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When SPF Becomes a Lifestyle

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Biomimetic Scar Care, Hands-Free Packaging and PDRN Make-Up Shine at Cosmoprof North America Awards

The winners underscore the industry's growing focus on biomimetic delivery systems, multifunctional formats, hygienic packaging and wellness-driven beauty rituals.

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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.

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Scalp‑First: The New Longevity Play in Hair Care

A new approach that focuses on prevention, optimization and regeneration, rather than mere repair.

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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.

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ChatGPT: The New Beauty Guru?

New data from Spate unveils how beauty enthusiasts are using ChatGPT across makeup, hair care and skin care, revealing a need for new brand strategies.

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Safety Alerts in Beauty: TPO Bans, Heat Styling and Nanoparticle Emissions, Soap and Sunscreen Recalls and More

Here, we provide an overview of recent red flags relating to cosmetics and personal care product safety; from ingredient bans to product recalls and emerging research on nanoparticle emissions.

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DSM-Firmenich's Parsol SLX Said to Boost Sunscreen Performance by 50%

The technology could potentially allow brands to minimize chemical loads in formulations.

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Kayura Launches Golden Legacy: Ayurvedic Scalp & Hair Oil for Stronger, Healthier Hair [UPDATE]

"I feel consumers are becoming very knowledgeable and vocal about what they want, and an indie brand can play an important role in creating products to answer these needs..."

Is the fragrance boom over? Not even close. Though growth wasn't as robust as the peak, scent has continued to perform well, led by value-focused offerings.

US Consumers Embrace Beauty in Uncertain Q1 2025

Notably, all prestige beauty categories experienced growth in March, offering some silver lining for the sector.

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.

Top Cosmetic Packaging, Ingredient & Turnkey Trends for 2025

Recent beauty events offered a look at the ways in which suppliers and contract/turnkey manufacturers can deliver newness to the industry.

Twenty-one percent of girls and 12% of boys expressed interest in beauty/personal care before they were 7 years old. While this may seem shocking compared to past generations, it shouldn’t come as a surprise.

Gen Z’s & Alpha’s Parents Tell All on their Kids’ Beauty Obsessions

A new survey delves into the early onset of product interest, the role of social media, parents’ expectations and more.

Consumer demands for holistic SPF-infused beauty are shifting rapidly, encompassing new formats, emerging claims and much more. How can brands tap into these trends and capture market share?

The Sunification of Beauty: Top Innovation Opportunities for 2024-2025

New ingredients, claims and consumer preferences are shaping multifunctional product innovation for UV defense.

Ultra Violette is expanding into Canada at Sephora stores nationwide and online at Sephora.ca, starting April 14, 2024.

Ultra Violette Expands into Canada at Sephora

Ultra Violette will launch at Sephora Canada with the Supreme Hydrating Facial Screen SPF 50, Lean Mineral Mattifying Screen SPF 50+, and Extreme Hydrating Body & Hand Screen SPF 50+.

Odele Beauty is launching at 1,300 Ulta Beauty locations and online.

Ulta Beauty Adds Odele, Supergoop!, Ardell Lashes

From SPF-forward beauty care to sweat-proof lashes, the retailer is adding unique SKUs to its stores and website.

The report noted that 'two out of three Gen Z shoppers plan to buy skin care or beauty products that protect against extreme weather and sun.

Gen Z Embraces Climate-proof Beauty: Instagram x WGSN

This is a significant opportunity for "climate-proof" ingredients and formulations that defend against "rising air pollution and intense UV rays," per the report.

The wolf cut experienced a 135% increase in the volume of searches made on Google, per Beauty Pie.

Top 2022-2023 Beauty, Hair, Skin, Body and Makeup Trends

From niacinamide body care to naked nails to lash serums and refillable lipstick, digital data points to a wide range of trends across every category.