News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
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.
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.
With 83% of active users relying on generative AI for product insights, beauty industry stakeholders face a new era of digital engagement.
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.
With new execs stepping in at eos, Givaudan, Biersdorf and more, the beauty industry is playing a long game of innovation and scale.
This month’s launches showcase a blend of biotech-driven innovation, teen-focused skin care, and retail rollouts designed to meet evolving consumer demand.
Direct-to-consumer fertility supplement brand Bird&Be is entering more than 300 Ulta Beauty locations across the United States, aiming to make clinically supported reproductive health products more accessible through mainstream retail channels.
This month’s roundup of CosmeticsDesign’s global coverage includes an in-depth look at scientific developments, sustainable innovation, and notable brand launches.
The new research, which monitors how hair dye fades at a molecular level, offers deeper insight into hair colour retention.
The EU’s microplastics regulation is driving North American beauty ingredient manufacturers and suppliers to innovate sustainable alternatives that do not compromise performance, as global consumer demand and regulatory expectations converge.
Brand activations, product updates, and partnerships defined this month’s marketing moves.
“US manufacturers should interpret...the surge in Korean-made skin care launches in the US...as a signal to accelerate innovation, focus on efficacy, and consider partnerships or co-development with international brands to stay relevant,” said Andrew...
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.
A global industry leader and an emerging firm from India offer a preview of the discussions that will be taking place at the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Hong Kong this November.
A comprehensive consumer review analysis from insights platform Yogi points to an ongoing shift in anti-aging skin care: while consumers still trust legacy actives like retinol and AHAs for visible results, growing concerns over skin irritation are...
Developed in-house by US-based men’s skin care brand Caldera + Lab, the system is designed for deeper penetration for targeted efficacy.