
Sunless tanning: Aussie brand Luna Bronze debuts in US via Ulta Beauty
Australian sunless tanning brand Luna Bronze is partnering with major cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty for its US debut, highlighting a significant step in its global expansion.
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Australian sunless tanning brand Luna Bronze is partnering with major cosmetics retailer Ulta Beauty for its US debut, highlighting a significant step in its global expansion.

K-beauty continues to extend its influence in the US, with brands like I’m Meme, Laka, Mediheal and TIRTIR embarking on strategic moves in the market.

We highlight the top 10 stories of January 2026, including Gen Z’s role in driving luxury beauty, Kolmar Korea’s CES wins, K-beauty’s “second coming”, latest scientific findings and more.

This round-up highlights recent developments in the K-beauty market, spanning cosmetics export figures to highly anticipated strategic collaborations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”.