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Beauty’s 2026 Growth Story Is Strong, but Increasingly Selective
The data suggests that beauty consumers are becoming more selective about where they spend.
Aug 11th, 2026
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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.
Jul 21st, 2026
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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.
Feb 2nd, 2026
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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.
Sep 16th, 2025
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3 Ways AI is Reshaping Beauty: from Fragrance to Sun Care
Medical-grade skin care, fine fragrance ingredients and sunscreen usage are being disrupted by new AI-powered platforms.
Jul 29th, 2025
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.
May 19th, 2025
HCP’s Solar Capsule collection is optimal for facial sunscreen, glow drops and hydrating after sun products. The lightweight 15 ml tottle design (a format increasingly popular for its convenience) features an elongated, domed profile and aluminum cap.
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.
Nov 4th, 2024
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.
Oct 1st, 2024
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.
Feb 23rd, 2021
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The Beauty 2020-2030 Forecast
What 2019’s results tell us about the next decade in beauty. In this report: skin care, makeup, hair care and fragrance.

Article sponsored by Bio-Botanica Inc.
Apr 2nd, 2020
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US Prestige Beauty Category Sees 'Soft' Sales Growth in Q1 2019
"Listening to the consumer, maintaining a pulse on category trends, being open to change and adjusting in real time is what will drive success in today’s fast-paced environment."
May 9th, 2019
Gen Z and millennials are, no surprise, the most likely shoppers to have purchased from a digital-native brand.
Beauty 2018-2020: Don’t Fear the Disruption
How industry growth is playing out across makeup, skin care, hair care and fragrance, as reported during the CEW's “State of the Beauty Industry Report 2018-2019."
Feb 8th, 2019
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Nest Fragrances Expands into Ulta With Body Care Line
The collection of body care products will be available in bamboo and jasmine, ginger and neroli, grapefruit and verbena and ocean mist and coconut water scents.
Jan 17th, 2019
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Riley Rose Wants to Change How Millennials and Gen Zers Shop for Beauty
Riley Rose co-founder, Linda Chang, spoke with Global Cosmetic Industry about the store, its target customers and the strategy behind a customer-centric shopping experience.
Jan 8th, 2018
Home fragrance, eye makeup and other select categories drove U.S. prestige beauty growth in the first quarter of 2017, according to NPD.
U.S. Prestige Beauty Sales Rise 4% in the First Quarter of 2017
According to NPD figures, top growth areas included eye makeup, travel-sized makeup, home scents and face primers.
May 31st, 2017
Influenster has identified the hottest brands of 2016.
Social Media's 2016 Favorite Cosmetic, Skin Care, Hair Care, Grooming and Fragrance Brands
Influenster releases the tally of some 200,000 votes.
Dec 22nd, 2016
Innovation-Spotting: Imogen Matthews Shares Thoughts on Premium Beauty Product Development
Finding fewer innovative products in the premium beauty channel than she would like these days, Imogen Matthews sought out products that are breaking the mold in the beauty aisles.
Aug 7th, 2014
CEW Crowns 2014 Beauty Insiders' Choice Award Winners
Discover the winners to one to the beauty industry's biggest honors for 2014.
May 20th, 2014
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