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NYSCC Sponsored Award Recognizes Innovations in Ingredients and Formulation

(New York, NY, August 2020)—CEW has announced the six finalists of the Supplier’s Award: Ingredients & Formulation, part of its prestigious Beauty Awards. Sponsored by New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists  (NYSCC), the award category recognizes the role that ingredients, formulation and new technology plays in successful product launches.

The 2020 CEW Supplier’s Award: Ingredients & Formulation finalists are:

-Ashland Inc.: Mineral-Based Sun Stick SPF 50 – a convenient mineral-based stick formula with high SPF and a smooth glide that rubs in easily.

-BASF Corporation: Rambuvital™ – organic rambutan fruit seed extract protects scalp and hair.

-CARGILL BEAUTY: FiberDesign™ Sensation – a new texturizer and emulsion stabilizer inspired by the upcycling movement

-Croda Inc:  Solaveil™ XTP-2 – a silica coated, alumina-free powder variant of the Solaveil SpeXtra range.

-Elementis Specialty: BENTONE(R) LUXE Natural Formulation Enabler – an amazing multifunctional ingredient that creates interesting sensorial formula.

-Grant Industries Inc.: GRANSENSE™ TC-8X  – a series of next generation elastomer gels designed for new formulating possibilities.

The finalists were selected from more than 40 submissions that were reviewed and voted upon by a curated panel of judges that included leading beauty and personal care brands including members of the NYSCC Program Committees. The judges were: Lauren Alciati, Glossier; Eileen Kim, Chanel; Theresa Phamduy, L’Oreal; Mike Wong, EOS Products; and Tao Zheng, The Estee Lauder Companies.

The winner of the CEW Supplier’s Award will be announced in advance during the Suppliers’ Day  “At Home Live” Week of Beauty on September 30^th.  The Supplier’s Award winner will also be acknowledged at the CEW Beauty Awards presentation on November 13^th along with reveal of the other “Best in Beauty” category winners.

Prior to the winner of the CEW Supplier’s Award being announced on September 30^th, the finalists will participate in virtual panel moderated by a leading beauty editor during the Suppliers’ Day “At Home Live” Week of Beauty.

“Despite a year full of such uncertainty and challenges, what doesn’t stop is innovation. These ingredients and formulations as well as all the submissions are testament to the ingenuity of cosmetic science and reinforces its impact in product development and creating sought after and lasting brands,” said Giorgino Macalino, Chairman, NYSCC.

The NYSCC Suppliers’ Day “At Home Live” Week of Beauty starting on Monday, September 28^th and continuing until Friday, October 2^nd, will be a virtual week of beauty and personal care industry education, engagement, new product announcements, awards, and more.  For more information visit www.nyscc.org/suppliers-day.

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About New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC)

Dedicated to the advancement of cosmetic science, the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists, www.nyscc.org, strives to increase and disseminate scientific information through meetings and publications. By promoting research in cosmetic science and industry, and by setting high ethical, professional and educational standards, we reach our goal of improving the qualifications of cosmetic scientists. Our mission is to further the interests and recognition of cosmetic scientists while maintaining the confidence of the public in the cosmetic and toiletries industry. The NYSCC Suppliers’ Day in New York City, is the leading North American event for beauty ingredients, formulations, and delivery innovations.  For more information visit: www.nyscc.org

NYSCC Re-Launches the “At Home Live Series” with World of Chemistry

A Week Long Intensive Educational Program with On Demand Sessions & Live Q&A Panel

(New York, NY,  July 2020)  The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) re-launches its “At Home Live Series 2.0” with World of Chemistry: A Global Perspective, starting Monday, July 20th.   A staple at the Suppliers’ Day events in NYC, World of Chemistry is available now with  4+ hours of ON DEMAND content and culminates with a LIVE panel presentation featuring the speakers from around the world on Thursday, July 23^rd.

The four programs will cover post-COVID trends, regulations, the Brazilian cosmetic market as well as present a forward look at  what will be trending in the next decade.

Sessions are moderated by Richard Scott, Editor, Personal Care Magazine, and include:

• 2030 Global Beauty & Personal Care Trends
  Sarah Jindahl, Associate Director, Global Beauty & Personal Care – MINTEL
• Skin Barrier Repair in the Wake of COVID 19: Trends in the APAC BPC Market
  Jessica Qu, Marketing Director, Personal Care Ingredients & Solutions – BLOOMAGE/ASIA
• The New Formulation Trends in Europe and the Regulatory Requirements
  Saira De Ferrari, CEO & Senior Consultant – COSMETIC ASSIST/EUROPE
• Brazilian Cosmetic Market: The Path for Success
  Vanessa Arruda, Global Marketing Manager
  – ABC/BRAZIL

Visit www.nyscc.org/events for complete details.

To register go to:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/965479369270533901

Leaders Representing Prominent Brands, Suppliers & Manufacturers will Chart the Future Course!

(New York, NY, November 2019) – The announcement was made by Sonia Dawson, Chair, NYSCC and Regional Marketing Manager -DSM Personal Care North America, that the Executive Board has been confirmed for 2020 with some current board members assuming new roles, and newly elected members joining in roles that will carry through to 2021.  The 2020 Executive Board includes:

Giorgino “Gino” Macalino, Chair
Manager, Makeup Innovation, The Estée Lauder Companies

Sonia Dawson, Advisor/Past-Chair
Regional Marketing Manager, DSM Personal Care North America

Susanna Fernandes, Chair-Elect
Lead E-Sales Executive, TRI-K

Stephen Carter, Treasurer
Business Manager, Jarchem Innovative Ingredients

Mohamed Abdulla, Treasurer-Elect
Account Manager, SEPPIC

Leor Fay Tal, Secretary
Technical Marketing Leader, Gattefossé USA

“I am excited to get down to business and keep building on what my predecessors have done over these past few years,” said Gino Macalino. “Our educational programs anchored by Suppliers’ Day in NYC continue to dominate the landscape of North America.  We are eager to keep the SCC brand flourishing across our region, North America and across the globe!”

With the support of the newly-elected board, 2020 programming is already in place and will embody the  theme of “Revolutionary Disruptors.”  Programs will focus on elements and sectors of cosmetic/personal care product development that are literally changing the traditional landscape.  In addition, NYSCC Show Management has implemented strategies, programs and partnerships for Suppliers’ Day taking place May 5-6, 2020 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.  NYSCC and Suppliers’ Day will continue to have a presence at SCC and industry events across the nation and around the world with the aim of continuing to strengthen the NYC event’s position as the dominant North American tradeshow.

Revolutionary Disruptors Frame the Leading Trade Show & Conference for Innovations in Beauty and Personal Care Ingredients, Raw Materials and Formulations  

(New York, NY, November 2019)—North America’s main event for beauty ingredients, formulations, and delivery innovations, New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day, recently held a press and friends reception in New York City at Casellula to announce its show theme and new educational programming.  The 41^st Annual Suppliers’ Day will take place May 5-6, 2020, at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, NY.

At the reception, Giorgino “Gino” Macalino, NYSCC Chair Elect, announced the  theme for Suppliers’ Day 2020: “Revolutionary Disruptors”.   Macalino stated, “New educational programs, returning popular content as well as show floor experiences will illustrate how revolutionary disruptors are impacting the traditional way of sourcing and the entire product development cycle.  These disruptors impact what consumers want, as well the companies that manufacturer them.”

Suppliers Day 2020 will also have a full day conference program on one of the beauty industry’s trendiest disruptors, Cannabis, featuring speakers covering sourcing, formulating, testing, branding and distributing as well as legal and regulatory updates.       The latest innovations in the Indie market will be featured in a targeted program featuring an experiential component that will include many of the supplier accelerators on the show floor.

Another trend that Is disrupting product development Mindfulness/Wellness, will be explored in a session highlighting why this is driving consumer purchasing.  Mindfulness/Wellness will also be evident in show floor activations and showcased in the Suppliers’ Day 2020 INNOVATIONS HUB.

Disruptors will be highlighted in Suppliers’ Day core programs, including Digital Age of Beauty, World of Chemistry, Discover Sustainability as well as included in new tracks focusing on color cosmetics, hair care, and healthy aging.

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day also announced it will continue working with other industry-empowering organizations that are committed to helping the beauty and personal care industry innovate and grow including ICMAD, IFSCC, PCPC, and market analyst firms such as Kline, Spate and Mintel.

NYSCC will again partner with CEW on its Supplier’s Award: Ingredients and Formulation, recognizing the role of formulation and ingredients in creating standout products for consumers. The winner will be announced at Suppliers’ Day and then celebrated at the prestigious CEW Beauty Awards luncheon the following week.

The Future Chemists Workshop will be back at Suppliers’ Day 2020.  This “live lab” experience on the exhibit floor is popular with students and will include a wider net  of participating schools, as well as a challenge that will allow winning students to be rewarded; details to be announced shortly.

“Revolutionary Disruptors will take Suppliers’ Day to the next level and provide attendees with relevant content and immersive experiences that will advance their product development and formulations,” said Macalino.

Future Chemists Workshop and Mentorship Launch at Leading Beauty & Personal Care Trade Show

(New York, NY, May 2019)— New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) is committed to educating and supporting the workforce of the future and will launch a new Mentorship program and continue its popular Future Chemists Workshop at Suppliers’ Day its flagship event.  Taking place May 7-8, 2019 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, Suppliers’ Day is the largest trade show and conference in North America for innovations in beauty and personal care ingredients, formulations and raw materials.

The NYSCC Mentoring Program, spearheaded by NYSCC’s Eileen Kim, Principal Research Scientist, R&D, at CHANEL will launch on May 8^th and is designed to bring seasoned formulation professionals together with students, grad students and junior members of the NYSCC to mentor, offer advice, discuss career paths and more.  At Suppliers’ Day, mentors and invited mentees will meet for a program that includes a coaching session, panel discussion on “Evolution of the Cosmetic Chemist,” a networking lunch for mentors and mentees as well as a framework of the mentorship program moving forward.

In its 3^rd year, the popular Future Chemists Workshop (FCW) will, once again, be managed by John Carola, Sales Manager with Protameen, and have its largest and most diverse range of participants with students from sister SCC chapters.  FCW is designed for student innovators and leaders of tomorrow and provides real-time insight on how to be a Cosmetic Chemist through a tutorial and practical workshop which is then turned into a mini-challenge.  FCW is led by Team Captain, Christina Ladouceur-Bishop, Senior Manager for Hair Color Product Development, Coty, Inc., and will take place on May 7^th in Hall D –“The Chemists’ Classroom.  Participating colleges and universities include:  Fairleigh Dickinson University, FIT, Kean University, Long Island University, Montclair State University, Rutgers, The University of Toledo, and University of Miami Health System.

Past participants of FCW are now working for leading brands and suppliers in the beauty and personal care industry.

“My favorite part about the SCC Suppliers’ Day was being able to formulate on-site! It seemed like a lot of effort went into setting up all of the equipment for this educational session. Not only did we make a cream, but also had a speaker to teach us emulsion formulation basics.  This event was a great way to build connections with suppliers and I enjoyed learning more about the new, innovative raw materials, said Margaret Gorz, Associate Scientist, The Estée Lauder Companies.

“As a student, I was thankful that the SCC gave me the opportunity to attend and that they place a focus on nurturing young talent within the cosmetic science industry,” she added.

Elizabeth Aquirre, a Chemist at L’Oréal, and past FCW participant said,

“I have learned how to network within the industry and how to communicate more effectively attending events such as the Future Chemist Workshop. It was through these experiences that have helped me gain the confidence I needed to engage in conversations which lead to the employment at my current company, L’Oréal. I am truly thankful to have been a part of the Future Chemist Workshop as it was a place that helped me learn and grow.”

Celebrating its 40^th Anniversary, NYSCC Suppliers’ Day will also have educational sessions on “Fragrance: The Invisible Art;” “Microbiome: Inside Out Beauty;” “Innovation & Compliance;” “Discover Sustainability;” “The World of Chemistry;” and “Digital Age of Beauty;” along with the pre-show SCC CEP Courses and the ICMAD FDA Cosmetics Regulation Workshop on Thursday, May 9^th.

Specialty areas on the expanded exhibit floor include the Innovation Hub & Theater with the CEW Supplier’s Award finalists speaking and showcasing their nominated ingredients and formulations, Presentation Stage,  a 40 Year Retrospective of “The Evolutions of Beauty,” as well as the Future Chemists Workshop in The Chemists Classroom.

Leading Global Ingredient Trade Show & Conference for Beauty & Personal Care Takes Place May 7-8 at the Javits Center in NY

(New York, NY, May 2019)—Providing relevant education to chemists and product development teams is the hallmark of the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day.  Fragrance: The Invisible Art and Microbiome: Inside Out Beauty are two new educational programs added to Suppliers’ Day, May 7-8, at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.

Sponsored by the American Society of Perfumers, Fragrance: The Invisible Art will take place on Tuesday, May 7, from 10 am – 3 pm.   Attendees will get an inside journey of the fragrance development process and hear from the various “artists” who create this art composition which is often not seen and only understood by the developers.

Speaking in this program will be the customers who develop a new concept that involves a scent.  The perfumer, who then must translate this concept into fragrance, and uses their knowledge of combining various fragrance materials to develop a target scent.  This also requires working with the trained evaluators, also known as the noses, who will perfect the juice with the perfumer.

The marketer’s contribution to the story will also be discussed as they will be responsible for speaking about the overall appeal of the fragrance composition.  Once the fragrance is determined the technician will work in the lab to stabilize coloring and packaging.  The final result – a masterpiece of art – which may be a back drop to the product or the centerpiece that drives the sale.

Fragrance: The Invisible Art panelists include Shana Finkelstein and Ana Nouel, Brand Product Management Fragrance Development, Maesa as the customers;

Kari Arienti, Founder, Aroma Knowledge and Vincent Kuczinski, Vice President Senior Perfumer, MANE Fragrance, as the perfumers; Pamela Vaile, Founder, Pam Vaile Associates as the evaluator; Jenine Guerriero, Director of Marketing, Givaudan as the marketer; and David O’Halloran, Vice President Fragrance and Cosmetic Technology, Arcade Beauty as the technician and Christopher Diienno, Chairman, American Society of Perfumers as the overall conference instructor.

Top of FormMicrobiome: Inside Out Beauty, an exciting new area of research, will take place on Wednesday, May 8, from 9:15 am -1:15 pm.  This new program, moderated by Tom Branna, VP/Editorial Director, HAPPI, will dive deep into microbiome and biogenetic technologies and how formulating cosmetics and personal care products includes living, tailor-made solutions.

The stage will be set for the program with a co-panel presentation of “Top Trending Ingredients…Microbiome is One of Them!” by Yarden Horowitz, Co-Founder, Spate; followed by” What Does This Mean for Product Development?” presented by  Karen Young, CEO, The Young Group.

The program then takes a deep dive into Microbiome with: “Development of a 3D Skin Model Colonized with an Uncultured Skin Microbiota,” presented by Valérie Cenizo, Skin Biology Lab Manager, L’Occitane; “Skin Microbiome-based Ingredients for Innovative Cosmetic Formulations:  Key Considerations and Evaluation Methods,” taught by Dr. Pascal Yvon, President/Founder, Biosciences Expansion; and “Claim Support for Microbiome Skin Care,” with Christiane Uhl, Sales Manager, Courage + Khazaka electronic, GmbH.

            There will also be an expert Microbiome panel discussion on this emerging trend with Daniel Winn, President, Acetera; Dr. Marielle Le Maire, Global Head of BU Activities, Symrise; Ferderica Carlomagno, R&D Manager Roehlm; and Simon Grundy, Business Development Manager, proDerm.

NYSCC Suppliers’ Day will also have educational sessions on Innovation & Compliance, Discover Sustainability, The World of Chemistry, and Digital Age of Beauty, along with the pre-show SCC CEP Courses and the ICMAD FDA Cosmetics Regulation Workshop on Thursday, May 9^th.

Specialty areas on the expanded exhibit floor include the Future Chemists Workshop, Innovation Hub & Theater with the CEW Supplier’s Award finalists speaking and showcasing their nominated ingredients and formulations, Presentation Theater as well as a 40 Year Retrospective from NYSCC past chairs, members, brands, and suppliers.

NYSCC Sponsored Award Recognizes Innovations in Ingredients and Formulation 

(New York, NY, April 2019)—CEW has announced the finalists of Supplier Award: Ingredients and Formulation, part of its prestigious Beauty Awards. This new award category, sponsored New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists  (NYSCC), recognizes the role that ingredients, formulation and new technology plays in successful product launches.

Mirroring the Academy Awards Science and Technical Achievement awards, the winner of the CEW Supplier Award will be announced in advance at the 40^th Annual Suppliers’ Day during its Awards Night event on Tuesday, May 7^th at Stage 48. The Supplier Award winner will also be acknowledged at the CEW Beauty Awards luncheon on May 17^th along with reveal of the other “Best in Beauty” category winners.

The 2019 CEW Supplier Award; Ingredients and Formulation finalists are:

• BASF Colors & Effects – Chione™ Electric Fuchsia
• Catalent Cosmetics – Catalent Superstar Brightening Drone™ Cosmopod® Capsules
• Croda Inc – Shape and Play Cleansing Sand
• Dupont – Arctic Snow Crush
• Kobo Products Inc. – 4 in 1 Multi-Purpose Sunscreen Cream
• The Dow Chemical Company – AgeCap™ Smooth Cosmetic Ingredient

The finalist were selected from 40 submissions that were reviewed and voted upon by a curated panel of judges that included leading beauty and personal care brands including members of the NYSCC Scientific Advisory Committee.  The judges were: Laura Garratt, SHISEIDO/bareminerals;  Eileen Kim, Chanel; Theresa Phamduy, L’Oreal; Mike Wong, EOS Products; and Tao Zheng, Edgewell Personal Care.

In addition to the winner of the CEW Supplier Award being announced at the Awards Night event during the NYSCC Suppliers’ Day, May 7-8, at the Javits Center, the finalists will also have their innovative entries on display in the Innovations Hub on the exhibit floor during the trade show and conference.           NYSCC Suppliers’ Day will also have educational sessions on Fragrance: The Invisible Art, Microbiome: Inside Out Beauty, Innovation & Compliance, Discover Sustainability, The World of Chemistry, and Digital Age of Beauty, along with the pre-show SCC CEP Courses and the ICMAD FDA Cosmetics Regulation Workshop on Thursday, May 9^th.

Specialty areas on the expanded exhibit floor include the Future Chemists Workshop, Innovation Hub & Theater with the CEW Supplier’s Award finalists speaking and showcasing their nominated ingredients and formulations, Presentation Theater as well as a 40 Year Retrospective from NYSCC past chairs, members, brands, and suppliers.

Registration is Open for Largest Trade Show in North America for Cosmetic Chemistry Innovations & Formulations  

(New York, NY, February 2019)—Attendee registration is now open for the NYSCC (New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists) Suppliers’ Day, celebrating its 40^th Anniversary and The Evolution of Beauty. Taking place May 7-8, 2019 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York, New York, Suppliers’ Day is the must-attend event for all those seeking innovation, education and business connections in the cosmetics and personal care industries.

Cosmetic chemists, ingredient executives including R&D professionals involved in ingredient/strategic sourcing, formulation experts, and professionals involved in marketing beauty and personal products are encouraged to register as attendees now for this highly anticipated event: https://r1.events-registration.com/SuppliersDay2019/

“Every year we seek to raise the bar in delivering insights and showcasing innovations, and this year’s program contains several new elements to enhance the attendee experience,” said Sonia Dawson, Chair, NYSCC.

Suppliers’ Day will have its biggest exhibit floor to date with more than 500 top suppliers and distributors set to display their latest innovations and industry solutions, and this year’s show floor will showcase an Innovation Hub featuring close to a dozen new solutions, ingredients and formulations, some of which are debuting in North America at Suppliers’ Day.

Specialty areas on the expanded exhibit floor include the Future Chemists Workshop, Innovation and Presentation Theaters, as well as a 40 Year Retrospective from NYSCC past chairs, members, brands, and suppliers.

Curated by the NYSCC Scientific Advisory Committee, Suppliers’ Day will also offer even more hours of educational programming on the topics that are most pressing to those involved in formulations, sourcing, and marketing beauty and personal care products including:

-“Fragrance: The Invisible Art,” an all-day in-depth program co-produced with the American Society of Perfumers, and featuring experts in perfume, scent, essential oils, consumer trends, and more.

-“Innovation & Compliance,” produced by PCPC (Personal Care Products Council) in collaboration with IKW, a leading European Association for German Cosmetic, Toiletry, Perfumery and Detergent, to create a program that addresses important safety, lab testing, and QA topics in the industry today.

-“Inside Out Beauty,” sponsored by HAPPI and focused on supporting Microbiome health through beauty and how understanding the culmination of all environmental exposure the body faces from birth onward, known as the exposome, can impact new cosmetic development.

-Popular program tracks focused on green issues and reducing waste with HAPPI sponsored “Discover Sustainability,” global sourcing and marketing trends from “World of Chemistry,” sponsored by PC Magazine, and new ways to reach consumers and build communities with “Digital Age of Beauty.”

NYSCC has also partnered with CEW, an international organization of 9,000 individual members representing a cross section of beauty and related businesses, on:

“Supplier’s Award: Ingredients and Formulation.”  The winner of this award will be announced at Suppliers’ Day and then celebrated at the CEW Beauty Awards ceremony later in the month.  The Industry Awards Night is also back at Suppliers’ Day and will have an 80’s theme transporting attendees back to the look, feel, and music of some of the first Suppliers’ Days.

Suppliers’ Day is the NYSCC flagship event and is expected to attract close to 10,000 participants working in R&D and product development for the biggest brand manufacturers in beauty and personal care as well as emerging independents.  To register to attend and for more information on NYSCC Suppliers’ Day visit: https://nyscc.org/suppliersday.  Registration is now complimentary for members and non-members. For exhibiting and sponsorship information contact: suppliersday@nyscc.org.