January/Feburary 2026

From ingestibles to retinols to makeup hybrids, this month's edition dives into beauty's hottest product and marketing innovation opportunities.

Global Cosmetic Industry January/Feburary 2026

January/Feburary 2026

McKinsey Health Institute calls this gap a $1 trillion industry opportunity, one that can dramatically improve the health and lives of women everywhere.

Can Beauty Bridge the Gap Between Women and Wellness?

The demand is clear. Hybrid makeup that puts skin first is key, allowing users a clearer base that enhances color cosmetics.

Makeup + More: Hybrids that Have it All

The potential drawbacks of retinol have left users looking for a retinol alternative—one that provides the same level of benefits without the harshness.

Retinol Reimagined: The Brands and Ingredients Gaining Market Momentum

This year, sunscreen is getting personal by focusing on lifestyle preferences, hybrid formats and new ingredients designed for everyone.

Sun Care Gets Personal

To celebrate packaging's place in beauty, Global Cosmetic Industry spoke to experts across the packaging industry to ask one key question: What is a key trend you see coming in 2026?

Practical, Powerful and Personal: Beauty Insiders' Packaging Predictions for 2026

As we head out of the holidays and step into 2026, the time has come to make our New Year's beauty resolutions, big and small.

Beauty Resolutions: What to Manifest in 2026

According to InsightAce Analytics, ingestible beauty was valued at $4.2 billion in 2024.

Beauty's What's On the Inside: Ingestible Beauty Takeaways for 2026

Beauty is expected to become 64% larger by expanding into the wellness and ritual categories.

The Longevity and Slow-Aging Movement Gets an Ingredient Refresh

Fig.1 Skincare: Featuring Berlin Packaging’s Airglass collection

The Perfect Packaging Partnership is a Thing of Beauty: How to Find the Right Packaging Supplier

Sleek Design. Advanced Light Therapy. Perfect Lips.

Neenah Folding Board (1)

Transform Packaging into a Branded Experience with NEENAH Folding Board

Wildfleur Red (2)

Blooming Design: Wildfleur’s Packaging Goes from E-Commerce to Shelf

Gpi Beauty Buddy

Snap, Style and Shine: Meet the Beauty Buddy

Everything You Need to Know About Iron Oxides