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C-beauty growth splits domestic brand strategies home and abroad
China’s beauty market is forecast to grow 6% annually through 2028, according to a report by consulting firm McKinsey, but recent earnings from two of the country’s largest domestic players tell...
CD Bioparticles releases exosomes targeting medical aesthetics
CD Bioparticles has launched a product portfolio of exosomes designed for the beauty industry. The lineup is said to help repair skin barriers, reduce signs of aging, lighten hyperpigmentation, and...
EU microplastics ban pushes beauty from ingredient swaps to manufacturing change
The European Union (EU) is cracking down on microplastics intentionally added to cosmetics due to their environmental persistence. Turning to bio-based formulations could help cosmetic manufacturers...
Lookfantastic predicts next beauty season led by longevity and efficacy
Lookfantastic has released its Autumn/Winter (AW) 2026 Trend Report, highlighting the rise of simplified beauty routines shaped by long-term efficacy, multifunctionality, and wellness. The report...
J-beauty pushes overseas as Curél and Ci Flavors scale globally
Kao-owned Japanese skin care brand Curél will launch in the Nordics in September. The brand’s debut highlights Kao’s strategy to grow its cosmetics business in Europe. It will become available in...
Middle East beauty heads for US$20B as GCC becomes global innovation hub
The Middle Eastern beauty market is on track to reach US$20.8 billion by 2030, up from US$14.3 billion in 2025, according to BeautyMatter’s recent report. The global cosmetics intelligence platform...
Holistic beauty turns to whole-body care and clinical substantiation
The lines between skin care, nutrition, wellness, and preventive health are blurring in the personal care industry. Awareness of the connection between the skin, gut, sleep, stress, and lifestyle is...
Black Beauty Week: Spending rises and funding falls, but innovation advances
National Black Beauty Week is taking place from August 16–22 across the US, aiming to address the plateauing of major beauty companies’ diversity commitments. The lull in investments arrives despite...
