Global Cosmetic Industry

Innovative and unconventional packaging concepts are making waves across industries. Borrowing cross-category concepts can help beauty brands create memorable, buzzworthy packaging.

Future-Proofing Beauty & Personal Care Packaging: Insights from Industry Experts

In today’s fast-paced world of fleeting TikTok trends, sustainable expectations, and a saturated market, packaging has to work harder than ever before.

Queries for mature skin makeup over the most recent 12-month September-September period revealed “medium volume,” per Spate. Notably, Laura Geller was one of only two brands to dominate these searches. Its eponymous founder (pictured here) will share her legacy of knowledge about Gen X's beauty journey during Beauty Accelerate 2025.

Laura Geller & All Golden Founder Sarah Kugelman Talk Gen X, Beauty and Shifting Attitudes Toward Aging (Live Discussion)

Kenvue has appointed Penelope Giraud (formerly of L’Oreal) president of skin health and beauty, Asia Pacific and Latin America. In her role, Giraud will lead the strategic direction of portfolio of brands such as Neutrogena, Aveeno and Dr. Ci Labo.

Beauty Exec Shuffle: Kjaer Weis, Kenvue, Nécessaire and Wella

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6 Trends in Beauty: Rouge Decorté Lipstick, 'Unrecognizable' Makeup, Berry Beauty, Numbuzin Panthenol Skin Serum, Etc.

Cosmetics & Toiletries' Consumer Pulse report on the socials uncovers emerging searches and tags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Rouge Decorté Cream Lipstick, berry beauty, Numbuzin and panthenol skin serum...

TikTok users, especially Millennials and Gen Z, crave content that offers positivity and emotional connection.

Embracing Trends on TikTok: A Guide for Forward-Thinking Beauty Brands

Gen Z is rewriting the rules of beauty, celebrating individuality and self-expression over traditional norms.

Unica Packaging Powder-Mix Airless Bottle for Liquid x Powder Formulations

Unica Packaging Powder-Mix Airless Bottle for Liquid x Powder Formulations

Unica Packaging’s Powder-Mix Airless Bottle is designed for powder-based formulations. With liquid and powder components stored in separate chambers, users can mix the contents within the packaging by pressing on the packaging’s actuator.

Ulta Beauty's CMO is departing amid a top management shakeup.

Ulta Beauty CMO Michelle Crossan-Matos Departs Amid Leadership Transition

The exec noted, "As many of you know, coming back home to beauty was special for me."

Commenting on the partnership, Yannis and Eva Alexandrides expressed their excitement about the opportunities ahead: 'We are thrilled to collaborate with SKKY Partners as we embark on the next chapter of 111Skin's success. The Skky team brings invaluable experience with growth-oriented brands and shares our passion for excellence.'

111Skin Secures Minority Investment from Kim Kardashian's Skky Partners to Propel Global Growth

The partnership with Skky Partners aligns with the investment firm’s mission to support high-quality, fast-growing companies that resonate with modern consumers.

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Cosphatec Presents Corn Ferment-derived Palm-free Diol

The ingredient is designed for product developers seeking alternatives to petrochemical or palm oil-derived ingredients.

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EU/UK Cosmetic Legal Brief: 8 INCIs Named CMRs, Kojic Acid/Methyl Salicylate Notices, PFAS — And Simplifying REACH?

Recent regulatory activities around European cosmetics include: 8 INCIs added to the CMR list, kojic acid in Annex III, methyl salicylate's restriction notification, the latest PFAS rulings and a German chemical group's pushback on simplifying REACH.

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PCPC 2025 Beauty Collective Summit

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Aestura Launches in 400+ Sephora Locations: The Korean Dermocosmetic Brand Redefining Sensitive Skin Care

"We are thrilled to introduce Aestura as part of our growing Korean skin care assortment," said Brooke Banwart, SVP skin care merchandising at Sephora.

P&G beauty sales were up 2% in the latest period, though skin care was challenged.

Procter & Gamble Q2 2025 Results: Beauty Sales Up 2%, Grooming Volume Up

Personal care rose by double digits thanks to innovation, while skin care dipped mid-single digits despite strong sales of the premium SK-II brand.

The carmine-free solution allows brands to avoid perhaps unwanted scrutiny for carmine's insect sourcing, which has led to inflammatory consumer press headlines like 'Why you may have been eating insects your whole life.'

Eckart Unveils Carmine-free Syncrystal Very Berry for Pink or Violet Cosmetic Colors

Syncrystal Very Berry comprises pure synthetic fluorphlogopite flakes, which are responsible for the soft feel, vibrant color and extremely high purity.