Biotech-powered beauty: inside Potion Inc.’s journey
Founder Sanjana Balani on shifting skincare from trends to skin-first science.
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Weleda x RHS Chelsea Flower Show’s sustainable skin care tie‑up
Weleda hopes to appear to eco-minded consumers with new RHS Chelsea alliance.
Dr. Squatch enters Tesco as demand grows for natural men’s care
Unilever’s cult men’s grooming brand Dr. Squatch has launched nationwide into Tesco stores and online as part of its UK expansion plans.
Inside Deciem’s science-driven model for accessible, effective skincare
As evidence-based skincare shapes the next wave of innovation, Deciem’s head of research explains how the business builds evidence-based skincare through clinical rigour.
Beauty’s next era: precision innovation dominates Mintel’s 2026 award winners
Market intelligence firm Mintel reveals the breakthrough beauty and personal care launches driving smarter innovation in 2026 and beyond.
Gotha launches neurocosmetics concept products
Italian make-up contract manufacturer Gotha Cosmetics has created four new make-up concept products based around the neurocosmetics concept.
How Gen Alpha will reshape beauty: Mintel’s forecast for 2035
Here’s what beauty brands will need to understand to win over the shopper of the future, Generation Alpha.
Beauty shoppers shifting to diagnostics, says Revieve report
Beauty tech firm Revieve’s annual index shows that diagnostics are driving beauty product conversions in 2025.
ELC moves into luxury Ayurveda with Forest Essentials acquisition
The multinational says it is “committed to bringing luxury Ayurveda to the world.”
How can brands tap the nostalgia craze without looking dated?
As the 2016 beauty revival continues, how can brands meet Gen Z’s obsession with the past without looking lazy or complacent?
Refillable beauty: a key growth strategy for makeup brands
How the rise of minimalist makeup packaging and sustainability is reshaping colour cosmetics NPD.
Beiersdorf’s Skin Longevity Summit spotlights epigenetic innovation
German skincare company Beiersdorf shares more on how epigenetics is reshaping pro‑ageing strategies for skincare brands.
Seven months in the making: Inside Lush’s Lunar New Year collection
For 2026, Lush is positioning its Lunar New Year collection as a case study in internal collaboration through its Co-Create program, a model that integrates staff input directly into product development.
Natural baby care brand Nala’s Baby unveils PAW Patrol partnership
The natural babycare brand continues to grow its presence and visibility in the UK market.
Trend: period drama’s big beauty takeover
The trend for the ‘period drama aesthetic’ surges as brands embrace regency revival and gothic romance.
Balmain Beauty enters prestige fragrance category
The new Balmain perfume taps fruity-floral trends and refillable designin premium perfumery.
Spectroscopy‑powered shade matching: Clarins brings AI in‑store
French beauty brand Clarins has unveiled a new AI shade finder for ultra‑precise foundation matching.
Why Unilever is premiumising its deodorant category
The British beauty and personal care multinational Unilever is betting on skincare-led whole‑body deodorants for 2026 growth.
Why food giants are pivoting to beauty
FMCGs and ingredients suppliers see the beauty market as an attractive alternative
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.
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.
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.
Warpaint buys Barry M to boost UK retail reach
Warpaint London expects the acquisition to support its retail expansion.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Across the CD-Verse: January 2026
This month’s global beauty news headlines encompass exciting innovations, regulatory pressures, and acquisitions with significant industry impacts.
Westlab debuts first TV campaign to fuel growth
The UK bath care brand Westlab is targeting market expansion with mineral bath salts TV launch.
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.
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.
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.
Beauty collabs boom: Dove x Bridgerton leads the trend in 2026
Unilever’s Dove collaborates with Netflix’s hit series to attract younger shoppers
Inside-out beauty spotlight: NutraIngredients awards open for entries
The nutraceuticals industry awards will honour the best and brightest in ingredients and products across the beauty-from-within category.
Why Beiersdorf has reformulated its bestselling NIVEA Crème
German beauty & health multinational Beiersdorf took six years to develop a new version of its flagship Nivea product using 99% natural-origin ingredients.
Our 10 most-read stories of 2025
Take a look at the cosmetics industry news that created the most buzz this year...
Sculptra EU certified for body use: aesthetic trends to watch
The news highlights the growing demand for holistic treatments beyond the face, driven by trends such as weight-loss-related skin changes from taking GLP-1 receptor drugs and menopause.
Ingredient‑led hair care: what formulators must know for the future
From premiumisation and skinification to a scalp care surge and the growth of dermocosmetics. We spoke to an expert at Euromonitor International to get a market overview of the haircare category’s potential for 2026 and beyond.
Will Pantone’s Cloud Dancer really shape beauty trends in 2026?
And does anyone still take colour predictions seriously? We explore Pantone’s Colour of the Year prediction for 2026 and examine what effects it could have on the beauty and wellness industry.
Are SIRT1, SIRT3 and SIRT6 the skin’s anti-aging trinity?
Sirtuins are a type of enzyme that regulate crucial cellular functions like DNA repair, metabolism and aging, and new research from Estée Lauder Companies demonstrates just how important they can be for skin longevity.
Across the CD-Verse: November 2025
November’s global news roundup includes exciting announcements from the financial sector, intriguing regional industry data analysis, and more.
Jo Malone London unveils AI scent advisor for digital discovery
Estée Lauder Companies’ Jo Malone London brand has launched an AI beauty tech innovation to help customers find personalised perfume online.