Skin Care

Built around the philosophy that 'every body is welcome here,' Saltair has carved out a distinctive position by combining treatment-focused skin care actives with premium fragrance experiences at accessible price points.
TSG Consumer Acquires Majority Stake in Saltair, Betting Big on Body Care Growth
For TSG, the acquisition reflects continued confidence in body care as one of beauty's fastest-growing segments.
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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
The launch also underscores a broader shift in consumer behavior. As minimalist beauty continues to gain momentum and consumers seek lower-maintenance alternatives to frequent salon appointments, Buff is betting that healthy natural nails can become a beauty statement in their own right rather than simply the stage beneath polish.
Buff Beauty Bets the Future of Nails Is Bare
The brand's 23-SKU collection borrows familiar concepts from facial skin care.
Jul 29th, 2026
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Founded in 2019 by Elina Sofia Wang, ESW Beauty says the creator ownership model reflects its vision of building long-term brand growth through authentic collaboration.
ESW Beauty Taps Katie Fang, Aliya Rachinski as First Creator Equity Partners
Jul 29th, 2026
MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini
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MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini
May 14th, 2026
Selective retail continues to outperform many traditional luxury categories, with Sephora serving as a critical gateway for premium beauty brands and increasingly acting as a stabilizing force within LVMH's portfolio.
LVMH Beauty Holds Firm as Sephora Outpaces Luxury Slowdown, Fueling Confidence for Second Half
Jul 27th, 2026
For Sephora, the addition strengthens its credibility in advanced treatment skin care, while for Deciem, the partnership creates a powerful platform to scale NIOD beyond its loyal core audience and elevate the brand's profile in one of North America's most influential prestige retail channels.
NIOD Makes Prestige Retail Play with Sephora, Bringing Science-First Skin Care to a Wider Audience
Jul 27th, 2026
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Crystal Clear ($20-$30) is a bi-phase replenishing micro-mist featuring ocean minerals, Klamath algae and triple hyaluronic acid for hydration and environmental protection.
Patchology Expands Beyond Patches with Mood-Boosting Skin Care Collection at Ulta
The mover reflects growing consumer demand for products that address both visible skin performance and the emotional experience of self-care.
Jul 27th, 2026
Merit is making its debut in luxury hospitality through an exclusive collaboration with The Ritz-Carlton—the beauty brand's first hospitality partnership and the hotel group's first beauty collaboration.
Merit Expands Growth Strategy with SEMCAP Investment, First Ritz-Carlton Partnership
SEMCAP managing partner (and former Unilever executive) Vasiliki Petrou will join Merit's board of directors.
Jul 24th, 2026
MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini
Sponsored
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
This year's cohort reflects several of beauty's fastest-growing trends, including hair longevity, scalp health, performance beauty, science-backed body care, textured hair innovation and founder-led fine fragrance.
Sephora's 2026 Accelerate Cohort Signals What's Next in Prestige Beauty
Jul 23rd, 2026
This year's winners reflect several of beauty's biggest innovation themes, including biomimetic skin repair, hygienic packaging, multifunctional sun care, scalp wellness, celebrity fragrance and skin care-infused color cosmetics.
Biomimetic Scar Care, Hands-Free Packaging and PDRN Make-Up Shine at Cosmoprof North America Awards
The winners underscore the industry's growing focus on biomimetic delivery systems, multifunctional formats, hygienic packaging and wellness-driven beauty rituals.
Jul 21st, 2026
Developed for prestige skin care and dermocosmetic brands, NeoDropper Autoload automatically reloads the applicator with a consistent dose after each use through a twist-and-push mechanism, helping improve dosage accuracy while reducing contamination risk and product waste.
Aptar Reinvents the Skin Care Dropper as Dermalogica Debuts Auto-Loading Precision Packaging
The launch highlights an emerging opportunity to differentiate through packaging performance as much as formulation.
Jul 21st, 2026
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.
Jul 21st, 2026
The expansion significantly increases Medik8's accessibility in North America and underscores Sephora's efforts to strengthen its position in the fast-growing clinical beauty segment, where ingredient transparency, dermatologist credibility and clinically validated efficacy are increasingly influencing purchasing decisions.
Medik8 Lands in Sephora as L'Oréal Accelerates Clinical Skin Care Play Across North America
"Our clients at Sephora are becoming savvier and more knowledgeable in how they shop skincare to address their individualized beauty needs."
Jul 17th, 2026
For L'Oréal Paris, the emphasis is democratizing advanced pigment science.
The Melasma Race Heats Up as L'Oréal Brands Expand Melasyl
The launches illustrate how brands are increasingly differentiating themselves by tailoring the same breakthrough technology to distinct consumer segments and positioning strategies.
Jul 16th, 2026
While skin care rewards multi-SKU routine building, the hair care surface heavily rewards single-hero product positioning.
The Top 15 Brands & Retailers Dominating Beauty AI Citations
PLUS: 4 Actionable Takeaways for Product R&D & Marketing
Jul 15th, 2026
For Urban Outfitters, the launch aligns with continued momentum in its beauty business. According to the retailer's UO Insiders community, 96% of members incorporate skin care into their routines, making it the retailer's most widely used beauty category.
Urban Outfitters Bets Big on Gen Alpha Beauty with Exclusive Yes Day Rollout to 60 U.S. Stores
According to the retailer's UO Insiders community, 96% of members incorporate skin care into their routines.
Jul 15th, 2026
Belle Brands global president Teresa Lo said Versed aligns with the company's strategy of acquiring high-performing, consumer-centric brands with strong retail appeal.
Belle Brands Expands Beauty Portfolio with Acquisition of Versed
Versed aligns with the company's strategy of acquiring high-performing, consumer-centric brands with strong retail appeal.
Jul 9th, 2026