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Peptides are powering everything from lip-shaping color cosmetics to aesthetic neurotoxin treatment alternatives. Suppliers are also working to enhance performance and penetration of these key materials.

Peptide Beauty is Leveling Up in 2025

Peptides are everywhere; why is that?

The carmine-free solution allows brands to avoid perhaps unwanted scrutiny for carmine's insect sourcing, which has led to inflammatory consumer press headlines like 'Why you may have been eating insects your whole life.'

Eckart Unveils Carmine-free Syncrystal Very Berry for Pink or Violet Cosmetic Colors

Syncrystal Very Berry comprises pure synthetic fluorphlogopite flakes, which are responsible for the soft feel, vibrant color and extremely high purity.

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.

From AI-driven discoveries to plant-based ingredients and preservative-free solutions, the beauty industry is innovating sustainability and product performance.

Advanced Beauty Ingredients & Cutting Edge Claims

The beauty industry is at the forefront of innovation, advancing both sustainability and product performance through cutting-edge solutions. Key developments include AI-driven discoveries, plant-based ingredients, and preservative-free formulations.

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Estée Lauder Announces Board Changes: Eric Zinterhofer Joins as Ronald Lauder Steps Down

More leadership updates at Estée Lauder as Ronald Lauder steps down and Eric Zinterhofer, a seasoned investment expert with strong family ties to the company, takes his place.

Millennials are dialing back discretionary spending; makeup is feeling the impact.

Makeup's Millennial Problem

As these shoppers age, "their needs and priorities change," according to a recent analysis by Circana's Larissa Jensen.

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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.

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Advancion Rolls Out Elevance Ultra, a Next-gen Hair Fixative/Pigment Dispersant

The biodegradable multifunctional platform was engineered to deliver performance exceeding that of aminomethyl propanol (AMP) in formulations across all known market applications while simultaneously providing best-in-class safety.

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Swedish Tech Startup Vividye Adapts Eco-conscious Textile Pigments to Cosmetics

Vividye’s functionalized pigments are larger particles designed to adhere to surfaces without dissolving in water.

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Brenntag Updates: Two Novel Formulas, Appointment as Stepan's Exclusive Distributor in Germany, Austria

Brenntag debuted two novel formulas during Making Cosmetics: the Eco Body Bliss Creme and Bouncy Blush. It also was named exclusive distributor for Stepan's surfactants in Germany and Austria.

Revlon will be relocating its R&D lab from New Jersey to the campus of the Northeast Science & Technology Center NEST research institute.

Revlon Plans to Relocate its New Jersey-based Lab to The Northeast Science & Technology (NEST) Center

Revlon will be relocating its R&D lab from New Jersey to the campus of the Northeast Science & Technology Center NEST research institute.

The Estee Lauder Companies faces a period of uncertainty as it navigates significant organizational changes.

Estee Lauder’s Family Speaks Out About Company Upheaval

Family tensions and strategic disagreements have led to significant changes at the Estée Lauder Companies. A private letter from Jane Lauder to select board members has sparked controversy and reshaped the future of the company.

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Fees Increased on U.S. FDA Color Additive Certification; Here's What You'll Pay

"The color certification process for synthetic organic colorants is an important aspect of color additive regulations that is unique to the United States," notes industry expert Kelly Dobos. "This fee had remarkably not been raised in nearly 20 years."

E.L.F. Beauty fiscal results Q2 2025.

E.L.F. Beauty Q2 Fiscal 2025 Results, Plans to Expand into Dollar General

The overall outlook for net sales for full-year 2025 is 28-30% year-over-year, compared to the previously expected 25-27% increase.

Urban Decay Appoints WNBA’s Cameron Brink as New Brand Ambassador

Urban Decay has added WNBA star Cameron Brink as its newest brand ambassador. The partnership aligns with the brand's commitment to individuality and self-expression.

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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Wicked Collaboration Roundup with Shark Beauty, Scunci, R.E.M. Beauty & More

Amid the global premier of the new Wicked movie November 22nd, a surplus of themed collaborations from cosmetics, hair care, nail care, and personal care brands make their way to the market.

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Gattefossé Showcases Color Pulse Kit Featuring an Array of 13 Makeup Formulations

Recently, Gattefossé recruited experts in the field to study the compatibilities and possibilities of its ingredients in color cosmetics. The result? A novel concept product collection driven by new expertise in natural, sensorial makeup formulating.