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Sensitive skin prevalence has risen significantly over the past two decades.

Is the Urban Jungle Wrecking Our Faces? Galderma Science Says Yes

Sensitive skin faces a triple threat: inflammation, oxidative stress and environmental damage.

ChatGPT has a small but growing role in generating product recommendations and beauty routines.

ChatGPT: The New Beauty Guru?

New data from Spate unveils how beauty enthusiasts are using ChatGPT across makeup, hair care and skin care, revealing a need for new brand strategies.

“At Sephora, we aim to make beauty accessible to all,” said Nadine Graham, senior vice president and general manager of ecommerce at Sephora. “By partnering with Uber Eats, we’re adding an extra layer of convenience for our clients—from restocking their must-haves to meeting last-minute gifting needs—all while earning loyalty points.”

Sephora's Uber Eats Partnership Brings On-Demand Prestige Beauty to the Masses

Sephora’s Beauty Insider Loyalty members can link their accounts to earn points on every Sephora order placed through Uber Eats.

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.

'Byoma is redefining what skin care can be–backed by science, led by purpose, and deeply connected to its community,' said Chris Kelly, senior partner at Bansk.

Bansk Acquires Accessible Skin Health Brand Byoma

"Byoma is redefining what skin care can be–backed by science, led by purpose, and deeply connected to its community."

Yeleen Beauty Makerspace bills itself as both a manufacturing operation and a community hub that fosters collaboration and innovation.

From Makerspaces to Smart Tech: the Platforms Reshaping Beauty Manufacturing

Digitizing beauty and fair supply chains are among the goals of two distinctly different manufacturing platforms.

While Sincerely Yours and Pour Tous share a mission to elevate skin care for teens and young users, they stand out in their execution and positioning.

With Sincerely Yours and Pour Tous, the Gen Alpha Beauty Blitz Reaches Sephora and Amazon

Two recent brand launches turn up the heat on the competition in responsible skin care.

Mexico is a key component of Ulta Beauty's global expansion plans; pictured is the retailer's Antara, Mexico City location.

Ulta Beauty Takes Mexico by Storm: K-Beauty, Local Brands and More

By January 2026, K-Beauty products will expand to 10 Ulta Beauty Mexico locations, including key cities like Guadalajara, León, Monterrey and Tijuana.

Designed to connect skin health with emotional well-being, this ingredient is here to help the skin bounce back from stress, improve sleep and leave the user looking rested and radiant.

Zenakine: the Beauty Ingredient That Makes You Smile (Literally)

Zenakine helps release feel-good messengers in the skin, reduces cortisol damage and even supports better emotional balance.

“Face-grade means more than premium actives—it means visible results and gentle care in equal measure.'

The Rise of Face-Grade Body Care: a Skin Care Transformation

From vitamins to fragrance to barrier defense, body skin care is undergoing a revolution.

Stick formats performed well in Q1 2025, particularly eye shadows and foundations (both up in the double digits).

Stick to It: Makeup’s Growth Agenda for 2025-2026

Convenience and skin-loving ingredients define many of makeup's top-performing categories.