News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
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.
A recently filed false advertising class action lawsuit against Supergoop! is has drawn attention among stakeholders navigating ingredient-based marketing claims.
Over the years, the program expanded its mission to include sexual, racial, gender, and environmental equality, reaching more than 60 million lives across 92 countries and supporting more than 2,000 NGOs. Its latest impact report outlines next steps.
The National Advertising Division’s decision offers fresh insight into how performance claims for hair color products are being evaluated in the US market, particularly surrounding ingredient narratives and testing.
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.
Revlon has secured a global fragrance licensing agreement for Champion, extending the sportswear brand into scent for the first time as part of Revlon’s broader push to rebuild scale in fragrance.
CNIB CEO Angela Bonfanti explains why a national salon partnership is reshaping how beauty brands, manufacturers, and suppliers can think about inclusion, literacy, and social impact.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
Estée Lauder Companies’ Jo Malone London brand has launched an AI beauty tech innovation to help customers find personalised perfume online.
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.
As unverified LED devices surge, official bodies and experts are urging for compliance and clarity from manufacturers, brands and retailers in this space.
Estée Lauder Companies aims to drive faster DTC innovation and personalized omnichannel experiences with new Shopify partnership.
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.
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 Sephora’s parent company LVMH sees sales rebound, the firm’s CFO has shed more light on whether Amazon Beauty could be a serious competitor for Sephora’s crown.
With 83% of active users relying on generative AI for product insights, beauty industry stakeholders face a new era of digital engagement.
This month’s launches showcase a blend of biotech-driven innovation, teen-focused skin care, and retail rollouts designed to meet evolving consumer demand.
Is travel retail the new beauty playground? L’Oréal thinks so...
Brand activations, product updates, and partnerships defined this month’s marketing moves.
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...
In this article, CDU guest author Dr. Ebru Karpuzoglu, CSO and CEO of skin care brand AveSeena breaks down the evolution of the ‘Lipstick Index’ and the realignment of consumer indulgence in beauty.
Indie beauty brand Ready Set Jet has officially entered a new orbit, becoming the first skin care and cosmetics brand to be certified for space travel, according to the company.
Vintage glamour, gothic revival, and “out of season” pastels are trending - what cues can beauty manufacturers take from this season’s biggest trends?
NatureWell, a skin care brand under AX Beauty Brands, has introduced a new line of lip care products as part of its broader strategy to position itself at the intersection of wellness and affordability.
TikTok beauty trends are set to shape a host of new autumn/winter 2025 launches. Here’s what you need to know and why ignoring TikTok could cost you your next beauty campaign...
The Nestlé Health Science-owned brand showcased its latest launch, the Collagen & Protein Shake, as the tennis championship’s first-ever “Official Collagen Partner.”
Beauty brand collaborations are booming – and licensing is at the heart of it. From Harry Potter bath bombs to Minecraft makeup, discover why fandom, nostalgia and strategic partnerships are driving innovation and growth in the cosmetics industry. And...
Legal experts caution that regulatory scrutiny is shifting from food to personal care, resulting in a heightened focus on ingredients, packaging materials, and lifecycle compliance.
With Gen X responsible for 25% of total beauty spend in 2025, the data shows that “winning strategies must align with real market dynamics, addressing the distinct preferences of this diverse and ever-changing consumer group,” said Tara James Taylor,...
How does an indie beauty brand founder integrate their personal history into brand identity? Bed Head co-founder Kyara Mascolo tells CDU how she wove her story into the launch of new brand Freakin’ Genius.
Consumer focus on research continues to drive interest and impact purchasing behavior, with TikTok hashtags like #intensiveantiaging and #tiktokmademebuyit generating millions of monthly views.
Recently released survey results show the current beauty shopping landscape is falling short for consumers who desire calm shopping environments or simpler purchasing options.
From packaging laws to the potential impact of the US-EU tariff deal, industry experts weighed in on a flurry of recent legislation proposals and legal decisions.
As the landscape for celebrity beauty brands continues to shift, social media influencers are stepping in to fill the gaps.
The brand, formerly popular with Gen Z consumers, failed to recover after missteps with its shade 600 launch last year.
The EU animal testing loophole threatens progress for cruelty-free cosmetics, says PETA US.
With the integration of augmented reality and consumer data, sampling is rapidly evolving into a comprehensive marketing asset, says Will Glynn-Jones, Founder and Managing Director of Send Me a Sample.
The new menopause collection from Dove is targeting unmet skin care needs for women over age 45.
The case highlights the growing scrutiny of influencer marketing practices and the limitations of platform-based disclosure tools.
This month, Sephora US launched its ‘Delivered to Beauty’ omnichannel marketing campaign, designed to strengthen the role of brick-and-mortar stores in an increasingly digital beauty retail landscape.
NutraIngredients-USA and CosmeticDesign’s recent Beauty-from-Within webinar examined the emerging trends in the nutricosmetics space, with market data on what ingredients consumers are searching for and identifying several trends that underscore the...
A decisive shift toward social-first launches, omnichannel fulfillment, and wellness-aligned personal care are just some of the key takeaways from NIQ’s 2025 Beauty, Health, and Wellness Innovation Report.
Cosmetics and personal care brands promoting “Made in USA” claims should be especially vigilant during the summer season, particularly around patriotic holidays, says a former “Made in USA” program manager at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
We reveal what’s currently shaping this retail space and take a look at some of the latest beauty brand popups to launch.