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Men’s fragrance brand Axe partners with FIFA to deliver Gen Z-inspired scents

Axe — known as Lynx in the UK — has partnered with the FIFA World Cup 2026 to launch three limited-edition fragrances from its Fine Fragrance collection. Young men today are redefining the fragrance sector, moving beyond fresh scents toward sweeter, creamier notes and luxury-inspired formats.
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Daily use shift: Why SPF no longer defines sunscreen performance
The sun care category is undergoing a transformation. Once dominated by holiday-season demand and SPF-number competition, the sector is repositioning itself around daily protection, formulation transparency, and a more rigorous conversation about environmental impacts. When it comes to sun care, brand founders and ingredient suppliers agree daily use is the new performance benchmark. However, they differ on whether the biggest gap in adoption is education or usability. Personal Care Insights breaks down the SPF myth, reef-safe claims, and the science that is reshaping modern sunscreen.
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Human cervix chip model advances personal care research without animal testing
The world’s first cervix organ-on-chip model has been developed, enabling the real-time monitoring of cervicovaginal cell responses. This breakthrough could be used to test or develop new intimate care products in the future.
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Introducing Sisterna® EZ Base: An all-in-one emulsifying blend to accelerate oil-in-water emulsion product development
Sisterna® introduces EZ Base, an all-in-one emulsifying blend designed to accelerate oil-in-water formulation development in fast-growing personal care market. By simplifying ingredient selection, reducing processing complexity, and enabling versatile texture creation, it helps formulators bring stable, high-performing products to market faster while meeting modern clean-beauty expectations and regulatory requirements today.

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026: Givaudan highlights PrimalHyal 300 for skin repair

Kacey Brides, marketing manager for North America at Givaudan, told us about PrimalHyal 300 at Suppliers’ Day. She explained how it differs from traditional hyaluronic acid, offering enhanced hydration, better penetration, and targeted benefits for sensitive or aging skin. She also shared the consumer trends and market demands that drove its development, such as post-procedure care.

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NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 review: Multifunctional actives and sustainable beauty shine
At NYSCC Suppliers’ Day 2026 in New York, US, personal care innovation focused on sustainability, multifunctionality, and biotech-driven actives. Companies highlighted natural, upcycled, and bio-based ingredients. AI-assisted formulation tools and high-performance solutions for skin, hair, and scalp health also took center stage. Key trends included protective and reparative actives, multifunctional polymers, RNA- and peptide-based technologies, and sensory-focused formulations. The presentations reflected the industry’s push toward eco-conscious, consumer-focused innovation. We round up the event’s key innovators and what they showcased.

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Ingredion seals Tate & Lyle takeover, uniting specialty suppliers with personal...
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Ingredion has announced a recommended all-cash offer to acquire Tate & Lyle, valuing the target’s share capital at roughly £2.7 billion (US$3.6 billion) and implying an enterprise value of approximately £3.7 billion (US$5 billion). Tate & Lyle’s board has unanimously recommended the offer to shareholders. The transaction brings together two suppliers whose specialty ingredient portfolios — spanning texturants, hydrocolloids, starches, and nature-derived formulation systems — reach beyond their core food and beverage business and into cosmetics and personal care. 
Revolution Beauty catches break after watchdog drops three-year probe
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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has ceased its investigation into Revolution Beauty Group for alleged accounting discrepancies and market abuse after three years. The financial watchdog will not take any further action against the company. The probe was opened by the FCA on July 21, 2023, and inspected supposed financial inconsistencies and potential market misconduct between July 2021 and September 2022.
Beetles Gel Polish teams up with TerraCycle to recycle nail polish bottles
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Beetles Gel Polish has announced the Beetles Loves Earth Free Recycling Program in collaboration with TerraCycle to recycle glass nail polish bottles along with their associated plastic caps. The initiative will recycle dry, empty gel polish and regular nail polish bottles from any brand. The companies say that most curbside recycling programs do not accept empty or unused gel and nail polish bottles because of residual product, complex cleaning requirements, and processing costs that can outweigh recovered material value.
Givaudan secures majority stake in Eurofragance to expand in high-performing...
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Givaudan will acquire a majority stake in Eurofragance to bolster its fine fragrance position. The deal aligns with Givaudan’s 2030 strategy, aiming to expand its presence and capabilities across local and regional markets to drive sustained business growth. The Fragrance & Beauty supplier says the move will strengthen its leadership in high-growth markets. Givaudan says that by using Eurofragance’s strong regional footprint and global leadership and capabilities, the collaboration will enable both companies to bring unique, locally relevant fragrance experiences to consumers worldwide. 
AV Laboratories unveils molecular skin care for GLP-1 users
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AV Laboratories has released its 360° topical molecular nourishment approach to skin care to address cosmetic needs coming from the widespread use of GLP-1 medications. The science-led skin care brand aims to provide solutions that support the skin as it copes with sudden weight loss caused by GLP-1 drugs.The company states that the cosmetics industry, especially skin care, must adapt to the metabolic and aesthetic impacts of the GLP-1 era to support the visible health and quality of skin during GLP-1 induced weight loss.
ProBiotix Health targets long-term women’s health beyond menopause symptom...
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Women’s health research is growing, and scientists are learning that supporting consumers through menopause means going beyond addressing symptoms. Cellan Davies, head of marketing at ProBiotix Health, tells Nutrition Insight which menopause-support ingredients and formulation approaches are gaining the most traction within women’s health. 
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South Korea government backs K-beauty as export priority
South Korea’s Minister of Finance has announced that the country’s government will actively foster the cosmetics industry as an export growth engine. The move aims to capitalize on the surging global demand for K-beauty products, as the sector breaks another export record. During a meeting with representatives from major beauty firms, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol emphasized that the K-beauty industry has evolved beyond traditional skin care and makeup.
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Navigating a Volatile World: CTPA handbook combats...
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) has identified the environmental, social, and supply chain challenges beauty companies are facing today and has given them a playbook on how to tackle these challenges.
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May in review: Estée Lauder in the spotlight, C-beauty...
Last month, Estée Lauder ended its merger talks with Puig, following complications. The beauty company also took a minority investment in 111Skin. Chinese beauty brands are rapidly expanding their global presence, supported by rising consumer demand. The nation’s cosmetics imports and exports exceeded US$24.8 billion in 2025, making it one of the world’s largest cosmetics consumer markets. 

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Clean beauty boostersJun2026

According to Innova Market Insights, clean beauty is redefining itself. Clean beauty realigns to modern-day needs, with ethical expectations driving new regulatory norms for toxin and microplastic-fre...

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The beauty of aging Jun 2026

Innova Market Insights names “New Age Longevity” as one of the key trends shaping the personal care industry in 2026. As 39% of consumers globally embrace aging as a natural part of life, the conversation is shifting from anti-aging toward holistic longevity, with a growing focus on wellness, healthy aging, and long-term well-being.

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Sun care reinventedJun 2026

Innova Market Insights data shows that sun care launches are gaining momentum globally, with +13% growth from April 2021 to March 2026. This also aligns with consumers using more sun care. The market is dominated by sun protection products, but there is an increase in self-tanning and bronzing products.

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