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DermCeutical EDL reportedly activates dermal fibroblasts to increase elastin production, a primary mechanism also pursued by energy-based treatments such as radiofrequency skin tightening, ultrasound-based lifting devices and certain laser modalities that rely on controlled dermal heating to stimulate structural protein renewal.

Q&A: AI-Powered DermCeutical EDL: Redefining Skin Tightening in Skin Care

In a 12-week clinical study, dermatologist-blinded assessments showed a 73% improvement in skin sagging and a 100% fine-line improvement rate.

For beauty brands navigating this rapidly changing trade environment, various tariff mitigation strategies have become essential: foreign trade zones, bonded warehouses, tariff engineering and strategic sourcing shifts, just to name a few.

The Tariff Mitigation Secret Every Beauty Brand Should Know

A guide to reclaiming up to 99% of import costs with duty drawbacks.

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The UAE debut follows Ulta Beauty’s regional entry in Kuwait at The Avenues on November 7, 2025 (pictured), and underscores a rapid expansion strategy across the Gulf.

Ulta Beauty Lands in the UAE, Fast-Tracking Middle East Expansion

Ulta Beauty’s Middle East expansion positions the retailer to test its mass-to-prestige, service-led model in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most brand-driven beauty markets.

The collection reimagines three e.l.f. hero products—Power Grip Primer, Halo Glow and Camo—through H&M’s fashion-forward lens, turning high-equity makeup IP into emotionally driven, wearable fragrance.

H&M x e.l.f. Enter Fragrance at Peak Momentum—Turning Hero Makeup into Scented IP

For the first nine months of 2025, fragrance emerged as one of the strongest categories across the mass and prestige channels.

'Fragrance has been benefiting from deep changes in consumer trends, including frequency of use, appetite for more premium, luxury scents and new habits to “collect” various scents and brands,' says Alexandre Terseleer, a partner in the private equity practice at global strategy and management consulting firm, Kearney. 'However, at this stage the offering has become so vast that most consumers start feeling overwhelmed–lending itself well for consolidation at the level of brands (and portfolios thereof).'

Megadeals, Fragrance Frenzies and the Gen Z Wallet: Your 2026 Beauty M&A Playbook

Alexandre Terseleer, a partner at Kearney, unpacks the latest beauty M&A trends.

Medipeel, CJ Olive Young × Sephora, and Fine’ry Signal Next-Phase Global Expansion Across Prestige, K-Beauty, and Fragrance Retail

Together, the moves highlight how brands and retailers are scaling through prestige doors, curated global partnerships and omnichannel distribution models.

Deinde harnesses breakthrough biotechnology to support skin longevity at the cellular level.

Deinde Unveils Radiance-Restoring Overnight Mask for a Morning Glow-Up

Clinically proven to improve skin texture, tone and brightness, this deeply moisturizing formula is said to melt effortlessly into the skin, delivering visible radiance by morning.

Drunk Elephant Says Goodbye to Sephora Kids with New Age-Appropriate Campaign

The collaboration integrates ANUA’s skin care products with the KPop Demon Hunters universe, using character-inspired concepts, storytelling, and interactive experiences to connect fans with both the narrative and the products.

What We Know So Far About the KPop Demon Hunters x ANUA Collaboration

For beauty industry professionals, the collaboration illustrates an approach to linking entertainment IP with product marketing and consumer engagement.

Seven Bucks Companies Appoints Unilever Vet Cara Robinson as First Chief Brand Officer

Robinson most recently served as CEO of beauty and wellbeing for Unilever North America.