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From groundbreaking cosmetic ingredients to cutting-edge beauty devices, this year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision in cosmetics R&D.

Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.

Wealthier, asset-confident consumers tend to trade up, seeking science-backed efficacy, personalization, and experiential value, while less wealthy or paycheck-tight consumers trade down, prioritizing clarity, reliability, affordability, and multifunctional performance—though many shoppers move fluidly between the two, mixing premium hero items with value-focused everyday purchases. Across income tiers, both groups increasingly demand transparency, demonstrable results, and smart, efficient solutions, making performance the ultimate currency in a barbell-shaped market.

Beauty in Two Worlds: K-shaped Strategies to Capture Both Premium and Value Consumers

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Coverpla to Mark 80 Years of Operations and 10 Years of U.S. Subsidiary in 2026

The Future of Beauty Is Now: Download Accupac’s 2026 Trend Report

The Future of Beauty Is Now: Download Accupac’s 2026 Trend Report

Accupac’s 2026 Trend Report highlights a new era of beauty—where proof is experienced, sustainability drives real impact, bioinnovation supports long-term vitality, and adaptive beauty responds to changing skin, life stages, and environments.

In a September 2025 analysis, Circana’s Natallia Bambiza noted that lip liners remained “among the fastest growing subsegments and top gaining contributors to both prestige and mass makeup sales, growing 28% and 36%, respectively, so far this year.”

A Slowing Lip Boom Requires New Innovation: Micro Briefing

'Consumers are no longer just dabbling in supplements—they increasingly believe in the power of ingestibles to influence skin, scalp, and overall beauty outcomes,' says Lorne Lucree, founder, Quiet Coyote. 'The next step is ingredient alignment: the same actives delivered through both a topical serum/cream and an ingestible capsule/powder, sending a unified signal of support to the body.'

2026 Beauty Preview: from Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers

Specialists in ingredients, packaging, marketing and more speak out on what's ahead for the industry.

The webinar will explore the evolution of product claims, from 'clean' promises to efficacy-driven messaging, and show you how to conquer global labeling regulations.

Stay Ahead of the Curve: Esko is Answering Questions on Scaling Businesses and Navigating Regulatory Challenges

Have questions about scaling and navigating regulatory challenges for your beauty brand? Esko's webinar has all the answers, offering practical guidance for designing compliant, future-ready packaging and anticipating regulatory shifts so you can stay ahead of the curve.

Camille Chammas, Chairman of Barony, states that 'joining kdc/one marks a major milestone for Barony, giving us the scale, resources and innovation platform to serve our customers with even greater impact… We look forward to leveraging kdc/one's deep relationships and expertise in product formulation, design, packaging and manufacturing as we embark on this exciting new chapter together.'

Kickstarting Growth: kdc/one Acquires Business and Operations of Barony Universal to Expand Global Manufacturing and U.K. Presence

kdc/one acquires U.K.'s largest independent aerosol manufacturer, Barony Universal, expanding U.K. presence and global manufacturing.

The EcoLux Pencil is designed with sustainability and functionality in mind; it’s completely plastic-free, featuring a layered paper barrel that reportedly ensures strength, prevents oil bleeding and reduces environmental impact.

Tokiwa's EcoLux Pencil: Sustainable Beauty Takes Center Stage

Tokiwa’s 100% natural formula is enriched with lightweight moisturizing oils and amino-acid-based emollients to deliver a silky-smooth glide and six times more moisturization than conventional lipsticks.

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.

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).

According to the Personal Care Products Council, 'Between 1990 and 2022, the [U.S.] personal care products industry generated a trade surplus every year, reaching $2.6 billion in 2022...'

Beauty’s Global Manufacturing Shake-Up: How Tariffs, AI and Consumer Shifts Are Reshaping the Industry

"Increasingly, consumers are weighing needs versus wants when making purchasing decisions and working through what they already have at home..."

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Beyond the Hype: C&T Allēs Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor

We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.

“I’m thrilled to join GPI Beauty at such an exciting stage in its growth,” said Reed. “Together, we’ll deliver packaging and turnkey solutions that help beauty brands bring their visions to life.”

GPI Beauty Names Katie Reed as Vice President of Sales

Before joining GPI Beauty, Reed served as executive vice president of new business development at twelveNYC.