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AI and data unification drive competitive edge, says Revieve report

Revieve has released its The Future Face of Beauty report, revealing the growing role of AI, demands for precision products, and well-being-focused beauty as key trends driving the evolution of the cosmetics sector.The company, which develops AI software for the personal care industry, states that the industry is shifting from “product-first to intelligence-first.” AI, data, and diagnostics are influencing how consumers relate to products through discovery and evaluation.
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Ethical beauty fuels biotech development and supply chain strategies
Consumers’ growing sustainability expectations are increasingly reshaping the beauty industry. Brands and suppliers are facing growing pressure to disclose ingredient origins and production means, and substantiate sourcing claims transparently. At the same time, consumers do not want to compromise on performance, and manufacturers are left having to balance sustainability, efficacy, and ethics. Personal Care Insights sits down with experts from TriNutra and Savor about how the personal care industry is responding to consumers’ ethical expectations. They tell us that companies are exploring more traceable supply chains, responsible sourcing practices, and new biotechnology-based ingredients that reduce reliance on traditional agriculture.
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How Unilever harnesses AI for beauty and well-being innovation
Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing scientists are using AI in a bid to decode consumer trends and mine decades of research data. The division’s R&D teams are using AI to explore insights, collect Unilever’s scientific data, and design products that meet the needs of today’s modern beauty consumers.
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Harness the power of flowers for beauty
Using proprietary technologies like Zeta Fraction™, PSR™ technology and phytofermentology™, Ashland extracts potent actives from flower sources through eco-friendly processes, ensuring both efficacy and environmental responsibility. Driven by sustainability and technological advancement commitments, this allows development of biofunctionals that harness the power of advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and plant-based innovation.

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What’s Trending in Cosmetics: How neurocosmetics and personalization shape beauty’s future
The cosmetics industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by advancements in science and technology. At the forefront of this shift are neurocosmetics — a growing field that is poised to reshape the personalized beauty market.

In this webinar, Personal Care Insights will explore how the science behind neurocosmetics is driving innovation and fueling the personalized beauty trend. We’ll be joined by Eloïse Gerardin, CEO of Brain Impact Neuroscience, and Dr. Claudia Aguirre, a leading expert in neurocosmetics, for an exclusive conversation.
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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 live: Kensing presents palm free biosurfactant innovation

We discuss Regenyl with Denis Bendejacq, SVP global research & innovation at Kensing, during Suppliers’ Day. He reveals how the palm-free, upcycled biosurfactant is redefining surfactants in North America. Learn how its low-carbon, clean-label profile supports sustainable personal care, the challenges overcome with the company’s AmphiStar partnership, and how Regenyl meets rising consumer demand for eco-conscious ingredients across North America.

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: dsm-firmenich spotlights UV filter amid US SPF...
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dsm-firmenich has placed sun care innovation at the center of its showcases at the recently concluded NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 in New York City, US (May 19–20). The company spotlighted the anticipated US introduction of Parsol Shield — its UV filter technology touted as a breakthrough for next-generation SPF formulation. The ingredient aligns with growing consumer demands for effective and lightweight sun protection, inspired and popularized by K-beauty. dsm-firmenich describes the upcoming launch as a major milestone for the US market, as the US FDA has not approved a new UV filter for sun care innovation in over 25 years.
E.L.F. Beauty reports growth in Q4 but rethinks pricing strategy
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E.L.F. Beauty reported net sales and market share gains in its Q4 fiscal 2026 results, marking its seventh consecutive year of growth. However, the sales growth was partly offset by weaker unit performance at the core E.L.F. brand, prompting a shift in the company’s pricing strategy. The company reports show net sales increases of 35%, amounting to US$449.3 million. The company says all five of its brands delivered growth during the year, and highlights Rhode and Natrium as key contributors.
Coty revives Marc Jacobs Beauty with new cosmetic collection
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Coty has announced the return of Marc Jacobs Beauty, reviving the beauty giant’s market presence with a color cosmetics collection.The collection focuses on bright colors and individuality built around Marc Jacobs Beauty’s concept, Joyride Sensoriality. The concept aims to provide an immersive and pleasurable experience, stating that “makeup should feel as good as it looks.”
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 live: Eastman uncovers sustainable skin care trends
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Eastman, a global specialty materials company, has unveiled a Global Skin Care Report examining how sustainability, performance, and formulation demands are shaping skin care development at the ongoing NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 in New York City, US (May 19–20). The report flags that, globally, 85% of formulators say sustainability is important, but only 52% are satisfied with current options on the market.
NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 live: Sweetch talks rise in prebiotics for skin...
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Sweetch is showcasing various cosmetic ingredients, ranging prebiotics for skin microbiome, decorative beads, and a texture modifier for sun care applications, at the ongoing NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 tradeshow in New York City, US (May 19–20).The ingredients on display include preBiulin Fos, a prebiotic inulin ingredient that supports the skin’s microbiome, and NatPearls to enhance the visual appeal of formulations. Personal Care Insights speaks with Sébastien Kerverdo, chief commercial officer at Sweetch, live on the show floor. He explains more about the applications, as well as the benefits of the ingredients and the rising focus on skin microbiome in cosmetics.
Gut-brain axis and botanicals fuel next-gen sleep and stress supplements
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The nutrition industry is turning to the gut-brain axis, botanicals, and personalized solutions to drive innovation in sleep and stress management, as consumers increasingly seek holistic solutions for emotional well-being. Nutrition Insight catches up with Probi, Novonesis, TriNutra, and Nektium to explore how clinical science, probiotics, botanical extracts, and multifunctional ingredients are reshaping supplements through systems-level support. 
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Tate & Lyle and Ingredion discuss takeover amid personal...
British ingredient supplier Tate & Lyle has confirmed that it is in talks with its US rival, Ingredion, over a potential takeover valued at £2.74 billion (US$3.7 billion). Both companies are primarily known for their activity in the food and beverage (F&B) industry.  However, the potential acquisition would combine their overlapping portfolios and could strengthen their presence in specialty ingredients — a category with significant relevance in cosmetics.
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Self-care evolved: How sexual wellness is merging with...
Wellness, and the aim to achieve it, has become ingratiated in personal care, allowing for its sectors — including sexual — to also trickle into the industry. Sexual wellness has long stood on the perimeter of the personal care category. However, Jessica Drake, director of marketing and product development at Wicked Sensual Care, tells Personal Care Insights that people are starting to view sexual wellness as part of overall wellness instead of something separate or shameful. 
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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 preview: Science, sensory and...
The New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day 2026 is set to reveal the latest cosmetic developments for North America that will have impacts across the globe. Already emerging as to-be trends across the tradeshow floor are K-beauty-inspired ingredients, science-based solutions, post-procedure care, and sensory-focused sun care. Taking place in New York City, US, from May 19–20, Suppliers’ Day is the largest ingredients and formulation trade show and conference in North America. Through its programs and events, NYSCC supports scientific exchange, professional development, and the future growth of the cosmetic and personal care industry. 

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Jojoba in the spotlightMay2026

Jojoba is gaining momentum in global beauty and personal care launches as consumers increasingly seek value-driven, ingredient-led products. According to Innova Market Insights data, half of the launc...

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High-performance actives May 2026

High-performance actives are gaining momentum as consumers embrace science-led skin care. According to Innova Market Insights’ 2026 trends, this curiosity is driving experimentation with both advanced lab-grown ingredients and next-generation botanical actives, blending biotechnology with nature for more targeted, results-driven formulations.

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Plant-based innovation trendsMay 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 14% average growth in plant-based claims for personal care launches from 2021 to 2025. Europe accounted for the largest share of launches, with hand, bath, and shower products leading the category. Shower products dominated, while massage oils are gaining traction.

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We discuss Regenyl with Denis Bendejacq, SVP global research & innovation at Kensing, during Suppliers’ Day. He reveals how the palm-free, upcycled biosurfactant is redefining surfactants in North America. Learn how its low-carbon, clean-label profile supports sustainable personal care, the...

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