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Body skin care is booming, defying softness in other categories.

Why Shoppers Are Choosing Masstige Skin Care Over Prestige and Mass (2024 Sales & 2025 Trends)

According to Circana data, mass body care retail sales volume totaled $6.9 billion in 2024.

Fragrance sales continued to grow robustly in 2024, driven by both value and a desire for high quality.

2024 Beauty Sales Point to a Prestige-Masstige Growth Cycle Through 2027

Overall prestige beauty sales are expected to increase 5% year-over-year in 2025, with growth slowing to 4% for 2026 and 3% in 2027.

Holistic wellness and body care are two of the hottest categories in the greater beauty space. During Beauty Accelerate's, Sakara Life x MAËLYS: Category-defining Buzz Brands, two experts—Tierney Wilson, CMO of Sakara (right), and Jessie Reder, SVP of product development and regulatory at MAËLYS (left)—will sit down to discuss the keys to their brands' category-defining successes and address questions from a live audience.

From Holistic Wellness to Body Care Innovation: Lessons from Sakara Life and MAËLYS [PROGRAM UPDATE]

This will be a rare opportunity for attendees to hear directly from two buzzy brands that can offer insights for R&D and marketing innovation at any scale.

The innovation provides a sustainable, high-performance delivery system that addresses growing consumer demands for eco-friendly solutions.

Spray-Tek Secures Patent for Biodegradable Microencapsulation Technology

The patented process modifies natural biopolymers to create durable core/shell microcapsules with low permeability for higher biodegradability.

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Sharon Personal Care Debuts Emulsifier Selector Tool with Texture-first Focus

Mainly emulsifiers determine the sensory profile of emulsions; especially appearance, pick-up and rub-out. To make their selection easier, the tool takes a top-down approach to guide formulators, starting with the desired texture.

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FDA Proposes MoCRA-mandated Tests to Detect Asbestos in Talc-containing Cosmetics

On Dec. 26, 2024, the FDA proposed test methods by which cosmetic manufacturers would be required by MoCRA to assess talc-containing products for asbestos, along with enforcement provisions.

'From science backed formulations to the premium skin feel, the high potency of the Dove Cream Serums helps restore and replenish vital nutrients for your skin, all while remaining lightweight and fast absorbing with a milky gel-cream texture that feels silky and luxurious on skin,' says Elyse Love, MD, who helped develop the line.

The Face-grade Body Skin Care Era Has Arrived: Dove's Cream Serum Collection

Per Circana, consumer spending on prestige body products increased by 25%. And there are 17% more buyers in this market than there were last year.

Shiseido Invests $8 Million in Ulta Beauty’s Apothékary

By expanding its portfolio to include wellness brands, Shiseido aims to cater to evolving consumer preferences and tap into new growth opportunities.

The acquisition aims to develop new ranges of natural ingredients for both flavors and fragrances for Robertet.

Robertet Acquires Supercritical CO2 Extraction Company Phasex

The acquisition aims to develop new ranges of natural ingredients for both flavors and fragrances for Robertet.

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Neom Wellbeing and Rael Beauty Launch at Ulta Beauty US: Exclusive Interview

Luxury wellness brand Neom Wellbeing and skin and personal care brand Rael Beauty launch at Ulta Beauty.

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.

Exfoliating bar soap, cardamom and wood scented.

Evolvetogether Collaborates with Goop on Plant-Powered Bar Soap

New collaboration from evolvetogether and goop beauty brings a travel bar soap to the market, born in an effort from the brands to tackle the overuse and waste of hotel amenities.

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Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant Debuts Pickmulse, a Natural Surfactant-free, 'Feel Good' Emulsifier

According to the company, Pickmulse is surfactant free, derived from a patented quinoa starch technology and designed to enhance the sensory attributes of formulas, with an added proven ability to create positive emotions.

All Golden Delivers Luxury Beauty for Mature Women

All Golden releases a new line featuring products that are targeted for the various skin care needs of mature women.

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AKT London Secures $10M to Fuel US/Global Expansion

AKT London, the British deodorant brand, has raised $10 million to expand its global reach and become "The Personal Performance Company."

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SickScience Launches Biohacking Body-Sculpting Serum Featuring Biotech-Powered Nx35 Technology

Biotech beauty brand SickScience is tapping into the body care industry with the debut of their new body sculpting serum, featuring NX35 technology.

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.

Vytrus’ plant biotechnology-derived Baolift skin care technology reportedly simulates the facial rejuvenating impacts of a fitness workout.

New Beauty Ingredient Trends: from Functional Water to Fit Skin

From Amazonian biotech to ultra-fine bubble technology, emerging cosmetic ingredients are pushing the boundaries of functions and claims.