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In-cosmetics Global 2026: Givaudan and Haut.AI demo active ingredient effects with AI try-on

Cosmetic ingredient manufacturer Givaudan Active Beauty and beauty tech company Haut.AI have partnered to create a virtual try-on experience powered by AI. At In-cosmetics Global 2026, Paris, France (April 14–16), the pair will showcase technology that allows users to visualize the effects of Givaudan’s ingredients on their skin via a photorealistic simulation. The experience is powered by Haut.AI’s SkinGPT simulation technology and aims to bridge the gap between laboratory science and visible consumer outcomes.
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Why beauty brands rely on AI to power innovation and personalization
The use of AI in the beauty value chain is becoming increasingly common, both in consumer-facing offerings and behind the scenes in R&D. For formulators, AI helps deepen the science of ingredient innovation while speeding up the process. Meanwhile, the technology also lowers the barrier for consumers to try new products as choices are at an all-time high, and selecting the right one becomes more overwhelming. Anastasia Georgievskaya, CEO and co-founder at beauty tech company Haut.AI, tells Personal Care Insights that consumer demand for personalized beauty is a major driver in the shift to adopt AI.
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Aptar Beauty on how regulation and “skinification” shape alcohol-free perfumes
Aptar Beauty says the fragrance market is undergoing a profound transformation. The company believes that regulatory shifts to lower volatile organic compounds (VOC) content, including alcohol, to reduce emissions, are accelerating the move toward other types of formulas across beauty categories.  Consumers are embracing gentle formulations with natural ingredients and added skin care benefits, pushing brands to rethink traditional approaches to perfumery. Aptar Beauty, which is the beauty division of AptarGroup, is a US company that specializes in dispensing systems, packaging, and application technologies for consumer products.
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Purakan™ is a patented breakthrough in natural scalp care, proven to outperform market leaders on pruritus, dandruff, itching, and flaking. It replaces synthetic options like ZPT and piroctone olamine. Clinical studies show 89.7% of participants experienced reduced dandruff and itching within just seven days.This technical paper is brought to you by Mane Kancor.
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PCHi 2026: Clariant launches multifunctional vegan PDRN

At PCHi 2026, Julia Kang of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant outlined the launch of AlgaSurge, a multifunctional skin care ingredient that meets Chinese consumers’ demand for fast-acting results. Backed by clinical data showing performance beyond a hyaluronic acid benchmark, the ingredient features a vegan source of PDRN, which is typically derived from salmon DNA. Catherine Breffa of Clariant also detailed Plantasens Emulsifier HP 49, Aristoflex Sun, and solutions from the Hostapon range as ingredients catering to China’s beauty market.

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PCHi 2026 review: Clinical-backing and indulgent sensory take center stage
At PCHi 2026 (Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients) in Hangzhou, China, the personal care industry gathered to present an array of beauty ingredient launches. Standout trends included scientifically-backed solutions, eye-catching formulas, and emotion-evoking sensory experiences. The exhibitors featured plant-based ingredients and products that provide a rejuvenated appearance, all based on the demands of Chinese beauty consumers. We look back at the event’s top innovators and their latest innovations.

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In-cosmetics Global 2026: Momentive expands natural ingredient offerings
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Momentive Performance Materials will debut its Harmonie NatuDerma emollient and showcase its Harmonie NatuVel gel at In-cosmetics Global 2026, Paris, France (14–16 April).The international silicones and specialty solutions company will present additions to its beauty and personal care offerings through the expansion of its Harmonie portfolio. It also plans to discuss emerging consumer and ingredient trends.
Dollar Shave Club brings “no-BS” pricing to women’s shaving
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Dollar Shave Club has entered the women’s grooming market with razors, handles, and shaving products with the ethos of transparent pricing. The Women’s Line features design changes specifically for body hair shaving. The razor handles are said to be optimized for various hand positions in slippery showers. The line also includes shave aids using a signature blend of hydrating ingredients, such as argan oil, hyaluronic acid, and shea. The shaving products are scented with Cashmere Santal. 
RFK pushes to legalize popular injectable peptides amid safety concern backlash
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US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) has announced efforts to make injectable peptides easier and legal to access, sparking celebration in the online “wellness” space. The move would reverse current US FDA restrictions. The US government would have to place the proposed peptides — over a dozen — on a curated list of drug ingredients that authorizes compounding pharmacies to make them. 
Texen and Quadpack: Recyclable materials slated pivotal across cosmetics...
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Sustainable beauty packaging today touches on “multiple design formats.” That is according to Texen and Quadpack’s senior director of marketing, innovation, and strategic development, Pierre-Antoine Henry, who suggests that recyclable materials are the most prevalent advancement in the cosmetics packaging arena to date.
Protect the Dolls: MAC and Conner Ives launch limited edition collection for...
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MAC Cosmetics has partnered with Conner Ives for a limited edition “Protect the Dolls” lipstick and t-shirt to support trans equality. All of the proceeds from the collaboration will go to organizations advancing trans rights and social justice. The cosmetics brand and fashion designer Conner Ives created the limited edition Protect the Dolls t-shirt and lipstick in shade, Viva Planet, in honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31. 
World Health Day 2026: Trade wars reshape nutrition security opportunities
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Nutrition Insight

World Health Day 2026 is globally celebrated following the theme “Together for health. Stand with science.” This year’s One Health campaign underscores the interconnectedness of human, animal, and ecosystem health. Nutrition Insight explores the impact of global trade as it physically connects countries, shaping diet diversity, eating patterns, and health.
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K-beauty targets India as SWANA volatility reshapes...
K-beauty brands are expanding into India as they seek to diversify their markets, following record overseas sales and growing geopolitical uncertainty in the South West Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region. Several brands are using partnerships with major retail platforms and localized distribution strategies to enter these markets. In India, K-beauty tech company APR has launched its Medicube brand through a partnership with Nykaa, the country’s largest lifestyle and beauty platform. The move introduces local consumers to dozens of skin care products through Nykaa’s online marketplace, and APR is eyeing a brick-and-mortar expansion for Medicube in the coming years.
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Italian authorities probe Sephora and Benefit for marketing...
Italian authorities have launched an investigation into Sephora and Benefit Cosmetics over a claimed use of “covert marketing strategies” to sell adult cosmetics to children. The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) says that marketing beauty products to minors may be fuelling their growing obsession with achieving “flawless” skin, referred to as “cosmeticorexia,” potentially posing a risk to their health.AGCM calls the LVMH subsidiaries’ marketing tactics “particularly insidious.” The brands have worked with young micro-influencers, which the authority says drives “compulsive purchase of cosmetics” in vulnerable demographics, including girls under the age of 10.
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Beiersdorf €100M skin care fund signals big bet on...
Beiersdorf has launched the second iteration of its corporate venture capital fund for skin care innovation with a €100 million (US$116 million) commitment, double the amount from 2020. The German consumer goods giant says the new Skin Care Innovation Fund reinforces venture capital as a strategic lever to drive future growth through science-based innovation. The fund signifies Beiersdorf’s ambition to lead creation in skin care. 

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Skin barrier breakthroughsApr2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that consumers increasingly look for barrier-repair benefits when choosing moisturizers. From 2021 to 2025, personal care launches with microbiome-related claims grew...

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Next-gen neurocosmetics Apr 2026

Innova Market Insights’ survey data indicates that 39% of global consumers are interested in clinical beauty. As demand for stress-relief and mood-enhancing beauty rises, neurocosmetics are emerging, blending wellness positioning with measurable skin performance.

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Botanical flower powerApr 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates that in the past three years, there has been a 15% increase in growth for personal care launches with botanical/herbal claims. This aligns with consumers’ interest in products with botanical ingredients. Asia led these launches, while gotu kola extract launches show potential for innovation.

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PCHi 2026: Clariant launches multifunctional vegan PDRN

At PCHi 2026, Julia Kang of Lucas Meyer Cosmetics by Clariant outlined the launch of AlgaSurge, a multifunctional skin care ingredient that meets Chinese consumers’ demand for fast-acting results. Backed by clinical data showing performance beyond a hyaluronic acid benchmark, the ingredient...

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