Symrise unpacks Gen Alpha’s favorite “invisible” ingredient
Pentylene glycol is emerging as a quiet cult favorite among Generation Alpha, according to Symrise. Unlike previous generations that have focused on headline actives, Gen Alpha shows growing...
Primient talks Zemea Propanediol powering color hair care collection
Primient’s Color Care Collection harnesses the power of Zemea Propanediol, a bio-based glycol, for enhanced hair care formulations. Products in the range have been designed to deepen and deposit...
Anti-aging makeover: Inside preventative skin care’s “healthy aging” pivot
Beauty companies are increasingly aware that consumers expect scientific credibility and honest, transparent communication, causing inclusive aging to become central to brand positioning. Aging is...
Men’s fragrance brand Axe partners with FIFA to deliver Gen Z-inspired scents
Axe — known as Lynx in the UK — has partnered with the FIFA World Cup 2026 to launch three limited-edition fragrances from its Fine Fragrance collection. Young men today are redefining the fragrance...
Human cervix chip model advances personal care research without animal testing
The world’s first cervix organ-on-chip model has been developed, enabling the real-time monitoring of cervicovaginal cell responses. This breakthrough could be used to test or develop new intimate...
Navigating a Volatile World: CTPA handbook combats challenges affecting cosmetics
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has identified the environmental, social, and supply chain challenges beauty companies are facing today and has given them a playbook on how to...
Mixsoon talks viral skin-first makeup debut and K-beauty globalization
K-Beauty brand Mixsoon has launched its first-ever makeup collection, the PDRN Collagen Tinted Moisturizers, on Amazon. Building on the brand’s reputation for its glass skin skin care, the launch...
Multimodal beauty devices reshaping at-home skin care trends, says Nuon Medical
As beauty consumers increasingly seek professional-grade treatments at home, multifunctional beauty devices are evolving into integrated systems that combine diagnostics, therapy, and sensory...
