Global Cosmetic Industry

Skin care luxury giftsets were the most purchased beauty giftsets in October 2024, generating £31.7 million in the United Kingdom.

Beauty and Fragrance Gifts Shine Bright for the 2024 Holiday Season

For the month of October, sales of prestige beauty gift sets in the United Kingdom were up by 5% compared to last year, bringing in £55.3 million for U.K.-based retailers.

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Brenntag Updates: Two Novel Formulas, Appointment as Stepan's Exclusive Distributor in Germany, Austria

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Croda Beauty Re-ups its UEBT Membership, Recommits to Ethical Sourcing

Rethinking Acne: Unveiling the Unseen and the Unmet

Rethinking Acne: Unveiling the Unseen and the Unmet

Today, skin-care solutions can play a role in breaking the stigma that surrounds the skin condition, by creating options that not only treat acne but are part of an overall beauty and wellness routine.

'From science backed formulations to the premium skin feel, the high potency of the Dove Cream Serums helps restore and replenish vital nutrients for your skin, all while remaining lightweight and fast absorbing with a milky gel-cream texture that feels silky and luxurious on skin,' says Elyse Love, MD, who helped develop the line.

The Face-grade Body Skin Care Era Has Arrived: Dove's Cream Serum Collection

Per Circana, consumer spending on prestige body products increased by 25%. And there are 17% more buyers in this market than there were last year.

New stores drove growth at Ulta Beauty amid stiff competition from other retail channels.

Fragrance & Body Skin Care Drives Ulta Beauty Q3, 9-month 2024 Sales

“The Ulta Beauty team delivered better-than-expected sales and profitability reflecting improved sales trends and strong financial discipline," says Dave Kimbell, chief executive officer.

From left: Jean Holtzmann, chief brands officer, prestige, Coty, and Michele Molon, chief commercial officer, Swarovski.

Coty Launching Swarovski 'Pop Luxury' Fragrances in 2026

Coty's latest results were boosted by growth in fragrances across the pricing spectrum (prestige scents up 9% like-for-like).

Pantone17-1230 Mocha Mousse is said to honor and embrace the sustenance and authenticity of our physical environment, finding harmony and balance between the demands of modernity and the timeless beauty of artful creation.

Pantone Announces Scent Collab with Pura to Debut 2025 Color of The Year, Mocha Mousse

P&F+ connects with chief fragrance officer Mara Dumski to discuss the partnership and the inspiration behind the scent's formulation.

Naama Eylon, CEO of Sharon PC, says, 'I see very positive outcomes as we enter into this new partnership. Our combined manufacturing and distribution footprints across India, Europe, Asia and United States will offer a robust supply chain.'

Eternis Expands Into Beauty with Sharon Personal Care Acquisition

"As we step into 2025, I speak on behalf of the team at Eternis in expressing my excitement with this significant milestone of successfully completing another overseas acquisition in our growth journey," says Rajen Mariwala, managing director of Eternis.

Time and external aggressors can harm the skin's barrier and generate wrinkles in the face and body. Mibelle Biochemistry's new exosomal technology offers a solution.

Mibelle Biochemistry's Plant-based PhytoCellTec Exosomes Deliver Anti-aging for the Face and Breasts

The technology delivers exosomes to the epidermis and dermis topically while also stimulating the production of exosomes by mesenchymal stem cells within the skin itself.

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Retail Roundup: Kora Organics @ QVC and The Hair Lab @ CVS

QVC has debuted Miranda Kerr's certified organic skin care range, Kora Organics, while The Hair Lab by Strands has expanded its distribution at CVS.

'Euromonitor data shows that, since 2019, more U.S. consumers are looking for skin care features like dermatologist-tested, specific ingredients and clinical formulations, motivated by an underlying demand for safety, transparency and healthy living, which is placing a higher reliance on substantiated medical guidance,' says Olivia Stelmaszczyk of Euromonitor in a recent analysis.

Dermocosmetics and the Science-based Beauty Revolution: Peter Tsolis of The Estée Lauder Companies Joins Beauty Accelerate

"Euromonitor data shows that, since 2019, more U.S. consumers are looking for skin care features like dermatologist-tested, specific ingredients and clinical formulations, motivated by an underlying demand for safety, transparency and healthy living..."

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⚠️BeautyStat's Ron Robinson to Explore Science-based Beauty at Beauty Accelerate 2025 👀

Ron Robinson, cosmetic chemist, CEO and founder of BeautyStat, will join the Beauty Accelerate 2025 lineup, participating in the expert panel discussion on: Dermocosmetics and Science-backed Beauty. Register now.

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Target Leans on Beauty to Navigate Challenging Quarter

Target reports mixed Q3 results, with strong performance in beauty and a focus on holiday season promotions. The company remains optimistic about its long-term growth strategy despite short-term challenges.