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Sequential learning can train AI systems on relatively tiny beauty formula data sets.

The Beauty of AI is Speed

Artificial intelligence is accelerating beauty innovation behind the scenes.

The parents of Gen Alpha kids over-index for usage/interest in brands such as e.l.f., Sol de Janeiro, Rare Beauty, Drunk Elephant, Bubble, Tarte, Milk Makeup, Glow Recipe and Summer Fridays compared to the parents of Gen Z consumers.

Gen Alpha's 9 Favorite Beauty Brands

Gen Alpha households are more brand-sensitive than their peers and often engage in categories more than their counterparts.

Givaudan Active Beauty's Illuminyl 388 is an augmented green tea polyphenol (EGCG; epigallocatechin gallate) prebiotic skin brightening active with universal efficacy against skin pigmentation for all skin types.

Pigmentation 2.0: May 2024 Beauty Trend Tracker

With hyperpigmentation concerns on the rise, ingredient suppliers have launched technologies to address issues related to acne, psoriasis and more.

Since December 2023, online searches for “whole body deodorant” have exploded, dwarfing traffic recorded over the last 20 years. Why is that?

The Whole-body Revolution

Simplicity, multifunctionality, gentleness, value and efficacy are driving exponential growth in launches promising all-over deodorizing benefits across multiple body sites.

While styling is the latest front in the skinification of hair care, every category continues to experience the trend.

6 Hair Care Innovation Hot Spots for 2024

From dry shampoos to peptide-forward formulations, ingredient firms and brands are pushing the innovation envelope.

Image Skincare launched its new Daily Prevention SPF collection, featuring six products.

Image Skincare Debuts SPF Collection Amid Growing Consumer Interest in Sun Care Products

A report released by Grand View Research shows that the global sun care cosmetics market size was valued at $8.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2023 to 2030.

Historically, sun care was primarily used to shield against UV rays and avoid sunburn, but with growing skin health awareness among consumers, demand is rising for products that provide more than just protection.

Skinification is a Game-changer for Sunscreen Usage

Skin health motivations and multifunctionality, paired with skin care ingredients and claims, are revolutionizing the category.

According to Euromonitor International’s Voice of Consumer, Beauty Survey 2023, Chinese beauty consumers embrace beauty devices at a higher rate than the global average. Electric facial toners, for example, were used at home by almost 17% of Chinese beauty consumers—up from 13% in 2020.

Lessons from China’s Beauty Tech Market

Overall market competition will gradually shift from marketing and price competition to product innovation and scientific validation.

“Traditional skin care products have the potential to disrupt the skin’s microbial balance,” says DNA Genotek’s Brice LeFrancoise, Ph.D., “possibly leading to skin issues. In contrast, cosmetic formulations with ingredients that not only respect but actively support the microbiome embraces a gentler, more symbiotic relationship with the skin.”

All-in-one Skin Microbiome Sampling & Analysis for Beauty Brands

How new tools and platforms are optimizing beauty efficacy for cosmetic formulations and personal care products.

New turnkey services and expanding lab capacity are offering brands more responsive partnerships in beauty manufacturing.

Beauty Manufacturing Trend Tracker: April 2024

New labs, ingredient supply chain trends, expanded turnkey offerings, AI-driven quality assurance for lipsticks and more top our leading beauty manufacturing trends this month.

From stress to environmental conditions to congenital issues, sensitive skin is a multi-dimensional condition that affects large swaths of consumers across the globe.

The Gentle Skin Care Revolution

How sensitive skin is reshaping beauty R&D.

A recent Kline report notes that retailers like Target have responded with “Tween Skin Care” sections to direct shoppers to age-appropriate products.

Pro-aging: Gen Alpha to Boomers

Every age cohort of consumer is seeking something slightly different from anti-aging skin care.

Derm skin care searches spiked 27% in 2023, while doctor-/dermatologist-backed skin care searches jumped 58%.

The 2024 Skin Care Agenda: Pro-aging & Sensitive Skin

Philosophies and technologies around aging, as well as a boom in sensitive skin approaches, is leading product and brand innovation.

This month we highlight several ingredients launching at in-cosmetics Global across various beauty segments.

April INSIDER INSIGHTS: in-cosmetics Global 2024 Ingredient Launches + Packaging for Beauty + Skin Care Manufacturing Trends + Ingestibles

Skin care ingredient launches dominate in-cosmetics Global, sustainability leads packaging for beauty and skin care manufacturing trends.

'The Best Micellar Water Types that will be Indispensable in Your Skin Care Routines' were highlighted for their multi-tasking cleanser, moisturizer and skin-refreshing properties.

Trending: Hard Candy x Girl Scouts Makeup, Garnier Micellar Water, Glycolic Acid Spray and More

Our Consumer Pulse report on the socials uncovers insights in cosmetic-related searches. Now trending: Hard Candy's Girl Scouts Cookies makeup; Garnier micellar makeup remover; Makeup by Mario Bronzer; aura and BIAB nails; glycolic acid spray; etc...

The 'beautyspan' refers to the duration of one’s skin and hair health/wellness, centering the discussion on holistic, preventive and regenerative strategies, rather than solely aesthetic solutions.

The Beautyspan: Biohacking Longevity (Ingredient Trend Tracker)

“Today’s longevity-boosting ingredients are designed to tackle the root causes of aging at a cellular level.”

Contract manufacturers are noticing a shift toward wellness in the beauty space.

INSIDER INSIGHTS: Contract Manufacturing Beauty Trends & Hair Care Trends + Packaging Launches

Wellness and hybrid formulations dominate contract manufacturing space, while scalp care continues to trend in hair care.

The connection between diet and the skin has long been known, but new research points to the connections between skin and gut health for a range of issues, including acne, atopic dermatitis, eczema and psoriasis.

Gut Health as Skin Health: Ingredient Trend Tracker

Holistic wellness trends and emerging science are intersecting, providing new innovation targets for beauty products and claims.

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