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Pilot Chemical Unveils Silicone-Alternative Emollients BA17 and BA14 at NYSCC Suppliers’ Day

Pilot Chemical is positioning both UpSyCal ingredients within a broader shift toward silicone replacement strategies that maintain sensory performance while improving formulation sustainability and regulatory alignment.

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Cosmogen Acquires Asquan, Signaling Acceleration in Premium Beauty Packaging Consolidation

Suppliers are under pressure to move beyond commoditized components.

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May Packaging Look Book: Playful Forms. Smart Function. Next-Gen Impact.

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Future-Ready Skin

Precision actives, sustainable performance, visible results—skincare engineered at its core.

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Baralan Targets Makeup Waste With Push-Button Applicator Debut at Luxe Pack New York

The new system converts inefficiency into a technical solution that can be integrated into existing production processes without major disruption.

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Adeia Signs Multi-Year IP Licensing Deal with L’Oréal, Extending Media Tech into Digital Commerce

The agreement means L’Oréal can incorporate Adeia’s underlying technology into its digital ecosystem—such as its websites, apps, virtual try-on tools or online shopping experiences.

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Sulfate-Free, High-Foam: The Rise of Mild Yet Luxurious Cleansing Systems

Functionally, the ingredient supports purifying yet skin-friendly cleansing experiences.

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Kiko Milano Enters U.S. Prestige-Accessible Beauty Arena with Macy’s Rollout

Central to Kiko’s U.S. strategy is its pricetige model—blending prestige-level formulation and design with intentionally accessible pricing.

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Solving the Wash-Day Paradox: Olaplex Repositions Curl Care Around Repair-First Cleansing

The shampoo and conditioner are not just cleansing agents, but foundational treatment steps designed to improve hair condition before styling even begins.

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Beyond the Boom: Strategic Growth in the Era of Fragrance Normalization

From longevity to functional fragrances, consumers want brands to push the envelope in scent innovation.

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Estée Lauder Rebuild Gains Traction as Margins Surge and Fragrance Fuels Growth

For fiscal 2027, the company expects organic net sales growth of 3% to 5% and adjusted operating margins approaching 13%.

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Rhode Goes Pan-European: Sephora Expansion Marks Record-Breaking Next Chapter in Global Retail Push

Rhode is entering its next growth chapter with increased scale—and a clear mandate to globalize.

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Unilever’s Beauty Core Holds Steady as $44.8B McCormick Deal Redefines the Portfolio

Unilever is expected to operate as a €39 billion pure-play health and personal care group, with approximately 90% of revenues derived from brands ranked #1 or #2 in their categories.

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Estee Lauder Bets on Clinical: 111Skin Deal Signals Skin Care’s New Standard

Central to 111Skin’s positioning is its proprietary NAC Y2 complex, designed to support skin repair and resilience.

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EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: Luxe Pack New York 2026 Dives into Packaging That Performs, Fragrance Innovation and Innovation from 218+ Exhibitors

Glassmaking stands out as a key growth category this year, underscoring its strategic role in fragrance, skin care and spirits packaging.

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Luxe Pack NY Seminars Spotlight Packaging at an Inflection Point: Refill, Growth, and Trust Take Center Stage

From refills to wellness to packaging as a commercial engine, Luxe Pack NY will tackle the industry's hottest topics.

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Refill in 5 Seconds, Recycle Everything: Aptar’s Packaging Lineup Targets Circular Luxury at Luxe Pack NYC

The company is presenting GSA Advance lotion pumps and PZ Advance spray pumps—fully plastic designs engineered for compatibility with PP and PE recycling streams.

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Consumers Are Buying Less but Expecting More. Here's What That Means for Beauty.

Spending expectations diverge by 15–20 percentage points between high- and low-income households.