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The Longevity Race to Slow Aging

Emerging ingredient technologies are building resilience for lifelong wellness and beauty.

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Less is More Beautiful: the Multitasking Revolution

A powerful "less is more" strategy is emerging: using multifunctional ingredients to simplify formulations, reduce waste and minimize the manufacturing footprint.

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Beauty’s 2025 Winners and Losers (So Far); PLUS: New Advisory Voices

From mass brands to minis to hair treatments, the market is sending a message about shopper sentiment.

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Brands Are Turning Up the Heat on Hair Protection: Prevention Over Repair

Defensive care focused on UV, pollution, chemical, heat and mechanical damage is escalating amid a hair wellness boom.

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Sunscreen Doping & Unapproved Formats: SPF’s Top Regulatory Challenges

From undisclosed UV filters to novel formats that might impact SPF efficacy, some sun care brands are pushing the envelope.

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Evereden Partners with Sephora to Develop a Responsible Gen Alpha Beauty Category

While “Sephora Kids” sparked cultural conversation, Evereden seeks to avoid controversy by co-creating with kids and their parents to arrive at clinically tested, education-driven skin care.

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Is Pterostilbene the New Resveratrol?

Pterostilbene, a stable and bioavailable alternative to resveratrol, is redefining anti-aging skin care. A 28-day trial revealed its ability to boost elasticity, reduce wrinkles and enhance collagen, positioning it to become the next skin care superstar.

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From Carbon to Care: How Captured CO₂ is Revolutionizing Beauty

Can a common culprit in a warming planet be leveraged for greener beauty?

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First Look: Cosmopack 2026 Returns to Bologna

Exhibitions will include innovations in clean beauty, sustainable materials, AI-driven manufacturing and next-gen packaging solutions.

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Coty Doubles Down on Fragrance, Explores Sale of CoverGirl and Rimmel

“This next phase of our transformation is about clarity and focus,” said Sue Nabi, CEO of Coty.

Glossier and Other Beauty Brands Will Soon Be Shoppable on ChatGPT Following New Shopify Partnership

Shoppers can now get product recommendations and buy directly from millions of Shopify merchants through ChatGPT.

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Givaudan Breaks Ground on New State-of-the-Art Fragrance & Beauty Facility in Guangzhou, China

"This groundbreaking is a landmark in our ongoing commitment to China, showcasing our confidence in the market’s potential and our ability to invest for sustainable growth,” said CEO Gilles Andrier.

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Sephora Enters its Affiliate Era

The platform allows U.S. influencers to build their own customizable, shoppable digital storefronts on Sephora.com and the Sephora app.

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Can the ‘Treatment in a Bottle’ Movement Revive Skin Care Innovation?

From needle-free fillers to microneedling-inspired serums, innovative products promise to transform the way shoppers approach facial skin care.

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Seprify's SilvaLuma Delivers a Green UV Boost

“With SilvaLuma, we’re proving that formulators no longer have to choose between performance and principles."

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Croda's Climate Quest: Net Zero Emissions by 2050

Validated by SBTi's Net Zero Standard and the Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) Guidance, Croda is set to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

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The Feel-good Anti-aging Movement Has Arrived

Recent innovations in active ingredients not only enhance skin health, but also promote mental and physical wellness.

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Revlon Appoints Amber Garrison to Lead Elizabeth Arden and Global Fragrance

Garrison will drive innovation and strategic growth for the Elizabeth Arden brand.