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COSRX unveils a blue peptides and bakuchiol anti-ageing serum
The Korean skincare brand COSRX is unveiling the Blue Peptide Bakuchiol Plump Glow Serum, a new serum designed to visibly improve skin firmness, elasticity, and plumpness.
20 hours ago


The prerogative of a smile: The era of dental skinification
Once confined to a purely hygienic gesture, the oral care ritual has now established itself as a central pillar of beauty and holistic wellbeing.
2 days ago


Laura Mercier Modernizes Its Iconic Under-Eye Powder
Fifteen years after its launch, the Secret Brightening Under Eye Setting Powder is evolving with a revamped formula and an expanded shade range.
2 days ago


Turpaz acquires Phoenix Flavors & Fragrances
The Israeli group specializing in flavors, fragrances, and specialty ingredients has announced the acquisition of the American company for $95 million, with up to an additional $5 million tied to the company’s performance in 2026.
5 days ago


Men’s cosmetics seek their business model
According to a study by Les Échos Études, men now account for 30% of the French beauty market, driven by younger generations and a more uninhibited approach to personal care.
7 days ago


French consumers seek control and authenticity
The latest wave of Kantar Media’s TGI France study highlights consumers eager to regain control over their choices, prioritizing simplicity, authenticity and a sense of control in their daily lives, from beauty to media.
May 12


Edgewell exceeds expectations
The American group reported quarterly revenue of $519.5 million (approximately €467 m) for its second fiscal quarter of 2026, up 0.6% year-over-year.
May 11


L’Oréal: Near infrared with iSMART
The beauty giant presented two innovations using near infrared technology: the Light Straight + Multi-styler for hair styling and a LED facial mask for skincare, developed in partnership with the British company iSMART Developments.
May 11


Kolmar Korea: Scar Beauty Device wins award
The South Korean group received the Best Of Innovation Award for its all-in-one device that treats scars using AI and aesthetic correction.
May 11


Amorepacific: Skinsight™ and Samsung AI Mirror
The South Korean group unveiled its advances in connected beauty, crowned by Skinsight™, winner of the CES Innovation Award in the Beauty Tech category.
May 11


Clarins rolls out the AI Skin Observer
The French group is launching an in-store skin diagnosis tool combining biophysical sensors with multi-light facial imaging.
May 11
Henkel sets its sights on Olaplex
The German group is reportedly considering acquiring Olaplex, a premium brand renowned for its "bond-building" technology.
May 11


Rocher and Dassault Bet on Virtual Twins
Groupe Rocher and Dassault Systèmes have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming natural cosmetic formulation through virtual twin technology.
May 11


Chando launches anti-ageing essence targeting fatigue-related skin ageing
The Chinese group presented, on 23 April in Shanghai, the seventh generation of its Rejuvenation Repairing Essence at the second China Anti-Fatigue-Aging Tech Forum.
May 6


Henkel completes acquisition of Not Your Mother’s
The German group, which notably owns Schwarzkopf®, has completed the acquisition of US haircare brand Not Your Mother’s (NYM), strengthening its presence in the mass market segment in North America.
May 5


Estée Lauder bets on 111Skin
The American group has announced that it has taken a minority stake in the luxury skincare brand, without disclosing the amount.
May 4


Cosmetic reuse: towards industrial-scale deployment
After more than two years of experimentation, the ReCosm coalition, led by Circul’R with the support of Citeo, has published a White Paper structuring the sector.
Apr 28


Hello bets on playful whipped toothpaste
The brand owned by Colgate-Palmolive is launching Hello Whipped Toothpaste in Canada, a fluoride toothpaste with a whipped texture designed to reinvent the brushing experience ($9.99, 4.0 oz).
Apr 27


Beauty 2026: celebrity brands, from buzz to loyalty
In a saturated cosmetics market, star power alone is no longer sufficient. Analyses by Mintel and Black Swan Data, based on more than 20 million consumer conversations in the United States, draw a clear line between purpose-driven brands and opportunistic ventures.
Apr 9


The beauty industry confronts new paradigms: between rationality and emotion
Three questions for:
Michele Superchi
Global Vice-President
Beautystreams
Apr 8
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