Patent Pick: True Colors, Revealed

Apr 13th, 2018
Rachel Grabenhofer
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Consumers love (and demand) tangible effects from their cosmetics and personal care products. Cleansing, covering and repairing are among the basics; but over-achieving marketers strive to differentiate themselves by adding a special effects flair to grab consumer interest.

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