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Sequential learning can train AI systems on relatively tiny beauty formula data sets.

The Beauty of AI is Speed

Artificial intelligence is accelerating beauty innovation behind the scenes.

Ashland’s Santalwood biofunctional encourages skin regeneration and firmness for well-aging formulations.

Ashland Uses AI to Capture Sandalwood VOC for Skin, Aromatherapy

Powered by AI, Ashland’s Santalwood biofunctional encourages skin regeneration and firmness for well-aging formulations.

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L’Oréal Luxe Brings Responsive Scent Technology to AI Art Institution DataLand

The scents were created in collaboration with Refik Anadol Studio using the studio’s proprietary Large Nature Model, an AI system trained on nature-derived datasets.

Gibu Thomas, EVP online, The Estée Lauder Companies Inc., said, 'At The Estée Lauder Companies, we aim to delight consumers with transformative products and services. Through our collaboration with Google Cloud, we are creating high-touch, personalized experiences online that our consumers expect from every interaction with our brands. By working with Google Cloud's generative AI technologies, our data science teams are unlocking new ways to serve our consumers.'

The Estée Lauder Companies Using Google Cloud's Generative AI Across Brand Sites

ELC and Google Cloud will collaboratively explore AI-powered solutions to better understand consumer sentiment, inform R&D efforts and create high-touch digital experiences.

The study of 431,321 participants utilized the skin analysis platform Eve M, which incorporates AI, to identify key inflection points of wrinkle development and severity.

EveLab Insight Releases Preliminary Findings of Skin Aging with AI-Driven Research

The study of 431,321 participants utilized the skin analysis platform Eve M, which incorporates AI, to identify key inflection points of wrinkle development and severity.

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Ulta Beauty Taps Domino's Tech Veteran Kelly Garcia as CTO to Accelerate AI Strategy

Ulta recently launched its Ulta AI shopping assistant and integrated with Google Gemini to enhance product discovery and personalization.

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Kao and Preferred Networks Use AI and RNA for Beauty Counseling

Kao Corp. and Preferred Networks, Inc., have launched a collaborative project based on AI for practical applications of sebum RNA monitoring to build a beauty counseling service committed to skin conditions.

The Pistoia Alliance is a not-for-profit organization working to lower barriers to innovation in life science and healthcare R&D.

Survey Predicts AI, Blockchain, Emerging Tech will Receive Most Funding

In a recent survey, respondents predicted that emerging technologies including AI and blockchain, and startup biotech will be the biggest contributors to life science innovation post-pandemic.

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What is AI Recommending this Holiday Season + Expert Advice on Leveraging AI Algorithms

According to a report by Tank, U.K. shoppers are getting ready to splurge £91 billion this Christmas, per Retail Times, and artificial intelligence, like ChatGPT, is becoming shoppers' number one digital helper.

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Debut Unveils AI-driven BeautyORB Ingredient Discovery Platform and Partners with KDC/one

BeautyORB, developed by Debut, is an advanced AI-powered ingredient discovery platform designed to transform the future of beauty product innovation.

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AI x Beauty

How bioinformatics is transforming skin care.

As with the wider economy, beauty innovation seems poised to accelerate with new AI-powered tools that allow users to chat with a virtual consultant, reverse engineer products, build new products to a wide array of regulatory, sustainability and retailer requirements, anticipate consumer liking based on reviews of existing similar products, and much more.

AI is Already Reshaping Beauty

From product development to rapid ingredient discovery and accurate skin analysis, artificial intelligence has arrived.

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Mixer & Pack Integrates AI System for Quality Inspection, Quicker Delivery

Mixer & Pack has integrated an AI-powered quality control system across its packaging lines, revolutionizing its production process. This innovative technology improves efficiency, reduces waiting times, and enhances product quality.

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AI-Powered Smart Mirror Redefining At-Home Beauty Routines, Beauty Discovery and Commerce

The Swan Beauty Mirror is powered by five technology pillars: an AI skin analyzer, a personalized routine builder, a smARt makeup artist, an exclusive marketplace and an embedded social community.

'At ELC, technology is always in support of our enduring strengths of high-quality products and high-touch consumer experiences,' said Jane Lauder, EVP, enterprise marketing, and chief data officer, The Estée Lauder Companies.

The Estée Lauder Companies x Microsoft Corp. Tap Generative AI to Respond to Emerging Trends & Boost Speed to Market

Generative AI tools will be used to assist product development teams to tap into emerging product and ingredient trends to launch to market faster.

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L'Oréal Goes All-In on AI: OpenAI Deal Extends From ChatGPT Commerce to Microbiome Discovery

Months after teaming with Nvidia to reinvent formulation science, L'Oréal is now embedding OpenAI across consumer discovery, advertising, content creation and biological research—signaling an industry-wide shift toward AI-native beauty.

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Building Trustworthy AI for Cosmetic R&D

On-Demand

Nov 6th, 2025

Whether you’re exploring AI or already advancing your digital transformation, this session will show you why data structure is strategy and how a trustworthy, ethical AI approach creates both consumer trust and regulatory confidence.

AI perfume, as you might expect, refers to fragrance uniquely created by algorithmically calculating the best match for a given consumer based on data gathered from questionnaires.

Trending: Haruna Kawaguchi Cosmetics, AI Perfume, Beard Growth Serum and More

Our "Consumer Pulse" report uncovers cosmetic-related searches growing in interest on Google Trends, TikTok and the web. Now trending: Haruna Kawaguchi, Lisa Cosmetics, Freshly Cosmetics, AI perfume, perimenopause tests, beard growth serum, #nudemakeup...