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Inside The Inkey List’s 2026 gameplan to dominate the US and invest in its ‘superpowers’

The British skin care brand is being more ‘surgical’ with its strategy in its eighth year of business, which involves winning over more US customers, increasing its UK market share, unveiling a reformulated hero sku and delivering more cutting-edge ingredients

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Glossier to shutter nine out of 12 stores in strategic overhaul

The ‘millennial pink’ beauty brand is closing nine global stores, but its London, New York and Los Angeles...
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WGSN and Coloro name ‘Radiant Earth’ Colour of the Year 2028

Global consumer trend forecaster WGSN and sister company Coloro have revealed ‘reliable yet assertive neutral’ red hue ‘Radiant Earth’ as the defining colour to watch for in 2028

Coty appoints five new Independent Directors to board as part of ‘strategic evolution’

The appointment of Carsten Fischer, Alia Gogi, Robert Kunze-Concewitz, Maria Carla Liuni and Stephanie Plaines is part of a ‘comprehensive’ board refreshment by Coty CEO Markus Strobel

Kao launches Bioré in South Korea with campaign starring boy band Stray Kids

The launch into South Korea aims to enhance Bioré’s brand credibility on a global scale, and the campaign – fronted by K-pop boy group Stray Kids – will promote the skin brand's UV line

India reportedly launches probe into Givaudan, Firmenich and IFF over anti-poaching deal claims

The country’s competition watchdog is allegedly investigating three giant fragrance houses, related to claims of agreements that could harm workers
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Heart transplants and brain tumour treatments are skin care's new inspiration

Brands are delving even deeper into medical and surgical technology to create skin care, as the consumer appetite for science-led frameworks deepens

Henkel invests $70 million in new North American Center of Research & Development

The project marks Henkel’s largest non-manufacturing capital investment in North America in the past decade, uniting the company’s three R&D locations to host 27 laboratories and three pilot plants from a single centre in Connecticut
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China’s beauty market is bouncing back in 2026. Here’s why…

After years of economic challenges, China’s beauty market is showing signs of recovery, with players such as Estée Lauder Companies and L’Oréal reporting improved financial growth in the country. But will this rebound maintain?

Weleda, Pinterest, Isle of Paradise and more among the Pure Beauty Awards judging panel

Entrants to this year's Pure Beauty Awards will be putting their products in front of our expert panel of judges for the 25th anniversary edition of the awards

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Male Grooming

Exclusive: REHAB. to bring Prescription Bar to Selfridges’ The Beauty Spot

The department store’s experimental beauty retail concept, The Beauty Spot, is set to be taken over by REHAB., marking the first-ever hair care brand to take residency in the pop-up space
Digital

Ulta Beauty debuts on TikTok Shop to ‘drive incremental growth’ via social selling

Ulta Beauty is the first specialty beauty and wellness retailer in the US to partner with TikTok Shop, offering exclusive bundles and early-access moments with brand partners as a ‘complementary extension’ of its existing ecommerce business
Hair Care

Emily in Paris actress Lily Collins fronts Rōz ‘The Hair That Shapes You’ campaign

The campaign marks the hair care brand’s first-ever out-of-home marketing, with brand investor Collins exploring the relationship consumers have with hair
Skin Care

Puig names Jose Manuel Albesa CEO to lead ‘next chapter’

Marc Puig will hand over the reins as CEO to Albesa but remain Executive Chairman of the company, marking a separation of the leadership roles as the Charlotte Tilbury owner embarks on its next phase of growth
Colour Cosmetics

Milk Makeup owner Waldencast’s revenues remain flat in ‘transformational’ year

Amid an ongoing strategic review of its business, Waldencast will prioritise investment in Milk Makeup’s international markets, which offset the brand’s growth in the US last year
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Marketing

Bare la Terre launches, created in response to the ‘Sephora kids’ drama on TikTok

The new brand, aimed at ‘in-betweens’, provides a stripped-back approach to skin care for Gen Alpha, and claims to have been developed to address a core ‘pain point’ of many parents
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Body Care

Lush partners with Migrants’ Right Network to fight oppression and discrimination

Lush has partnered with the charity to raise public awareness and funds across the UK through a new campaign which highlights the use of ‘racist narratives’ that divide community and ‘distract from the real issues’
Manufacturing

Symrise creates new Care & Wellness Division to deliver integrated health and beauty portfolio

The division will fuse the German chemical company’s expertise in cosmetic ingredients, health actives and biotics to address the ‘consumer shift’ towards topical and ingestible solutions for everyday health and wellbeing
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Regulatory

Four regulatory updates for UK & EU beauty brands to know in 2026

From new ingredient bans to the extended allergen list, Taylored Consultancy outlines how the latest regulatory changes could affect UK and European cosmetic companies
Packaging

How four innovation partners are shaping the future of cosmetic development

Industry partners from ingredients, devices, packaging and nutricosmetics highlight the innovation priorities shaping cosmetic development today
Ingredients

L’Oréal and Nvidia expand partnership to create AI engine for rapid formulation discovery

L’Oréal and Nvidia have created a beauty and skin care AI engine that aims to deliver breakthroughs in formulation discovery by predicting how molecules perform and interact at an atomic scale

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An anti-inflammaging solution to counteract skin redness and signs of aging

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Introducing Celine, the new refillable jar

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Beyond Beauty - Personal and Community Wellbeing through Sustainable Palm Oil

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GEKA - The global leader in hightech mascara innovation

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Beautyvibe’s Blue Code Rebalance Serum Lotion selected for CosmoTrends Report 2026

Inspired by the longevity secrets of the world’s Blue Zones, Blue Zone Rebalance lamella serum-lotion is recognised as a key skincare innovation in the CosmoTrends Report

Haut.AI Named Finalist in the Innovative World Tech Category at SXSW Pitch 2026

Haut.AI, a leading technology company specialising in AI-powered beauty intelligence and scientifically validated skin analysis, has been selected as a finalist in the...

Virospack retains its EcoVadis Gold Medal for the fourth consecutive year

Virospack once again retains its EcoVadis Gold Medal for the fourth consecutive year, placing among the top 5% of companies assessed worldwide

Marchesini Group Beauty at Cosmopack 2026

Cosmopack 2026 will offer Marchesini Group Beauty the opportunity to introduce an international audience to the latest innovations developed for the cosmetics industry

Established beauty brands risk stagnation without operational discipline, says Natural Spa Factory Founder

Founder and Director of Natural Spa Factory, Emma Webber has issued a warning to established beauty brands, stating that many plateau not because of product quality, but...

Modular cleanroom supports scale-up of cosmetic microneedle production

CipherX introduces a flexible and versatile controlled production environment from Connect 2 Cleanrooms’ predesigned range

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Heart transplants and brain tumour treatments are skin care's new inspiration

Brands are delving even deeper into medical and surgical technology to create skin care, as the consumer appetite for science-led frameworks deepens

Retinoids to peptides: 5 hero ingredients being optimised in skin care

They’re not new, they’re better than ever. Retinoids, peptides, vitamin C, ceramides and niacinamide are being upgraded for the latest skin care products

Beta-glucan is the skin barrier hero of 2026

This healing and hydrating ingredient is rapidly emerging as a multi-tasking saviour for sensitive skin, writes Megan Fahy

From scalpel to serum: The rise of pre-and post-procedure skin care

Playing a supportive role to the latest aesthetic surgery and tweakment trends, procedural skin care is entering a new era in 2026, reports Julia Wray

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MODELROCK celebrates their iconic Ultra Luxe Individual Lashes Makeup artists’ number one favourite lash since 2012
Kaffe Bueno names Thomas Durhuus as CEO Kaffe Bueno has announced the appointment of Thomas Durhuus as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 February, as the company enters its next phase of growth focused on scale...
Provital continues to evolve with Nina Esposito as new Managing Director for US and Canada This year, as part of our ongoing evolution, Provital is excited to announce the appointment of Nina Esposito as the new Managing Director of Provital LLC, overseeing our...
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CEO Pascal Vieilvoye of Concept4 wins EcoVadis Outstanding Sustainability Leadership Award 2025 Concept4 Limited is thrilled to announce that CEO, Pascal Vieilvoye, has been honoured with the prestigious EcoVadis Sustainability Achievement Award 2025
Inolex taps Art Knox as President to drive next phase of customer-focused growth and sustainable innovation Inolex is pleased to announce the appointment of Art Knox as its new President. Knox will lead the company’s strategic vision to deepen customer relationships and drive new...
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Eurofragance appoints the company’s first three Master Perfumers The fragrance house has awarded the title of Master Perfumer to three of its most experienced Perfumers, reinforcing its leadership position in the industry consolidating its...
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