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From Hydration to Hair Repair: Givaudan Expands Hyaluronic Acid Claims

The data reinforce how molecular design, biotechnology-driven production and advanced delivery systems can extend hyaluronic acid’s functionality well beyond traditional hydration.

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Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026: The Global Beauty Supply Chain Converges in a Fully Sold-Out 57th Edition

Taken together, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 reflects an industry in structural transformation.

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Sironix Brings Biobased Furan Surfactants to Personal Care

Both are sulfate-free and free from nitrosamines and 1,4-dioxane, and are designed to integrate into existing surfactant systems and manufacturing processes.

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Main Post Partners and Founders Announce Agreement to Sell Not Your Mother’s to Henkel

“Together, we have built an exceptional brand and look forward to seeing NYM continue to flourish in its next chapter with Henkel," says Matt Short, Partner at Main Post

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The K-shaped Skin Care Market Playbook

As inflation fatigue, selective splurging and value-conscious upgrading converge, American beauty shoppers are no longer trading strictly up or down.

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As the Hair Care Market Booms, New Ingredients Drive Fresh Innovation

All signs point to a market shifting toward performance, treatment and scalp-led solutions.

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Faster, Smarter, Scalable Private Label Skin Care: Q&A with Next Beauty Labs CEO, Warren Becker

Why flexibility, speed and clear guidance matter more than ever, and how brands can navigate an uncertain 2026 marked by cost pressures and consumer caution

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Face-Grade Body Care, Sculpting Actives and Next-Gen Ingredients: What’s Driving Performance in 2026

Across body care, the trend is clear: consumers now demand face-grade efficacy, ethical sourcing and inclusivity.

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From Precision to Sustainability: How Tubes, Applicators and Brushes Are Shaping the Future of Packaging for Beauty

Today’s consumers expect packaging that performs, delights, and aligns with sustainability values—making tubes, applicators and brushes not just tools, but strategic differentiators in a competitive market.

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Beauty in a K-Shaped Economy: Thriving Segments, Squeezed Middle and Strategic Opportunities for 2026

In this environment, success requires brands to master the barbell strategy: hero products at the top, smart efficient solutions at the base, while avoiding the soft middle where offerings blur and relevance fades.

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Credo Beauty Announces Saie as a Standout New Brand Partner

Together championing beauty that is better for you and the planet

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Robertet Takes a Strategic Leap into 'Augmented Naturality' with Aethera Biotech Deal

The technical centerpiece of this acquisition is Aethera Biotech’s proprietary, multi-patented CROP (Controlled Release of Optimized Plants) platform.

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[LAST CHANCE] Body Care Trends: Shaping What’s Next

Identify the specific raw materials that drive claims, improve skin feel and deliver measurable results.

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Target Introduces Target Beauty Studio, New Shop-In-Shop Concept

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Supply Chain Security: Solabia Acquires Seqens’ Botanical and Diagnostics Divisions

This acquisition allows Solabia to secure a critical raw material supply for its diagnostics division.

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RUSK Unveils "Designer Collection" as Full Brand Reset for 2026

The Designer Collection refresh preserved professional-preferred formulas while updating its visual and structural elements.

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Estée Lauder Moves to Full Ownership of Forest Essentials as Global Beauty Giants Eye India

The move underscores intensifying competition among global beauty players for exposure to India’s fast-expanding market.

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Global Beauty Industry Icons Join Fresha to Champion the Next Era of Beauty and Selfcare Revolution