HBA 9-20-07_34 | Global Cosmetic Industry

SymFeel Quat Green®: 100% naturally derived alternative to polyquats

SymFeel Quat Green®: 100% naturally derived alternative to polyquats

SymFeel Quat Green® delivers well-known efficacy of Polyquaternium-7 and Polyquaternium-10 while embracing sustainability.

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.

'Taking back full ownership of Huda Beauty is a deeply very important moment for me,' said Kattan. 'It says that while many of us dreamers have visions that we are told are too big or not possible to do alone, in actuality, you have all the power you need to change the world yourself!'

Huda Kattan Reclaims Full Ownership of Huda Beauty

Kattan will continue to lead the brand with her husband, Christopher Goncalo, who serves as co-CEO, and her sister, Alya Kattan, who oversees social strategy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.