News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The partnership, focused initially on targeted teams with potential for scaling, emphasizes responsible AI deployment and aligns with broader industry trends of using AI for consumer engagement and product development.
Two major beauty players have confirmed a dichotomy of business moves in the Central and South American markets in the last week.
We spoke to the founders of Prereq Care to learn how feedback from teens and pre-teens informed everything from ingredient selection to leak-proof packaging and refillable formats behind the brand’s debut.
Are pro‑procedure skincare formulas the next big anti‑ageing shift? Olay’s new Regenerist Treatments target demand for clinic‑style results...
The expansion places the midlife-focused brand in select Wellness by Ulta Beauty boutiques and on the retailer’s e-commerce platform.
Haircare supplement brand Nutrafol has launched its first life-stage-specific formula for men, marking nearly a decade since the company innovated in the men’s supplement category.
This round-up highlights recent developments in the K-beauty market, spanning cosmetics export figures to highly anticipated strategic collaborations.
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.
Featuring launches from Venus, ELEMIS and Madison Reed, this month’s roundup tracks new skincare, suncare and hair care products debuting in early 2026.
This month’s global beauty news headlines encompass exciting innovations, regulatory pressures, and acquisitions with significant industry impacts.
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.
Recovery, cognitive performance and skin health are increasingly shaping how U.S. consumers think about wellness and how they expect functional ingredients to show up in everyday products.
Red berries like raspberry are leading a new wave of juicy notes in luxury perfumery.
The new H&M x e.l.f. perfumes were designed to bring ‘premium for all’ to the perfume category.
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.
YSE Beauty has raised $15 million in a Series A growth equity round as the skin care brand looks to expand its presence in US retail and scale its direct-to-consumer business.
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.
Demand for compact beauty products rises, driven by travel retail, pricing and Gen Z consumer experimentation.
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.
From wellness to personalisation and foodie scents, experts reveal the top fragrance trends for 2026…
From trade associations to beauty brands, companies across the US personal care industry announced new executive appointments shaping leadership teams heading into 2026.
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.
What’s next for beauty technology? If you couldn’t make it to CES this year, here are some of the most exciting new innovations.
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.
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.