Why food giants are pivoting to beauty
FMCGs and ingredients suppliers see the beauty market as an attractive alternative
Beauty tech & digital
Expert insights on how AI will impact the future of beauty
We spoke to leaders from Perfect Corp., Haut.AI and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to hear their 2026 predictions on how AI will affect NPD, regulatory readiness and competitive strategy across the US cosmetics value chain.
Puig hits €5bn revenue but forecasts fragrance slowdown in 2026
Strong makeup gains boosted Puig’s 2025 sales, but CEO expects fragrance market to begin to level off.
Why Simple redesigned its Active Skin Barrier Care range
Heritage skincare brand Simple has redeveloped its range to boost derma credibility in the barrier-care subcategory. Here’s what changed...
Inside Selfridges’ new Fragrance Hall: redefining luxury scent retail
Selfridges’ has upgraded its Fragrance Hall to reflect the market and elevate its niche perfumery offering.
US researchers determine ozonized glycerin shows improved skin repair and barrier support
The findings indicate potential applications in skin care, although further in vivo studies are needed to understand absorption and mechanisms.
The pragmatist shopper: beauty’s biggest missed opportunity for growth
New research reveals how three consumer profiles are reshaping beauty brand advocacy.
Vichy Longevity Clinic popup showcases new collagen science
To unveil its inside-out beauty innovations, Vichy created a clinic-style popup in Paris that fused holistic beauty with health tech.
Sol de Janeiro launches solid scent with new Jelly Perfume Balms
As Gen Z drives demand for new scent formats, Sol de Janeiro launches jelly fragrance sticks.
L’Oréal outperformed global beauty market in 2025 with €44bn in sales
Premium haircare, fragrances and DTC sales all fuelled L’Oréal’s sales success for the last financial year.
Oil‑serum body washes rise as Dove unveils new premium range
Unilever’s Dove is redefining the premium body wash category with its new serum and oil innovation.
Lancôme launches topical longevity skincare with Timeline
L’Oréal’s Lancôme brand is set to bring Timeline’s biotech longevity actives into mainstream skincare.
Premium innovation drives Unilever’s gains in Beauty & Wellbeing
Unilever’s 2025 sales results show that its focus on science‑led, premium beauty is paying off.
Why some colour cosmetics brands are failing: shifting trends and rising costs
We explore why innovative makeup brands such as Pat McGrath Labs and Barry M are suffering in the current market, and what other brands can do to prevent similar issues.
Warpaint buys Barry M to boost UK retail reach
Warpaint London expects the acquisition to support its retail expansion.
New Code8 Beauty flagship boosts Covent Garden’s luxury beauty mix
Code8 Beauty will open a new 800 sq ft flagship in Covent Garden’s Seven Dials this May.
11 beauty tech devices every formulator should watch
From next-gen skin monitoring wearables, to smart devices for a personalised shower, here are some of the latest innovations we’ve spotted.
Q&A: Galderma global insights into menopause‑related skin changes
Swiss skincare business Galderma’s new data reveals what menopausal women want from skincare solutions. We spoke to its global head of injectable aesthetics to learn what this research means for the future...
Estée Lauder Companies boosts 2026 outlook after stronger Q2
Beauty multinational Estée Lauder Companies raised its full-year outlook, as progress on cost controls helped offset continued tariff pressure.
5 new celeb ambassadors to drive 2026 beauty campaigns
Star‑studded brand partnerships are already shaping this year’s beauty landscape. Here are five major beauty brands that are betting on celebrity ambassadors for 2026 and why…
KOSÉ to reveal how quantum computing can shape future cosmetics at PCHi 2026
A data scientist from KOSÉ Corporation is set to demystify quantum computing and discuss how this advanced technology can steer future cosmetics R&D during a conference session at Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) 2026.
US tariffs pushed French cosmetics exports into rare 2025 decline
French beauty exports stall as global competition intensifies...
How UK cosmetics policy is shifting: CTPA’s key actions for 2026
The CTPA’s director-general shares more on the trade body’s 2026 priorities for UK cosmetics regulation, sustainability and more key industries topics...
What’s happening at Cosmoprof Worldwide 2026? Special Q&A
From the latest fragrance innovation to the new cosmetics stage, we spoke to the organisers of Cosmoprof 2026 to find out what we can expect at the show this year.
Rituals Cosmetics’ retail strategy & wellbeing focus drove 15.7% YoY growth
Refillables, Mind Oasis and new stores fuel Rituals Cosmetics’ 2025 surge, as the brand marks its 25-year anniversary.
Olay unveils peptide‑powered Regenerist line inspired by aesthetic treatments
Are pro‑procedure skincare formulas the next big anti‑ageing shift? Olay’s new Regenerist Treatments target demand for clinic‑style results...
Nutrafol debuts formula tailored for men aged 50+
Haircare supplement brand Nutrafol has launched its first life-stage-specific formula for men, marking nearly a decade since the company innovated in the men’s supplement category.
Barry M faces restructuring as manufacturing costs surge
The iconic UK-based colour cosmetics brand Barry M explores a sale amid rising manufacturing cost pressures.
Crosslinked HA shown to enhance delivery of key skincare actives
Crosslinked hyaluronic acid has been shown to enhance the penetration of hydrophilic skincare actives, offering formulators new opportunities for efficacy and simplified systems.
Menopause & skin health at IMCAS: Galderma research reveals women’s unmet needs
Galderma unveils global survey data at IMCAS 2026 revealing menopause‑related skin care knowledge gap, skin changes and the growing role of aesthetic treatments in menopause skin care.
LVMH boosts beauty profit despite zero sales growth in 2025
In 2025, the French luxury multinational LVMH saw flat revenue yet higher profit in its Perfumes & Cosmetics division.
Across the CD-Verse: January 2026
This month’s global beauty news headlines encompass exciting innovations, regulatory pressures, and acquisitions with significant industry impacts.
Raspberry and cherry: The rising power notes reshaping fine fragrance
Red berries like raspberry are leading a new wave of juicy notes in luxury perfumery.
H&M and e.l.f. launch accessible fine fragrance collection
The new H&M x e.l.f. perfumes were designed to bring ‘premium for all’ to the perfume category.
Clarins introduces AI-powered skin analysis tool for retail
Heritage French beauty brand Clarins is betting on AI skin analysis to enhance in-store consultations and transform skin analysis.
Probiotic-derived phenyllactic acid emerges as potent skin lightening agent: Korea study
A metabolite derived from a common probiotic bacterium, Limosilactobacillus reuteri, has demonstrated powerful and safe skin lightening effects in laboratory tests, positioning it as a promising new ingredient for the functional cosmetics market.
L’Oréal invests €331m in AI beauty tech hub in India
French multinational L’Oréal Group is betting on AI and making Hyderabad, India a global beauty tech hub.
Women’s health investment a major growth opportunity, says WEF report
A new report unveiled at the World Economic Forum in Davos states that women’s health issues, such as menopause symptoms, will be the next frontier for investment.
Behind the new event set to celebrate niche fragrances
The renaissance of fine fragrance has fuelled the creation of a new B2B event in London, the International Maisons of Fine Fragrance. We spoke to the founder to find out more…
LVMH review reveals new scientific insights into ageing hair biology
A new longevity hair care review from French multinational LVMH reveals useful learnings for future product development.
Kao’s new tech harnesses natural function of sweat to reduce discomfort
Kao Corporation’s Skin Care Products Research Laboratory has developed a technology to make sweat evaporate more easily and quickly, helping to reduce stickiness and odour.
Sephora x Olive Young partner to boost global K‑Beauty growth
In stores and online, Sephora customers will be able to explore a dedicated K‑Beauty zone curated by Olive Young.
Beiersdorf and HIPS target skin microbiome actives
The German personal care company Beiersdorf has formed a skin microbiome partnership with pharma research institute HIPS to unlock new skin care actives.
P.Louise’s TikTok LIVE launch signals a new era for beauty retail
Makeup brand P.Louise is redefining TikTok Shop through live commerce entertainment and a clever collectable strategy. Here’s how…
4 beauty packaging trends to know for 2026
From paper to QR codes and the reinvention of the refill, what do beauty and personal care brands need to know about the packaging of the future?
Prestige makeup brand Patrick Ta targets GCC’s booming beauty market
Here’s why the celebrity makeup artist brand is expanding into Sephora Middle East.
Mini cosmetics market grows as brands target Gen Z and travel retail
Demand for compact beauty products rises, driven by travel retail, pricing and Gen Z consumer experimentation.
5 trends shaping future haircare product development
What factors can we expect to see shape the haircare industry and future NPD between now and 2030? One expert from Kao Corporation’s salon division shares her insights…
MANE expands receptor-based research with ChemoSensoryx acquisition
As biotech becomes increasingly important in the beauty industry, French flavours and fragrances company MANE has strengthened its sensory innovation with the acquisition of ChemoSensoryx
Fragrance trends 2026: Wellness, gourmand notes and personalisation
From wellness to personalisation and foodie scents, experts reveal the top fragrance trends for 2026…