Global Cosmetic Industry

Space NK will operate as a standalone subsidiary of Ulta, but gives the U.S. retailer a toehold in the U.K. market.

Ulta Beauty Acquires Space NK to Challenge Sephora’s Growth in the UK Market

The acquisition comes amid a larger international push, including in Mexico and the Middle East.

Sacheu is initiating its first-ever in-store launch of its full cosmetics range online at Ulta.com, followed by a rollout at 700 stores.

Ulta Beauty Expands Its Glow: Welcoming The Inkey List and Sacheu to Elevate Skin Care and Makeup for All

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New Study Illuminates Scarless Healing Pathway with Skin Care Implications

François Tassart, CEO of Albéa, said, “The significant improvement of our overall score and particularly in labor and human rights as well as in sustainable procurement proves that our day-to-day efforts and the actions implemented over the past year are paying off”.

Albéa Group Earns Sixth Consecutive Gold Medal for CSR and Sustainability from EcoVadis

The group achieved significant improvement in all four rated categories: environment, labor and human rights, ethics, and sustainable procurement.

Peptid4® B-Like: Sustainable and effective wrinkle-reducing peptide

Peptid4® B-Like: Sustainable and effective wrinkle-reducing peptide

Peptid4® B-Like is a biomimetic tetrapeptide that reduces expression wrinkles by modulating muscle contraction, similar to botulinum toxin. With 99.86% natural origin content, it offers effective, sustainable performance aligned with Green Chemistry.

Cosmei, which was founded by Michele Cicchetti and is headquartered in Bagnolo Cremasco, Italy, outside Milan, serves the indie, prestige and masstige segments.

Berlin Packaging Acquires Cosmei to Expand Design-Forward Packaging Expertise

Cosmei operates a sourcing office in Guangzhou, China, to support its supply chain needs.

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Top Derms Agree: These Skin Care Ingredients Work Best

In a Northwestern Medicine study, a host of nationwide experts identified the best topical skin care ingredients for given skin conditions. The review focused on recommendations by cosmetic dermatologists and narrowed a list of 318 to just 23.

The company aims to scale its existing products, AmphiCare and AmphiClean, and bring a novel biosurfactant from its proprietary platform to market.

AmphiStar Secures €12.5M to Accelerate Beauty's Sustainable Surfactants Revolution

AmphiStar’s platform leverages synthetic biology to create tailored biosurfactants for specific applications.

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4 Beauty Education Highlights @ Cosmoprof Las Vegas 2025

From industry outlooks to TikTok Shop primers, attendees still have time to set their agendas.

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Introducing the Skiniglow-6 Matrix Collection from the Cohere Beauty Innovation Collaborative

Using novel ingredients, we help inspire brands building body care lines that are both sensorial and science-backed.

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Ichimaru Pharcos Presents PeoGlow for Correcting Uneven Skin Tone Caused by AGEs and RAGE

With PeoGlow, Ichimaru Pharcos aims to offer a scientifically backed approach to the glycation cascade, correcting brown, black and gray discoloration for a clearer, more even-toned complexion.

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Expanscience Debuts Tulsinity Bio, a Dual-Action Nutraceutical for Skin and Mind

Derived from organic holy basil (Ocimum sanctum), Tulsinity Bio is reportedly standardized in key bioactive molecules known for their adaptogenic and antioxidant properties.

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Inolex Highlights Natural Dispersing Solution for Ultra-light Mineral Sunscreens

The ingredient is said to support formulators aiming to meet clean and natural formulation goals while improving the sensory and visual profile of mineral-based sun care products.

Celebrity's recent flaunting of their cosmetic treatments is potentially credited to the introduction of GLP-1 medications. Transformations suddenly became accessible, empowering and personalized. It introduced control over the way many wish to present themselves.

Perfect Is Out, Personal Is In: Celebrity Transparency Shaping Aesthetics—But Body Image Pressures Still Linger

Khloe Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Megan Fox, and other celebrities are now openly discussing their cosmetic treatments, breaking the long-held taboo around transparency in beauty. Their influence has helped normalize aesthetic procedures, shaping consumer decisions.