September 2025

This month's edition focuses on growth sectors in makeup and body care, plus the latest ingredient and packaging innovations on the market.

Global Cosmetic Industry September 2025

September 2025

Whether you're looking to improve product performance, meet growing demand for clean beauty or push the boundaries of formulation, these innovations are shaping the future of makeup and color cosmetics.

Performance & Sustainability Drive the Newest Makeup Ingredients

If TSA personal care restrictions are a thing of the past, what does that mean for the travel size ecosystem?

A Travel-sized Update & Other Cosmetic and Personal Care Packaging News

“Face-grade means more than premium actives—it means visible results and gentle care in equal measure.'

The Rise of Face-Grade Body Care: a Skin Care Transformation

According to the Personal Care Products Council, 'Between 1990 and 2022, the [U.S.] personal care products industry generated a trade surplus every year, reaching $2.6 billion in 2022...'

Beauty’s Global Manufacturing Shake-Up: How Tariffs, AI and Consumer Shifts Are Reshaping the Industry

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

Rita Corporation’s Ritafactants are said to be ideal for formulating low-irritation shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, baby care products, shaving products and environmentally friendly household cleaners.

Biobased Ingredients Usher in the Era of High-performance Clean Beauty

Inspired by senomorphic and senolytic science, OmniYouth is said to tackle signs of aging at the cellular level. This rejuvenating peptide targets senescent cells, which are often key contributors to age-related skin concerns such as reduced elasticity and UV-induced damage.

High-Performance Biotech: The Future of Beauty Innovation

Big Kelp Flex harnesses the regenerative properties of seaweed instead to create a superabsorbent ingredient that efficiently suspends particles in mineral sunscreens.

Goodbye, Microplastics: Beauty’s Glow-Up for a Greener Future

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Illuminating Ceramide Jelly Oil: Hydration, Glow & Skin Barrier Support

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Nuon Skin Soothing Cooling Device with Infrared LED Technology

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Pureblome by Provital: Innovative Skin Solution with Triplobiome Technology

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Tokiwa's Innovative Cosmetic Solutions with Japanese Excellence

Spectra Colors' Special D&C Black 2 for Eye and Lip Products

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Campo Manuka Extract Range for Sensitive Skin

Costco has become a go-to beauty hub for U.S. shoppers amid economic stresses.

Beauty on a Budget: How Consumers Are Redefining Glamor

Novel biotech ingredients, powered by AI discovery, could reshape the fragrance palette of the future.

3 Ways AI is Reshaping Beauty: from Fragrance to Sun Care