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K-beauty's impact is firmly rooted in international markets, as shown by Olive Young's U.S. expansion.
Why K-Beauty's 53% Growth Is Forcing Beauty Brands to Rethink Innovation
Ingredients such as snail mucin, Centella asiatica and PDRN demonstrate how science-backed actives can quickly transition from regional specialties to global demand.
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Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture
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Precision Systems: Closing the Efficacy Gap through Functional Packaging Architecture
From passive packaging to precision delivery, discover how beauty brands are closing the “Efficacy Gap” with smart microneedling, integrated LED therapy, and next-gen skincare technology designed to maximize real results.
May 18th, 2026
Choueiri brings more than 25 years of international beauty experience spanning North America, Europe and Asia. Most recently, he served as CEO and president, Americas, for Kering Beauté, where he led the company's largest regional business, strengthened the market position of luxury fragrance house Creed and helped launch fragrance lines for fashion brands including Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga.
Bluemercury Names Kering Beauté Veteran Alex Choueiri CEO as Prestige Beauty Growth Accelerates
The appointment comes as Bluemercury builds on strong momentum within Macy's Inc.'s portfolio.
Jul 15th, 2026
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Garcia, who has served on Ulta Beauty's board of directors since 2022, will step down from the board upon assuming the CTO role. He brings more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, most recently serving as executive vice president and CTO at Domino's Pizza, where he led the company's global technology strategy spanning e-commerce, customer experience, cybersecurity and digital innovation.
Ulta Beauty Taps Domino's Tech Veteran Kelly Garcia as CTO to Accelerate AI Strategy
Jul 14th, 2026
While influencers drive consumer excitement and feed AI recommendations, online sources that lead include Reddit, Who What Wear, Wikipedia, Sephora and Allure.
The Top Sites ChatGPT is Using for Beauty Recommendations
Jun 26th, 2026
MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini
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MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini
May 14th, 2026
“What stands out in these findings is the clear convergence of digital and physical behaviors,” said Jacqueline Flam, managing director, beauty and health at NIQ. “Gen Alpha is highly fluent in AI and personalization, but they are using these tools to enhance discovery and build confidence, not to replace in-store experiences. For brands and retailers, this means creating connected journeys that link digital influence with real-world engagement.”
The Hybrid Generation: Why Gen Alpha Refuses to Choose Between AI and Stores
Jun 18th, 2026
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'The smartest beauty brands are no longer briefing creators only for engagement,' says Kristen Wiley, founder and CEO at Statusphere. 'They are briefing them for discoverability.' (Image, not coincidentally, generated by ChatGPT.)
AI Search Is Rewriting Influencer Marketing. Beauty Brands Are Racing to Feed the Machines.
"[H]undreds of highly relevant creators can create repeated, specific associations around a product across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and search-indexed content."
Jun 8th, 2026
TikTok has cemented its role as a discovery channel, and its influence on Amazon search rankings means that virality on one platform now directly monetizes on another.
Beauty’s Digital Reordering: TikTok Shop Surges as Amazon Holds, But No Longer Dominates Growth
Jun 8th, 2026
MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini
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MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini
MOON is the first glass mascara created by Lumson in collaboration with Ponzini. This Made in Italy design elevates the formula, transforming the mascara into a luxury object. The bottle comes with three applicators for a tailored, premium performance
May 14th, 2026
'Cyber liability insurance provides coverage for data breaches—hacking incidents, payment info exposure,' says Kenneth Hegel of Epic Insurance Brokers & Consultants. 'Especially important of you are storing any customer data or you sell DTC alongside retail.'
The Retail Insurance Rules Beauty Brands Can’t Ignore
"Rising insurance costs are changing how beauty brands operate in a pretty fundamental way."
May 13th, 2026
Within the company’s operating segments, Sally Beauty Supply delivered the strongest performance. Segment sales increased 4.1% to $521.2 million, while comparable sales rose 2.5%, reversing declines seen a year earlier.
Sally Beauty Holdings Leans Into Digital Momentum as Q2 Sales, Margins and EPS Rise
The company said second-quarter results reflected “solid execution and the resilience of our operating model amid a dynamic macroeconomic environment."
May 11th, 2026
Under the agreement, Pencil’s end-to-end AI content platform will be integrated across Coty Consumer Beauty brands—including CoverGirl, Rimmel, Sally Hansen and Max Factor—enabling creative and marketing teams to rapidly generate, test and optimize advertising assets across markets and channels.
Coty Bets Big on Generative AI as Pencil Partnership Pushes Beauty Content Into Real Time
Working alongside transformation and creative teams led by sister agency Jellyfish, Coty aims to operationalize large-scale content production.
May 8th, 2026
The views generated on TikTok are translating into meaningful revenue lifts across DTC sites, Amazon, and brick-and-mortar retail through powerful halo effects.
The 15 Most-Viewed Beauty Brands on TikTok Shop
Why it matters: a correlation analysis using Charm’s TikTok Shop data revealed a clear alignment between TikTok engagement and performance across other retail channels.
May 7th, 2026
Executives point to strong alignment between Rhode’s engagement-driven strategy and Sephora’s global platform.
Rhode Goes Pan-European: Sephora Expansion Marks Record-Breaking Next Chapter in Global Retail Push
Rhode is entering its next growth chapter with increased scale—and a clear mandate to globalize.
Apr 30th, 2026
Ulta is pushing aggressively toward full-funnel integration, collapsing discovery, comparison and transaction into a single step within Google’s ecosystem.
Ulta Leans Into Google’s AI Checkout As Sephora Bets on ChatGPT Discovery
Retailers are racing to secure presence at the point of intent.
Apr 23rd, 2026
The 2026 Cosmoprof & Cosmopack Awards in Bologna once again spotlighted the most forward-thinking beauty innovations worldwide, with winners spanning ingredients, formulation, packaging, devices, and finished products.
Cosmoprof Awards 2026: Where Beauty Innovation Meets System-Level Sustainability
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 brought together 3,104 exhibitors from 68 countries representing more than 10,000 brands.
Apr 13th, 2026
La Roche Posay Announces Retail Expansion
La Roche-Posay Expansion Retail for Access to Advanced Dermatological Skincare with In-Store Launch at Walmart Nationwide
Apr 6th, 2026
The partnership marks a pivotal scaling moment for Erly, which has built early traction through founder-led activations, boutique distribution and strong repeat purchase rates in its first year on the market.
Erly Skincare Lands at Ulta Beauty, Scaling Barrier-First Simplicity Nationwide
For Ulta Beauty, the addition underscores a broader merchandising direction: clinically credible brands that balance efficacy with ease of use.
Apr 3rd, 2026