Delivery systems for active ingredients are becoming the next battleground for skincare brands.
Ingredient delivery is becoming the new focus for cosmetics innovation. Discover how technologies like NanoLayr’s DermaLayr are helping brands improve product efficacy, strengthen claims, and drive better results, without the need for full reformulations.
Shani Yona
April 29, 2025

In a CPG innovation market saturated with claims of clean, natural, and biotech innovation, differentiation is shifting to a new frontier: measurable efficacy. Advanced delivery systems are emerging as the next battleground for skincare brands that aim to build consumer trust, satisfy regulatory scrutiny, and outperform competitors. For innovation and R&D leaders, mastering delivery systems is a strategic imperative.

Why delivery is now the differentiator

Consumers today are more ingredient literate than ever before. They scrutinize labels, demand clinical validation, and use independent apps to assess product credibility. In a recent U.S. survey, 77% of skincare users said they are willing to try new ingredients if they believe the results will be better. At the same time, regulatory bodies are tightening the rules around marketing claims, requiring brands to back efficacy promises with real data. In this environment, having the right ingredient is not enough. Brands must ensure that actives are delivered precisely to where they can have the greatest impact.

Emerging delivery system technologies shaping the industry

New ingredient delivery systems are quickly changing the performance landscape. Mibelle Biochemistry has pioneered plant-derived exosomes from goji berries, creating nanoscale vesicles that transport active ingredients deep into skin layers, enhancing collagen and elastin production.

Meanwhile, ImDerma Laboratories is advancing neurocosmetic delivery with its ArMorpheus essential oil complex, designed to modulate brainwaves through topical application and inhalation, linking skincare to psychological well-being.

Another innovator, Vesiderm, is developing lipid-based nanocarriers that enable time-released delivery of sensitive actives like retinol and peptides, significantly reducing irritation while maintaining potency. Their modular encapsulation platform allows brands to customize release profiles and target specific skin layers.

These technologies are setting a new standard for what it means to formulate for efficacy.

Real-world traction and early movers

Mibelle Biochemistry’s exosome delivery systems are already featured in high-end anti-aging serums, helping brands enhance claims around skin regeneration.

NanoLayr is leading the K-beauty market with their face masks that not only deliver collagen and hyaluronic acid deeper into the skin layers but also enhance the performance of complementing products in the skincare routine.

Vesiderm, though early-stage, has secured pilot partnerships with indie brands looking to differentiate through longer-lasting results and reduced irritation profiles.

The pattern is clear. Companies investing in advanced delivery mechanisms are setting themselves apart in a crowded market where proof matters more than promises.

Why innovation leaders need to act now

New product development cycles in cosmetics typically span 18 to 24 months. This means decisions made today will define product launches two years from now. Early movers who integrate cutting-edge delivery systems can secure proprietary advantages through IP protections, co-development agreements, or exclusive ingredient access.

Those who stall risk entering a future where superior delivery technologies have become baseline expectations, not differentiators. In an era where consumers demand clinical proof and regulators enforce transparency, brands that innovate on delivery will command higher trust, loyalty, and market share.

Outlook for innovation leaders

The future of skincare belongs to brands that can deliver results faster, deeper, and more precisely. Ingredient delivery systems are not just a scientific upgrade. They are a business advantage. By investing early in next-generation technologies, companies can position themselves as efficacy leaders in an increasingly evidence-driven market.

How SOSA helps CPG brands lead in ingredient innovation

At SOSA, we help CPG corporations identify, validate, and implement the most advanced delivery systems before they reach the mainstream. Through our global startup network, curated scouting, and hands-on research, we support innovation leaders in building product pipelines that align with emerging consumer demands and regulatory standards. Whether it is sourcing exosome-based systems, neuroactive skincare solutions, or novel nanocarrier platforms, we work with our partners to translate scientific innovation into real business impact.

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