#alltheingredients are coming home with me!

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It’s our last day in Paris, and we’re exhausted. We’re staying in to pack and organize for the long flight tomorrow. I can’t believe all these wonderful ingredients I’m bringing home courtesy of Jane of Making Skincare and our free course, Learn Cosmetic Formulation; Nanette of NV&O; Anja of Formulate Cosmetics; Alchemy Ingredients (Ascot); and...

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In Cosmetics Global: Urban Renewal Cleansing Balm by Ashland

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I’m in love with this gorgeous Urban Renewal Cleansing Balm by Ashland we tried at In Cosmetics Global in Paris last week. It’s full of esters to offer a silky, non- greasy skin feel that melts away on contact with your skin. The key is to choose ingredients that remain solid-ish at room temperature –...

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In Cosmetics: Fluffy textures

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Over the last year, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking and writing about the sensory characteristics of our ingredients and products, so In Cosmetics was a huge, moveable feast of textures and sensations. This one was interesting! My awesome convention buddy, Nanette Vaughn of NV&O, noted that if she had made something that looked...

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In Cosmetics Global: Stepan, makers of my favourite surfactants!

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I wanted to share some of my experiences from In Cosmetics Global in Paris with you. My laptop is still dead and I’m absolutely exhausted, so this is more like a series of tweets or Instagram posts. I’ll be sharing so much more with you when we get home! On day one, Jane Barber of...

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In Cosmetics Global: Day One (overview)

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Day one (of three) at In Cosmetics Global in Paris was amazing! I’m like a small child who loves candy, puppy dogs, and fireworks let loose in a candy, puppy dog, and fireworks factory! (Credit: Simpsons.) It is the largest room you’ve ever seen with the makers of every ingredient you love! Eeeeeeeee! So happy!...

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