Global Cosmetic Industry

For the first time in more than two decades, a new, innovative UV filter is on the brink of FDA approval in the United States, and it’s set to transform everything we know about sun protection.

A Sunscreen Revolution Is Coming to the US

For the first time in more than two decades, a new, innovative UV filter is on the brink of FDA approval in the United States.

While “Sephora Kids” sparked cultural conversation, Evereden seeks to avoid controversy by co-creating with kids and their parents to arrive at clinically tested, education-driven skin care.

Evereden Partners with Sephora to Develop a Responsible Gen Alpha Beauty Category

A new generation of at-home beauty innovations claim to mimic many common medspa and aesthetic procedures. All without needles or long recovery times.

Can the ‘Treatment in a Bottle’ Movement Revive Skin Care Innovation?

Nicola Robertson, study lead and senior manager of performance testing and evaluation in global R&D for Oriflame

[interview] Unlocking the Power of Wellbeauty: Insights on Oriflame's Revealing Report

Beauty consumers have taken an introspective turn into emotional well-being, as Oriflame's new Beauty and Well-being Report highlights. To delve deeper into these findings, Nicola Robertson, who led the study for Oriflame, shares her insights.

Baralan Redefines Beauty Packaging: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Design at the Core of a Future-Oriented Vision

Baralan Redefines Beauty Packaging: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Design at the Core of a Future-Oriented Vision

Baralan unveils its latest sustainable innovations in beauty packaging, merging technical excellence, refined aesthetics and innovation. A visionary leader reshaping the industry's future with glass at its core.

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6 Halal Ingredient Highlights at In-cosmetics Asia 2025 — Plus How Halal and Ethical Excellence are Taking Center Stage

In-cosmetics Asia 2025 will showcase halal-certified and other ethical beauty innovations among the industry's surging demand for clean, conscious and inclusive beauty solutions. Following are six ingredient highlights; plus market insights.

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PARSOL® Shield – Powering the Next U.S. Suncare Era

Upcoming:

Nov 13th, 2025, 12:00 pm CST

Industry experts will discuss U.S. differences in the sunscreen market vs rest-of-the-world, discuss what this milestone means for American consumers, and highlight the local and global opportunities for sunscreen manufacturers and public health.

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2025 Green Star Award and Distinguished Honors: SCC Announces Accolades for Innovation and Excellence in Cosmetic Science

The recipients will be awarded in person at the society’s 79th Annual Scientific Meeting and Showcase, held Dec. 16 and 17, 2025, at the Sheraton NY Times Square in New York.

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Stevia-Based Microneedles Present Sweet Solution for Hair Regrowth Treatments

A recent paper in Advanced Healthcare Materials describes a novel approach to combating pattern baldness: using the natural sweetener stevioside to create dissolvable microneedles to deliver minoxidil directly to hair follicles.

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Sun Deep: Trusted Partner for Hair Care Manufacturing

Sephora achieved a remarkable performance, delivering sustained growth in revenue.

LVMH Q3 and 9-Month 2025: Perfumes and Cosmetics Remain Stable, Sephora Sees Selective Retail Growth

LVMH reports perfumes and cosmetics have remained stable, with Sephora seeing remarkable growth.

Unilever Announces Sale of Kate Somerville to Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty will buy Kate Somerville in Q4 of 2025.

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Elementis to Highlight Sustainable Film Former, Natural Rheology Modifier and K-beauty Concepts at In-Cosmetics Asia 2025

Ingredients showcased will range from a biodegradable film-former for sunscreens and natural oil phase rheology modifiers, to K-beauty inspired product concepts.

DC finds that the beauty category and its subcategories have remained resilient. A continued resurgence in strategic activity by major players and ongoing global transactions signal a healthy and growing category for the future of beauty worldwide.

The Future of Beauty M&A: Insights and Trends for 2025-2026

DC Advisory discusses how global mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are shaping the future of beauty.