Global Cosmetic Industry

Mane Kancor celebrates winning the European BSB Innovation Award 2025 for Purakan, a natural anti-dandruff solution.

Mane Kancor Wins 23rd European BSB Innovation Award for Purakan

Mane Kancor secures the 23rd European BSB Innovation Award 2025 for Purakan, a patented natural anti-dandruff solution using upcycled ingredients and sustainable sourcing programs that support over 6,000 farmers.

Beauty meets innovation: Tech is redefining self-care with AI, AR, and smart devices for personalized experiences.

The Future of Beauty Tech: Insider Insights

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How Will Technology Change the Beauty Industry? - Insider Insights

Lumson celebrates 50 years and makes its debut in the world of fragrances

Lumson celebrates 50 years and makes its debut in the world of fragrances

In its 50th anniversary year, Lumson makes its debut into the world of perfumes, presenting its solutions developed specifically for the sector.

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K-Beauty's Grabity Anti-hair Loss Brand Hits Europe

This follows the brand's January 2025 premiere at CES Las Vegas, where the product launch showcased the company's expertise in polyphenol-based formulations.

Viguier-Hovasse, an engineer by training, joined L’Oréal in 1997 and has spent her career at the beauty giant, contributing to innovations such as the Elsève Glycolic Gloss and Panorama Mascara.

L’Oréal Charts Innovation Path Ahead with Appointment of Delphine Viguier-Hovasse as the First Chief Innovation and Prospective Officer

Viguier-Hovasse, an engineer by training, joined L’Oréal in 1997 and has spent her career at the beauty giant, contributing to innovations such as the Elsève Glycolic Gloss and Panorama Mascara.

Madame X includes fragrance notes of apricot, bergamot, saffron and sandalwood.

Pura Launches Madame X Fragrance in Collaboration with The Met

The fragrance is inspired by John Singer Sargent’s 1883-84 oil painting.

Wonderskin Secures $50M Series A Investment to Drive Innovation and Expansion

"Welcoming one of the most iconic firms in growth equity to join us on this journey speaks to the strength of our innovation, our team, and our vision," said Michael Malinsky, co-founder and CEO of Wonderskin.

“I know what it's like to always be on, always moving, always showing up—and I wouldn’t have it any other way,' Hilton said. 'After two years of developing Parívie, I wanted to create something that empowers those moments we take for ourselves—whether it’s five minutes or a full routine. It’s about innovation that works, beauty that gives back, and helping you feel confident, radiant, and unapologetically you.”

Paris Hilton Launches Parívie: A Future-Forward Luxury Skin Care Line Powered by Innovation

Parívie comprises six products, each tailored to address the challenges of modern skin caused by environmental fatigue, screen time and relentless schedules.

“IFF delivered solid first quarter results, driven by disciplined execution and broad-based growth across most of our business,” said chief executive officer Erik Fyrwald.

IFF Reports ‘Solid’ First Quarter Results

Net sales for the first quarter were $2.84 billion, a decrease of 2% from the same period last year.

Coty is leaning into TikTok Shop, Amazon, fragrance and more as part of a fiscal 2026 turnaround strategy.

Amid Challenging Fiscal 2025, Coty Charts 2026 Turnaround with Innovation in Fragrances, Amazon and TikTok Sales

While the company expects a "healthier business improvement" in fiscal 2026, it has revised its guidance for fiscal 2025.

Lighting, cropping and other techniques can, intentionally or not, manipulate the appearance of efficacy in clinical testing.

The Misleading Beauty Befores and Afters That Even the Pros Miss

There are many variables that can and should be controlled, and good studios will always provide both a full-face image and close crops.

Lane Bogar (left) and Chloe Beaumont-Smith (right)

Fragrance Creators Association Announces Two New Hires

Together, these new additions will support FCA’s advocacy efforts for sound science and forward-thinking policy across the fragrance value chain.

There is a cultural/quasi-political dimension to some beauty ingredient trends; beef tallow and seed oils are just the latest.

Seed Oils Join Beef Tallow in the Beauty Ingredient Culture Wars

Participating brands include Saturée, a skin care brand "made without PUFA-rich [polyunsaturated fatty acid] seed oils, with only stable saturated fats, and pro-metabolic active ingredients."