Global Cosmetic Industry

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)

“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

Personal Care Products Council's Science Symposium & Expo (#PCPCScience25)

Oct 28th, 2025Oct 29th, 2025

Driving Beauty Innovation: Accupac’s 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights

Driving Beauty Innovation: Accupac’s 2024 Sustainability Report Highlights

Discover how Accupac is shaping a cleaner, greener future for beauty and personal care. Our 2024 Sustainability Report highlights key milestones, including a Platinum EcoVadis score and bold 2030 goals for sustainable innovation.

The Chieti lab uses advanced technology to test packaging under real-world shipping conditions, following Amazon ISTA-6 protocols.

Aptar Beauty Achieves Amazon Compliance for E-commerce-Ready Packaging

The Chieti lab uses advanced technology to test packaging under real-world shipping conditions, following Amazon ISTA-6 protocols.

Smitha Rao of Parëva Beauty is among the 2025 cohort of Ulta Beauty's MUSE Accelerator.

Ulta Beauty Unveils 2025 MUSE Accelerator Stars

Each brand will receive $50,000 in funding, mentorship from industry pioneers, and access to Ulta Beauty’s 10-week curriculum.

This sale brings top-tier equipment for manufacturers in industries such as cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, food, chemicals and more.

Mix It Up: Bid on Revlon’s Stainless Steel Tanks and More at This Major Auction

The timed online auction will officially close on Tuesday, September 9, at 10:30 a.m. (ET).

LuxePack Monaco

Sep 29th, 2025Oct 1st, 2025

'Gourmand is booming right now—fragrances and flavors with edible, dessert-like notes like vanilla, caramel, chocolate, coffee, and coconut are skyrocketing in popularity,' says Jessie Reder, SVP of product development, MAËLYS. 'Consumers are craving scents that feel indulgent, playful and nostalgic.'

MAËLYS and Whipnotic's Get-Whipped Collaboration Takes Gourmand Body Care to the Next Level

MAËLYS’ Get-Taut Body Firming Mousse gained rapid popularity for its whipped texture and visible firming results, selling out in its first week.

Eugene Cook, head of Korea for Blackstone Private Equity, said, “Juno represents Blackstone’s fourth private equity investment in South Korea, where we have invested behind industry leading companies together with visionary entrepreneurs, and committed to working towards their long-term success.”

Blackstone Invests in with Juno to Bring K-Beauty Hair Care to the World

The brand centers a multi-step approach to hair wellness, similar to K-beauty principles seen in skin care, focusing on artistry and preventative wellness.

Whether you're looking to improve product performance, meet growing demand for clean beauty or push the boundaries of formulation, these innovations are shaping the future of makeup and color cosmetics.

Performance & Sustainability Drive the Newest Makeup Ingredients

Whether you're looking to improve product performance, meet growing demand for clean beauty or push the boundaries of formulation, these innovations are shaping the future of makeup and color cosmetics.

Development of a palm oil-free formulation at the Mibelle Group Lab.

Turning CO₂ into Beauty: The Palm Oil Alternative Designed to Save Rainforests

The project taps LanzaTech biotech processes to convert captured CO₂ into alcohol, similar to beer brewing.

If TSA personal care restrictions are a thing of the past, what does that mean for the travel size ecosystem?

A Travel-sized Update & Other Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging News

Regulatory changes could shake up the dynamic mini market.