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Winners Named in the Sustainable Beauty Awards

The awards ceremony coincided with the recent Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, Europe, held in Paris.

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[Mintel Data] The Top Trends Reinventing Sun Care

David Tyrell, Ph.D., global skincare analyst, Beauty & Personal Care, Mintel, touches on consumer behaviors and trends expected to impact sun care products in the coming years.

The refining neutralization process of avocado oil produces soap stock that consists mainly of free fatty acids, glycerides, glycerophospholipids and water; it is recycled into soaps.

Westfalia Refines Avocado Waste for Soaps, Wax and Biofuel

Three projects at Westfalia's fruit processing plant in South Africa’s Kwa Zulu Natal province to refine avocado waste for industrial applications support sustainability efforts while helping local communities.

Estée Lauder partnered with the International Space Station National Laboratory to fund the winning research projects of the Sustainability Challenge: Beyond Plastics competition. The research will be conducted on the space station.

Estée Lauder Funds Sustainable Packaging Research on the International Space Station

The winners of the International Space Station National Laboratory’s Sustainability Challenge: Beyond Plastics competition will conduct their research on sustainable plastic packaging on the orbiting space station.

'Creating products that were easy to use, no matter your hair type or texture, and that included repair in every step and could keep up with me, was crucial,' Rihanna said of the launch of Fenty Hair.

Rihanna's Repair-focused Fenty Hair Launches Amid a Celebrity Boom

The range is build around Fenty Hair's Replenicore-5 complex, which is designed to "repair, strengthen, hydrate, smooth and protect at every step," per the brand.

To add some sort of structure in their disrupted lives, Croda noted that consumers are turning to beauty routines for a sense of normality.

Croda Presents on Self-care, Wellness, 'Feel-good' Connection and More

Croda recently presented the rise in consumer trends pertaining to self-care and wellness, including the desired "feel-good" effect, sustainable ingredient alternatives, added benefits in sun care.

The Black Tulip collection contains an overnight serum, eye cream and facial treatment to deliver skin radiance and reduce fine lines.

Bloomeffects Upcycles Black Tulip Petals for Anti-aging

The Black Tulip collection contains an overnight serum, eye cream, facial treatment and cryotherapy tools to deliver skin radiance and reduce fine lines.

“The benefit of listening to 10 years of customers' desires and skin concerns compelled us to create this line,' says Credo co-founder and CEO Annie Jackson.

Credo Skincare Pushes the Limits of Beauty Sustainability

The collection centers on shoppers' hydration concerns via clean and sustainable formulations.

Ulta’s 2024 Muse Accelerator Program

Ulta’s Muse Accelerator Program 2024 Cohorts

The Muse Acclerator program is designed to support and mentor emerging beauty brands that are focused on being inclusive and serving diverse communities.

Activated Silk KDF-β addresses the skin damage, hyperpigmentation and accelerated aging associated with heightened UV exposure and oxidative stressors, which, according to the company, can overwhelm conventional skin care solutions like hyaluronic acid, retinol and vitamin C.

Activated Silk KDF-β: a Regenerative Peptide Designed for Today's Skin Aggressors

Notably, Activated Silk KDF-β is safe for sensitive skin, suitable for daily use and sun exposure and can be incorporated into any formulation. It can also reportedly reduce the appearance of symptoms associated with eczema-prone skin.

The news of the acquisition follows Biolie’s successful product launches showcased at Cosmet’Agora in January 2025, including an SPF-booster from pomelo.

Sensient Acquires White Biotech Expert Biolie to Expand Active Color Offerings

Sensient will apply Biolie's solvent-free enzymatic extraction to create novel sustainable ingredients. The deal follows two recent Biolie launches at Cosmet'Agora: Paradisyl, an antioxidant and SPF booster, and Garnet Red, a skin conditioning agent.

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Haruharu Wonder Brings Affordable K-Beauty Innovation to Target Stores Nationwide

Female-owned Korean skincare brand brings slow beauty, barrier care, and sub-$25 essentials to Target customers coast-to-coast.

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Prestige Skin Care's 'Vegan Paradox' Driven by Consumer Confusion

A new study analyzing consumer attitudes in the prestige skin care sector has uncovered a significant "intention-action gap" regarding vegan product claims.

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Face-Grade Body Care, Sculpting Actives and Next-Gen Ingredients: What’s Driving Performance in 2026

Across body care, the trend is clear: consumers now demand face-grade efficacy, ethical sourcing and inclusivity.

Wgsn Color Forecast 2025

WGSN Color and Effects Forecast 2020-2025: Copper, Eco Black and More

WGSN’s long-range forecast explores early ideas for color strategy and innovation, ranging from a sustainable black pigment to protective metals like copper that impart not just color but antibacterial properties.

This 'Read the Label' looks at the Nursem's Caring Hand Wash, which is claimed to be a soap-free hand wash with a blend of natural surfactants, avocado oil, grapefruit peel oil and more.

Read the Label: Nursem's Caring Hand Wash

This "Read the Label" looks at the Nursem's Caring Hand Wash, which is claimed to be soap-free and contains a blend of natural surfactants, avocado oil, grapefruit peel oil and more.

This 'Read the Label' analyzes Selfless by Hyram's Mandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum, which is said to impart gentle exfoliation on the skin with a blend of PHAs, salicylic acid, niacinamide and more.

Read the Label: Selfless by Hyram—Mandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum

This "Read the Label" analyzes Selfless by Hyram's Mandelic Acid & Rice Bran Gentle Exfoliating Serum, which is said to gently exfoliate skin with a blend of PHAs, salicylic acid, niacinamide and more.

Burt's Bees announced its formulas average 99.6% natural origin

Burt's Bees Commits to Net Zero Plastic by 2025

Burt's Bees will focus on cutting use of virgin packaging materials by 33% and striving toward 100% recyclable, reusable or compostable packaging for all products.