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Rare Beauty Expands to Ulta Nationwide in 2026 with Exclusive Products & Charitable Initiative

This marks Rare Beauty’s first retail expansion since the brand launched in 2020.

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16 Ingredients That Impact Hair Health: Myths vs. Reality

This article examines some of the most prevalent claims surrounding ingredients and hair health. Presenting both supporting insights and counter-arguments are industry experts Linda Foltis, Perry Romanowski and Peter Bailey.

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Milcobel x NoPalm Ingredients to Transform Whey Permeate into Sustainable Palm Oil Alternatives

According to the companies, NoPalm Ingredients has developed a groundbreaking fermentation technology that transforms agro-industrial sidestreams such as whey permeate into oils and fats identical to conventional palm and tropical oils.

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Research Uncovers Sunlight's Role in Skin Cancer Development, New Potential Protein Target

UV disrupts a protective protein, YTHDF2, which plays a pivotal role in controlling inflammation and preventing tumor formation.

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Symrise Launches Digital CO2 Tracker, Champions Bioeconomy

Symrise recently reinforced its commitment to sustainability by launching Houston, a greenhouse gas-tracking platform developed with CO2 AI to measure carbon footprints in real-time. The company also chaired the Sustainable Business Bioeconomy Group.

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FDA in Action: PFAS Data Gaps, MoCRA Recall Guidance, Warning Letters/Recalls and New Hair Growth Pill Reaches Phase III Trials

The U.S. FDA has been busy in recent months, reviewing PFAS in cosmetics, proposing MoCRA-conferred recall guidance, enforcing compliance through warning letters and recalls, and advancing trials for a new hair loss treatment. Following is an overview.

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Core Biogenesis’ Tony Abboud Receives SCC Award for Advancing Sustainable Bioactive Production

This distinction recognizes outstanding contributions in sustainable formulation technology.

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Luxury-Inspired Fragrance Brand Match Launches in the United States

Match Perfumes, a fragrance brand that offers a high-quality and luxurious olfactory experience inspired by world-famous designer scents, has expanded to the United States.

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Tree Hut Reimagines Brand Identity with "Uncontain Yourself"

Tree Hut has announced that the brand will undergo a new identity by launching "Uncontain Yourself," a full relaunch of the brand's ecosystem, including a refreshed logo, packaging, website and social presence that embraces self-expression.

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Le-Vel Launches Exosome-Powered Anti-Aging Skin Care Line

"XERA represents a defining moment for our brand and the next evolution of Le-Vel innovation," said Jason Camper, Le-Vel founder & CEO. "We've spent years pushing boundaries in nutritional science, and now we're doing the same for skin technology..."

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BodyLogicMD Launches Medical Grade Skin Care Line

BodyLogicMD has announced the launch of a medical-grade skin care line featuring four anti-aging products for skin renewal and hydration.

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Not Your Mother's Launches Scent-Driven Hair Care Collection

As Gen-Z consumers navigate increased stress, there’s growing awareness around mental well-being and hair health, alongside a desire for joyful, feel-good self-care that supports both mood and hair needs.

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A Note to Subscribers - We will be Closing for the U.S. New Year Holiday

Global Cosmetic Industry's daily newsletters will return on Monday, January 5.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Completes Recapitalization Transaction with a $225M Equity Investment

Anastasia Soare, founder and CEO of Anastasia Beverly Hills, said, "With this transaction, we have greater financial flexibility to support ABH both today and through our next chapters of innovation and growth...

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Aveda Launches Rejuvenating Skin Collection Powered by Three Innovative Ingredient Technologies

The collection is powered by three innovative technologies—Phytotech Vegan Collagen, Vegan Peptide Complex and Kinetic Energy Infusion.

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PCR Responds to Allegations of Misleading SPF Reports, Unethical Practices

PCR has released a statement responding to recent headlines on "SPF retesting, media reports and misinformation," citing flaws in re-testing, low-quality raw materials and insufficient credentials for the industry expert cited in our reports.

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Hilco Global Seeks Offers for Color Cosmetics Brand Pat McGrath Labs

Bids are due to Hilco Global on or before January 26, 2026 at 7 a.m. PST, and an auction will be conducted via Zoom the next day.