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Inside Ardell's DUO Underlash Glue & Remover Launch

Ardell's Brand Director, Jennifer Johnson, talks about the features and the differentiating factor that set the new DUO Underlash Glue & Remover apart.

The move extends Kayali’s core proposition—layering fragrance to create a personalized scent experience—from perfume application into a broader body-care ritual.

Kayali Takes Fragrance Layering Beyond the Bottle

The move extends Kayali’s core proposition from perfume application into a broader body-care ritual.

July/August 2026

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July/August 2026

The company expects the early return of its Gucci Beauty license to Kering to create a sales and profit step-down in FY28, but said it is developing measures to moderate the impact. These include accelerating core brands, expanding newer portfolio additions such as Marc Jacobs Beauty makeup and fragrances from Swarovski, Etro and Marni, and implementing a significant fixed-cost reduction program.

Coty Returns to Sales Growth in Q4 as Fragrance, Cosmetics and Americas Lead; Names Soraya Benchikh CFO

The launch is expected later this year, with Proya joining Ulta Beauty’s existing portfolio of prestige skin care brands.

China's Proya Targets U.S. Prestige Beauty With Ulta Beauty Expansion

Luxury fragrance was particularly strong, with double-digit growth across the portfolio led by Le Labo, Tom Ford and Kilian Paris.

Estée Lauder’s Fiscal 2026 Results: Fragrance Leads a Broader Beauty Recovery

This new peptide delivery breakthrough slows release 15 times faster than traditional formulas.

Matrixyl® Neolide™: Next-Generation Peptide Delivery Targets Skin Longevity and Post-Procedure Recovery

“Our community has always shaped what comes next for Sol de Janeiro, and their number one request was clear: they wanted the fragrances they love to last longer,” said Jordan Saxemard, chief executive officer.

Sol de Janeiro’s Intense Perfume Mist Bridges the Gap Between Mists and Fine Fragrance

The 90-ml Intense Perfume Mists will retail for $34, versus $26 for the same size of the standard mists.

The acquisition brings together Cosmetic Group USA’s more than three decades of experience in U.S. beauty product development and manufacturing with PharmaResearch’s biotechnology, research capabilities and international resources.

Cosmetic Group USA Announces Strategic Acquisition by PharmaResearch to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Global Capabilities

The acquisition is also expected to connect U.S. beauty-market expertise with PharmaResearch’s research and biotechnology platform.

As obesity treatment broadens from weight loss to whole-person outcomes, a consumer-facing layer could emerge around the physical, emotional and aesthetic dimensions of transformation. This would create demand across skin, scalp, hair, body care, nutrition, aesthetics, movement, fragrance, cosmetics and self-expression.

From Weight Loss to Whole-Person Beauty

As the definition of successful obesity treatment expands, a transformation-care market may emerge across pharma, beauty and consumer health.

Walmart is evolving into a comprehensive wellness destination that appeals to consumers who are seeking wellness solutions, not just bargains.

Lorne Lucree Is Giving the Allergy Aisle a Beauty Makeover

Wizard Wellness founder Lorne Lucree is bringing beauty’s sensory, microbiome-driven playbook to nasal care, taking the drug-free brand from DTC launch to 3,100 Walmart and CVS doors in just six months.

Beauty has made enormous progress in expanding foundation and concealer shade ranges, but simply increasing the number of shades does not necessarily solve the underlying problem of matching.

Estée Lauder Wants to Rewrite the Science of Shade Matching

ELC’s research will examine how consumers perceive undertones and subtle color differences under real-world viewing conditions.

The micellar-powered mist uses a patent-pending Micellar Bi-phase Cleansing System designed to loosen and absorb oil while delivering what Living Proof describes as a 100% invisible finish and weightless feel.

Living Proof Takes Dry Shampoo Out of the Aerosol Era

Instead of masking oil with powder, Living Proof is positioning the product as a lightweight cleansing treatment for the hair and scalp.

The company was founded in 2020 as an Imperial spinout based on research by CEO Francisco Malaret, Ph.D. (pictured); its new facility is designed to support both commercial manufacturing and continued R&D.

Nanomox Disrupts the Zinc Oxide Playbook for Mineral Sunscreen

Nanomox says its proprietary process enables precise control over zinc oxide’s particle size, shape and crystallinity, allowing the company to tune the material for both optical and UV-performance characteristics.

Fragrance is stepping out from the broader personal care ingredient mix with the launch of the Fragrance Zone at in-cosmetics Asia 2026, reflecting the growing role of scent in product differentiation, mood and self-expression across APAC.

Fragrance Gets Its Own Spotlight at in-cosmetics Asia

A new Fragrance Awards program will add a competitive element, with international fragrance experts judging innovations showcased in the Scent Bar and attendees voting for their favorites.

Kim Kardashian Joins Broc Shot to Bring Skin Health Into the Supplement Aisle

As supplements move deeper into beauty territory and make increasingly skin-specific claims, brands will need to balance compelling wellness narratives with credible science.

Cymbiotika’s Breakout Year Gets a Celebrity-Backed Boost

Alix Earle, whose TikTok, Instagram and YouTube audiences span 14 million followers, will use her channels to educate consumers about the brand, with a potential co-branded product also on the table.

“POV Beauty is redefining an emerging category at the intersection of skin care and makeup—and Sephora is proud to partner in bringing it to our clients across North America,” said Carolyn Bojanowski, EVP, merchandising at Sephora US. “With its high-performance, barrier-first formulas and unique approach to ‘skin care-prep’ before makeup, POV Beauty fills a meaningful whitespace in our assortment and reflects Sephora's longstanding commitment to offering brands that are shaping the future of beauty.”

Mikayla Nogueira’s POV Beauty Takes Its Skin-Prep Revolution to Sephora

POV Beauty's proposition taps into a broader industry shift toward routines in which barrier support, hydration and other skin benefits are expected to enhance makeup performance.

Jupiter's Ulta assortment spans anti-dandruff shampoos and serums, conditioners, scalp moisturizer and tools, alongside the new Day 2 Dry Shampoo.

Jupiter’s Ulta Move Signals Scalp Care’s Mainstream Moment

Jupiter’s move into Ulta also gives the category greater visibility among mainstream beauty shoppers.