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Sequential Skin, AMILI Secure $1.8 M Grant to Uncover Gut-Skin Microbiome Connections

Per the companies, research indicates that imbalances in the gut microbiota play a substantial role in the progression of skin conditions, making this collaboration an essential step forward in understanding and potentially treating them holistically.

Sharif Sayed Joins Le-Vel as Brand & E-Commerce Performance Director

Le-Vel has appointed Sharif Sayed as the new brand and e-commerce performance director, bringing his expertise in direct sales, e-commerce, and AI-driven strategies to the role.

The Future of Skin Care: How Nuon’s Revolutionary Technology Amplifies Beauty

The Future of Skin Care: How Nuon’s Revolutionary Technology Amplifies Beauty

Nuon Medical is providing brands with tools that enhance efficacy, elevate user experience, and support sustainability. With Nuon’s support, brands can launch products that combine scientific rigor with cutting-edge technology.

New leadership at L’Oréal and Estée Lauder: Tina Fair takes over L’Oréal’s Consumer Products Division, while Michael Bowes is named Chief People Officer at Estée Lauder.

Leadership Appointments at L’Oréal and Estée Lauder Highlight Strategic Growth

L’Oréal appoints Tina Fair to lead the Consumer Products Division, while Estée Lauder names Michael Bowes as Chief People Officer. These leadership changes highlight a commitment to growth, innovation, and culture-building in the beauty industry.

The centenary celebrations focus on recognizing a century of smart science, while also looking to the future.

Croda International Plc Celebrates 100 Years of Innovation & Unveils Plan for Rebrand

Croda International Plc is ringing in its 100-year anniversary with a refreshing brand evolution. This transformation aims to reflect the company’s history while simultaneously representing its aspirations to adapt in a rapidly changing world.

Deinde has launched a new Line-Smoothing Eye Cream, powered by 95% biobased ingredients, including the biotech ingredient naringenin.

Deinde’s New Line-Smoothing Eye Cream: Q&A with CEO Joshua Britton

Deinde has launched a new Line-Smoothing Eye Cream, powered by 95% biobased ingredients, including the biotech ingredient naringenin.

This significant investment in the Aalesund, Norway facility will see the construction of a new synthesis plant.

Epax Commits $10 Million Investment Towards Sustainable Innovation with a State-of-the-Art Synthesis Plant

In a push towards sustainable innovation, Epax is investing $10 million in a significant upgrade to its main production facility, targeting the development of next-generation marine oil products.

A little treat? Keep track of food and flavor trends to fuel marketing and product innovation.

Beauty & the Joy Economy

From little treats to gourmand notes, every beauty category can feed into consumers' hunger for fun, happiness and less stress.

The 5-in-1 formula comprises a biobased mucin alternative derived from 'Japanese roots and plants' (konjac is often used as a plant-based mucin alternative, for example).

Byoma’s New Phyto-Mucin Glow Serum Pairs K-Beauty & Plant-Based Innovation

The non-stick skin barrier repair serum can act as a primer for makeup application and imparts the ever-popular "glass skin" effect.

In January 2025, when Target announced the introduction of more than 2,000 accessibly priced wellness products at its stores, the retailer highlighted the addition of Being Frenshe, an approachable wellness line by Ashley Tisdale.

How Maesa Fills the Gap Between Masstige and High-end Luxury (Brand-building Secrets)

Maesa's Q1 2025 launches, including Being Frenshe, Fine'ry, and Kristin Ess+, showcase the beauty incubator's expertise in delivering premium-quality products at affordable prices, perfectly aligning with consumer demand.

K-Beauty Meets Body Care: Glow Recipe and MAËLYS Share Secrets to Success at Beauty Accelerate

This will be a rare opportunity for attendees to hear directly from two buzzy brands that can offer insights for R&D and marketing innovation at any scale.