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.
Business & financial
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.
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.
VIVA GLAM: M·A·C aims for next $500m in global philanthropy
Over the years, the program expanded its mission to include sexual, racial, gender, and environmental equality, reaching more than 60 million lives across 92 countries and supporting more than 2,000 NGOs. Its latest impact report outlines next steps.
A smart move for beauty-from-within: Make Time Wellness expands to Ulta Beauty
Women’s brain health brand Make Time Wellness now offers its three-product lineup on Ulta Beauty’s website, reflecting broadening interest in supplements positioned at the intersection of wellness and beauty.
Sally Beauty Holdings Q1 results show steady demand as cost pressures remain in focus
Sally Beauty Holdings opened fiscal 2026 with modest sales growth, as online demand and margin improvement helped balance largely unchanged store trends.
RoundTable Healthcare Partners invests in Colorescience as US sunscreen market shifts
With new UV filters on the horizon and consumer expectations rising, RoundTable’s investment signals confidence in Colorescience’s clinically oriented model.
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.
Osmo raises $70m to scale AI fragrance tech
Digital scent design platform Osmo has raised $70 million in Series B funding as it moves to scale AI-powered fragrance development across cosmetics and personal care manufacturing.
Coty taps OpenAI in AI strategy push
The partnership, focused initially on targeted teams with potential for scaling, emphasizes responsible AI deployment and aligns with broader industry trends of using AI for consumer engagement and product development.
Recent shifts in LATAM beauty: Givaudan advances while Unilever retreats
Two major beauty players have confirmed a dichotomy of business moves in the Central and South American markets in the last week.
Inside Dossier’s creator collaboration model for fragrance innovation
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, Dossier’s COO and CMO discuss product development, ingredient strategy and manufacturing considerations behind creator collaborations, including the brand’s latest launch, Dulce Flor.
Across the CD-Verse: January 2026
This month’s global beauty news headlines encompass exciting innovations, regulatory pressures, and acquisitions with significant industry impacts.
Revlon inks deal with Champion for brand-first fragrance release
Revlon has secured a global fragrance licensing agreement for Champion, extending the sportswear brand into scent for the first time as part of Revlon’s broader push to rebuild scale in fragrance.
KDC/ONE partners with Potion AI for R&D revamp
“Together, we are creating a single source of digital truth and equipping teams with intelligent tools to fundamentally transform the R&D process,” said Yahya Syed, Co-Founder and CEO of Potion AI.
Why Prop 65 matters for cosmetics and personal care stakeholders in 2026
A recent decision permanently blocked new Prop 65 cancer-warning lawsuits related to certain uses of titanium dioxide in cosmetics and personal care products, removing a long-standing source of litigation and labeling risk for the industry.
Suave Brands and Elida Beauty merge under Evermark name
The combined company said the portfolio, which includes Suave, Q-tips, Chapstick, Ponds, St. Ives, and Noxema, represents about $1.9 billion in annual retail sales.
Molly Sims’ YSE Beauty eyes US retail growth
YSE Beauty has raised $15 million in a Series A growth equity round as the skin care brand looks to expand its presence in US retail and scale its direct-to-consumer business.
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty expands into Ulta nationwide
The launch is Rare Beauty’s first retail expansion since the brand debuted in 2020.
Fragrance trends 2026: Wellness, gourmand notes and personalisation
From wellness to personalisation and foodie scents, experts reveal the top fragrance trends for 2026…
People on the Move: Q4 2025
From trade associations to beauty brands, companies across the US personal care industry announced new executive appointments shaping leadership teams heading into 2026.
Coty names new CEO
Hot on the heels of selling its final stake in Wella, struggling beauty multinational Coty announced that it will have a new CEO from 1 January.
Coty exits Wella: what it means for the beauty industry
The sale completes Coty’s portfolio simplification programme launched in 2020.
PCPC president and CEO breaks down the biggest beauty industry shifts of 2025
Thomas Myers shares his insights into how new FDA actions, regulatory advancements and fast-moving innovation pipelines are reshaping the cosmetics and personal care market heading into 2026.
Ritual CEO on what will define beauty-from-within in 2026
As brands enter a “prove-it” era shaped by clinical validation, ingredient transparency and evolving consumer expectations, Ritual’s founder outlines the standards she believes will separate leaders from laggards in 2026.
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.
Financial Focus: What cosmetics brands should expect in the year ahead
If 2025 was defined by unpredictability, 2026 is shaping up to be the year beauty brands confront the true cost of economic volatility, says CDU guest author Ragini Bhalla, Head of Brand, Creditsafe, in this month’s column.
US beauty manufacturers eye Indonesia’s 2026 halal deadline as certification pressures widen
Navigating Indonesia’s 2026 halal certification mandate, US beauty brands must adapt facility operations and supply chains for global market access, says American Halal Foundation director Mohammad Hussaini.
6 key LATAM beauty moves to know right now
Discover these innovative beauty breakthroughs in Latin America, from sustainable ingredients to strategic retail expansions.
Ulta raises FY25 outlook after strong Q3 performance
“We’re still in the planning process and we need to see where 2025 lands…[but] we’re confident that we can deliver our targets over time," said Kecia Steelman, Ulta Beauty President and CEO, during the company’s earnings call.
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.
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.
Financial Focus: How financial intelligence can steady the 2025 holiday rush
Discover how beauty brands can leverage financial intelligence to navigate the complexities of the 2025 holiday season, ensuring resilience amidst tariff challenges, fraud risks, and supply chain disruptions.
Edgewell posts mixed FY2025 results as company prepares to exit feminine care category
The company highlighted a big win as the Sun Care category shone with an 11.5% increase despite higher costs.
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.
6 business moves shaping the future of beauty
Acquisitions, financial reporting, and pushes into digital beauty tech have dominated headlines in the past 30 days. In case you missed it, here is a roundup of CosmeticsDesign’s latest beauty business coverage.
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…
Clariant’s Care Chemicals expands production capabilities in China as part of growth strategy
Clariant’s Care Chemicals recently unveiled its expanded facilities in Daya Bay, China, which it says will play a crucial role in the company’s growth strategy in Asia.
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.
Indie Insights: What indie beauty brands need to survive
In this month’s Q&A, CosmeticsDesign spoke with beauty industry brand founder and entrepreneur David Chung for his perspective on helping new beauty and wellness startups scale.
Univar’s Brazil deal fortifies sun care innovation pipeline
Univar Solutions has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with India-based Best Value Chem, expanding access to the BVSUN line of UV filters for personal care manufacturers across Brazil.
Puig sees fragrance sales slow down in Q3
While the Spanish luxury beauty company has seen impressive sales across the board for the first nine months of the year, perfume sales have slowed in the third quarter of the year.
Kimberly-Clark to acquire Kenvue in $48.7B deal
The deal, which includes both cash and stock, is set to close in the second half of 2026 and would establish a combined business with projected annual revenue of $32 billion.
Shopify to power Estée Lauder’s next-gen beauty commerce
Estée Lauder Companies aims to drive faster DTC innovation and personalized omnichannel experiences with new Shopify partnership.
Fragrance, France & digital shopping: what’s behind Estée Lauder Companies’ revival?
As beauty multinational Estée Lauder Companies reports a return to positive sales and profit growth in its latest financial results, its CEO revealed more about its future focus during the analyst call.
Across the CD-Verse: October 2025
This month’s installment of CosmeticsDesigns’ global roundup examines shifting regulatory landscapes, financial news, and breakdowns of industry analysis reporting.
Financial Focus: Revlon’s path to revival
Financial discipline and supplier trust are driving Revlon’s recovery, according to CosmeticsDesign guest author Ragini Bhalla.
Shoptalk Fall 2025: Digital-first retail and brand credibility shape the future of beauty
Panelists at the recent conference outlined how brands can adapt to shifting consumer behavior and market pressure amid a growing need for e-commerce-first strategies.