News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
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.
Walmart has added four of Ritual’s multivitamin formulas to its shelves and online store, expanding its wellness assortment with products positioned around clinical validation and ingredient transparency.
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.
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 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...
Shiseido Travel Retail looks to build on its strategic cross-industry partnerships, on the back of a well-received campaign centred around sun care brand ANESSA in Thailand.
In a sign of how far AI skin diagnostics have come, and how fast expectations are rising, Neutrogena has relaunched its Skin360 platform with a behind-the-scenes upgrade: clinical-grade skin analysis delivered entirely through a smartphone camera.
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.
In this month’s column, CDU guest author Ragini Bhalla, head of brand at Creditsafe, explores how supply chain disruptions are challenging the resilience of the beauty industry.
Vintage glamour, gothic revival, and “out of season” pastels are trending - what cues can beauty manufacturers take from this season’s biggest trends?
South Korean skin care brands Torriden has officially launched in Sephora US, while Anua is cementing its presence in the UK through a rapid increase in brick-and-mortar locations.
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...
Celebrity brand expansions, skin care formulations for the unique needs of Gen Z and Gen A consumers, and drops from major brands like Neutrogena and Cetaphil characterized this month’s NPD roundup.
This monthly snapshot of the latest CosmeticsDesign coverage from around the world includes regional retail launches, trend research and analysis, and regulatory insights.
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,...
‘Treatonomics’, strategic appeals to mass and prestige markets, and ongoing restructuring programs each exerted pressure on these beauty industry giants in fiscal year 2025.
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.
The move expands the visibility of menopause care in clean beauty, while giving Stripes a national distribution platform both online and in Credo’s 15 U.S. stores.
Recently released survey results show the current beauty shopping landscape is falling short for consumers who desire calm shopping environments or simpler purchasing options.
The brand, formerly popular with Gen Z consumers, failed to recover after missteps with its shade 600 launch last year.
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 Senate HELP Committee’s unanimous passage of S.2292 moves the Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments closer to enactment, with provisions to modernize testing standards, streamline sunscreen approvals, and expand consumer access.
This roundup highlights the global regulatory actions, innovative ingredient launches, and compelling trend analyses dominating the beauty and personal care industry news cycle.
Lawmakers aim to bolster cosmetic safety with new regulations as ‘safe, accessible beauty cannot wait,’ according to bill sponsor Rep. Jan Schakowsky.
Rising consumer interest is driving the expansion of supplements in the beauty industry, as evidenced by the recent retail expansions of Nutrafol, ARMRA and Ritual.
A surge in collection infrastructure and standardized recycling efforts marked Pact Collective’s most expansive year to date.
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.
With nearly four in 10 U.S. adults spending less on beauty and personal care, some brands are launching products with emotional appeal that offer the perception of a small-scale indulgence to compensate, according to recent Mintel data.
As a “cradle for innovation and technology”, what’s happening at Cosmoprof Asia this year? And what trends should international brands take note of?
The supplement brand aims to align clinical rigor with shifting consumer expectations at the beauty retail level.
Following DTC and pop-up success, the viral fragrance brand and Gen Z favorite has opened its first permanent retail space with plans for further expansion.
As the market for “clean” and ethical vegan collagen skin care products expands, brands must align product positioning with legal precedent and substantiation, or risk litigation, says industry attorney.
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.
How are female entrepreneurs driving innovation in indie beauty? The sister duo behind NCLA Beauty tells us how to lead with clarity, resilience, and an understanding of today’s consumer values.
The US cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty has acquired the luxury high street beauty retail chain Space NK, from specialist beauty investors Manzanita Capital.
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.
The data reflects how platform-driven discovery, livestreaming, and influencer content are shifting the competitive landscape for cosmetics and personal care brands.
The 60-member coalition, which includes companies like Kaffe Bueno, The Inkey List, and The Upcycled Beauty Company, aims to drive systemic change through sustainable innovation, cross-brand collaboration, and regulatory advocacy.
Details from consumer-led insights platform First Insight’s “Tariffs & Trust” study reveal strategic imperatives for cosmetics and personal care product industry stakeholders.
Holistic care and aesthetic experimentation create clear opportunities for product development, says Beauty Insights Analyst Jenny Zeng.
As the Circular Action Alliance (CAA) accelerates implementation, manufacturers need to be prepared to reassess their packaging, data systems, and cross-state alignment.