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Evaluation of Perception Through Fashion and Food Adjacencies for the Cosmetics Industry

Cross-industry approach using projective testing can help spark innovation in cosmetics and personal care.

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Unlocking the Mind-Skin Connection for Stress-Smart Innovation in Neurocosmetics

The future of "stress-smart" skincare lies in developing products that support the skin’s stress-responsive biology across multiple pathways.

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Aveeno-Mayo Clinic Research Partnership to Combine Consumer Insights with Clinical Innovation: Q&A with Kenvue Senior Director of R&D

Two institutions come back together to continue their work in skin health research.

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New Menopause Study Shows Skin Quality Improvement With Restylane Skinboosters and Sculptra

Galderma IITs show Sculptra and Restylane benefits for menopause and weight-loss skin changes.

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L’Oréal, Institut Pasteur Announce Partnership to Advance Skin Health Science

The strategic partnership will bring together experts in immunology, microbiology and beauty science to explore the role of skin health in health management.

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Editor's Note - New Horizons: Food, Sustainable Beauty and the Next Chapter

This issue celebrates the intersection of sustainability, innovation and holistic beauty.

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Biotech in Beauty: Zero Waste Beauty Is Growing Up

A chemist’s perspective on what is real, what is scalable and what is just marketing.

OLAY Unveils Breakthrough Research on Cell Adhesion and Skin Aging at AAD 2026

OLAY research links cell adhesion to youthful skin, offering fresh insights beyond collagen-focused science.

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New Study: Magnolia Bark Linked To Skin Rejuvenation

Magnolia bark extract offers new approach to skin rejuvenation.

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Editor's Note: Cosmetic Science at the Forefront of Change

Cosmetic science is at the forefront of change. This issue epitomizes how the industry is adapting — reinventing skin protection, leveraging AI for precision skin care, appealing to the emotional side of longevity, and more.

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Next in Skin: Skin Memory and Emotional Longevity

This article explores skin as a biological longevity organ and an emotional container. Steventon and guest Keira Barr, M.D., highlight formulating opportunities to integrate neuro-emotional science, targeting stress, inflammation and cognitive resilience.

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Beauty's New Rules: 10 Takeaways from 2025's Prestige Playbook

At 5.7% of prestige share, bath and body is the smallest category—but one of the most emotionally resonant.

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Editor's Note: Beauty's Bold New Face in 2026

Despite Pantone's color this year being Cloud Dancer white, beauty is getting bolder and bio-based. In fact, bio-beauty tops my list of trends to watch — and dermocosmetics, a major theme in this issue, have been at the forefront of bio-beauty.

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Indies Set the Pace, Conglomerates Hold the Shelf—2026 Lessons for Beauty

Conglomerates defend share, while indies drive upside.

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Retinol Reimagined: The Brands and Ingredients Gaining Market Momentum

Retinol or retinol alternatives: that is the question. Following is a breakdown of the recent retinol alternative products and ingredients on the market.

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Megadeals, Fragrance Frenzies and the Gen Z Wallet: Your 2026 Beauty M&A Playbook

Alexandre Terseleer, a partner at Kearney, unpacks the latest beauty M&A trends.

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Prestige Skin Care's 'Vegan Paradox' Driven by Consumer Confusion

A new study analyzing consumer attitudes in the prestige skin care sector has uncovered a significant "intention-action gap" regarding vegan product claims.

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Beauty Under Fire: Why 2026 Will Be a Pivotal Year for Consumer Safety and Environmental Accountability

Recalls highlight the global push for transparency and safety in the beauty industry, as regulators and brands work to protect consumers from harmful ingredients and misleading claims. Keep reading for the latest regulatory updates.