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Laura Geller issues comical invitation to Own Your Age

New York beauty brand Laura Geller Beauty has launched the captivating campaign Own Your Age, embracing the idea that age doesn't limit beauty, but...

Beauty : Health : Wellness

Micro Trends

Curated Clutter

Culture is experiencing a move from clean to cluttered, but this consumer shift is not just about aesthetics.

Fashion : Pop Culture : Marketing

Markets

Saudi Arabia: Luxury Beauty & Wellness

Our latest report explores Saudi Arabia’s commitment to fostering a health renaissance, with high-end retreats and holistic beauty brands all on th...

Wellness : Beauty : Health

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The Viewpoint: Augmenting Beauty with Generation Z

As cosmetic treatments gain popularity and beauty undergoes a TikTok-inspired transformation, we investigate Generation Z’s perspectives on augment...

Beauty : Health : Wellness

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L’Oréal acquires probiotic and microbiome research company Lactobio

Personal care company L’Oréal has acquired Lactobio, a Danish probiotic and microbiome research company, in a move to boost its beauty ingredient o...

Beauty : Health : Wellness

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Dcypher launches AI-driven custom concealer for all skin tones

British cosmetics brand Dcypher has launched the world’s first AI-driven colour match technology and custom concealer for all skin tones.

Beauty : Technology : Retail

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Stat: e.l.f Cosmetics is US teenagers' favourite cosmetics brand

The semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey by investment banking and institutional securities firm Piper Sandler has revealed teenagers' beauty...

Beauty : Youth : Society

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Maybelline promotes new mascara with the world’s largest AR mirror

Maybelline New York is embracing augmented reality advertising and using a building-scale AR mirror to promote its new Falsies Surreal mascara in U...

Beauty : Advertising & Branding : Technology

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Humanoid Labs re-invents make-up with new Skinwear line

Cosmetics company Humanoid Labs is blending make-up, tattoos, jewellery and fashion to launch a new beauty category: skinwear.

Beauty : Youth : Fashion

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Stat: Women use over 100 ingredients in their skincare routines globally

Beauty rituals are not only becoming hyper-personalised, but also more extensive. New research suggests that women use an average of 168 ingredient...

Beauty : Cosmetics : Health And Wellness

Viewpoints

Augmenting Beauty with Generation Z

Alternating between unapologetic body acceptance and inherited oppressive ideals, Gen Z consumers have grown desensitised to surgical alterations w...

Beauty : Ageing : Generation Z

Big Ideas

Five Skincare Ingredients to Watch

Consumer priorities around skin barrier health are growing, leading to a rise in new ingredients and formulations that aim to repair, strengthen an...

Beauty : Skincare : Ingredients

Macro Trends

Chinese Beauty Consumer Myths

Our latest research with Hot Pot China hopes to dispel Chinese beauty myths and provide decision-makers with the knowledge and confidence to build ...

Beauty : Wellness : China

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Estée Lauder’s voice-enabled make-up assistant for the visually impaired

Estée Lauder Companies has announced the launch of a tech-powered tool set to assist visually impaired people and ease the daily task of applying m...

Beauty : Technology : Cosmetics

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The Interview: Bio-positive Pigments

In summer, we spoke to Jesse Adler, an MA Material Futures graduate from Central Saint Martins, and Kate Marlow, a creative partner at agency Here ...

Beauty : Wellness : Health

Micro Trends

Chameleon Cosmetics

As our digital identities shape-shift, so too will our beauty regimes, as innovators invent cutting-edge formulas that react to temperature, light ...

Beauty : Identity : Make-up

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NYX’s DAO collective nurtures digital make-up artists

As the beauty industry finds its feet in the metaverse, the make-up brand is launching a Decentralised Autonomous Organisation (DAO) aimed at 3D ar...

Beauty : Technology : Media & Entertainment

Viewpoints

How Fungi will Colour the Future of Cosmetics

Fungi has the potential to transform cosmetics and skincare, from bio-positive pigments to functional UV-blocking properties.

Beauty : Sustainability : Material Futures

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Off-White launches a gender-neutral beauty toolkit

Luxury streetwear brand Off-White is entering the beauty sector with the gender-neutral line Paperwork, which positions cosmetics products as tools...

Beauty : Cosmetics : Wellness

Markets

Halal Beauty Market

In the wake of an inclusivity upheaval, beauty brands are swapping one-size-fits-all strategies for those that consider religious and ethical restr...

Beauty : Wellness : Cosmetics

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The Unseen teases light reflective hair products

Bringing its signature approach to the realm of hair, The Unseen is launching Infringe, a compound prototype that organically reacts to light.

Beauty : Technology : Haircare

Big Ideas

Why Desert Skincare is the Next Beauty Frontier

As shifting climatic conditions transform our skin, brands are developing products that utilise desert plants and their ability to thrive in harsh ...

Beauty : Wellness : Ingredients

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This phygital make-up blurs beauty realities

Experimental materials company The Unseen is breaking boundaries in the beauty sector with its dual reality make-up.

Beauty : Cosmetics : Technology

Micro Trends

Momentary Make-up

Brands are packaging up bold beauty looks in convenient applications, allowing for rapid changes in identity without commitment or expertise.

Beauty : Cosmetics : Wellness

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Revlon drops hype beauty collection on StockX

Cosmetics brand Revlon is experimenting with drop culture through the launch of an exclusive make-up collection by musician and brand ambassador Me...

Beauty : Retail : Media & Entertainment