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9 ‘beauty-from-within’ brands to watch

As more consumers realise that topical cosmetics have limitations, beauty and personal care brands are putting a focus on an inside-out approach, which aims to improve internal health and wellness and therefore boost beauty.

Be "intentional with brand collabs” says top beauty influencer

With 2.3m followers on TikTok and 348k on Instagram, beauty influencer Hêlîn Doski shares her tips on building a community...

Bamboo vinegar demonstrated effects comparable to lauric and azelaic acid in inhibiting P. acnes. [Getty Images/FangXiaNuo]

P. acnes inhibitor: Bamboo vinegar found to have similar properties to lauric, azelaic acid

A Chinese study has revealed that the organic acids found in bamboo vinegar demonstrated effects comparable to lauric and azelaic acid in inhibiting Propionibacterium acnes.

10 beauty dupes to know about

The ‘dupes’ trend isn’t likely to go away any time soon. Here are 10 'dupe' beauty products that have resonated with shoppers across the globe...

Have consumers lost faith that we can save the planet? Mintel research says ‘yes’

The new research shows 35% of global consumers “don’t trust companies to be honest about their environmental impact.”

WGSN: Transformative Teal “super relevant for the beauty industry”

Transformative Teal is WGSN and Coloro’s colour of the year for 2026, which it has dubbed “the year of redirection.” Here’s what cosmetics brands need to know about it...

Pond’s trials new skin microbiome analyser tool

The tech is considered “a huge breakthrough” for Pond’s Skin Institute and its parent company, Unilever.

L'Oréal partners with Abolis & Evonik for “new generation of bio-based ingredients”

L'Oréal tri-partnership for “new generation of bio-based ingredients”

We spoke to L'Oréal Groupe and Abolis about its new biotech partnership, which also includes German ingredients manufacturer Evonik.

Evonik opens plant to manufacture sustainable emollients

This investment will reduce the business’ climate footprint and help its customers create more sustainable cosmetic formulations.

Huda Beauty is rumoured to be selling Kayali

The Gen Z cult favourite brand is known for its gourmand scents like Yum Pistachio Gelato and Candy Rock Sugar.

ELC TUD Dresden Partnership Fragrance © MilanMaksovic Getty Images

ELC partners with TUD Dresden University to explore 'emotion-evoking fragrances'

Plans for the partnership include leveraging "findings from this research to inform fragrance product and packaging innovation, consumer experiences, marketing claims, and more," as part of ELC's commitment to advancing fragrance innovation...

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Beiersdorf x Macro Biologics to develop antimicrobial peptides

The German beauty and personal care business has invested in the US biotech firm through its venture capital unit and will innovate in multiple sectors including derma skin care and wound care.

7 sustainable ingredients disrupting cosmetics formulations

These pioneering businesses have found eco-friendly new ways to create beauty and personal ingredients.

Why did Puig record a 26% drop in profits if sales were up in H1 2024?

Barcelona-based beauty company Puig reported a big dip in its first reported earnings as a listed company...

Trinny London expands into brick-and-mortar retail

After the popularity of its summer popup, the UK-based cosmetics brand has opened a store on London’s King’s Road.

Stenders is set for global expansion

The global investment firm L Catterton has acquired a majority stake in premium Latvian bath and body care company, Stenders, and plans to expand “on the back of secular tailwinds.”

Beauty-from-within experts join forces for upcoming webinar

CosmeticsDesign-Europe and NutraIngredients are bringing experts together in an upcoming editorial webinar that will delve into the market trends, latest science and opportunities in the nutricosmetics space.

6 cosmetics brands making big waves in sustainability

From ethical ingredients sourcing, to packaging innovations and preventing biodiversity loss, we heard from six beauty and personal care companies about how they are being more sustainable...

Eco-friendly glass could disrupt luxury cosmetics packaging

Italian glassmaker for cosmetics and fragrance Bormioli Luigi has partnered with LionGlass to help bring its sustainable alternative to soda lime silicate glass to the wider market.