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The Top 15 Brands & Retailers Dominating Beauty AI Citations

PLUS: 4 Actionable Takeaways for Product R&D & Marketing

Where Beauty Manufacturing is Going Next

From biotech without the research overhead to AI-driven product authentication, cosmetic manufacturing is moving into new territory.

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Top 15 Beauty Predictions for 2025: Insider Insights

We prompted a variety of leaders within the beauty industry to share their thoughts on the oncoming trend forecast for 2025.

Whether wearing disposable or reusable face masks, consumers have been plagued by skin irritation

Masked Beauty

Consumers are recalibrating their approach to beauty as a result of wearing masks, making way for new demands and emerging above-the-neck opportunities for brands.

For many multinational beauty and personal care brands, Dubai is often a gateway market and manufacturing hub for the larger Middle East and Africa region, but it’s far from the only growth area. Amorepacific will open the first Dubai Etude House store in the second half of 2017.

5 Things to Know about the Beauty Care Market in the Middle East and Africa

Despite economic challenges, the region boasts strong growth leaders and has enticed new investments from both global multinationals and local players.

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L'Oréal, Shiseido, IFSCC and Beauty R&D Take Center Stage at In-Cosmetics Asia

In-cosmetics Asia 2024 will showcase some 600 exhibitors, the largest in the event's 15-year history. In addition, it will inaugurate the all-new Cosmetic Conference, co-organized by IFSCC and featuring headliners like L'Oréal, Shiseido and others.

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Top 9 Ingredient Trends of 2019

From regional ingredient concerns to emerging ingredients ready to take the industry by storm, these are the biggest ingredient trends of 2019.

It is impractical for Westerners to literally adapt the Asian beauty routine due to many cultural and lifestyle factors; however, product innovation can address the three key needs of Asian skin care users with Western solutions.

3 Keys to Creating Asian-inspired Beauty

Applying the essence of Asian skin care routines to new product creation.

Indie beauty didn’t just happen; cultural, commercial and technological innovations converged to upend traditional business models forever.

Where Did Indie Beauty Come From?

Part 1 of 4: The origins and unique factors that changed an industry forever.

Citron Barrier Ceramide from Daebong LS Co., Ltd., is described as an upcycled phyto-pseudo-ceramide that reduces TEWL, locking moisture into skin.

10 Picks from In-cos Korea 2024: Citron Ceramide, Bicelle Beads, Plankton Holobiont Actives and More

Innovations from Korea and beyond were front and center during in-cosmetics Korea, held July 24-26, 2024, in Seoul. Following we showcase 10 picks from the show's Innovation Zone.

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Deinde Unveils Radiance-Restoring Overnight Mask for a Morning Glow-Up

Clinically proven to improve skin texture, tone and brightness, this deeply moisturizing formula is said to melt effortlessly into the skin, delivering visible radiance by morning.

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11 Trends in Beauty: Skinification of Sun, Collagen Everything, Biomimic Foundation and More

C&T's "Consumer Pulse" series on the socials highlights the latest emerging searches and hashtags related to cosmetics. Here, we expand on those themes. This edition includes: Princess Cosmetics and the skinification of sun care, collagen everything, etc.

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Beauty’s Digital Reordering: TikTok Shop Surges as Amazon Holds, But No Longer Dominates Growth

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Odile Roujol on the New Beauty Investment Thesis: From Skin Deep to Healthspan

Roujol sees beauty's biggest opportunities emerging where science, technology and consumer behavior meet from biomarker tracking and personalized health to noninvasive procedures, functional beauty and, perhaps most significantly, longevity and healthspan.

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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.

Consumer demands for holistic SPF-infused beauty are shifting rapidly, encompassing new formats, emerging claims and much more. How can brands tap into these trends and capture market share?

The Sunification of Beauty: Top Innovation Opportunities for 2024-2025

New ingredients, claims and consumer preferences are shaping multifunctional product innovation for UV defense.

London’s Beauty & Money event reportedly had nearly double the amount of applying brands compared to the New York Summit, per Kisaco Research.

Global Indie Brands Focus on Clean Sustainability

The future of beauty looks truly sustainable, a clear priority for many of the brands, investors and retailers.

Scrubd, Merci Handy and Whind announce launches.

Product Launch Roundup: Item Beauty, Aveda and More

The roundup includes new hair, skin and personal care launches as well as retail launches.