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5. Formula of the Month: Liquid Matte Lipstick

In this series we will show a formula developed by Kobo’s application labs, discuss the ingredients used and give some tips to help you create amazing products. To celebrate the holiday season, December's formula is a liquid matte lipstick in an intense, festive, red shade. The formula code is KLP-234-BR and in the link below, you will find the complete list of ingredients and manufacturing procedure. http://koboproductsinc.com/formulations/KLP-234-BR.pdf Check our social media to see pictures a...

Dec 09, 2021•10 min•Season 1Ep. 5

4. Is it Clean or is it Natural?

Clean and natural are very important topics in the cosmetics industry today, but the definitions of these trends can be complicated and easy to confuse one with the other. In this episode, Kobo’s specialists will discuss the definitions of clean and natural, the differences between them and how they relate to sustainability. Links for more information: Kobo Ingredients with Natural Origin: Global: http://koboproductsinc.com/Downloads/Kobo-NaturalProductsGlobal.pdf North America: http://koboprodu...

Nov 22, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 4

3. Formula of the Month: Colored Mascara

In this series we will feature a formula developed by Kobo’s application labs, discuss the ingredients used and give some tips to help you create amazing products. This episode featured formula is an exciting waterproof mascara in bright red shade. We will get to know what is trending for eye products and how to make waterproof formulations that deliver common mascara benefits and how to develop clean and bright red color. The code for it KMA-093: Wax-Free Anhydrous Red Mascara and here is the l...

Nov 04, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 3

2. Zinc Oxide: What's all the hype?

Zinc Oxide (ZnO) is a mineral UV filter that has become very popular in the last few years. In this episode, we will discuss the regulatory changes in Europe and United States that impacted this ingredient, how to formulate with it, and also why Zinc Oxide is a good option to create products that follow trends like natural origin, clean beauty, and inclusive suncare. In these links you will find more information on the topics discussed: FDA PROPOSED RULE: SUNSCREEN DRUG PRODUCTS https://www.fda....

Oct 21, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 2

1. Need a boost? SunBoost ATB and SunBoost ATB Natural: SPF & UVA Boosters

The current trend towards increasing SPF values in sunscreens presents a challenge to formulators who have to create products with high concentrations of sunscreen agents while keeping acceptable cosmetic qualities. Kobo has developed SunBoost ATB, a mixture of antioxidant, anti-irritant, and anti-inflammatory agents at a proprietary ratio. When used in sunscreens in combination with organic and/or inorganic UV Filters, SunBoost ATB shows an increase in SPF and PFA scores by more than 30%. An al...

Oct 07, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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Unfiltered information on all topics related to the cosmetic and personal care industries such as the latest trends, innovative ingredients, formulation tips, regulations, expert interviews and much, much more. ABOUT US: Since 1987 Kobo has provided innovative, technology-based raw materials to the cosmetic industry. The product range includes Surface Treated Pigments, Microspheres, Suncare and Color Dispersions, Silicone Fluids, Specialties, Natural Ingredients, Effect Pigments, Boron Nitride a...

Sep 23, 2021•2 min

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