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While Sincerely Yours and Pour Tous share a mission to elevate skin care for teens and young users, they stand out in their execution and positioning.

With Sincerely Yours and Pour Tous, the Gen Alpha Beauty Blitz Reaches Sephora and Amazon

Two recent brand launches turn up the heat on the competition in responsible skin care.

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)

Zenakine helps release feel-good messengers in the skin, reduces cortisol damage and even supports better emotional balance.

Baralan Redefines Beauty Packaging: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Design at the Core of a Future-Oriented Vision

Baralan Redefines Beauty Packaging: Innovation, Sustainability and Inclusive Design at the Core of a Future-Oriented Vision

Baralan unveils its latest sustainable innovations in beauty packaging, merging technical excellence, refined aesthetics and innovation. A visionary leader reshaping the industry's future with glass at its core.

Stick formats performed well in Q1 2025, particularly eye shadows and foundations (both up in the double digits).

Stick to It: Makeup’s Growth Agenda for 2025-2026

Convenience and skin-loving ingredients define many of makeup's top-performing categories.

Sukoshi’s rapid growth is driven by advanced skin care consultations, exclusive product launches and innovative retail concepts.

Sukoshi Expands to NYC, Expanding Its Retail Reach in the Asian Beauty Landscape

Founded in 2018, Sukoshi's new NYC store will mark the brand’s 15th location, with plans to surpass 20 stores by the end of the year.

'[W]e can predict better ingredients, faster, with our best-in-class models that we have invested in over several years,' says Joshua Britton, Ph.D., founder and CEO of Debut.

Debut Secures $20M to Revolutionize Longevity Skin Care with AI, Expands into Asia

The AI discovery platform will use the funding to develop ingredients that target the 14 hallmarks of aging.

Launching on August 21, 2025, the Rare Beauty x Tajín Cheek & Lip Set includes two full-sized products in Tajín-inspired shades blending spice and vibrancy.

Rare Beauty x Tajín Launch Spicy Cheek & Lip Set Collaboration

"Just like Tajín, these shades bring boldness, warmth, and a spark of joy to every occasion."

For the three months ended June 30, 2025, Coty reported net revenue of $1,252.4 million, an 8% decline on a reported basis, including a 1% FX benefit, and a 9% decrease on a like-for-like (LFL) basis.

Coty Inc. FY25 Results: Resilient Fragrance Growth and Strategic Plans for FY26

Coty expects gradual sales improvement in FY26, starting with LFL declines of 6-8% in 1Q26 and 3-5% in 2Q26.

Woman Outside Applying Sunscreen To Shoulder Creamy Foam Concept Adobe Stock 636248390

Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags

Recent regulatory attention highlights both hidden sunscreen actives in cosmetic products, and the legal gray zone of mousse-format sunscreens — prompting calls for clearer labeling and format approval.

Lip products and prestige hair care were key sales drivers in the first half of 2025.

1H 2025 Beauty Sales Point to Boom Times for Value and Efficacy

While prestige led hair care and makeup, mass growth dominated fragrance and skin care.