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Beyond the Hype: C&T Allēs Honor Beauty Innovation Through Scientific Rigor

We've established comprehensive scientific evaluation criteria for the 2026 C&T Allē Awards, ensuring innovations are assessed through evidence-based methodology that honors the technical rigor driving beauty industry breakthroughs.

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McKernan Packaging Clearing House Launches New E-Commerce Platform for Faster, Easier Packaging Purchases

The new online platform allows users to shop a curated selection of wholesale packaging products, including bottles, pumps, sprayers, jars and more.

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NSF Launches Science-based Vegan and Cruelty-Free Certification Protocol

The protocol, NSF P543, establishes rigorous verification standards to address consumer demand for science-backed, ethical product claims.

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3 Disruptive Concepts in 'Double Duty' Beauty

Beauty innovators have been rethinking dual-sided products in novel ways, enabled by creative packaging and formulating. Here, we highlight three examples.

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amika Enters Fragrance Space with amika:aura hair + body mist

The new hair and body fragrance will be available at Sephora, the brand's website and in professional salons.

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Pinterest's Fall 2025 Beauty Trends: Pixie Cuts, Sea Science Skin Care & Cozy Fragrances

This fall, Pinterest trends are embracing a mix of nostalgia and modern twists across beauty and lifestyle.

Ulta Beauty Appoints Former Sephora CEO and Amazon Executive to Board of Directors

Brok brings more than 35 years of global leadership in consumer brands and retail innovation.

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Rare Beauty x Tajín Launch Spicy Cheek & Lip Set Collaboration

"Just like Tajín, these shades bring boldness, warmth, and a spark of joy to every occasion."

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Want it all without compromising design? Discover ICONS America IML Tubes

Why choose? Have it all with ICONS America’s IML tubes. Achieve combo soft touch, gloss & metallic finishes & 360° deco from shoulder to crimp: Tubes that look as luxurious as they feel. Made-in-America, mono material, recyclable, PCR available.

Coty Inc. FY25 Results: Resilient Fragrance Growth and Strategic Plans for FY26

Coty expects gradual sales improvement in FY26, starting with LFL declines of 6-8% in 1Q26 and 3-5% in 2Q26.

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How K-Beauty Trends Have Taken Over Skin Care: from Acne Care to PDRN

This report explores how each brand, product and trend addresses certain skin concerns.

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It’s a 10 Haircare Appoints Ashley Schauer as VP of Sales and Marketing

In her new role, Schauer will oversee retail and distribution accounts across the company's portfolio.

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Biobased Ingredients Usher in the Era of High-performance Clean Beauty

Bio-based solutions meet consumer demand for safe, effective and eco-friendly products and offer a path forward for conventional clean brands in a dermocosmetic-dominated era.

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Estée Lauder’s Fiscal 2025 Results Reportedly Pave the Road to Recovery & a Return to Growth in Fiscal 2026

Skin care net sales dropped 12%, mainly due to reduced performance in Estée Lauder and La Mer, impacted by weak consumer sentiment in Asia.

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Safety Alert: Sunscreen 'Doping' and Foam Formats Raise Red Flags

Recent regulatory attention highlights both hidden sunscreen actives in cosmetic products, and the legal gray zone of mousse-format sunscreens — prompting calls for clearer labeling and format approval.

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1H 2025 Beauty Sales Point to Boom Times for Value and Efficacy

While prestige led hair care and makeup, mass growth dominated fragrance and skin care.

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Danessa Myricks Channels Her Love for Neutrogena in New CVS Brand Collaboration [Interview]

"Before becoming a highly respected industry leader, Danessa started her makeup artist career using a kit made entirely of drugstore products..."

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GPI Beauty Names Katie Reed as Vice President of Sales

Before joining GPI Beauty, Reed served as executive vice president of new business development at twelveNYC.