News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
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.
Throughout 2025, CosmeticsDesign US welcomed over 116,000 unique visitors who generated more than 207,000 page views of news content, covering beauty industry regulatory updates, scientific innovation, and other relevant topics.
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.
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.
From skin analysis to smart devices, we outline some of the new beauty tech breakthroughs that could reshape the category.
Formulating to tougher standards is costlier, but Kiyomi Skin CEO Daniel Struve argues it pays off in brand integrity and long-term loyalty.
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.
Discover these innovative beauty breakthroughs in Latin America, from sustainable ingredients to strategic retail expansions.
“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 is pioneering longevity science with AI-driven diagnostics, personalized beauty solutions and advanced ingredients to extend skin healthspan.
CEO of L’Oréal says it’s keen to further explore aesthetics as a “key adjacency” to its core beauty business.
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.
The Personal Care Products Council (PCPC) and the National Crime Prevention Council (NCPC) are urging cosmetics and personal care manufacturers to stay vigilant as counterfeit activity accelerates across online marketplaces, particularly heading into...
Swiss fragrance company Givaudan has made a strategic move in the ever-growing US fragrance market.
This month’s product debuts highlight the rising demand for multi-benefit products and functional beauty claims across hair, nail, oral and skin care.
November’s global news roundup includes exciting announcements from the financial sector, intriguing regional industry data analysis, and more.
Estée Lauder Companies’ Jo Malone London brand has launched an AI beauty tech innovation to help customers find personalised perfume online.
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.
The company highlighted a big win as the Sun Care category shone with an 11.5% increase despite higher costs.
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, we sat down with Phyllis Marcus, vice president, BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD), for a deep dive into the year’s biggest oral care case.
The 150-year-old Brazilian brand known for its exotic fragrances is angling to tap into the US beauty market by timing the expansion just before the holiday season.
As unverified LED devices surge, official bodies and experts are urging for compliance and clarity from manufacturers, brands and retailers in this space.
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.
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...
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 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.
Higher regard for ingredient efficacy, innovations in biotechnology, and a stronger sense of individuality were each identified as key drivers in the evolving US prestige beauty market.
In its 1Q FY26 earnings call, the company reported momentum in prestige, while streamlining operations and reshaping the consumer beauty market.
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.
From clean ingredients to AI, oral care is becoming beauty’s most disruptive category.
From fantasy and celebrity-inspired fragrances to early holiday drops, this month’s launch pad has a wide audience appeal.
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.
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, Welltayl’s co-founders discuss formulation strategy, ingredient vetting, and what personal care brands can learn from their approach.
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.
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.
Estée Lauder Companies aims to drive faster DTC innovation and personalized omnichannel experiences with new Shopify partnership.
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.
New research highlights the potential of nanobubble-enhanced avocado, apple and kiwi by-products as sustainable, multifunctional ingredients for cosmetic formulations.
We spoke to the mediluxe brand about its innovation in ozone, senescence & skin repair.
Croda’s latest launch, KeraBio K31, is designed to mimic the structure of human hair while operating at low use levels.
Mintel analysts outlined three key trend areas: Metabolic Beauty, Sensorial Synergy, and Beyond the Algorithm, each with implications for how brands approach innovation, communication, and consumer engagement.
SaaS technology company Haut.AI has released a new generative AI-powered SkinGPT Aging Model in collaboration with digital health platform Noom.
This month’s installment of CosmeticsDesigns’ global roundup examines shifting regulatory landscapes, financial news, and breakdowns of industry analysis reporting.
Updates to Saltyface’s packaging reflect a shift toward lighter, more durable, and easier-to-recycle materials—decisions the brand says were made directly in response to how customers use and experience their products.
Financial discipline and supplier trust are driving Revlon’s recovery, according to CosmeticsDesign guest author Ragini Bhalla.
The digitally native brand’s latest sub-brand aims to modernize masculine scent with clean formulations and inclusive branding.
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.
The French multinational has shared its financial results for the first nine months of 2025, showing recovery in the North American and Chinese markets, but a slowdown in Latin America.
L’Oréal Group has acquired Creed and numerous fashion house beauty licences, but also plans joint wellness and longevity innovation in the €4bn Kering deal.