HBA 9-20-07_11 | Global Cosmetic Industry

Prestige facial skin care is in a slump; medspa inspiration, microbiome balance and other strategies offer hope for the category.

7 Ways to Get Prestige Facial Skin Care Back on Track

From the microbiome to medspa inspiration, brands have more innovation opportunities today than ever before.

L'Oreal continues to snap up high-performing brands in key categories.

Why L'Oreal is Acquiring Color Wow

U.S.- and U.K.-based Color Wow was founded in 2013 by Gail Federici and has since enjoyed "rapid growth" via salons, selective distribution and e-commerce.

Debut earned its spot on the TIME100 list for its groundbreaking use of AI and biotechnology to create high-performing, sustainable beauty formulations, driving innovation in the industry. Pictured is CEO Joshua Britton.

Beauty Shines on Time's List of the 100 Most Influential Companies in 2025

L’Oréal was recognized for its science-driven approach and strategic acquisitions like CeraVe and La Roche-Posay.

Peptid4® B-Like: Sustainable and effective wrinkle-reducing peptide

Peptid4® B-Like: Sustainable and effective wrinkle-reducing peptide

Peptid4® B-Like is a biomimetic tetrapeptide that reduces expression wrinkles by modulating muscle contraction, similar to botulinum toxin. With 99.86% natural origin content, it offers effective, sustainable performance aligned with Green Chemistry.

Bacteria on facial and underarm sites can enhance a sense of well-being.

This Skin Bacteria Boosts Mood and Well-being: New Research

Cutibacterium on the face and axilla (underarms) "was associated with reduced stress."

Neopac Tube Council Award 2025

Neopac Wins Two Tube of the Year Awards for Voltaren Packaging

Neopac’s Polyfoil tube for Voltaren Arthritis Pain Relief Gel wins Gold in the Pharmaceutical Category and the Michael Hoard 2025 Tube of the Year, showcasing innovation in sustainable, patient-friendly packaging design.

Is Coty eyeing a breakup? A new report says yes.

Coty Exploring Breakup of Its Units: Report

The sell-off would reportedly include the company's consumer division and luxury segment.

'Sustainability is very much driving our customers’ choice of packaging, and it will remain a priority in our business strategy for upcoming years,' says Berlin Packaging.

Exclusive Q&A with Berlin Packaging Beauty

We spoke with Berlin Packaging Beauty about the latest innovations in the beauty and personal care packaging market.

Estée Lauder Launches on Amazon.ca Premium Beauty Store

This announcement comes shortly after The Estée Lauder Companies introduced its 10th brand, The Ordinary, to the U.S. Amazon beauty store in May 2025.

From Givaudan's advanced MoodScentz+ platform to VEXA Beauty's peptide-infused perfumes, companies are exploring the intersection of science, emotion, and scent.

Innovations in Fragrance: Mood-Enhancing Scents and Cutting-Edge Launches

Explore the latest innovations in the fragrance industry entering into the summer of 2025, from mood-enhancing technologies like Givaudan’s MoodScentz+ to peptide-infused perfumes and skin-friendly scents.

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Insider Insights: How Are Beauty Industry Leaders Navigating Tariff Uncertainty?

The beauty industry is adapting to shifting tariffs by reevaluating supply chains, sourcing strategies and product development, while prioritizing flexibility, innovation and maintaining product quality.