September 2026

Global Cosmetic Industry September 2026

September 2026

Brands are turning sun protection into a broader beauty, wellness and performance platform.

When SPF Becomes a Lifestyle

California-based contract manufacturer Cosmetic Group USA's BioBarrier Ceramide Cleansing Oil Stick advances the cleansing stick format with a ceramide-powered oil-gel technology designed to remove makeup, sunscreen and daily buildup while preserving skin comfort.

The Skin Care Toolbox: Next-Gen Ingredients and Concept Products for Longevity, Barrier Health & Beyond

Gen Z already represents roughly one-quarter of the world's population and is projected to surpass Baby Boomers in annual global spending within the next five years, reaching an estimated $12 trillion according to NielsenIQ. Meanwhile, Gen Alpha is entering the beauty market earlier than previous generations.

The Next Generation of Beauty Packaging: Designing for Gens Z and Alpha

ICONS America's one-piece mono-material polypropylene Powder Spray Tube is a fully recyclable package available with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content for applications such as powder dry shampoo and other spray products.

PPWR Is Rewriting Beauty Packaging: The Trends, Technologies and Compliance Strategies Defining the Next Era

Tomorrow's winning brands will develop products that are easy for AI to understand, compelling for creators to explain and simple for consumers to trust.

Ingredients Are the New SEO: How AI and TikTok Are Rewriting the Rules of Skin Care

From precision root touch-ups and discreet gray blending to tactile dispensing systems and climate-responsive formats, the latest innovations point to a category where how a product is delivered is becoming as important as what it delivers.

Hair Care’s Next Move: Gray, Sensory and Climate-Ready

Prestige hair care is growing on both dollars and units, while mass shoppers are tightening their budgets, making value, format and performance the new battlegrounds.

Hair Care Splits in Two: Value Wins at Mass, Treatments Take Off in Prestige

Brands have to make products and experiences desirable to the child while simultaneously communicating safety, efficacy and appropriateness to the parent. Sunryz addresses that tension directly with dermatologist-tested formulas, at least 90% naturally derived ingredients and a focus on hydration and gentle care.

Gen Alpha Is Coming for Beauty Earlier, Smarter and With AI in the Mix

The new body care playbook is where performance, sensoriality, personalization and sustainability converge.

Body Care Gets Smarter: From Skinification to Wellness, Climate Resilience and Waterless Innovation

Citropol F: Plant-Powered Fragrance That Lasts

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Berlin Packaging Helps Funner Turn Playful Packaging Into Production Reality

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Cosmopak Puts a Fresh Spin on Airless Packaging

Nuon Medical's Interchangeable Applicator Heads Transform Your Skincare Routine

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RonaFlair White Sapphire NXT: The Next Generation of Skin-Feel Fillers

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DermalRx LuShield NAT Takes Aim at the Molecular Drivers of Skin Aging

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Sensedin Pure: Powerful Deodorant That Respects Your Microbiome

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Dust-Free Carbon Black Simplifies Eye and Lip Formulation

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SPF 50 Serum: High-Performance Sun Protection Meets Dewy Hydration

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Precision Filling for Next-Gen Beauty

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PrimalHyal NeuroYouth Reawakens Skin’s Senses and Reverses Neuro Aging