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For the first six months of 2024, the U.S. lip makeup segment was a juggernaut, expanding by 21% in dollar terms and 23% in unit terms. But that's far from the full story for brands seeking innovation opportunities.

2025’s Makeup Trends Move Beyond Lips & Blush

Solutions for underserved mature and acne-prone consumers, as well as emerging trends in eye and brow products, offer innovation for brands beyond color cosmetics' superstar sectors.

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Breakout Brand—Boo-Boo Cover-Up

This month’s Breakout Brand from HBA blogger Mary J. Palmieri conceals while you heal.

Consumers are continuing to prioritize their skin care with quality ingredients.

Skin Care & Makeup Ingredient Trends + Packaging Launches

Experts say there has been a shift from skin care to skin health.

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What’s Next for Bespoke Beauty: DNA, Bacteria and More

Bespoke beauty has moved into "must-have" territory for brands looking to stay in line with consumer demand. Click through for an exclusive Q&A on where the bespoke market is headed.

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CEW Beauty Awards Honor Performance Products

The annual beauty awards event featured CEW president Carlotta Jacobson, host Mario Cantone, Allure editor Linda Wells, beauty bloggers and more.

Euromonitor Defines "New Beauty Power" at 2013 in-cosmetics

With the beauty industry seemingly taking the divergent paths of multifuctional or targeted when it comes to product innovation, Euromonitor theorized on how current trends and industry standings will lead to future growth during a presentation at the 2013 in-cosmetics.

In this installment of 'Formulating on Trend,' the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion system breakdown, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

Formulating on Trend: Liquid Blush

In this installment of "Formulating on Trend," the author describes the evolution of blushes from powder to cream and liquid form. Specifically discussed are the types of emulsion systems, emollients, thickening agents and colorants.

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3 Ways to Tap Into the Teen Beauty Movement

Teens are skeptical and can flip from one brand to another in search of interchangeable, trend-led products. As a result, brands have to work much harder to pin down this consumer group.

Trends in Alphabet Creams

As the BB cream trend grows into CC, DD, EE and options all down the alphabet, consumers continue to be drawn to these multifunctional products—but is there a bursting bubble in the category’s future?

The New Alchemy of Multitasking Makeup

Combining skin care with cosmetics appeals to consumers who are seeking economy and efficiency.

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.

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[Exclusive L’Oréal Q&A] Formulating for the 55+ Woman

The products have been meticulously designed and formulated for the 55+ woman: not to alienate her from the market, but to embrace her and bring her in if she wants to use makeup.

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For the Ages: Ingredients Targeted to Different Generations

Consumers of all ages seek out skin care, so developing products with ingredients that are particularly suited to their age group can help consumers feel your brand is taking a customized approach.

Key skin care concerns found among “moderate” users of color cosmetics include acne, dry patches and dark circles, according to the Mintel report.

4 Ways to Accelerate Makeup’s 2024 Momentum

The makeup sector is coming off a strong year; hybrid, high-performance and multifunctional products may be the answer for maintaining the growth curve.

Revealing the Secret of Beauty—It's Elementary

Mintel Oxygen sees elemental influence from earth, water and air on recent product launches in the beauty industry

In 2022, Lignopure commissioned the first GMP-compliant plant for lignin conversion, reportedly achieving the ability to recycle 90,000 kg of lignin annually.

Beauty Alternatives: Ingredient Trends

From upcycled technologies to improved oil-in water formulations, emerging ingredients are taking beauty to the next level.

Wipe On, Wipe Off

The ease, portability, convenience and versatility of beauty wipes is helping them grow into a thriving segment—and the experts explain the properties, technology and construction that play a role in this growth.

SunSHINE Super Glitter in copper and bronze shades; courtesy of Sun Chemical.

Beauty Trends for Fall/Winter 2015-2016

From enhanced natural beauty to inspiration from unexpected locales.

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