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Cosmetic & Personal Care Packaging: New Launches & Manufacturing Upgrades

New launches, hires and facility upgrades.

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7 Ways to Get Prestige Facial Skin Care Back on Track

From the microbiome to medspa inspiration, brands have more innovation opportunities today than ever before.

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Garnier Targets Men with Innovative Skincare Solutions via Gaming Community

Garnier partners EA SPORTS FC Mobile Festival Bangkok 2025 to deliver skincare solutions for men. Garnier’s performance-driven expertise helps gamers level up their #GarnierGAMEFACE to be their best, confident selves – both in-game and IRL.

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Beauty Shines on Time's List of the 100 Most Influential Companies in 2025

L’Oréal was recognized for its science-driven approach and strategic acquisitions like CeraVe and La Roche-Posay.

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Astorg Backs Solabia’s Next Chapter with Strategic Investment and €600 M Financing Package

Astorg has agreed to acquire a majority stake in Solabia, a global leader in natural biotech ingredients for cosmetics and other markets, from TA Associates. The acquisition is backed by a €600 million financing package led by Goldman Sachs and Arcmont.

ISAPS 2024 Global Survey: U.S. Leads in Cosmetic Procedures, Eyelid Surgery Surpasses Liposuction

The ISAPS 2024 Global Survey on Aesthetic and Cosmetic Procedures revealed a 42.5% worldwide increase in cosmetic procedures over the last four years, with practitioners performing 20.5 million non-surgical procedures and over 17.4 million surgical procedures.

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This Skin Bacteria Boosts Mood and Well-being: New Research

Cutibacterium on the face and axilla (underarms) "was associated with reduced stress."

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Proposed SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act Gives U.S. Consumers New Hope for Better Sun Protection

The legislation was introduced to streamline the FDA's review process of the effectiveness and safety of new ingredients for nonprescription sunscreens.

Empowering Beauty: T McDonald Cosmetics' Journey of Purpose, Healing and Clean Innovation

"The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that alignment matters more than approval."

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Exclusive Q&A with Berlin Packaging Beauty

We spoke with Berlin Packaging Beauty about the latest innovations in the beauty and personal care packaging market.

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Recent Global Recalls in Beauty: Mercury, Hydroquinone, Benzene and Bacteria Raise Red Flags

This report summarizes recent responses to acne treatments, shampoos and cosmetics cited for benzene and potential bacteria risks; plus a sweeping recall of 91 brands flagged in Jakarta for hazardous substances.

From Givaudan's advanced MoodScentz+ platform to VEXA Beauty's peptide-infused perfumes, companies are exploring the intersection of science, emotion, and scent.

Innovations in Fragrance: Mood-Enhancing Scents and Cutting-Edge Launches

Explore the latest innovations in the fragrance industry entering into the summer of 2025, from mood-enhancing technologies like Givaudan’s MoodScentz+ to peptide-infused perfumes and skin-friendly scents.

Cleverman: Revolutionizing Men's Grooming with Personalization and Confidence

"As an indie brand, you're both the underdog and the innovator. It takes creativity and grit to stand out, but it also gives you the freedom to write your own rules and build something truly meaningful."

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Macro Oceans Launches Big Kelp Flex to Eliminate Microplastics

California-based biotech company Macro Oceans launched Big Kelp Flex, its new seaweed cellulose ingredient.

Outshining the Sun Care Competition: 10 Innovation Strategies

“Good source of vitamins” and “antioxidant” are among the fastest-growing sun care category claims, per Euromonitor, reflecting the sun-care-and-more approach to many launches.

'Latinas in Beauty is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to advancing Latina representation and equity across the beauty industry—from founders to C-suite professionals,' says Perez.

Latinas in Beauty: Advancing Equity and Representation in the Beauty Industry

"Despite spending over $12 billion in 2024 and outspending peers by 30% on beauty products, Latinas represent less than 1% of C-suite leadership in beauty and founders receive less than 0.04% in funding," Perez explains.

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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..."

'After working in the beauty and intimacy space for years, I realized there was a real need for products that help women feel good in their skin—without compromising on quality, ingredients and packaging,' says Mustone.

HighOnLove: Empowering Women Through Luxurious Self-Care Essentials

"I wanted to create a brand that felt empowering, indulgent, and rooted in self-love, specifically for women."