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Ulta Beauty boasts third-quarter success driven by holiday sales

Ulta Beauty boasts third-quarter success driven by holiday sales

Ulta Beauty’s third-quarter performance has exceeded fiscal expectations, pointing to a higher full-year outlook. The US beauty retailer’s Q3 net sales increased 1.7%, reporting US$2.53 billion, up from US$2.49 billion at this time last year.
Healthy hair: Spotlight on AI-powered drug, probiotics and precision fermentation
Healthy hair: Spotlight on AI-powered drug, probiotics and precision fermentation
The hair care industry is embracing new developments, from drug-blocking hair loss molecules to probiotics enhancing follicle health and bond-building technology for hair repair. Sustainable, health-centric solutions are reshaping hair care for better growth, luster and scalp health.Personal Care Insights speaks to biotechnology company Curie Co about its biotechnology-based bond builder and looks at the latest research on probiotics and a new drug in hair care.
Revieve shares its ingredients for a successful AI beauty advisor tool
Revieve shares its ingredients for a successful AI beauty advisor tool
AI-backed beauty advisor tools are a growing trend for companies looking to deliver personalized beauty solutions to customers. Revieve, a specialist in developing AI tools and solutions for beauty and personal care brands, has launched one such AI tool with skin care company Tropic Skincare. Meanwhile, L’Oréal Japan also announced a partnership with AI technology company Rakuten to enhance its customer beauty experience.
Multifunctional makeup
Multifunctional makeup
Innova Market Insights data indicates that multifunctional makeup launches have surged by 34% between April 2022 and March 2024, reflecting a growing demand for these products. Brands are increasingly incorporating skin-nourishing ingredients, long-lasting formulas and multi-use benefits to cater to consumers’ fast-paced lifestyles. Notably, the top positionings of these launches include Ethical – Animal/Fish/Birds, No Animal Ingredients and Vegan, signaling a conscious shift toward more responsible beauty choices.   
Boosting Collagen Formulations: The Power of OptiMSM®
Boosting Collagen Formulations: The Power of OptiMSM®

The collagen ‘boom’ doesn’t show any signs of slowing. So how can brands stand out in such a saturated market? Read Balchem’s new whitepaper to uncover how OptiMSM®, the industry-leading source of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), can be combined with collagen to enhance your beauty-from-within formulations – with MSM + collagen improving skin thickness, roughness and hydration better than collagen alone.[1]


[1]Pogačnik T, et al., J Func Foods 2023; 110: 105838.

Technical Paper brought to you by Balchem


NotCo enhances fragrance formulation “in seconds” with AI technology
NotCo enhances fragrance formulation “in seconds” with AI technology
NotCo is branching out of the food industry and into fragrance formulation. NotCo CTO Karim Pichara speaks to Personal Care Insights about its Generative AI Fragrance Formulator, made in collaboration with Cramer, a Latin American flavor and fragrance company. Using NotCo’s AI technology, the formulator can craft bespoke fragrances in seconds.

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dsm-firmenich and Ipsy bring color to life with Pantone partnership
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In collaboration with Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year announcement, beauty and personal care companies dsm-firmenich and Ipsy launch fragrances, body products and makeup collections inspired by the earthy-brown shade.
Elevai launches hair care line targeting thinning and follicle loss
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Elevai Skincare launches a three-part product line for scalp and hair health, which consists of a shampoo, conditioner and serum. The S-Series Root Renewal System uses technologies that address hair and scalp concerns at a cellular level.
SHG partially acquires The Body Shop after bankruptcy, announces relaunch of Dutch operations
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SHG Retail has acquired at least five Body Shop locations in the Netherlands and will relaunch its operations under the new ownership, according to The Body Shop curator Cedric de Breet.
The Pawfume Shop partners with UK-based packager for sustainable bottles
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The Pawfume Shop has partnered with Spectra Packaging to supply sustainable bottles for its new Eco Range of pet shampoos. The partnership will use two Spectra bottle designs: the 250 mL Tubular and the 100 mL Slim Tubular. These bottles’ translucent color aligns with The Pawfume Shop’s branding. The bottles are made with 100% prevented ocean plastic (POP) post-consumer recycled  PET, which conforms to Spectra and The Pawfume Shop’s commitment to reducing their environmental footprint.  
Eternis Fine Chemicals enters global cosmetics market through Sharon Personal Care acquisition
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Eternis Fine Chemicals has acquired Sharon Personal Care (Sharon PC), marking its entrance into the personal care market. The aromatic chemical manufacturer is aiming to expand its global footprint. It will take over Sharon PC’s innovation labs and manufacturing capabilities in Italy and Israel, as well as distribution sites in the US, Italy, Germany, and France. This will contribute to a global distribution network. 
Holiday snacking: Experts contest results of new research linking dark chocolate to lower diabetes risk
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Nutrition Insight

Researchers suggest that increasing dark chocolate consumption may help reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. However, experts who were not part of the research caution that due to its observational setup, it cannot determine a cause-and-effect relationship. Moreover, they highlight that the low occurrence of diabetes in people consuming dark chocolate may result in statistical uncertainties. A new long-term US study links five weekly servings of dark chocolate to a 10% lower risk of type 2 diabetes and consuming over five servings to a 21% lower risk of developing the disease. Although the authors found no similar statistically significant association for milk chocolate consumption, they linked increased consumption of milk chocolate to excessive long-term weight gain. 
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Healthy hair solutionsDec2024

Innova Market Insight data indicates a 4% compound annual growth rate in global hair care launches between July 2019 and June 2024. Nearly half of these launches came from Europe, with shampoos repres...

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Multifunctional makeup Nov 2024

Innova Market Insights data indicates that multifunctional makeup launches have surged by 34% between April 2022 and March 2024, reflecting a growing demand for these products. Brands are increasingly incorporating skin-nourishing ingredients, long-lasting formulas and multi-use benefits to cater to consumers’ fast-paced lifestyles. Notably, the top positionings of these launches include Ethical – Animal/Fish/Birds, No Animal Ingredients and Vegan, signaling a conscious shift toward more responsible beauty choices.   

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Trends in facial mask NPDNov 2024

Innova Market Insights data shows significant innovation in facial mask/treatment NPD, with 41% of global launches in Europe. Microbiome claims saw a 43% growth in five years.

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NotCo enhances fragrance formulation “in seconds” with AI technology

NotCo is branching out of the food industry and into fragrance formulation. NotCo CTO Karim Pichara speaks to Personal Care Insights about its Generative AI Fragrance Formulator, made in collaboration with Cramer, a Latin American flavor and fragrance company. Using...

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