News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
As beauty brands look to hit the ground running early in the new year, January has become a key window of opportunity for launching or renewing marketing initiatives tied to seasonal needs, cultural phenomena, and long-term brand platform rollouts.
Under the agreement, L’ange becomes the National Hockey League team’s official hair care partner and presenting partner of the Panthers Dance Team, with activations planned across game days, community programming and themed events, including Women’s...
The launch is Rare Beauty’s first retail expansion since the brand debuted in 2020.
LUUM has unveiled a next-generation version of its AI-powered lash extension robot as the company prepares to expand its retail footprint with Ulta Beauty and Nordstrom in multiple US markets.
Kolmar Korea’s AI-powered Scar Beauty Device has won the Best of Innovation in Beauty Tech award at CES 2026, making it the first cosmetics company to do so.
For this month’s Indie Insights, CosmeticsDesign spoke with Ahmed Elbur, founder of Maliqe Fragrances, about building a modern indie fragrance brand rooted in Arabian perfumery.
The launch highlights how AI-driven development is reshaping OTC skincare formulation and driving ingredient formulation forward.
Positioned at the intersection of hair health, fragrance and mood, the newly launched Aura Boost collection reflects shifting consumer expectations for products that address both physical and emotional needs during everyday routines.
Supplement brand Tru Niagen has extended its healthy aging platform into the beauty-from-within space with the debut of Tru Niagen Beauty, a daily supplement positioned to support skin elasticity, hydration and healthy hair and nail growth through NAD+...
Shifting consumer behavior and social-first discovery are pushing traditional dietary supplement ingredients into everyday food and beverage formats, according to new data from NIQ and Spate.
Last month’s Nutra Healthspan Summit brought growing interest in longevity-positioned skin care into sharper focus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This month’s product debuts highlight the rising demand for multi-benefit products and functional beauty claims across hair, nail, oral and skin care.
Estée Lauder Companies’ Jo Malone London brand has launched an AI beauty tech innovation to help customers find personalised perfume online.
South Korean beauty giant Amorepacific has jointly developed a beauty tech system with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which it says goes beyond observation to prediction and management of skin changes.
Cetaphil’s new product range is specifically formulated for pre-ageing sensitive skin, with a focus on supporting natural skin cell renewal.
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.
A daily oral supplement containing hyaluronic acid and wheat oil extract may significantly improve key signs of skin aging, including hydration, elasticity and the appearance of visible wrinkles.
From fantasy and celebrity-inspired fragrances to early holiday drops, this month’s launch pad has a wide audience appeal.
In this CosmeticsDesign Q&A, Welltayl’s co-founders discuss formulation strategy, ingredient vetting, and what personal care brands can learn from their approach.
Estée Lauder Companies aims to drive faster DTC innovation and personalized omnichannel experiences with new Shopify partnership.
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.
Sydney-based biotech firm Vow has set foot into the functional cosmetic ingredients space with an upcoming debut of its cultured exosome targeting skin regeneration at a biological level.
SaaS technology company Haut.AI has released a new generative AI-powered SkinGPT Aging Model in collaboration with digital health platform Noom.
The digitally native brand’s latest sub-brand aims to modernize masculine scent with clean formulations and inclusive branding.
Targeting faster trend response and brand expansion, the retailer’s invite-only platform opens a new channel for invited brand partners while maintaining Ulta’s unified shopping experience.
As researchers explore new biological pathways, ingredient mechanisms, and delivery systems, the gap between cosmetic science and clinical performance continues to narrow.
As consumer demand for individualized, wellness-driven beauty grows, Coresight Research’s latest report explores how AI, biotech, and intent-based retailing are transforming the US beauty value chain.
Osmolytes, a class of small molecules that help cells regulate water balance under stress, are emerging as functional ingredients in next-generation hydration formulas, with IFF and Chemist Confessions among the companies advancing their use in the US...
This month’s column explores how plant-based probiotic brand Nudora is filling gaps in women’s health and challenging stigma with scientifically backed solutions.
From long-wear hybrids to biotech pigments, Mintel’s recent webinar outlines the product features and suppliers’ strategies shaping the future of the global color cosmetics category.
From Youthforia’s shutdown to OTC reform and California’s plastics law, these were the most-read CosmeticsDesign US stories shaping the beauty industry in Q3 2025.
Suntory-owned men’s skin care brand KIZEN seeks to answer the rising demand among US male consumers for skin care that delivers “maximum impact with minimal effort”.
When it comes to spotting the latest technology and breakthroughs in beauty packaging, Luxe Pack Monaco is the place to be. Here, we round up some of the new launches that caught our attention at this year’s show.
GreenWave’s program is designed to bridge the gap between kelp potential and the development of cosmetic and personal care products.
This month’s launches showcase a blend of biotech-driven innovation, teen-focused skin care, and retail rollouts designed to meet evolving consumer demand.
La Mer is supporting Salk Institute to advance research in cellular energy and age-related function, in the hope of redefining healthy ageing and fuelling breakthroughs in product innovation.
Shellworks’ innovation is designed to address one of the most persistent technical challenges in the cosmetic packaging industry.
Brand activations, product updates, and partnerships defined this month’s marketing moves.
Food-grade technology and in-house R&D are helping HPPY Skin rethink antioxidant formulation, founder Hannah Penn told CosmeticsDesign.
The K-Beauty World retail platform is bringing a curated lineup of Korean skin care brands to Ulta Beauty Mexico, expanding its footprint after a successful US launch in July 2025.
Developed in-house by US-based men’s skin care brand Caldera + Lab, the system is designed for deeper penetration for targeted efficacy.
Education and storytelling drive consumer trust in ingestible beauty, according to Marc St-Onge, founder of Bend Beauty.
A new award category, aimed at recognizing early-stage innovation, is being introduced at this year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards as Ecovia Intelligence.