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[video] An AI-Driven Computational Approach to Extract Aesthetic Features from Images without Bias

During the IFSCC 2025 Congress, Shun Obikane, of Kosé Corp., introduced an AI-driven computational approach to extract aesthetic features from makeup images without human labeling or subjective bias. Here we offer a short clip.

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Grandma was Right – We Need Beauty Sleep: How the Industry is Embracing Mind-Body-Wellness Connections

This article explores connections between beauty, sleep and wellness, and how the industry has embraced key principles to shape this landscape. Helping us unravel it all are Rishabh Kala, Ph.D., and Chloe Green-Vamos, both of The Estée Lauder Cos.

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How Brands Can Navigate Beauty AI with a Human Touch

The AI Beauty landscape is ripe with potential, and brands are using personalization to give it a human touch.

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Ozempic Face and Beyond: How GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs Are Driving the Next Era of Medical-Grade Skin Care

Ozempic face is real. Medical-grade skin care products and ingredients are here to help.

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How Neuroscience Research is Driving the Functional Fragrance Movement

Learn about the intersection of perfumery and neuroscientific research in this technology roundup.

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Cosmetify's 2025 Q3 Index Ranks Huda Beauty and Kylie Cosmetics as Top Beauty Brands

In Q3 2025, Huda Beauty continues its reign at the top of the leaderboard, while Kylie Cosmetics storms onto the Index as a new entry in second place.

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Which Beauty 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.

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How K-Beauty Conquered 2025 Through TikTok Shop and Product Innovation

K-Beauty has captured consumers' attention — and capital. While TikTok has accelerated brand discovery, product innovation has fostered consumer engagement. Here, TikTok's Ajay Salpekar helps us dig into what makes these products so successful.

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AI-Powered Smart Mirror Redefining At-Home Beauty Routines, Beauty Discovery and Commerce

The Swan Beauty Mirror is powered by five technology pillars: an AI skin analyzer, a personalized routine builder, a smARt makeup artist, an exclusive marketplace and an embedded social community.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Top 10 Beauty Brands Across Categories According to Spate

Beauty brands that saw the most significant change in popularity in 2025 span K-beauty leaders like Medicube and Dr. Melaxin, fast-rising hair brands such as Based Bodyworks, Wavytalk and Tymo and trend-driven brands like Rhode Skin and Sacheu Beauty.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Middle East as the Next Global Fragrance Innovation Hub

From ancient formulas to modern brands, this region is significantly influencing the fragrance industry.

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New Fragrance Data: Scent and Price Matter Most, with 57% Spending Under $50

A recent report from YouGov explores new consumer data on American perfume users, showcasing how scent and price impact fragrance choices.