News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The clean skincare brand’s recent facelift demonstrates how packaging sustainability, microbiome-focused formulations and retailer-driven product development are increasingly shaping innovation strategies across the personal care sector.
A new study from Unilever has mapped the stress-skin axis to help shape future skin and hair care product development.
Health Canada has added Bemotrizinol, marketed by dsm-firmenich as PARSOL Shield, to the country’s Secondary Sunscreen Monograph, expanding the UV filter’s use across cosmetics and personal care products.
Italian make-up contract manufacturer Gotha Cosmetics has created four new make-up concept products based around the neurocosmetics concept.
Researchers in South Korea have identified a liquid extract from the bark of Magnolia officinalis that rejuvenated skin by repairing the “powerhouses” of cells, known as mitochondria, and reducing the harmful waste products they produced.
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.
Biotech firm Debut recently held a webinar for Cosmetics Design about how cutting-edge innovation is reshaping pro‑ageing treatments for beauty brands.
In this month’s Indie Insights, Verli’s founder shares how the brand is addressing hormonal skin changes with biocompatible formulations designed for fertility, pregnancy, postpartum and perimenopause.
The findings indicate potential applications in skin care, although further in vivo studies are needed to understand absorption and mechanisms.
To unveil its inside-out beauty innovations, Vichy created a clinic-style popup in Paris that fused holistic beauty with health tech.
In a conversation with CosmeticsDesign, Beauty Quest Group’s CEO explains how performance validation, lighter textures and system-based development were key drivers of the brand’s professional line refresh.
A recently filed false advertising class action lawsuit against Supergoop! is has drawn attention among stakeholders navigating ingredient-based marketing claims.
L’Oréal’s Lancôme brand is set to bring Timeline’s biotech longevity actives into mainstream skincare.
The beauty supplements industry is experiencing rapid growth, fueled by a new generation of consumers and social media trends seeking and sharing solutions for skin, hair and overall wellness that go beyond topical solutions.
We highlight the top 10 stories of January 2026, including Gen Z’s role in driving luxury beauty, Kolmar Korea’s CES wins, K-beauty’s “second coming”, latest scientific findings and more.
We spoke to the founders of Prereq Care to learn how feedback from teens and pre-teens informed everything from ingredient selection to leak-proof packaging and refillable formats behind the brand’s debut.
Are pro‑procedure skincare formulas the next big anti‑ageing shift? Olay’s new Regenerist Treatments target demand for clinic‑style results...
Crosslinked hyaluronic acid has been shown to enhance the penetration of hydrophilic skincare actives, offering formulators new opportunities for efficacy and simplified systems.
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.
Mexican and Colombian researchers pointed to orange peel waste as a practical source of antibacterial ingredients for alcohol-based hand gels.
“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.
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.
A supplement containing fresh eggshell membrane was more effective at improving aging skin than hydrolyzed collagen, according to a new study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.
Oral supplementation and topical application of trans-resveratrol may help improve women’s skin health parameters by reducing wrinkles and boosting sebum levels, says a new study using Lallemand’s Veri-te resveratrol.
The approach centers on Structure-Activity Groups (SAGs) and Indicator Phrases (IPs), which are designed to support clearer rationales for grouping, prioritization, and non-animal safety assessment.
From wellness to personalisation and foodie scents, experts reveal the top fragrance trends for 2026…
The launch highlights how AI-driven development is reshaping OTC skincare formulation and driving ingredient formulation forward.
After a recent US Trade Representative hearing, the Personal Care Products Council is reiterating that the USMCA’s Cosmetics Annex remains central to regulatory alignment, trade efficiency and supply chain stability for US cosmetics manufacturers and...
Scientists in Japan have found a new way to clean up “forever chemicals” that is safer and more energy-efficient than older methods by using tiny particles called zinc oxide (ZnO) nanocrystals (NCs).
The US Food and Drug Administration says it cannot determine whether most perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) used in cosmetic products are safe, citing major gaps in available toxicological data in a congressionally mandated review.
Last month’s Nutra Healthspan Summit brought growing interest in longevity-positioned skin care into sharper focus.
A study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, changes our understanding of dermal pigmentation and how it should be addressed.
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.
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.
From skin analysis to smart devices, we outline some of the new beauty tech breakthroughs that could reshape the category.
If finalized, it would mark the first new sunscreen active introduced to the United States market in decades, with potential significance for formulators seeking broader UVA coverage and improved photostability.
Formulating to tougher standards is costlier, but Kiyomi Skin CEO Daniel Struve argues it pays off in brand integrity and long-term loyalty.
The researchers wrote that statistically significant changes were detectable as early as week two, with a calculated four-year reduction by Week 12.
Discover these innovative beauty breakthroughs in Latin America, from sustainable ingredients to strategic retail expansions.
A new electrokinetic study compared how four workhorse cationic surfactants deposit on healthy and damaged hair, and confirmed behentrimonium chloride (BTMC) as the strongest performer on both absorption and combability.
L’Oréal is pioneering longevity science with AI-driven diagnostics, personalized beauty solutions and advanced ingredients to extend skin healthspan.
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.
Yarrow root extract enhances SPF, antioxidant, and brightening effects in eco-friendly sunscreen formulations, say Brazilian researchers.
Skinmetal, a new mineral sunscreen brand created by Dr. Wendy Sue Swanson, targets young men with innovative, masculine skincare products to address low SPF use and promote long-term skin health.
Pectins extracted from Passiflora ligularis, or granadilla, a type of passionfruit, could act as natural moisturizing and gelling agents for cosmetic formulations, according to a new study published in the scientific journal Cosmetics.
This month’s product debuts highlight the rising demand for multi-benefit products and functional beauty claims across hair, nail, oral and skin care.
The conference highlighted the importance of innovation, sustainability, and strategic partnerships in the cosmetics industry, emphasizing advancements in AI, microbiological safety, Eco-NAMs, and collaboration to enhance product safety, quality, and...
Key findings from this year’s analysis include that 71% are verified safer (up from 65%), but despite this progress, the report’s authors noted that “gaps remain where innovation is needed across product categories, applications, and chemical functions.”
A new lipidomics study of 151 healthy Chinese women has reported clear, age-linked shifts in facial stratum corneum lipids between ages of 19 and 33 years.
From clean ingredients to AI, oral care is becoming beauty’s most disruptive category.