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Curie Co. Redefines Clean Beauty Preservation with AmpliPQ-CF Sodium Benzoate Booster

By enhancing the antimicrobial activity of sodium benzoate, AmpliPQ-CF reportedly makes high-performance preservation accessible for mass-market and prestige brands alike.

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The Tariff Situation Explained; PLUS: Mitigation Secrets Every Beauty Brand Should Know

A guide to reclaiming up to 99% of import costs with duty drawbacks.

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Tara Loftis on BYOMA’s Strategic Growth: Q&A on Innovation, Science and the Future of Skin Care

In 2025, the brand achieved 44% year-over-year sales growth, fueled by strong demand across retail and direct-to-consumer channels.

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Can Beauty Really Be Low-Carbon? Our Expert Says Yes.

Breaking down what credible low-carbon strategies look like today.

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Ulta Beauty Lands in the UAE, Fast-Tracking Middle East Expansion

Ulta Beauty’s Middle East expansion positions the retailer to test its mass-to-prestige, service-led model in one of the world’s fastest-growing and most brand-driven beauty markets.

P&G Q2 FY26: Beauty Fuels Growth as Company Reaffirms Full-Year Outlook

Beauty segment organic sales rose 4%, with net sales reaching $4.04 billion, reinforcing the category’s role as a growth engine for the CPG giant.

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Menopause Goes Mainstream: Cara Kamenev, Stripes Beauty’s CEO, on a Bold Ulta Expansion

The launch also reflects a broader industry reckoning: women navigating menopause remain one of beauty’s most underserved consumer groups, despite their spending power and influence.

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Beauty's What's On the Inside: Ingestible Beauty Takeaways for 2026

Beauty is turning outside in with the rise of ingestible beauty collagens in new forms and flavors.

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Labio Unveils MIT[HD] for Sustainable, Stable Active Ingredient Delivery

The innovation uses a multi-lamellar vesicle (MLV) structure to deliver high concentrations of active ingredients deeply into the skin.

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EU Regulations to Shake Up Beauty as of May 2026

The Omnibus Regulation amends Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 and will take effect on May 1, 2026. It focuses on the use of substances classified as CMRs.

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Safic-Alcan Names Victor Zubb VP of the Americas to Lead Regional Growth

This move highlights the growing significance of the Americas within the group’s global strategy and marks a pivotal step in its organizational evolution.

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Research Advances Lignin-Based Sunscreens for Sustainable, Boosted Protection

In recent months, several advances in lignin-based sunscreens have been published, demonstrating their potential to revolutionize UV protection.

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LVMH Review Underscores How Scalp Health is the Key to Fighting Hair Aging

The article underscores the growing importance of scalp-focused care in the beauty industry, paving the way for products and treatments that not only enhance hair appearance but also improve its foundational health.

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IMAGE Skincare Reinstates Co-Founder Marc Ronert as CEO, Doubling Down on Clinical Authority and GLP-1-Era Innovation

His reappointment signals a renewed emphasis on clinical credibility, physician-informed product development and long-term brand value—key differentiators in an increasingly science-driven professional beauty landscape.

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Beiersdorf Launches Invisible Hansaplast Plaster Formats for Easy Wound Care

“These solutions are invisible, convenient, and rooted in science — making wound care easier for people who traditionally skip it altogether."

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H&M x e.l.f. Enter Fragrance at Peak Momentum—Turning Hero Makeup into Scented IP

For the first nine months of 2025, fragrance emerged as one of the strongest categories across the mass and prestige channels.

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Megadeals, Fragrance Frenzies and the Gen Z Wallet: Your 2026 Beauty M&A Playbook

Alexandre Terseleer, a partner at Kearney, unpacks the latest beauty M&A trends.

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L’Oréal Bets Big on India with $383M Beauty Tech Hub

This global hub will focus on AI-driven beauty innovations, create 2,000 tech jobs by 2030, and accelerate advanced AI beauty solutions.