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La Mer partners Salk Institute to advance research in cellular energy, inform future NPD

La Mer partners Salk Institute to advance research in cellular energy, inform future NPD

29-Sep-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging

Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging

26-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

7 beauty marketing campaigns that made headlines in September

7 beauty marketing campaigns that made headlines in September

25-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

‘You can’t retrofit skin care’: Why this indie brand is betting on high-pressure processing biotech

24-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Promotional features

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Beauty’s next big ingredient? Clinically-studied ashwagandha for skin and hair health

Beauty’s next big ingredient? Clinically-studied ashwagandha for skin and hair health

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A twist-to-lock actuator for high-powder formulation in hair and body care

A twist-to-lock actuator for high-powder formulation in hair and body care

Paid for and in partnership with Aptar Beauty

US beauty packaging trends and strategies to safeguard brands’ future

US beauty packaging trends and strategies to safeguard brands’ future

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New ultrafine bubbles technology for fast delivery of active, clean ingredients

New ultrafine bubbles technology for fast delivery of active, clean ingredients

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Formulation & science

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Fish collagen, L-cystine supplementation may support skin health in both mature and younger women

Fish collagen, L-cystine supplementation may support skin health in both mature and younger women

29-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

EU microplastics regulation puts pressure on beauty brands ahead of key deadlines

EU microplastics regulation puts pressure on beauty brands ahead of key deadlines

26-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

‘You can’t retrofit skin care’: Why this indie brand is betting on high-pressure processing biotech

24-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Biotech targets men’s skin with exosome-based skin delivery system

Biotech targets men’s skin with exosome-based skin delivery system

23-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Packaging & design

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Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging

Sustainable packaging startup launches ‘first fully home-compostable pipette dropper’ for beauty packaging

26-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Ready Set Jet breaks the atmosphere with space-certified beauty

Ready Set Jet breaks the atmosphere with space-certified beauty

10-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Q&A: Anticipating the next wave of cosmetics regulations

Q&A: Anticipating the next wave of cosmetics regulations

27-Aug-2025By Cassandra Stern

Business & financial

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K-Beauty World expands to Latin America via Ulta Mexico

K-Beauty World expands to Latin America via Ulta Mexico

24-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Shiseido Travel Retail to expand cross-industry collaboration following popular roll-out

Shiseido Travel Retail to expand cross-industry collaboration following popular roll-out

18-Sep-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Financial Focus: Navigating the impact of tariffs on the cosmetics industry

Financial Focus: Navigating the impact of tariffs on the cosmetics industry

10-Sep-2025By Ragini Bhalla

Torriden officially enters Sephora US, Anua cements brick-and-mortar presence in UK

Torriden officially enters Sephora US, Anua cements brick-and-mortar presence in UK

08-Sep-2025By Hui Ling Dang

Market trends

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EU microplastics regulation puts pressure on beauty brands ahead of key deadlines

EU microplastics regulation puts pressure on beauty brands ahead of key deadlines

26-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

7 beauty marketing campaigns that made headlines in September

7 beauty marketing campaigns that made headlines in September

25-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Mintel: US skin care innovation slows, K-beauty brands capitalize

Mintel: US skin care innovation slows, K-beauty brands capitalize

25-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Regulation & safety

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EU microplastics regulation puts pressure on beauty brands ahead of key deadlines

EU microplastics regulation puts pressure on beauty brands ahead of key deadlines

26-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

EUDR enforcement delayed again over IT system readiness

EUDR enforcement delayed again over IT system readiness

24-Sep-2025By Kirsty Doolan

‘Avobenzone is safe,’ says toxicology assessment

‘Avobenzone is safe,’ says toxicology assessment

18-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

FDA launches dashboard for real-time cosmetic safety data

FDA launches dashboard for real-time cosmetic safety data

17-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Marketing & social media

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7 beauty marketing campaigns that made headlines in September

7 beauty marketing campaigns that made headlines in September

25-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

Analysis: Barrier ingredients surpass retinol in consumer satisfaction

Analysis: Barrier ingredients surpass retinol in consumer satisfaction

23-Sep-2025By Cassandra Stern

The rise of the Wellness Index: How beauty’s small luxuries have evolved beyond lipstick

The rise of the Wellness Index: How beauty’s small luxuries have evolved beyond lipstick

11-Sep-2025By Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu