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2026 Beauty Preview: from Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers

Specialists in ingredients, packaging, marketing and more speak out on what's ahead for the industry.

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The Hair Repair Dream Team: Next-Gen Ingredients Are Here

Consumers increasingly seek out products to counteract hair damage resulting from heat styling, chemical treatments, UV exposure and environmental pollutants.

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Beauty's Crystal Ball: What's Brewing for 2026?

As we do every year, Global Cosmetic Industry is using its November issue to decode some of the trends we can expect to see in the next 12 months.

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Beauty’s New Class of Anti-Aging Ingredient Tech

As the industry prepares for a new year of innovation, we looked at the latest batch of novel materials poised to shape product development in 2026 and beyond.

SkinGPT: AI-Powered Skin Aging Simulation

Haut.Ai's newest model SkinGPT allows users to see how lifestyle factors contribute to skin-aging, giving brands a unique way to educate and promote healthly skin choices.

M·A·C Cosmetics to Launch in Sephora U.S.

M·A·C has announced its launch in select U.S. Sephora locations and at Sephora at Kohl's in early 2026.

Kimberly-Clark to Acquire Kenvue for Combined Revenue of $32 Billion

Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a personal care manufacturer, and Kenvue Inc., a consumer health leader, announced an agreement that will see a projected combined revenue of approximately $32 billion in 2025.

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Beauty’s Crossover into Celebrity Spaces: Feat. Wicked Stars, Kim Chi, Sabrina Carpenter and Taylor Swift

A look at the beauty celebrity collaborations coming up, from cosmetics, hair care, nails, lashes and fragrance—all from your favorite singers, actors and internet personalities.

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B Corp Certified Hair Care Brand amika Expands to Ulta

amika, the Brooklyn-based, B Corp-certified hair care brand that’s known for its inclusive, high-performing formulas and playful spirit, announces its debut at Ulta Beauty.

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Croda Debuts DS-Ceramide Y3S for Climate-adaptive Skin Care

The fermentation-derived Ceramide NP was developed to support the skin barrier against region-specific environmental stressors; aka geo skin care.

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Estée Lauder Sees 4% Net Growth for a Total of $3.5 Billion in 2026 Q1

Estée Lauder has released its 2026 financial results for Q1, with a net sales increase of 4% (organic 3%) for a total of $3.5 billion. In skin care and fragrance, net sales increased, while in makeup and hair care, net sales decreased.

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The Lowdown on Australia's Sunscreen Crisis — And How The U.S. Avoided a Similar One

This report examines the current status of the sunscreen labeling crisis in Australia, including what went wrong and ways to move forward — plus how the U.S. avoided a similar crisis. It also considers whether the industry has reached its SPF limit.

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Class Action Against Ulta Beauty Over 'Clean Ingredient' Claims Advances

The class action alleges violations of California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act, False Advertising Law, Unfair Competition Law and Environmental Marketing Claims Act. It also alleges fraud, negligent misrepresentation and unjust enrichment.

Unilever Q3 Beauty Sales Growth at 5.1%, While Beiersdorf's Derma Delivers 9-Month +12.3% Organic Growth

Unilever has released 9-month and Q3 results, with beauty and well-being sales growth at 5.1% while Beiersdorf delivers expected 9-month sale, driven by a +12.3% in derma.

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Spiders, Bees, Snakes and More: Research Highlights Untapped Potential of Animal Venoms in Cosmetics

A new scientific review, to appear in the November 2025 edition of Toxicon, sheds light on an as-yet underexplored frontier for active cosmetic ingredients: animal venoms.

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Teen Wallets Declining as Sephora, Ulta and Target Remain Fan-Favorites

Piper Sandler's 50th semi-annual teens survey has been released, indicating a decline in teens' core wallets and ranking teens' favorite cosmetic brands and shopping destinations.

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3 Areas of Concern — But Also Strides in Safety: ChemForward Presents 2025 Beauty Ingredient Report Powered by Sephora, Ulta and Other Member Data

The report — powered by data from Sephora, Ulta, The Honest Company, Credo Beauty, Counter, Inolex and Dow — analyzed more than 48,000 products and 1.25 million ingredients, marking a fivefold increase in data since 2023.

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Homecourt Secures $8 Million Series A Funding

“I am unbelievably excited to take this business to the next level,” co-founder Courteney Cox said.