AI, clean beauty and U.S. growth reshape global cosmetics outlook
Much of that momentum is being shaped by U.S. consumer demand, AI-enabled personalization and accelerating premium skincare adoption across mass retail channels.
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Bio Creative Labs expands with dual Whole Foods rollout
In addition to Whole Foods, Bio Creative Labs maintains established distribution across Walmart, Amazon, and other mass and e‑commerce channels.
VIC Cotton Company revives a European beauty essential, reintroducing the art of everyday exfoliation
A heritage-crafted, organic cotton cloth from the Netherlands reframes cleansing as a ritual—refined, enduring, and intentionally simple.
Beauty retail sees broad growth in 2025, Circana finds
“Despite ongoing economic pressures, beauty continues to outperform many other industries,” said Larissa Jensen, global beauty industry advisor at Circana.
Target launches Spring beauty assortment with nearly 3,000 new products
The retailer's expanded range includes nearly 3,000 new products from over 60 brands in skincare, cosmetics, haircare, fragrance, and sun care, with over 90% priced below $20.
Ulta Beauty is Specialty Retailer of the Year
‘We are intensely focused on strengthening and modernizing our full low-to-luxury assortment.’
NeoCell® is now the #1 collagen powder on TikTok
Rising consumer demand, viral LIVE engagement, and thousands of five-star reviews across digital platforms have propelled NeoCell to the top.
Circana forecasts strong holiday fragrance sales
While prestige remains the top in the category, mass fragrances are growing in popularity.
Ulta Beauty tops Wall Street expectations for third quarter
Beauty retailer raises its full-year outlook.
Game Face Grooming and NBALAB team up for sneaker cleaning innovation
The partnership grants Game Face Grooming the rights to produce and sell NBA team-branded products for all 30 teams across the United States and Canada.
Coffee Chat: Rebecca Brown, E.T. Browne
Rebecca Brown, VP of marketing at E.T. Browne, explains how Palmer’s combines heritage, innovation, and digital engagement to offer indulgent yet accessible self-care experiences.
L’Oréal to buy Kering’s beauty division in $4.6 billion deal
The French beauty giant will acquire Kering’s House of Creed and secure licenses for Gucci, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga fragrances, marking a major luxury beauty alliance.
NIQ report shows beauty driving trips and spend for U.S. retailers
U.S. beauty sales rise as online sales increase 21% and consumers adjust routines after cosmetic procedures.
eos names Soyoung Kang president amid strong growth
In her expanded role, she will continue to oversee marketing, innovation, and ecommerce, while also managing commercial strategy, business performance, and profitability.
Palmer’s expands skincare portfolio and debuts three products
Indulge in Paradise: New Tahitian Vanilla Skincare.
Now trending at Kroger: Autumn beauty routine shake-up
A lineup of new wellness, beauty and makeup products is hitting the aisles.