News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
NatureWell, a skin care brand under AX Beauty Brands, has introduced a new line of lip care products as part of its broader strategy to position itself at the intersection of wellness and affordability.
Recent personal care M&A trends reflects a post-COVID market evolution, with private equity filling the gap left by more cautious strategic buyers, who struggle with social media-driven, digitally native brands.
Olaplex and Magic Molecules are the latest industry stakeholders leaning into biotech and scientific innovation as growth drivers.
Legal experts caution that regulatory scrutiny is shifting from food to personal care, resulting in a heightened focus on ingredients, packaging materials, and lifecycle compliance.
Cargill and HELM’s venture aims to make the eco-friendly ingredient more accessible to stakeholders in the US cosmetics and personal care product industries.
‘Treatonomics’, strategic appeals to mass and prestige markets, and ongoing restructuring programs each exerted pressure on these beauty industry giants in fiscal year 2025.
LG Household & Health Care (LG H&H)’s beauty division saw a decrease in sales and operating profit in the second quarter of 2025, which it says is caused by intensifying market competition and domestic business restructuring.
The move expands the visibility of menopause care in clean beauty, while giving Stripes a national distribution platform both online and in Credo’s 15 U.S. stores.
The multinational has worked with Kantar to quiz over 10,000 global shoppers to find out more about their needs and habits and how this is shaping the future of personal care.
From packaging laws to the potential impact of the US-EU tariff deal, industry experts weighed in on a flurry of recent legislation proposals and legal decisions.
The firm’s CEO hopes Nivea’s upcoming epigenetic skincare launch can revive slowing sales.
The brand, formerly popular with Gen Z consumers, failed to recover after missteps with its shade 600 launch last year.
The second quarter performance of direct-to-consumer beauty and wellness company ODDITY highlights continued momentum across its product lines, fueling expansion into the medical-grade skin care category.
The EU animal testing loophole threatens progress for cruelty-free cosmetics, says PETA US.
Rising consumer interest is driving the expansion of supplements in the beauty industry, as evidenced by the recent retail expansions of Nutrafol, ARMRA and Ritual.
With more than $100 billion in indexed beauty SKUs, Keychain’s latest vertical launch offers new tools for transparency, collaboration, and agility.
Insights from the expert panel on Access and Benefit-Sharing included legal uncertainty, overlapping obligations, and emerging regulatory trends.
The French cosmetics industry estimates that the agreement “could lead to an annual loss of 300 million euros and threaten up to 5,000 jobs in France.”
South Korean beauty brands are increasingly making a mark in the Western markets through retail partnerships and experiential activations.
Guest Article
In this month’s column, guest author Ragini Bhalla explores how Coty’s restructuring plan faces challenges amid cash flow concerns.
As a “cradle for innovation and technology”, what’s happening at Cosmoprof Asia this year? And what trends should international brands take note of?
Following DTC and pop-up success, the viral fragrance brand and Gen Z favorite has opened its first permanent retail space with plans for further expansion.
The US cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty has acquired the luxury high street beauty retail chain Space NK, from specialist beauty investors Manzanita Capital.
The brand aims to align emotional wellness with skin health by funding research on biological aging and embracing a holistic innovation model.
APAC is always an innovation hotspot for the beauty industry. Here’s a sneak peek at some of the launches that are set to be unveiled at this year’s Cosmoprof Asia show…
The French multinational is adding the hair care brand to its Professional Products Division and has plans for global expansion.
Swiss fragrance company Givaudan will acquire a majority stake in the Brazilian fragrance house and plans expansion in Latin America.
This quarter’s roundup includes news from ELC, Sol de Janerio, the Independent Beauty Association, and more.
Innovation, acquisition, and regulation defined the beauty business this month across all regions.
Australian beauty product manufacturer Atelier’s latest research revealed how composable manufacturing models can help beauty brands recover lost revenue and mitigate supply chain risks.
Garnier has tapped into the e-sports and gaming space to capture the male beauty market, with products and activations specifically targeting this consumer group.
Ulta Beauty has become something of an outlier in today’s retail landscape, particularly when it comes to how they pay their bills, and that’s a good thing, says CDU guest author, Ragini Bhalla, Head of Brand at Creditsafe.
“Skala and Lola are brands that complement and enhance each other, [and] this combination of capabilities will create a stronger group with even more growth opportunities,” said Luis Delfim, the group’s future CEO, in a press statement.
At VivaTech 2025, the French beauty multinational announced it will be working with startup Omi to use 3D generative AI brand imagery.
South Korea’s foamgle is making first foray into overseas markets after completing the US FDA OTC (over-the-counter) registration for its dual-function oral care product.
The recently announced partnership seeks to scale biosurfactant production in the US using agri-food sidestreams.
The beauty retailer has raised its full-year guidance in response to continued inventory and store expansion efforts.
Characterized by e.l.f. Beauty as a “powerhouse alliance,” the deal with celebrity-founded rhode is expected to close in Q2 FY2026.
The collaboration aims to streamline personalization in beauty through automation and compact retail workcells.
Strong performance from the Natura brand supported Q1 gains while Avon International continued to weigh on margins amid restructuring.
South Korean skin care brand UIQ aims to build on its “successful debut” in Japan and the US through sales channel expansion and strengthening its social media marketing efforts.
Cutera’s bankruptcy marks a pivotal reset, but avoiding past mistakes will require more than just a stronger balance sheet.
Sephora is strengthening its prestige beauty offerings in Asia-Pacific with the launch of Haus Labs by Lady Gaga in South East Asia, Oceania, and Hong Kong.
Offering top-shelf quality at bottom-shelf prices can be a tall order for some indie brands, but ALT. Fragrance founder shared how the brand has cracked the code to challenging traditional pricing structures.
Although net sales and earnings declined, the company highlighted gross margin gains and confirmed its continued commitment to invest in its core brands.
Amorepacific-owned skin care brand HANYUL is entering the US via a partnership with Sephora, with the aim of extending the reach of products that have been well-received in the domestic market.
We spoke to legal experts from Foley & Lardner, LLP, for their key takeaways from a recently published whitepaper outlining how packaging hazards, influencer marketing, and overseas sales can trigger compliance challenges.
According to Ehsun Forghany, a partner at law firm ArentFox Schiff, the policy shift signals a need for cosmetics and personal care product industry stakeholders to strengthen their IP strategies.
New product launches, AI integration, and success in the US Amazon Beauty store are among the Estée Lauder Companies’ efforts aiming to rebuild momentum in a turbulent global beauty market.
BASF’s new exclusive distribution partnership with Azelis aims to streamline service, accelerate innovation, and advance sustainability in the US personal care market.