Moroccanoil enters facial skin care category with argan oil lip balm launch
Here’s why the argan-oil based hair care brand Moroccanoil has ventured into the lip care market.
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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.
Inside Estée Lauder Companies’ vision for next-gen hair care
We spoke to Estée Lauder Companies’ VP for hair care about the future of hair care, including biotech, sustainability and scalp health trends.
AI, LED and smart styling: Key beauty tech trends at CES 2026
What’s next for beauty technology? If you couldn’t make it to CES this year, here are some of the most exciting new innovations.
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...
5 beauty trends set to shape 2026
From sensorial synergy to tech-driven innovation, here’s what beauty trend forecasters expect to see in 2026...
Can AI replace human models in beauty branding?
We explore if more cosmetics brands will take this approach, or if it poses a trust risk for businesses.
Why scalp care isn’t just skincare: Trichologist debunks myths
As we see more innovation in the scalp care space, one scalp expert warns haircare brands on misleading claims.
Fish oil oxidation: Experts debate the science and health impacts
Research shows that some fish oil supplements are oxidized, but is there any scientific evidence to support the perception that oxidized fish oil is less efficacious or even detrimental?
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.
EU Wastewater rules under fire: cosmetics industry fights back
The French cosmetics industry body FEBEA is the latest organisation to speak out against the recent Omnibus proposal published by the European Commission, which has been dubbed “unfair” and “flawed.”
New skincare research disrupts decades-old dermatology belief
A study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, changes our understanding of dermal pigmentation and how it should be addressed.
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.
Beiersdorf’s Eucerin targets Japan with tailored skincare innovation
The German multinational Beiersdorf is focused on expanding its Derma Business and has just created a bespoke Eucerin launch for Japanese skincare shoppers.
AI and beauty tech: 5 innovations disrupting skincare
From skin analysis to smart devices, we outline some of the new beauty tech breakthroughs that could reshape the category.
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.
Dubai’s beauty boom: key consumer trends driving growth
As Dubai leads the GCC beauty surge, experts share data and opportunities for beauty businesses in this blossoming market.
Designer fats for beauty: why Beiersdorf has invested in Melt&Marble
Industry experts say the €7.3m Series A funding from a variety of sources, including beauty company Beiersdorf, signals increasing growth for sustainable beauty, as precision fermentation continues to be a gamechanger for cosmetics formulations
Clarins launches mobile app to boost D2C beauty engagement
French beauty brand Clarins’ new app targets beauty loyalty and subscription growth.
Behind L’Oréal’s bet on longevity science to extend skin healthspan
L’Oréal is pioneering longevity science with AI-driven diagnostics, personalized beauty solutions and advanced ingredients to extend skin healthspan.
L’Oréal boosts stake in Galderma to 20%, eyes aesthetics growth
CEO of L’Oréal says it’s keen to further explore aesthetics as a “key adjacency” to its core beauty business.
WhatsApp a key customer service channel for Black Friday, says Revolution Beauty
Beauty brand Revolution Beauty also highlighted that its use of AI Chatbots cut Black Friday queries by nearly 60%.
FEBEA warns of health risks as counterfeit cosmetics surge
As dupe perfumes continue to flood the market, industry experts say that beauty brands must act to protect consumers and their reputations.
‘Golden Quarter’ trends: 5 beauty retail shifts brands must know
From discounts to experiences, an EY analyst shares the beauty retail trends that can help to boost golden quarter sales.
Givaudan acquires Belle Aire Creations to boost US fragrance reach
Swiss fragrance company Givaudan has made a strategic move in the ever-growing US fragrance market.
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.
Skincare for kids: CTPA responds to social media influence
The UK cosmetics industry body CTPA undertook a nationwide survey of parents to better understand why children are more fixated on skincare products.
Elementis expands in green cosmetics with Alchemy Ingredients acquisition
The chemicals company aims to scale Alchemy globally through its sales and distribution network.
France battles Shein amid rising scrutiny of online platforms
The French government will ask a Paris court to order a three-month suspension in France of the Singapore-based online retailer Shein, over sales of childlike sex dolls and banned weapons. The EU has now also made a request for more information.
Instant whitening? Colgate’s Purple Serum merges oral care and beauty
Colgate-Palmolive has launched an oral care innovation into the Indian market, which centres around the ‘skinification’ of the oral care category.
Retail parks are driving health & beauty’s UK expansion
Health & beauty retail parks are set for £5.7bn growth in the UK by 2029, says market intelligence firm Globaldata.
ELC announces its first-ever LATAM brand investment
“As a minority investor, we are proud to support XINÚ as it continues to grow and share the rich creativity and spirit of Mexico and Latin America with the world,” said Estée Lauder Companies President and CEO Stéphane de La Faverie.
TikTok Shop LIVE set for record Christmas sales
The social media platform says beauty brands are likely to drive TikTok Shop’s biggest festive season yet.
Unregulated LED masks “flooding” the beauty market, says expert
As unverified LED devices surge, official bodies and experts are urging for compliance and clarity from manufacturers, brands and retailers in this space.
7 hair care launches driving future product development
The hair category is the place to be for innovation right now. So, what new product development have we recently seen? Here’s a line-up of disruptive hair care launches every formulator should know.
Why Lush cofounder thinks strong skincare for children could backfire
Lush co-founder Helen Ambrosen shares her views on kids’ skincare launches.
K-beauty for kids: why Shay Mitchell’s Rini brand divides opinion
Is children’s skincare the next beauty frontier or an unpleasant side-effect of the cosmetics industry? Inside Rini’s launch…
Global wellness shifts: Holland & Barrett’s trend predictions for 2026
British-based retailer Holland & Barrett has published its latest Wellness Trends Report, revealing the company’s best-selling products of 2025 and trend predictions for 2026.
Next-level personalisation: Haut.AI launches clinical-grade skin insights
Haut AI’s new AI-powered skin diagnostics for beauty brands offers clinical accuracy, personalised skincare and product efficacy validation.
Behind Kao’s breakthrough in odour science: 400 receptors decoded
Japanese multinational Kao has unveiled its new ScentVista 400 technology, which could transform fragrance R&D.
Scalp care innovation: why preventative treatments are booming
Behind the rise of regenerative scalp care. What are the key ingredients & trends to watch?
Why flaws are the future of beauty branding (and what to do next)
How can brands embrace the ‘imperfect beauty’ trend that’s set to dominate 2026?
Coty narrows US fragrance gap amid FY26 growth push
In its 1Q FY26 earnings call, the company reported momentum in prestige, while streamlining operations and reshaping the consumer beauty market.
6 oral care trends driving beauty and wellness innovation
From clean ingredients to AI, oral care is becoming beauty’s most disruptive category.
Gut–skin axis: inside Advanced Nutrition’s 28 Biome innovation
We spoke to Advanced Nutrition Programme’s Head of Nutrition about the research and development behind its newest launch and what the testing has taught her about the gut–skin axis.
Euromonitor on the trends that will reshape beauty R&D in 2026
Data analytics and research firm Euromonitor International has heralded a new era for beauty and health where efficacy, speed and personalisation are paramount.
Are boutiques the future of fragrance? Inside The Perfume Shop’s strategy
Sales for the first three months of opening show that a growing number of fragrance shoppers are favouring niche scents, as consumers increasingly seek out personalisation.