https://www.gcimagazine.com/retail/digital-e-commerce/news/22969145/the-hybrid-generation-why-gen-alpha-refuses-to-choose-between-ai-and-storesGlobal Cosmetic Industryen2026-06-18T14:50:43.000ZThe Hybrid Generation: Why Gen Alpha Refuses to Choose Between AI and Storeshttps://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/adobestock-539569256-editorial-use-only.Z2DStfkTBS.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70“What stands out in these findings is the clear convergence of digital and physical behaviors,” said Jacqueline Flam, managing director, beauty and health at NIQ. “Gen Alpha is highly fluent in AI and personalization, but they are using these tools to enhance discovery and build confidence, not to replace in-store experiences. For brands and retailers, this means creating connected journeys that link digital influence with real-world engagement.”https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/skin-care/news/22969130/loral-deepens-india-push-with-stake-in-digital-beauty-challengerGlobal Cosmetic Industryen2026-06-18T13:45:35.000ZL’Oréal Deepens India Push with Stake in Digital Beauty Challengerhttps://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/chemist-at-play-bare-anatomy-2jpg.gXitEHz0du.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70"We founded Innovist on the conviction that Indian consumers deserve beauty products built on real science with full transparency on formulation, and that these products could be made in India to global standards”, said Rohit Chawla, CEO and founder of Innovist.  “This partnership with L'Oréal brings together a deep alignment in this vision and product philosophy, with the global scientific innovation resources to grow this ambition. Together, we see a significant opportunity to build the next generation of beauty brands."https://www.gcimagazine.com/companies/news/22969093/actives-international-actives-international-names-michelle-carrillo-ceo-to-accelerate-innovationled-growthGlobal Cosmetic Industryen2026-06-17T18:01:21.000ZActives International Names Michelle Carrillo CEO to Accelerate Innovation-Led Growthhttps://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/1000012216.TNkOTh1cVm.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70Actives International has appointed Michelle Carrillo as CEO, signaling a new phase of expansion focused on science-driven, solution-based ingredient innovation.https://www.gcimagazine.com/brands-products/devices-tech/news/22969043/loral-goes-allin-on-ai-openai-deal-extends-from-chatgpt-commerce-to-microbiome-discoveryGlobal Cosmetic Industryen2026-06-17T14:06:41.000ZL'Oréal Goes All-In on AI: OpenAI Deal Extends From ChatGPT Commerce to Microbiome Discoveryhttps://img.gcimagazine.com/mindful/allured/workspaces/default/uploads/2026/06/adobestock-777788509-editorial-use-only.XJjOEW6Asq.jpg?auto=format%252Ccompress&q=70SkinCeuticals, CeraVe and Garnier will participate in OpenAI's global advertising pilot, placing L'Oréal among the first beauty companies experimenting with AI-native advertising at the moment of consumer intent.