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Skinification and longevity push lip makeup into “dedicated care category”
Lip products are shifting from a final makeup step to a standalone care segment, a move Schwan Cosmetics is backing with its Skip-the-filler Lifter Liner. The color cosmetics company’s hybrid lip...
ELF and Bubble build beauty collection on Gen Z “cocktailing” trend
ELF Beauty and Bubble are creating a limited-edition collection shaped by their respective “community-loved holy grails.”According to Piper Sandler’s October 2025 Taking Stock With Teens Survey, ELF...
Canadian cosmetics face 50% US duty as USMCA protection fails
US President Donald Trump has announced a 50% tariff on Canadian chemicals, cosmetics, and toiletries. The duties mark the first time trade agreement compliance has failed to shield Canadian personal...
July in review: L’Oréal lands Gucci Beauty, US FDA peptide decision, EU fragrance allergen deadline
Last month, in personal care industry news, L’Oréal announced plans to take over the 50-year exclusive global license agreement for Gucci Beauty, a year ahead of schedule. Asia’s beauty market...
EU fragrance allergen rules take effect and more than triple disclosure list
The three-year transition period of EU Commission Regulation 2023/1545 closes today, and “natural beauty” positioned brands may face the sharpest consequences. Now, cosmetic products containing any...
Juice’s vaginal suppository launch sparks debate over intimate care’s beauty pivot
Juice, an intimate care brand marketed as beauty, has debuted with “not something you need, but something you want” positioning. Some have applauded the category convergence, while others have pushed...
EU backs lab-based SPF testing as ethical and reliable alternative to human trials
The European Commission (EC) has stated that when testing SPF, the in vitro laboratory standard is reliable and more ethical than trialing on human volunteers. The conclusion is part of the...
Greenpeace urges Unilever to adopt refillables and ties Dove World Cup campaign to male fertility concerns
Greenpeace US has called on Dove and parent company Unilever to phase out plastic packaging amid the FMCG giants’ partnership with the FIFA World Cup 2026. The environmental organization cites...
