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'BiotechXBeautyLabs is a biotech formulation development and contract manufacturing business that offers the ultimate competitive advantage to beauty brands: product innovation driven by biotechnology,' says Debut founder and CEO Joshua Britton, Ph.D.

Debut's BiotechXBeautyLabs Marries Contract Manufacturing and Biotech Formula Development

The new platform provides rapid product development and access to high tech ingredients without large upfront research costs.

Sleep impacts skin health, from collagen production to barrier defense, offering a significant innovation opportunity.

Estée Lauder's Beauty Sleep Agenda is Part of a Wider Wellness Revolution

According to statistics cited by The Sleep Foundation, nearly half of workers are regularly tired during the day, while 10-15% of people experience insomnia over multiple months.

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Built for Burnout: How Potion Tackles Stress-Smart Skin Care

In an age of overstimulation and chronic stress, people need skin care that keeps up with real life. The founder of Potion Skincare explains how she did just that.

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The Longevity Illusion: FIT’s 2026 Think Tank Exposes the Credibility Gap in Beauty Innovation

A call to action to restructure product development and communication pipelines around verified performance, educational clarity and experiential depth.

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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.

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The Skin Care Toolbox: Next-Gen Ingredients and Concept Products for Longevity, Barrier Health & Beyond

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Targeting Delivery to Areas of Concern

Products that increase skin elasticity, provide firming and toning, and add a smoothing effect to specific areas of the body are among the most popular being formulated today...

The transition toward 'clean,' sustainable and vegan formulations hasn't been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

'Clean' Beauty Swaps: New Ingredients & Headwinds

The transition toward “clean,” sustainable and vegan formulations hasn’t been linear; despite this, high-functioning alternatives continue to proliferate.

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Comparatively Speaking: Sun Care vs. Daily Proactive Skin Care

"The difference, in one sentence, is that sun care is only part of skin care. To be complete, skin care requires a need for daily proactive total skin care regimen."

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products based on their ingredients to educate consumers about how effective and potentially irritating products are.

What’s in My Jar Analyzes Product Efficacy and Irritant Potential

What’s in My Jar is an app that analyzes unsubsidized company claims and marketing language for skin care products to educate consumers about how effective or potentially irritating products are.

The best anti-pollution skin care products are rich in active ingredients and give a deep cleanse.

Innovating Anti-Pollution Skin Care Products

The anti-pollution skin care products market is mostly consumer-centric and innovation-driven. As a result, the development of pollution-proof products is increasing, and many brands are creating ways and products to do so.

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.

'Ulta was the first retail partner for LolaVie, a decision that was very intentional as we wanted to select a retail partner that met the same values as LolaVie: high-performing products with high-quality ingredients,' says founder Jennifer Aniston. 'I'm excited to continue our partnership and grow with Ulta Beauty at Target, ultimately bringing LolaVie to even more consumers in an accessible way.'

Beauty Retail Expansions: Dr.Jart+ x Amazon, Jennifer Aniston's LolaVie x Ulta Beauty at Target, Isdin x US Sephora & Curology x CVS

Dr.Jart+ has launched its own U.S. Amazon Premium Beauty store, featuring key SKUs and "Skin-a-gram" educational and entertainment videos focused on product details and ingredients that address skin issues.

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From Sunburn to Skin Peels: How Deinde's DHK-Powered Recovery Gel is Changing the Game

The biotech DHK is an antioxidant occurs naturally in prickly pear cactus, "which thrives in extremely harsh environments," per the company.

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Grant Industries Brings Real-Time Formulation to the West Coast

"Real-time co-creation environments allow for faster decision making, stronger partnerships, and more differentiated products."

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Next-Gen Ingredients Cutting Through the Noise in Clean Skin Care

A new wave of innovative ingredients is offering formulators solutions that are sustainable, safe and clinically effective.

How can brands of every price point innovate to break through the skin care category’s malaise?

How Skin Care Can Escape Its Innovation Slump

The skin care market is undergoing a shift as consumers seek innovative and effective products that deliver long-term benefits. Brands must adapt to evolving consumer preferences by prioritizing longevity, medicalization and personalization.

Heal Me Cica Toner Pads are infused with willow bark extract and Centella Asiatica.

Skin Care Roundup: Joah Beauty, True Botanicals and More

Recent news includes product launches, brand debuts and more.