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The Lessons of Pro Care and Related Markets: Following Trends Straight to Retail Success
Demand for the unique and efficacious has meant that retail brand owners are increasingly looking to professional markets and related industries for inspiration. A look at technology and wellness trends and how some brands are incorporating them into new products suggests the path for reaching increasingly demanding consumers at the shelves.
Mar 7th, 2011
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Beauty for a Troubled Planet
Anti-pollution products are evolving as global consumer awareness rises.
Feb 17th, 2016
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.
Apr 22nd, 2024
LA-based natural skin and body care brand Oak Essentials, founded by apparel and home specialist Jenni Kayne, has secured first-round dual funding following its third anniversary.
Seen Hair Care Nabs $9M Funding, Oak Essentials Gains Dual Funding: Beauty Investment Roundup
Oak Essentials' latest range, Soon, will reportedly be housed in these same environmentally conscious containers.
Sep 25th, 2024
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Party of You Launches as an Antidote to Wellness Culture, Reframing Skin Care for Real Life
Rather than selling “better habits,” Party of You sells solutions for imperfection.
Feb 9th, 2026
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SPF Gets Skinified: Why 2026 Sun Care Is Built on Longevity, Recovery and Lifestyle
Growth is now driven by disruptive innovations in medical aesthetics, longevity science and experiential lifestyle marketing.
Apr 9th, 2026
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[Exclusive L’Oréal Q&A] Formulating for the 55+ Woman
The products have been meticulously designed and formulated for the 55+ woman: not to alienate her from the market, but to embrace her and bring her in if she wants to use makeup.
Mar 17th, 2020
Men are expanding their personal care routines, creating new innovation opportunities.
6 Trends Shaping Beauty and Personal Care Innovations
Evonik’s Kunal Kumar, Ph.D., on experiential products, athleisure beauty, telling better sustainability stories and more.
Jun 30th, 2017
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Praan Naturals’ Tomato Seed CO2 Bears Nutritive Skin Benefits
Praan Naturals has grown its range of natural ingredients with the addition of Tomato Seed CO2 Total Extract—whose lycopene, vitamin E and essential fatty acids impart skin care benefits.
Sep 23rd, 2020
Bea’s Bayou skin care is for consumers with highly sensitive scalp and skin issues.
BASF Announces Inclusive Beauty Accelerator Finalists
The Inclusive Beauty Accelerator provides training, mentorship and funding to entrepreneurs from early-stage personal care and beauty companies.
Jun 2nd, 2022
The Calm Restoring Clay Mask for dry, sensitive and irritated skin comprises purple Brazilian clay for skin strengthening, inflammation-fighting punarnava and neem oil, soothing black cumin seed oil and aloe vera, and oat beta glucan to boost skin moisture and reduce redness.
Glorio Brings Single-use Sustainable Beauty to Bloomingdale's
Per the brand, the colors of its ethically sourced Brazilian clays are "influenced by their prevailing mineral content."
Aug 8th, 2024
Natural, sustainable and wellness brands are driving growth across beauty categories.
[special report] Natural, Sustainable & Clean Beauty 2017-2018
Natural trends, clean beauty data, wellness consumers and more.
Feb 16th, 2018
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U.S. Bath & Body Market Report
The rise of male grooming, multifunctional and natural products are creating dynamic growth.
May 10th, 2017
HCT by kdc/one recently presented at Cosmoprof Bologna 2022, debuting the Future Nostalgia collection.
HCT by kdc/one Debuts Future Nostalgia Collection at Cosmoprof Bologna
HCT is committed to minimizing the detrimental effects of oil-based plastics by creating packaging that is designed to be recycled, as well as options for lowering a brand’s carbon footprint.
Jun 24th, 2022
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.
Oct 1st, 2024
Retinol skin care products are growing in popularity by consumers, especially within the U.S. market.
Retinol Skin Care is Thriving: New Launches from Goop Beauty, Philosophy and Glow Recipe
According to a market analysis report conducted in 2023 from Grand View Research, the global retinol market for beauty products is expected to reach $1.79 billion by 2030, growing at an annual rate of 3.8%.
Oct 21st, 2024
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Top 14 Macro Trends for Beauty Innovation in 2025 and Beyond
The fourth quarter of 2024 was jam-packed with events — and ideas to spark beauty innovation. Here, we've grouped them into 14 macro trends we see for beauty innovation in 2025 and beyond. Brief notes, buzzwords and "honorable mentions" also are included.
Dec 19th, 2024
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When SPF Becomes a Lifestyle
Sep 9th, 2026
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