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Dec 11th, 2008
Kelly Frederick
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Per a Financial Times report, L'Oreal is close to snapping up 16-year-old U.K.-based Medik8, which bills itself as a 'dermatological skin care brand, globally renowned for clinically proven age-defying results, without compromise.'
BREAKING: L'Oréal Acquires Medik8
The news comes amid a boom in dermatological beauty, which has risen to prominence at the expense of clean beauty pure players.
Jun 5th, 2025
Susonity by EMD Electronics: Redefining innovation in cosmetics with a diverse portfolio of pigments, UV filters, and skin care actives.
EMD Electronics Launches Rebrand as Susonity, Highlighted at NYSCC 2025
EMD Electronics, the US entity of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has announced the launch of its brand as Susonity. The brand includes effect pigments, UV filters, DHA, functional fillers and skin care actives.
Jun 5th, 2025
Discover Cobalt Labs: Your Partner in Innovation and Product Development
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Discover Cobalt Labs: Your Partner in Innovation and Product Development
Unlock the potential of your product innovation with Cobalt Labs!  Learn how our custom solutions help beauty brands fast-track high-quality products to market. Dive into our latest article to explore how we can accelerate your product development!
Apr 1st, 2025
Originally founded in 2010 as Dignity Coconuts, the company has earned awards for its raw, centrifuge-extracted coconut oil and transparent sourcing model.
Dignity Made Launches to Fight Trafficking with Ethical Coconut Oil
Dignity Coconuts is now Dignity Made, a rebrand highlighting its mission to prevent human trafficking and empower coconut farmers in the Philippines. With ethical jobs, fair trade, and clean products, every purchase creates real impact.
Jun 2nd, 2025
The brand has reportedly more than doubled its consumer base over the past year, racking up $212 million in net sales in the 12 months ended March 31, 2025. Pictured, from left, is e.l.f. Beauty CEO Tarang Amin and Rhode founder Hailey Bieber.
e.l.f. Beauty Acquires Hailey Bieber's Rhode for $1 Billion Amid Tariff Challenges
Bieber will continue her role as founder and additionally serve as Rhode’s chief creative officer and head of innovation, overseeing creative, product innovation and marketing.
May 29th, 2025
Derma Series
Aptar Beauty Introduces Derma Series
Discover Aptar Beauty's Derma Series, offering advanced packaging and dispensing solutions for the growing dermocosmetics market. Features include airless packaging, precision dosing, sustainable materials, and cross-sector expertise for skin care.
May 26th, 2025
The first custom scalp serum available from Prose.
Prose Launches First-Ever Custom Scalp Serum
Discover Prose's Custom Scalp Serum, a personalized, science-backed formula with over 99% natural ingredients to support scalp health and promote stronger, fuller hair. Available now on Prose.com.
May 16th, 2025
Nina Esposito, the new managing director of Provital
Provital Continues to Evolve with Nina Esposito as New Managing Director for U.S. and Canada
Provital appoints Nina Esposito as Managing Director for the U.S. and Canada. With 27+ years of beauty industry expertise, she will drive innovation, sustainability, and growth across North America.
May 14th, 2025
In February 2025, Olaplex announced a significant pivot toward total hair health. The flagship product of this new direction? The No.0.5 Scalp Longevity Treatment, a scalp serum that, combined with the brand's No.3 Hair Perfector, can provide 'lasting hair health from root to tip.'
Olaplex Unveils Mixed Q1 Results Amid Strategic Pivot Toward Total Hair Health
Specialty retail, which comprises the brand's largest channel, increased 12.0% in the first quarter to $38.6 million, while professional decreased 10.9% to $34.5 million and direct-to-consumer decreased 7.2% to $23.9 million.
May 9th, 2025
Mane Kancor celebrates winning the European BSB Innovation Award 2025 for Purakan, a natural anti-dandruff solution.
Mane Kancor Wins 23rd European BSB Innovation Award for Purakan
Mane Kancor secures the 23rd European BSB Innovation Award 2025 for Purakan, a patented natural anti-dandruff solution using upcycled ingredients and sustainable sourcing programs that support over 6,000 farmers.
May 9th, 2025
Beauty meets innovation: Tech is redefining self-care with AI, AR, and smart devices for personalized experiences.
The Future of Beauty Tech: Insider Insights
We asked Industry insiders to share their perspectives on how they see beauty tech evolving and what impacts they anticipate it will have on the beauty industry in the future.
May 6th, 2025