Global Cosmetic Industry

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One in Three U.S. Women Are Already Using AI for Skincare and Bodycare Advice, New Survey Finds

New Haut.AI research reveals what consumers would trust AI to help them with when it comes to body care, from choosing products and building routines to navigating increasingly complex beauty decisions

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LOOKFANTASTIC Takes Beauty Discovery Poolside at Mondrian Ibiza

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Behind every cosmetic dropper lies a complex engineering process. Discover Lumson's approach to designing dispensing systems that combine precision, aesthetics, manufacturing expertise and consistent, reliable performance.

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Lumson: Reliability, Innovation and Luxury in the Service of Lancôme

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Ice Spice Launches Debut Fragrance at Ulta Beauty

Briogeo Founder Launches New Hair Care Brand, Soulstice

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Brands are turning sun protection into a broader beauty, wellness and performance platform.

When SPF Becomes a Lifestyle

California-based contract manufacturer Cosmetic Group USA's BioBarrier Ceramide Cleansing Oil Stick advances the cleansing stick format with a ceramide-powered oil-gel technology designed to remove makeup, sunscreen and daily buildup while preserving skin comfort.

The Skin Care Toolbox: Next-Gen Ingredients and Concept Products for Longevity, Barrier Health & Beyond

Gen Z already represents roughly one-quarter of the world's population and is projected to surpass Baby Boomers in annual global spending within the next five years, reaching an estimated $12 trillion according to NielsenIQ. Meanwhile, Gen Alpha is entering the beauty market earlier than previous generations.

The Next Generation of Beauty Packaging: Designing for Gens Z and Alpha

The companies that thrive will be those that treat packaging as a strategic business asset rather than simply a container.

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Cosmetic Droppers: inside Lumson's engineering approach

Behind every cosmetic dropper lies a complex engineering process. Discover Lumson's approach to designing dispensing systems that combine precision, aesthetics, manufacturing expertise and consistent, reliable performance.

Tomorrow's winning brands will develop products that are easy for AI to understand, compelling for creators to explain and simple for consumers to trust.

Ingredients Are the New SEO: How AI and TikTok Are Rewriting the Rules of Skin Care

From precision root touch-ups and discreet gray blending to tactile dispensing systems and climate-responsive formats, the latest innovations point to a category where how a product is delivered is becoming as important as what it delivers.

Hair Care’s Next Move: Gray, Sensory and Climate-Ready

Prestige hair care is growing on both dollars and units, while mass shoppers are tightening their budgets, making value, format and performance the new battlegrounds.

Hair Care Splits in Two: Value Wins at Mass, Treatments Take Off in Prestige

From value-packed basics to $120 longevity serums, hair care is rewriting the rules.

Brands have to make products and experiences desirable to the child while simultaneously communicating safety, efficacy and appropriateness to the parent. Sunryz addresses that tension directly with dermatologist-tested formulas, at least 90% naturally derived ingredients and a focus on hydration and gentle care.

Gen Alpha Is Coming for Beauty Earlier, Smarter and With AI in the Mix

The new body care playbook is where performance, sensoriality, personalization and sustainability converge.

Body Care Gets Smarter: From Skinification to Wellness, Climate Resilience and Waterless Innovation

From serums to sustainable soak: body care is shedding basic moisturizer status with climate-conscious actives and personalized performance innovations.

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The Estée Lauder Companies Announces Expanded Roles for Brian Franz and Amber English

Xavier Leclerc de Hauteclocque, founder and CEO of IBG, said, 'Webpac and Avantade bring some of the most innovative sourcing and e-commerce technologies in the market—a perfect complement to our current unique offering.'

IBG Takes Aim at Beauty’s Fragmented Sourcing Chain With Webpac, Avantade

The deal is designed to accelerate IBG’s push to build what it describes as the beauty industry’s first end-to-end B2B marketplace.

From left: Justin Boxford, global president, Luxury Beauty Brands, Erica Kwok, senior vice president and general manager of Estée Lauder, and Magalie Parksuwan, senior vice president and general manager, La Mer.

Estée Lauder Reshapes Luxury Brand Leadership as Sandra Main Prepares to Retire

Justin Boxford takes expanded luxury portfolio; Erica Kwok named Estée Lauder GM and Magalie Parksuwan expands La Mer remit.