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Inside Ardell's DUO Underlash Glue & Remover Launch

Ardell's Brand Director, Jennifer Johnson, talks about the features and the differentiating factor that set the new DUO Underlash Glue & Remover apart.

This new peptide delivery breakthrough slows release 15 times faster than traditional formulas.

Matrixyl® Neolide™: Next-Generation Peptide Delivery Targets Skin Longevity and Post-Procedure Recovery

Matrixyl® Neolide™ slows peptide delivery by up to 15 times compared to non-encapsulated peptides.

July/August 2026

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Beauty has made enormous progress in expanding foundation and concealer shade ranges, but simply increasing the number of shades does not necessarily solve the underlying problem of matching.

Estée Lauder Wants to Rewrite the Science of Shade Matching

Nutrire Takes Scalp-First Hair Wellness to Ulta Beauty

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Hair Care Legacy: Dippity Do's Journey to 60 Years

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In independent tensile testing, bleached hair treated with Glyplex at 20% of the supplied concentrate showed a 77.8% reduction in breakage versus untreated bleached hair, along with a 10.6% improvement in break stress, 13.2% reduction in stiffness and 46% break extension.

CrossChem Launches Dual-Action Hair and Scalp Active

Glyplex is available for rinse-off, leave-on and professional hair and scalp formulations.

The Studio will feature more than 80 global, prestige and emerging brands, including more than 60 that are new to Target shoppers, spanning skin care, hair care, fragrance and cosmetics. The assortment will also include exclusive launches available only at Target.

Target’s Beauty Bet Gains Momentum as Beauty Studio Nears Rollout

The Studio will feature more than 80 global, prestige and emerging brands, including more than 60 that are new to Target shoppers.

The move extends Kayali’s core proposition—layering fragrance to create a personalized scent experience—from perfume application into a broader body-care ritual.

Kayali Takes Fragrance Layering Beyond the Bottle

The move extends Kayali’s core proposition from perfume application into a broader body-care ritual.

The company expects the early return of its Gucci Beauty license to Kering to create a sales and profit step-down in FY28, but said it is developing measures to moderate the impact. These include accelerating core brands, expanding newer portfolio additions such as Marc Jacobs Beauty makeup and fragrances from Swarovski, Etro and Marni, and implementing a significant fixed-cost reduction program.

Coty Returns to Sales Growth in Q4 as Fragrance, Cosmetics and Americas Lead; Names Soraya Benchikh CFO

Coty said FY27 will focus on strengthening its core business, simplifying the portfolio and improving consumer engagement.

The launch is expected later this year, with Proya joining Ulta Beauty’s existing portfolio of prestige skin care brands.

China's Proya Targets U.S. Prestige Beauty With Ulta Beauty Expansion

The partnership reflects growing interest among U.S. retailers in Asian beauty brands, particularly those offering science-led skin care and differentiated product development.

Luxury fragrance was particularly strong, with double-digit growth across the portfolio led by Le Labo, Tom Ford and Kilian Paris.

Estée Lauder’s Fiscal 2026 Results: Fragrance Leads a Broader Beauty Recovery

"Our One ELC operating model is increasingly enabling the entire organization to move at speed and with discipline.”

Meridian Spray is designed for spray and powder formulations.

Aptar Boosts U.S. Aerosol Capacity With Meridian Expansion

“Our community has always shaped what comes next for Sol de Janeiro, and their number one request was clear: they wanted the fragrances they love to last longer,” said Jordan Saxemard, chief executive officer.

Sol de Janeiro’s Intense Perfume Mist Bridges the Gap Between Mists and Fine Fragrance

The 90-ml Intense Perfume Mists will retail for $34, versus $26 for the same size of the standard mists.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brie to our Board of Directors,” said Kecia Steelman, president and CEO of Ulta Beauty.

Ulta Beauty Taps PacSun CEO Brieane Olson for Board

Olson brings more than 20 years of specialty retail experience spanning strategic planning, brand building, omnichannel commerce, merchandising and organizational leadership.

The acquisition brings together Cosmetic Group USA’s more than three decades of experience in U.S. beauty product development and manufacturing with PharmaResearch’s biotechnology, research capabilities and international resources.

Cosmetic Group USA Announces Strategic Acquisition by PharmaResearch to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Global Capabilities

The acquisition is also expected to connect U.S. beauty-market expertise with PharmaResearch’s research and biotechnology platform.

As obesity treatment broadens from weight loss to whole-person outcomes, a consumer-facing layer could emerge around the physical, emotional and aesthetic dimensions of transformation. This would create demand across skin, scalp, hair, body care, nutrition, aesthetics, movement, fragrance, cosmetics and self-expression.

From Weight Loss to Whole-Person Beauty

As the definition of successful obesity treatment expands, a transformation-care market may emerge across pharma, beauty and consumer health.

Walmart is evolving into a comprehensive wellness destination that appeals to consumers who are seeking wellness solutions, not just bargains.

Lorne Lucree Is Giving the Allergy Aisle a Beauty Makeover

Wizard Wellness founder Lorne Lucree is bringing beauty’s sensory, microbiome-driven playbook to nasal care, taking the drug-free brand from DTC launch to 3,100 Walmart and CVS doors in just six months.