No Filter with Kobo

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.

No Filter with Kobo is a science podcast hosted by Kobo, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  76. Inside a 100% Natural Origin Lip Oil

  Apr 30, 202615 minS0

  <p>In this episode of No Filter with Kobo, we explore Kobo’s100% Natural Origin Lip Oil in Black Cherry, a modern lip oil that blends natural origin formulation with high-performance color and sensory experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Spencer and Elsie are joined by Su-Anne, Application LabChemist in Kobo UK, to break down how this formula delivers a balance of color, care, and texture, all while achieving a 100% natural origin claim. Inspired by the timeless “Black Honey” aesthetic, this lip oil combines a sheer, buildable black cherry shade with a cushiony, non-sticky feel that enhances the natural lip tone.<...

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  75. The Multitasking Mineral SPF Balm

  Mar 31, 202615 minS0

  <p>In this episode of No Filter with Kobo, we spotlight Kobo's KLP-336-EU Mineral SPF Lip & Blush Butter Balm: a multifunctional formula designed to deliver color, comfort, and mineral sun protection in one smooth-glide balm.</p><p><br></p><p>Elsie is joined by first-time co-host Spencer Schmidt andreturning guest Urmi Dhamnasker from Kobo UK to explore the formulation goals, ingredient selection, and technical innovations behind this SPF lip and cheek product.</p><p><br></p><p>From transparent zinc oxide dispersions and film-formingtechnology to cushiony texture enhancers and subtle shimmer pigments, this episode breaks down how each component...

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  74. Introducing Kobo's 2026 Color Palette

  Feb 17, 202621 minS0

  <p>In this episode of No Filter with Kobo, we proudly unveil Kobo’s 2026 Color Palette, a curated collection of six shades designed to celebrate color, creativity, and emotional connection in cosmetics.</p><p>Gabby is joined by Nicole Young, Marketing Coordinator at Kobo, to share the inspiration behind adopting a full palette approach and how it was developed through cross-industry research and global collaboration, with a strong emphasis on inclusivity, versatility, and emotional impact. Together, they explore the six shades: Royal Plum, Tranquil Teal, Fearless Fuchsia, Dusty Rose Romance, Gold Enlightenment, and Cloud White, and how each was thoughtfully se...

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  73. Inside EcoVadis Gold

  Dec 31, 202525 minS0

  <p>In this special end-of-year episode, we’re closing out 2025 by celebrating a major milestone: Kobo’s EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating, placing the company among the top 2% of organizations globally.</p><p>Gabby is joined by Luna Fascina, CSR & Technical ServiceManager at Kobo, to unpack what corporate social responsibility really means, why EcoVadis is such a critical benchmark, and how Kobo’s sustainability journey has evolved since first reporting in 2014. Luna shares the behind-the-scenes work that led to Kobo’s highest score to date—from aligning global teams and improving documentation to strengthening supplier engagement and launching Kobo’s first CSR report...

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  72. Beyond Trends: 2026 Beauty Self Expressions

  Nov 27, 202523 minS0

  <p>In this episode of No Filter with Kobo, Gabby dives into Kobo’s 2026 Global Self Expressions, a forward-looking exploration of how consumers around the world are redefining beauty through emotion, texture, and innovation. She’s joined by Marie Hansell, Technical Marketing and Account Manager at Kobo Products, who breaks down why the conversation has shifted beyond trends into authentic self expressions, where beauty becomes personal, sensory, and deeply connected to wellbeing and identity.</p><p>Marie walks us through the five key expressions shaping2026: All the Feels, Waterless Wave, Barrier First, Geo-Responsive, and Lessentials, exploring how each reflects evolving cons...

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