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The raise builds on the firm's successful first fund, which delivered exits including Touchland, acquired by Church & Dwight, Billie, Coterie and Hims.

Align Ventures Raises $125M Fund II, Signaling Strong Investor Appetite for Next-Generation Beauty Brands

Align has also already warehoused an investment in California Naturals ahead of Fund II and recently participated in the brand's Series B round.

Fresh off a $4 million funding round, co-founder and CEO Kathy Widmer and co-founder and CCO Barry Bruno say they believe the category is undergoing a structural transformation.

The Body Care Boom Is Just Beginning, Say Dewsy's Founders

Body care is finally catching up to facial skin care—and the founders behind Dewsy explain why this shift is permanent.

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON is the first glass mascara created by Lumson in collaboration with Ponzini. This Made in Italy design elevates the formula, transforming the mascara into a luxury object. The bottle comes with three applicators for a tailored, premium performance

July/August 2026

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July/August 2026

Luxury beauty brands desperately need new points of distribution, as traditional department stores increasingly fail to deliver true luxury experiences. The solution lies in infiltrating high-end, membership-based wellness spaces.

The New Alchemy: Why Longevity is Beauty’s Next Billion-Dollar Battleground

Axe Stadium Seat V03

AXE Brings Fine Fragrance to The World’s Biggest Cultural Moment

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

Cleo is manufactured in the United States and supports 28-400 and 33-400 neck finishes, with a 2.125-inch diameter, crab claw seal and a 0.375-inch orifice.

Flip, Squeeze, Done: Aptar Debuts Lidless Closures Built for One-Handed Precision

By 2034, older adults will outnumber children for the first time in U.S. history. Declining populations under 18 and rising life expectancy will drive this aging trend.

Beauty’s Demographic Destiny: Aging, Autonomy, and the 2040 Pivot

Population shifts are opening new avenues for growth as purchasing power redistributes across age cohorts, rewarding brands that strategically embrace these demographic transformations.

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON: mascara in glass by Lumson and Ponzini

MOON is the first glass mascara created by Lumson in collaboration with Ponzini. This Made in Italy design elevates the formula, transforming the mascara into a luxury object. The bottle comes with three applicators for a tailored, premium performance

By combining fMRI data with consumer testing and market insights, the system reportedly enables brands to directly link formulation choices—such as texture or scent—to how a product is perceived, experienced and ultimately valued.

Can Sensory Neuroscience Rewire Cosmetic Product Development

The company’s research is claimed to reveal that sensory experiences can have deeper and more lasting neurological effects than previously understood.

Today is your last day to secure tickets to the 2026 Alles!

Final Call: Allē Awards Guest List Closes Friday, May 8

Join us on May 18, 2026, in New York City for an unforgettable red carpet reception.

Research and industry experience consistently show that fragrance strongly influences how consumers understand texture, quality and even product efficacy.

Fragrance Moves Upstream as a Key Formulation Strategy

A preview of the strategies and innovations coming to in-cosmetics Global 2026 in Paris.

Each circuit in the U.S. federal court system has its own version of the infringement test, but in essence, they all look at similar factors: (1) the strength of the plaintiff’s trademark or trade dress, (2) the similarity of the goods, (3) the similarity of the marks or designs, (4) evidence of any actual confusion, (5) the similarity of marketing channels, (6) the sophistication of the purchasers or the level of care they likely use, (7) the defendant’s intent, and (8) the likelihood of expansion of the product lines.

Dupe Culture Meets the Courtroom

What the Benefit vs. e.l.f. mascara ruling reveals about the legal limits of beauty dupes.

“Social Media has tremendously broken down the stigma of tattoos and even helped elevate them to art,' says Chi Quan Do, supervising chemist at Renu Labs LLC.

Face-Grade Body Care, Sculpting Actives and Next-Gen Ingredients: What’s Driving Performance in 2026

Across body care, the trend is clear: consumers now demand face-grade efficacy, ethical sourcing and inclusivity.

The body care category is undergoing a massive transformation, moving far beyond basic hydration to embrace high-performance actives and sophisticated sensoriality.

[LAST CHANCE] Body Care Trends: Shaping What’s Next

Identify the specific raw materials that drive claims, improve skin feel and deliver measurable results.

Bath & Body Works Just Reinvented Its Distribution Model with Amazon Storefront

Beyond distribution, the Amazon debut serves as the launchpad for an evolved brand identity.

Dermatological Beauty accelerated into double-digit growth in Q4, supported by sell-in/sell-out normalization.

L’Oréal’s Back: Inside the Beauty Giant's 2025 Rebound

The results mark another year of outperformance versus the global beauty market, with CEO Nicolas Hieronimus citing innovation acceleration, AI deployment and operational efficiency as key drivers.

Strategically, 2025 marked a decisive shift toward higher-growth beauty and personal care spaces, particularly with the acquisition of Dr. Squatch for €1.24 billion, expanding natural personal care in North America.

Unilever’s Beauty & Personal Care: Premium Growth, Science-Driven Innovation, Resilient Margins

In a slowing global market, Unilever’s beauty and personal care divisions are delivering competitive USG, positive volume, and resilient margins.

Wizard Wellness' Walmart Launch Marks Mass Market Leap for Microbiome-Driven Allergy Care

Doctor- and allergist-recommended, the system targets long-term allergy wellness while supporting broader benefits including improved sleep, mood and energy.