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Can the ‘Treatment in a Bottle’ Movement Revive Skin Care Innovation?

From needle-free fillers to microneedling-inspired serums, innovative products promise to transform the way shoppers approach facial skin care.

Peptides are powering everything from lip-shaping color cosmetics to aesthetic neurotoxin treatment alternatives. Suppliers are also working to enhance performance and penetration of these key materials.

Peptide Beauty is Leveling Up in 2025

Peptides are everywhere; why is that?

Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD, has joined the speaker lineup of Beauty Accelerate 2025, lending his extensive medical and R&D expertise to the expert panel discussion, 'Dermocosmetics and Science-based Beauty.'

⚠️Rhode Skin's Dermatologist-in-residence Joins Beauty Accelerate 2025 Lineup👀

Dhaval Bhanusali, MD, FAAD, made a name for himself by serving as dermatologist-in-residence for Hailey Bieber's Rhode, as well as consulting for brands such as P&G, Neutrogena, Skin Ceuticals, EltaMD and Skin Medica.

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Bubble's Tell All Juicy Secret Lip Balm & the Accessorization of Beauty: Founder Shai Eisenman Talks Gen Z, Lifestyle & More

"For our community, this is about more than looking and feeling good; it’s about self-expression."

Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s Mini PhD Hybrid Hydrating Tinted Lip Oil, featuring vegan collagen and prickly pear oil, has joined the lip oil craze.

2024’s Fastest-growing Makeup Categories: Lips & Unique Formats

Lips and unique formats have driven this year’s sales and offer brands plenty of whitespace for growth.

Overall, lip makeup was a top performer in the prestige beauty category 2023, per Circana, spiking 31% year-over-year, or twice the rate of the overall category.

The Lip Boom: Beauty x Care

From lip oils and balms to plumping glosses and multifunctional sticks, innovation opportunities abound.

CBC and other cannabinoids, produced via fermentation, can push beauty into frontiers beyond CBD.

Cannabinoid Beauty: Beyond CBD

Purissima is a developer of natural ingredients via the application of fermentation to microalgae. The company is set to launch its first ingredient, cannabichromene (CBC), imminently.

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FDA Flags Color Additive, SPF and Contaminant Offenses, Urges 'Recall Readiness'

In recent months, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported six voluntary recalls for an impermissible color additive, mislabeled SPF and several contaminants. It also urged companies to be "recall ready" and provided final guidance to do so.

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Garnier Rolls Out New Tagline with Eco-Inspired Mobile Tour

Popping up at retail locations across the U.S. through Earth Day 2019, the tour will feature sampling, coupons, live product and recycling demonstrations and interactive ingredient experiences.

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Maple Imparts Unbe-leaf-able Anti-aging Benefits

A novel source for anti-aging skin care has literally fallen at the feet of University of Rhode Island researchers—maple leaves.

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UPDATE: Claire's Recalls Glitter Cosmetics After Asbestos Allegations

Claire's, a retailer aimed at young girls and teenagers, has recalled several glitter-containing products after allegations surfaced that they contain asbestos.

Micro Powders Names Superior Materials as Northeast Distributor

Micro Powders, Inc. (Tarrytown, New York) has appointed Superior Materials, Inc. (Garden City, New York) as its exclusive sales agent to represent their personal care product line of specialty micronized wax additives for the Northeast.