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How the EU's Proposed Regulation Clean-up Benefits Cosmetic Companies

The draft proposal reportedly "responds to growing concerns in the cosmetics sector regarding the interpretive rigidity of the current legal framework and the obstacles it poses to innovation."

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How IFSCC 2025 Will Make Waves in Cannes — and in Beauty: Interview with Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., Congress President

The 35th IFSCC Congress, to be held Sept. 15-18, 2025 in Cannes, France, will keep beauty innovators at the forefront of scientific progress in longevity, neuroscience, emotions and more. Here, Christine Lafforgue, Ph.D., congress president, explains.

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More Time to Shine: Submission Deadlines Extended for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards

The 2026 C&T Allē Awards just gave innovators more time to shine. Early Bird entries are now due Sept. 15, with final submissions accepted through Oct. 15. Don’t miss your chance to be spotlighted for excellence in beauty innovation.

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Global Cosmetics Regulation in Flux: Policy Reforms, Recalls and Market Access Shifts

Reforms for cosmetics across the U.S., EU, UK and China are reshaping product safety, market access and compliance obligations.

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Category Shake-Up: C&T Allēs Spotlight Acne, Compromised Skin and Scalp Care Innovations in 2026

The new categories aim to better recognize targeted solutions addressing specific consumer needs such as skin conditions, post-procedural care and scalp health.

This is an opportunity to learn from industry leaders and explore actionable tactics for staying ahead in the beauty industry.

What Will You Learn at Beauty Accelerate? Top Actionable Insights & Team Takeaways

Experts will share strategies on navigating TikTok-driven trends, creating category-defining brands, and leveraging data to meet evolving consumer demands.

From global leaders like L’Oreal, Estée Lauder and Supergoop! to innovative disruptors like Olaplex, KORA Organics, and Danessa Myricks Beauty, the best in the industry will be there.

Guestlist Sneak Peek: Who's Coming to Beauty Accelerate? 👀

From global leaders like L’Oreal, Estée Lauder and Supergoop! to innovative disruptors like Olaplex, KORA Organics, and Danessa Myricks Beauty, the best in the industry will be there.

Where is beauty going next? Our experts in longevity, Gen Z and Alpha, dermocosmetics, and more have some ideas. Join us to set the innovation agenda fro 2025 and beyond.

The 2025-2026 Innovation Agenda: Beauty Accelerate Topic and Speaker Program Revealed

Featuring a diverse lineup of experts, including senior scientists, brand founders, and marketing pioneers from companies like L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, Supergoop! and Nutrafol, the event promises actionable strategies and fresh perspectives.

Empowering Brands to Innovate and Scale Faster: 27 Innovation Partners to Know

Whether you're looking for low-MOQ production, eco-friendly solutions, or next-generation technologies, this event is your chance to connect with top partners who can streamline your processes and elevate your brand.

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.

A dermfluencer with product development credentials. A longevity science thought leader. A viral beauty superstar managing rapid growth. These are just some of the experts we'll be featuring at Beauty Accelerate 2025, happening March 12-13 at Ocean Place Resort & Spa in New Jersey, uniting industry leaders to discuss strategies for future-proofing the beauty sector.

Meet Our Experts from Bubble, Supergoop!, L'Oreal, Danessa Myricks Beauty, Fazit, BeautyStat, Nutrafol, Laura Geller, Estee Lauder & More...

This dynamic event will dive into critical topics, including connecting with Gen Alpha and Gen Z, advancing longevity-focused innovations, meeting the demands of value-driven consumers, designing sustainable packaging and leveraging data-driven insights.

Sun care is no longer limited to standalone sunscreen products. Instead, it’s becoming an essential feature across categories like skin care, makeup and color cosmetics. This shift represents a significant opportunity for brands to meet evolving consumer needs while staying ahead of the competition.

Supergoop!, Amorepacific and Beiersdorf Experts Talk Beauty's Sunification

Sun care is no longer limited to standalone sunscreen products. Instead, it’s becoming an essential feature across categories like skin care, makeup and color cosmetics.

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EU/UK Cosmetic Legal Brief: 8 INCIs Named CMRs, Kojic Acid/Methyl Salicylate Notices, PFAS — And Simplifying REACH?

Recent regulatory activities around European cosmetics include: 8 INCIs added to the CMR list, kojic acid in Annex III, methyl salicylate's restriction notification, the latest PFAS rulings and a German chemical group's pushback on simplifying REACH.

The AI model will allow L'Oreal to 'reach extra performance and consumer satisfaction in every cosmetic category and every region of the world,' according to the companies.

L'Oréal and IBM Are Betting AI Can Make Beauty More Effective & Sustainable

The model itself will be trained on "a broad set of unlabeled data, capable of performing various tasks and applying information from one situation to another."

Kojic acid has become increasingly popular, as seen in Peace Out Skincare's Dark Spots Serum, featuring kojic acid alongside 3% tranexamic acid and alpha-arbutin.

2025 Beauty Ingredient Trend Preview: What’s Next?

From silk-derived biotech to microbiome sexual wellness and beyond, new ingredients point to future innovation opportunities.

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[video] How Well Do We Know Our Beauty Ingredients? ChemForward, Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty and More Have Some Answers.

Through its Know Better, Do Better (KBDB) Collaborative, in partnership with retailers and ingredient suppliers, Chemforward has released findings aggregating individual reports with the aim to set clear standards for cosmetic ingredient safety.

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Has DSM-Firmenich Put Us on a Path to a New U.S. Sunscreen Approval?

DSM-Firmenich has submitted its Parsol Shield (INCI: Bemotrizinol) UV filter to the FDA for review in hopes of earning it a GRASE status and inclusion in the U.S. OTC Sunscreen Monograph. This would be the first new sunscreen added in 25 years.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

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