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Body Care Gets Smarter: From Skinification to Wellness, Climate Resilience and Waterless Innovation

From serums to sustainable soak: body care is shedding basic moisturizer status with climate-conscious actives and personalized performance innovations.

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9 Top Trends + 30 Beauty Insights from in-cosmetics Global 2024

Nearly 200 new launches were on display at in-cosmetics Global, held April 16-18, 2024, in Paris. Here, we've captured some of the top trends we spotted — but this is merely a sampling.

“Consumers may find it difficult to understand and compare products when SPF labeling and regulations differ,” says Sundeep Gill, PharmD, co-founder of Sun Deep Inc. “For instance, what constitutes SPF 30 in one country might not be the same in another due to different testing criteria.'

Top Sun Care Trends: Insider Insights

“Consumers no longer want to choose between sun protection and skin care, and they demand ethical, sustainable and inclusive products,” says Margaret Sullivan, technical service scientist at Arcaea.

Sustainability: This Year’s Model

Combination of factors gives boost to sustainability efforts.

The Sulfur Suspension Overnight Spot Treatment is an acne serum formulated to soothe irritated skin, reduce sebum and control oil.

iLabs Unveils Snow Mushroom Product Trio

The vitamin B milky concentrate, sulfur suspension overnight spot treatment, and gentle resurfacing gel treatment all are based on the trending ingredient snow mushroom.

'As a yoga instructor for many years, I spent countless hours coaching women who struggled with body image and age-related skin changes,' says Moffat.

Redefining Aging with Graydon Skincare: Superfood-Powered Solutions for Sensitive Skin

"As a yoga instructor for many years, I spent countless hours coaching women who struggled with body image and age-related skin changes."

Three Ships' Skin Hero Bakuchiol + Calendula Bio-Retinol Serum.

BTS: Three Ships Beauty Raises $1M+ in Funding

Key investors include Martin McCourt, former CEO of Dyson, Tara Bosch, founder of SmartSweets, and Arati Sharma, founder of Backbone Angels.

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Hairspan: Defining the Next Frontier of Hair Longevity

A new movement is emerging as a defining structure for formulation strategy, functional claims and consumer education, and positions the hair and scalp as a biological system designed to be preserved over time.

Nine-month results showed net revenue increased 2% to $4,202.5 million.

Coty Q3 2023 Net Revenue Increases 9%

Gross profit in Q3 was $810.8 million, as compared to $763.1 million in the previous year.

A recent U.S. consumer survey found that 91% of women reported being likely or somewhat likely to find targeted products to help with menopause.

3 Trends Bringing Body Skin Care Forward

From menopausal solutions to circular product design, brands are adopting innovation to service consumers.

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Skin Care Gets Smarter: Exploring Advanced Ingredient Technologies

Skin care is evolving, and advanced ingredient technologies are leading the way. From smart formulas that adapt to the skin's needs to cutting-edge innovations like encapsulated actives, the future of skin care is all about precision and effectiveness.

This product soothes and smooths the lips with raspberry seed oil and shea butter.

Read the Label: Clarins' Extra-Firming Lip and Contour Balm

This "Read the Label" discusses the Extra-Firming Lip and Contour Balm by Clarins. Key ingredients analyzed include microcrystalline wax, paraffin, shea butter, raspberry seed oil and more.

From skin immunity to marketing and retail success, Beauty Accelerate in NYC will offer a multidimensional view of skin care's future.

Skin Care's Next Wave: Glow Recipe, J&J, Beekman 1802, Kate McLeod & Solawave

To get a better sense of where skin care is going in 2023 and beyond, Beauty Accelerate 2022 NYC will present a range of experts.

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Fenty Hair Lands at Sephora, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Enters Sephora at Kohl's: Beauty Retail Roundup

Fenty Hair highlights its "clinically tested repair technology," Replenicore-5 complex, at the heart of the range, which is designed to "repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth and protect at every step," per the brand.

Lottie London has entered Walmart stores to expand its U.S. presence. products at Walmart are 100% vegan, while Sky Organics has launched its Blemish Control collection at Whole Foods stores and SkyOrganics.com.

Launch Roundup: Brands, Products, Retail Partnerships

Kroma, Sugar Cosmetics, Walmart and Target expansions, and more.

Founder insights will be at the core of Beauty Accelerate 2022.

From Tik Tok Famous Skin Care to Makeup Artists' Fan Favorite: Beauty Accelerate Centers Founders

In a series of revealing Q&A's, attendees will have a chance to listen in on the secrets and lessons accumulated by the founders of Danessa Myricks Beauty, Solawave, Fekkai, Bloomeffects, Kate McLeod, Ami Colé, Upgrade and more.

'We develop products and marketing with Zilllennial values in mind,' says Dominique Gagnon, vice president of consumer brands for Debut Biotech, Deinde's parent company. 'Our focus on providing skin care solutions that manage inflammaging help consumers achieve their overall goal of skin health.'

Deinde Gets EWG Verified; Brand Reveals Its Zillennial Marketing Strategy for Preventative Skin Care

"We were excited to find that 77% of skin care enthusiasts are now taking a preventative approach to their skin care routine," says Dominique Gagnon of Debut, Deinde's parent company.

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Meet the 2026 C&T Allē Awards Finalists – Trailblazers in Beauty Innovation

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards are just around the corner, celebrating the trailblazers of beauty innovation on May 18, 2026, in NYC. This year’s finalists represent the pinnacle of creativity, science and vision. Meet this year's contenders.