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With Sincerely Yours and Pour Tous, the Gen Alpha Beauty Blitz Reaches Sephora and Amazon

Two recent brand launches turn up the heat on the competition in responsible skin care.

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The Rise of Face-Grade Body Care: a Skin Care Transformation

From vitamins to fragrance to barrier defense, body skin care is undergoing a revolution.

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Beauty’s Global Manufacturing Shake-Up: How Tariffs, AI and Consumer Shifts Are Reshaping the Industry

"Increasingly, consumers are weighing needs versus wants when making purchasing decisions and working through what they already have at home..."

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Stick to It: Makeup’s Growth Agenda for 2025-2026

Convenience and skin-loving ingredients define many of makeup's top-performing categories.

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Editor's Note: The New Science of Skin, Brain and Beauty — From AI to Health and Emotion

Our September issue explores how neuroscience, biotech, AI and wellness are transforming personal care — shifting it from surface-level solutions to predictive, personalized and biologically attuned innovations that connect skin, brain and self.

Expert Opinions: How Digital Tech and Platforms Advance Cosmetic Product Development

From smart packaging and exosome design to conversational AI and predictive diagnostics, digital tech and platforms are reshaping cosmetics R&D. Here, expert insights reveal how tech is driving adaptive, personalized, biologically aware beauty innovation.

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Expert Opinions on Compromised and Sensitive Skin Care: Barrier Resilience, Dermocosmetics, Biomimetic, Multifunctional and More

Sensitive skin care is now mainstream, driving a market projected to exceed $68B by 2029. Here, we explore how biomimetic, barrier-boosting ingredients are reshaping the category with insights from Core Biogenesis, Lucas Meyer Cosmetics and Nagase Viita.

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Hair Perfume Market Expected to Surpass $24 Billion by 2035

China, India France, the United Kingdom and the United States are expected to lead the way in growth for the market.

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Pinterest's Fall 2025 Beauty Trends: Pixie Cuts, Sea Science Skin Care & Cozy Fragrances

This fall, Pinterest trends are embracing a mix of nostalgia and modern twists across beauty and lifestyle.

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How K-Beauty Trends Have Taken Over Skin Care: from Acne Care to PDRN

This report explores how each brand, product and trend addresses certain skin concerns.

Unilever Unveils Its Beauty Playbook: Science Meets Self-Care

Recently, Unilever's beauty and well-being segment (accounting for 21% of turnover) saw a 3.7% sales growth in the first half of 2025.

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From TikTok to Checkout, Viral Beauty Brands Are Transforming the Market

From 2023 to 2025, Amazon’s share of spend among viral beauty shoppers is projected to grow from under 70% to over 75%, while traditional retailers like Ulta and Sephora experience a gradual decline.

SPF-infused makeup, multifunctional K-beauty and more are lighting up consumers' feeds this summer.

SummerTok's Hottest Beauty Trends Include SPF Glow-Ups, TikTok-Famous Eyebrows and Skin-Loving Makeup Magic

Brands that tap into seasonal and longer-term consumer engagement can gain ground on even the most entrenched establishments.

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[interview] Stanford University Explores How Cosmetics Influence Sensory Activation and Perception — Cosmetic Victories Profile

Stanford University, a finalist in the 2025 Cosmetic Victories competition, partnered with L’Oréal to study how cosmetics activate sensory neurons and shape perception. Here, Stanford graduate researcher Ross Bennett-Kennett, Ph.D., explains.

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4 Acne Trends in 2025

Gone are the days of throwing our strongest, most abrasive topicals at our lesions in an attempt to flatten blemishes and dispel discoloration.

From ingredients to packaging, the barrier to entry is lower for body sprays than fine fragrances.

Forward Thinking: 3 Fragrance Trends Happening Now

Solid perfumes, enhanced body sprays, and music-inspired scents are the latest fine fragrance trends hitting shelves.

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2026 Beauty Innovation Starts Here: Cosmetics & Toiletries Reveals Editorial Themes

From dermocosmetics and longevity to zero-waste formats and neurocosmetics, our 2026 themes align with the shift toward smarter, more sustainable, emotionally attuned innovation—equipping formulators to thrive in a fast-evolving market.

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Beauty on a Budget: How Consumers Are Redefining Glamor

In response to economic concerns, brands and retailers are expanding their focus on ingredient-driven, value-oriented products.