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We have just returned from the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2023 event. It was a valuable learning and networking experience for all the members of the Applechem team who attended.

Color cosmetic sales were hit hard last year due to pandemic lockdowns, but the market is prepped for a turnaround with 2021. Steady improvements in the fight against COVID-19 coupled with a gradual loosening of US mask restrictions has beauty brands revving up for a dramatic rebound in consumer spending in all makeup categories, especially for lip and facial products. Join Applechem for a preview into how color formulators can leverage new ingredient innovations, greatly reduce common formulation bottlenecks, and quickly develop new products to meet the latest shifts in this dynamic market.

Snow mushroom extract has been one of the most popular skincare actives on the marketplace, with consumers looking for exclusive hero ingredients that promote skin wellness in response to the ongoing COVID pandemic. With consumer awareness of ethical sourcing, safety, and sustainability at an all-time high, it is more important than ever for brands to ensure that their most marketable ingredients are properly validated against these new expectations. As such, we here at Applechem feel it is important to be transparent about our Phytocare-HATM snow mushroom extract, and showcase the preparation and thoughtfulness that goes into producing this amazing ingredient.

According to NPD China Beauty’s e-commerce tracker, China’s e-commerce market alone is the largest global market for skin care and second largest for makeup, reaching $10 billion in total for the 12 months ending November 2020. In an exclusive presentation hosted by Global Cosmetic Industry, Samuel Yan, e-commerce commercial lead of NPD China will discuss: 2020’s significant shifts in the online prestige beauty market for China. The categories that consistently outperformed throughout the year. The future prospects and trends for China’s beauty market in 2021.

Tuesday, June 16th, 2020 | 11:00 AM ET

Meet the Applechem team at Booth 1555 to learn about our latest product innovations!