemeyer
Elle.com

Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop will pay $145,000 USD for making unscientific claims about its vaginal healing egg
Elle.com

Do you really need to be using toner? by Chloe Hall
Elle.com

Celebrities and Interviews

An interview with Jaclyn Hill about paid sponsorship and the beauty community
Allure.com

A look at Gigi Hadid’s skincare routine
TeenVogue.com

Megan Markle’s makeup artist uses Aquaphor instead of highlighter
TeenVogue.com

Interviews and profiles of 5 models with freckles
Vogue.com

Global

Shares of Japanese cosmetic brands drop after typhoon Jebi
Bloomberg.com

Moonshot collaborates with actress Yoo In Na for a new lipstick
AllKPop.com

Electric Ink Tattoo Care launches in South Korea despite controversy
CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com

Cosmetics sold via cross-border e-commerce to face more regulations in China
CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com

China’s FDA recalls skin care product by a Shiseido-backed manufacturer

Miniso plans expansion into Dublin
TheTimes.co.uk

China tariffs on cosmetics: Estée Lauder mindful but confident impact will be minimal
CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com

An interview with Xie Chaoyu, the face of Chinese makeup brand Marie Dalgar
Wersm.com

More men in China are using cosmetics
China.org.cn

20 ‘unsafe’ products withdrawn from the UAE market
KhaleejTimes.com

Nykaa Luxe flagship store opens at the Chanakya
IndiaRetailing.com

Cosmoprof India edition takes off in Mumbai, brings over 90 cosmetics brands together
MoneyControl.com

Companies and Outreach

Pat McGrath Labs receives $60 million USD investment from Eurazeo Brands
BusinessofFashion.com

Nathalie Gerschtein announced as new president Maybelline, Garnier and Essie
GlobalCosmeticsNews.com

Nuvisan to take over part of Nestle/Galderma’s research
Outsourcing-Pharma.com

Núria Perez-Cullell appointed to the position of CEO at Pierre Fabre
Pierre-Fabre.com

The Hut Group buys beauty products maker Acheson & Acheson
FT.com

Research and Technology

Predictions, surprises, and the future of the dermatology workforce
JAMA Dermatology

Fragrance exposure in the U.K.: has there been a change in the last decade?
BJD

Platelet-rich plasma for skin rejuvenation: A systematic review of the clinical evidence
JAAD

Effect of red light and near-infrared laser on the generation of reactive oxygen species in primary dermal fibroblasts

Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology

Current concepts in acne pathogenesis: Pathways to inflammation
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery

Treating acne in adult women
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery

Treating acne in patients with skin of color
Seminars in Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery

Estimation of dermal absorption parameters of cleaning chemical ingredients
Journal of Chemical Health and Safety

Development of a skin-friendly microemulsion for dermal allergen-specific immunotherapy
International Journal of Pharmaceutics

Novel facial cream containing carnosine inhibits formation of advanced glycation end-products in human skin
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology

Visualization of zinc pyrithione particles deposited on the scalp from a shampoo by tape strip sampling and scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy measurement
International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Evaluating age‐related changes of some facial signs among men of four different ethnic groups
International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Aesthetic dermatology: What’s new, what’s true?
Dermatologic Therapy

Helianthus annuus L. flower prevents UVB‐induced photodamage in human dermal fibroblasts by regulating the MAPK/AP‐1, NFAT, and Nrf2 signaling pathways
Journal of Cellular Biochemistry

Tolerability and efficacy of a medical device repairing emollient cream in adults with chronic hand dermatitis
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Ethyl 2,4-dicarboethoxy pantothenate, a derivative of pantothenic acid, prevents cellular damage initiated by environmental pollutants through Nrf2 activation
Journal of Dermatological Science

Adverse effects of fillers
Dermatologic Therapy

Profile of the skin microbiota in a healthy Chinese population
The Journal of Dermatology

“Over the Internet” sale of prescription‐level topical corticosteroids and dilemma of dermatologists
International Journal of Dermatology

Age-related and seasonal changes in covalently bound ceramide content in forearm stratum corneum of Japanese subjects: determination of molecular species of ceramides
Archives of Dermatological Research

Orally administered polysaccharide derived from blackcurrants (Ribes nigrum l.) Improves skin hydration in ultraviolet-irradiated hairless mice
Journal of Nutritional Science and Vitaminology

Ranking skin‐sensitizing hair dye molecules according to their potency by the use of human cells

Contact Dermatitis

Effects of supplementary seleno-l-methionine on atopic dermatitis-like skin lesions in mice
Biological and Pharmaceutical Bulletin

Can I take my normal painkillers doctor? Therapeutic management of pain following dermatological procedures
Australasian Journal of Dermatology

The role of nutrition in inflammatory pilosebaceous disorders: Implication of the skin-gut axis
The Australasian Journal of Dermatology

Therapeutic effects of bee venom and its major component, melittin, on atopic dermatitis in vivo and in vitro
British Journal of Pharmacology

Development of an effective and safe topical anti-inflammatory gel containing Jatropha gossypiifolia leaf extract: results from a pre-clinical trial in mice
Journal of Ethnopharmacology