<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9" xmlns:news="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9" xmlns:image="http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-image/1.1" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9 http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9/sitemap.xsd http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9 http://www.google.com/schemas/sitemap-news/0.9/sitemap-news.xsd"><url><loc>https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22972635/chinas-proya-targets-us-prestige-beauty-with-ulta-beauty-expansion</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Global Cosmetic Industry</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:34:49.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>China&apos;s Proya Targets U.S. Prestige Beauty With Ulta Beauty Expansion</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/20260819014849edt-image-2.KNrDEhLjqm.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>The launch is expected later this year, with Proya joining Ulta Beauty’s existing portfolio of prestige skin care brands.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/20260819014849edt-image-1.SIfKzVC7vm.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>The partnership reflects growing interest among U.S. retailers in Asian beauty brands, particularly those offering science-led skin care and differentiated product development.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/color-cosmetics/news/22972619/este-lauders-fiscal-2026-results-fragrance-leads-a-broader-beauty-recovery</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Global Cosmetic Industry</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:33:58.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Estée Lauder’s Fiscal 2026 Results: Fragrance Leads a Broader Beauty Recovery</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/adobestock-1813674604-editorial-use-only.UXz4fDjo0y.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Luxury fragrance was particularly strong, with double-digit growth across the portfolio led by Le Labo, Tom Ford and Kilian Paris.</image:caption></image:image></url><url><loc>https://www.gcimagazine.com/packaging/dispensing/news/22972479/aptar-aptar-boosts-us-aerosol-capacity-with-meridian-expansion</loc><news:news><news:publication><news:name>Global Cosmetic Industry</news:name><news:language>en</news:language></news:publication><news:publication_date>2026-08-18T11:53:36.000Z</news:publication_date><news:title>Aptar Boosts U.S. Aerosol Capacity With Meridian Expansion</news:title></news:news><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/meridian-mousse-foam-render.5pfSKSTRPI.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Meridian Mousse, optimized for mousse, foam, gel and lotion applications.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/meridian-spray-render.gJ8RBGGtiW.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Meridian Spray is designed for spray and powder formulations.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/2026-07-30-meridian-spray-on-can.KGyqUyBLl3.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Meridian Spray is compatible with Aptar’s U.S.-manufactured AAT High Powder Valve for high-powder and shimmer formulations.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/meridian-gif.pzfyw7S12Z.gif?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>&amp;quot;Increased domestic production also gives brands and fillers more flexibility to respond to changing market conditions, capitalize on growth opportunities, and navigate periods of elevated demand while maintaining supply continuity,&amp;quot; said Vinay Menon, senior platform manager, aerosols: vales, BOV and accessories at Aptar.</image:caption></image:image><image:image><image:loc>https://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/08/meridian-mousse-logo.52UT8MZBwN.png?auto=format%252Ccompress&amp;q=70</image:loc><image:caption>Meridian Mousse expands the platform&amp;apos;s versatility by enabling the dispensing of mousse, foam, gel and lotion formulations while delivering a premium sensorial experience.</image:caption></image:image></url></urlset>