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Which Brands Are Ripe for Acquisition in 2026?
In 2026, companies will seek brands with a more disciplined and surgical environment focused on biotech, R&D capabilities, high-growth indies and corporate divestitures, rather than simply pursuing scale.
Consumers/Market
How K-Beauty Conquered 2025 Through TikTok Shop and Product Innovation
Tech/Equipment/Production
AI-Powered Smart Mirror Redefining At-Home Beauty Routines, Beauty Discovery and Commerce
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Consumers/Market
9 Trends in Cosmetic Innovation in 2025 You Can’t Afford to Ignore
The year 2025 transformed cosmetics with groundbreaking innovations in AI, biotech and sustainability. From personalized skin care to inclusive beauty and neurocosmetics, here we recap the trends and technologies leading the way forward for our industry.
Skin Care
Multi-functional and Nourishing: Uncovering Mask Trends for the Season
Masks have been taking the consumer market by storm: clay or foaming, sheet or gel, light or leave-on and even "mini-masks" and patches for isolated places like eyes and lips or the tiny, but mighty pimple patch.
Consumers/Market
Scent Stacking to Glitchy Glam: Pinterest Predicts Cosmetic and Fragrance Trends for 2026
From layered scents to theme-inspired nails and eye makeup, these four trends are expected to drive momentum across beauty.
Sponsored
Reimagining Biodegradable Color Cosmetics: Eastman Esmeri™ CC1N10
As regulatory pressure on personal care products intensifies and consumer demand for sustainable beauty options grows, brands must deliver exceptional performance alongside verifiable sustainability attributes — such as ingredient biodegradability.
Consumers/Market
The Beauty Contract: What's Fueling the Top 10 Gen Z Brands and Products?
Insight platform [cafeteria] listened to 2,100+ of its teen and Gen Z users to curate 335 hours of insights about 270+ beauty brands and behaviors to find what's driving these next-gen shoppers.
Tech/Equipment
AI Data Tools for Streamlined Innovation and Progress
Citrine Informatics is introducing new tools for AI data to streamline data collection and processing for faster, more efficient results.
Literature/Data
Maternal Stress Linked to Early-life Eczema
In a mouse model, elevated levels of corticosterone, a stress hormone, in the amniotic fluid, altered the programming of fetal mast cells and sensory neurons.
Literature/Data
Red Hair Genetics Unlock New Hope for Chronic Wound Healing
Chronic wounds often resist healing due to persistent inflammation. Groundbreaking research reveals the role of the MC1R gene — known for its link to red hair and fair skin — in regulating inflammation and promoting tissue repair.
Skin Care
Blue Light Protection Product Spotlight: Bubble Slam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer
While this product is marketed mainly as a hydrating moisturizer, and its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredients are listed as added benefits, what makes it stand out is its additional claim for providing blue light protection.
Consumers/Market
Pantone's Color of the Year 2026 Inspires Serenity and Fresh Starts
The 2026 color of the year, Pantone 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, serves as a symbol of calm, signaling new beginnings in a frenetic society.
Sensory
The Middle East as the Next Global Fragrance Innovation Hub
From ancient formulas to modern brands, this region is significantly influencing the fragrance industry.
