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Hypergrowth for Hydrinity
The American brand has confirmed its record growth in the professional skincare market.
Apr 5
Avène relies on AI to enhance its clinical studies
Pierre Fabre Laboratories is taking a significant step forward in the application of artificial intelligence in dermo-cosmetics.
Apr 5
Cosnova posts growth in a sluggish market
In a subdued global beauty market in 2025, the German family-owned group achieved $1.17 bn in revenue (+4%), with e-commerce growing by around 20%.
Apr 5
Curtain falls on CoverFX and Mally Beauty
AS Beauty is closing CoverFX and Mally Beauty amid a series of shutdowns in the beauty sector (Ami Colé, Flower Beauty, REN, Apostrophe, Good.clean.goop), while Pat McGrath Labs is heading towards bankruptcy.
Apr 5


Olyos Group acquires Somatoline
The French natural health company has announced the acquisition of Somatoline, a leading Italian body care and slimming brand founded in 1973 and established in France since 2008.
Apr 5
Anastasia Beverly Hills completes recapitalisation
The brand has finalised a recapitalisation transaction that was unanimously approved by its lenders and supported by TPG.
Apr 5


L’Oréal and Nvidia strengthen their alliance in AI for cosmetic research
The French group and the American specialist in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing are expanding their partnership to integrate the Alchemi machine learning platform into L’Oréal’s Research & Innovation activities.
Mar 20


Huda Beauty tops the Cosmetify Index in 2025
A record performance for the cosmetics brand founded in 2013 by makeup artist and entrepreneur Huda Kattan and headquartered in Dubai.
Mar 17


Glo Skin Beauty comes under the control of KYT Group
The American investment fund has finalised the acquisition of the premium, clinically positioned skincare brand.
Mar 16


The evolution of japanese beauty standards
The face of Japan is changing as the country continues to navigate a crisis in the post-COVID era. This encompasses demographics (an ageing population), economics (the exchange rate of the yen), and society (work–life balance).
Mar 11


Rodan + Fields: an anhydrous 10% ascorbic acid formulation
The American company has launched Pure C serum, a dermo-cosmetic solution targeting skin longevity through a 10% concentration of pure L-ascorbic acid.
Feb 16


Beauty sleep 2.0: Precision takes centre stage
Reflecting our contemporary lifestyles, night cosmetics are experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by marketing narratives that oscillate between two contrasting imaginaries: that of a hectic society where skincare is entrusted to the hands of sleep, and that of a compensatory approach where well-being goes hand in hand with slowing down.
Feb 12
Kao identifies the key mechanism of skin hypersensitivity
The Japanese group has demonstrated that skin sensitivity is linked to the excessive extension of nerve fibres in the stratum corneum, caused by impaired epidermal tight junctions.
Jan 23
Garnier partners with WWF France
As part of its Collective for the Planet initiative, L'Oréal's consumer products brand is supporting the association in protecting and restoring French forests.
Jan 23
OneSkin raises $20m
The expert brand in skin longevity has secured $20 million (approximately €17.25 m) from Prelude Growth Partners.
Jan 23
L’Oréal acquires Kering Beauté
The two parties have reached a €4 billion agreement for the sale of the luxury group's perfume and cosmetics business – launched in 2023 – to the beauty giant.
Jan 23
L’Oréal invests €60m to boost its factory in Gauchy
At the Industry Week, the French giant announced a €60 million strategic investment plan to modernise and expand its factory in Gauchy (Hauts-de-France Region), which specialises in luxury perfumes.
Jan 23
The Ordinary debunks scientific myths
The Estée Lauder-owned brand is launching The Periodic Fable™, a bold campaign that exposes misleading beauty claims.
Jan 23


Pierre Fabre: A new headquarters
The French laboratory has opened Campus Chartreuse, its new headquarters in Castres (France).
Jan 22
Epigenetics enters the mainstream skincare market
Beiersdorf is launching under the Nivea banner, its NIVEA Epigenetics Ultimate Youth Face Serum, the first anti-ageing innovation in mass-market retail inspired by the science of epigenetics.
Jan 22
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