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Dry skin linked to systemic lipid imbalance, not simple deficiency: China study
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (831+ words) News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation This means that the skin overproduces certain lipids in a failed attempt to repair its own barrier. The study, conducted by researchers from Meyer Bio-Medicine Co and Shandong University suggested that the cosmetics industry may…...
Drop Zone: Latest from Sisley Paris, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Rare Beauty and Kao
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (694+ words) News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation Luxury cosmetics brand Sisley Paris has added new shades to two of its lip product lines, Phyto-Rouge Shine and Phyto-L'vres Perfect, to cater to a wider variety of occasions. The Phyto-Rouge Shine range offers the…...
Strategic reset: Hourglass expands partnership with Sephora in ANZ
6+ day, 13+ hour ago (508+ words) News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation Founded in 2004 and acquired by Unilever in 2017, Hourglass is available in over 32 countries today. The brand will officially launch across Sephora ANZ stores, online, and via the Sephora app on February 26, joining major makeup brands…...
Combination therapy shows promise for treating atrophic acne scars in new study
1+ week, 13+ hour ago (1105+ words) News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation The research suggested that this bio-regenerative approach offered a safe and effective alternative to more invasive dermatological procedures. Researchers from clinics in Malaysia and Italy tracked 62 patients over six months to evaluate the efficacy of…...
Kao’s new tech harnesses natural function of sweat to reduce discomfort
1+ week, 6+ day ago (587+ words) News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation Called sweat transpiration technology, it utilises the natural function of sweat, which is to cool the body by removing heat as it evaporates from the skin surface, to keep the skin comfortable in hot environments....
K-beauty 2.0: Advanced tech, stronger branding, mid-range prices under spotlight
2+ week, 6+ day ago (922+ words) News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation In addition, K-beauty 2.0 features strong retail presence both online and offline, global recognition via social media platforms like TikTok, simplified routines, a focus on hero ingredients, and greater diversity in skin tone options. This is…...
Hard water destroys foam stability, compromises cleansing products: L’Oréal study
3+ week, 1+ day ago (1144+ words) News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation The research, which focused on a commercial face cleanser and a hair shampoo, involved an integrated analysis using macroscopic, microscopic, rheological, and tribological techniques to quantify the damage hard water could inflict on cosmetic foams....
Mini size, big spending: Gen Z expected to lead luxury beauty – Olive Young
3+ week, 5+ day ago (905+ words) News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation Based on the 2026 Olive Young Trend Keyword report, the spending of Gen Z (born between 1996 and 2010) is increasing twice as fast as previous generations of the same age, with this group forecasted to account for…...