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Mintel's 2026 Global Beauty & Personal Care Predictions
In its latest global prediction report, Mintel reveals 3 major trends: Metabolic Beauty, Sensorial Synergy and Beyond the algorithm.
Gen Z’s “manifesto for change” calls beauty brands to take action on sustainability.
When it comes to sustainability, we tend to think that younger generations are either careless or activists. A recent survey by the British Beauty Council, Sephora, and UNiDAYS (3,533 UK students from January 5th to 7th, 2026) revealed that students have a strong interest in being conscientious about beauty
London-based biomaterials startup Shellworks has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round
London-based biomaterials startup Shellworks has successfully raised $15 million in a Series A funding round (roughly £11 million or €15 million) to scale the production of its sustainable, plastic-free packaging alternative, Vivomer. The round was led by Paris-based impact investment fund Alter Equity, with participation from Nat Friedman (NFDG), JamJar,
Precision Packaging, Transformative formulas at MakeUp in Los Angeles.
With new make-up packaging, to transparent pump and transformative and colourfull formulas, a few of the innovations released at MakeUp in LosAngeles 26.
More than skincare: Dulcie’s (former Haeckels) one-of-a-kind sustainable journey
Dulcie, a skincare brand deeply rooted in nature, demonstrates that 13 years on, working in symbiosis with our planet can truly make a business sustainable.
The quiet power of guar, and why it matters for beauty
A humble Indian crop is quietly reshaping how we think about conditioning, texturising and sustainability in formulation — and Syensqo has been at the heart of it for a decade.
What to expect at Cosmoprof Bologna 2026
The Global Beauty Show returns to Bologna for the 57th year from 26th to 29th of March 2026
Future 100 by VML - Beauty Edition
Here is an extract of the latest trend report released by VML at the end of January 2026.
The Age of Flow: 5 Key Trends for 2026 and Beyond by CIC
In the 2026 White Book, the Cosmetics Information & Creation (CIC) team decodes the societal shifts and breakthrough beauty innovations that will transform the industry's shape in 2026 and beyond.
The art of invisible eco-design: how CHANEL is redefining luxury through imperceptible changes
In the prestige beauty sector, can a product’s environmental footprint be improved without altering the iconic aesthetic that consumers desire? At the 2026 PCD Innovation Awards, CHANEL gave us a case study on what can be achieved.
Arkive Launches Automated Digital Product Passport Platform for Cosmetics with Real-Time CO₂ & LCA Reporting
With Product Passeport requirementsncoming soon in Europe, Arkive develops a tool to help fast-track the process.
Amplifying skincare efficacy with high-tech & sustainable packaging
Nuon Medical Joins Vagheggi Phytocosmetici in Advancing Dermocosmetic Innovation.
Metsä Board renews its status on CDP’s prestigious Triple A List
Metsä Board, part of Metsä Group, has been recognised by the global environmental non-profit CDP for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change, forests, and water security.
Green Chem Finder, a smart tool designed to help formulators find sustainable green alternatives for cosmetic preservation.
New platform streamlines ingredient selection for sustainable cosmetics formulations.
