71. All Eyes on Innovation

No Filter with Kobo

In this episode of No Filter with Kobo, Gabby dives into the colorful world of eye makeup, from lashes to lids and brows. She’s joined by Maria Alvarez, Chemist from Kobo’s European Applications Lab, who breaks down the key ingredients and formulation strategies that bring eye products to life. From long-wear performance powered by film formers to the volumizing magic of silica and fibers, this episode shares insights into how chemists balance innovation, texture, and wearability across mascaras, eyeliners, eyeshadows, and brow products.

Later, Elsie chats with Urmi Dhamnaskar, Chemist from Kobo’sUK Application Lab, about KMA-113C-EU Electric Blue Lash Building Mascara, a bold, trend-forward formula that delivers high-impact color, volume, and curl while remaining microplastic-free. Urmi reveals the science behind its vibrantultramarine shade, lash-building fibers, and stable oil-in-water system, proving that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand.

Whether you’re formulating the next standout mascara orsimply fascinated by the chemistry behind expressive eye looks, this episode explores how color, texture, and emotion intersect in modern makeup innovation.

To learn more about KMA-113C-EU, visit this link: https://www.koboproductsinc.com/formulations/KMA-113C-EU.pdf

Interested in learning about Kobo’s Global Self Expressionsfor 2026? Request the webinar recording by vising this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=0g_VwXVtw0enrQnXWGJAhVipw50oG3lMoQj9mzweNghUMU1JNDNQVERGSkpKSE83TkZGWExYQktJNS4u

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Since 1987 Kobo has provided innovative, technology-basedraw 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 and DeliverySystems. Kobo has five locations, USA (Corporate Headquarters), France, Japan, Brazil, and UK and is represented globally by independent agents.

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