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Estée Lauder faces legal battles over China’s grey-market sales and Jo Malone trademark

Estée Lauder Company (ELC) has agreed to a US$210 million settlement on a class action lawsuit alleging that the company defrauded shareholders in China, though it still requires approval by US District Judge Arun Subramanian. The suit claims that the ELC was non-transparent about its dependency on grey-market sales in China.ELC denies any wrongdoing as part of the agreement and has stated that its insurance would cover part of the settlement costs.
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Jojoba oil emerges as “hero ingredient” for clean label cosmetics
Jojoba oil and its derivatives continue to be a favored ingredient in the personal care industry as they offer sustainable and multifunctional ingredient profiles. Due to its texture that mimics human sebum, the oil is used as a naturally sourced active ingredient with desirable sensory properties.Innova Market Insights says jojoba is gaining momentum in global beauty launches as consumers increasingly seek value-driven, ingredient-led products. The market researcher’s data suggests that between April 2025 and March 2026, skin care was the top subcategory of launches incorporating jojoba oil. 
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Flo Health: Bridging personal and health care for faster endometriosis diagnoses
It takes almost seven years for women to receive an endometriosis diagnosis, but Flo Health has found that when digital tools are used as intended, they can cut that time in half. The female technology (femtech) company has discovered that solutions like its Symptom Checker can reduce getting a diagnosis by over four years (or +50% sooner) and reduce costs by thousands of dollars per patient in the US. 
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Harness the power of flowers for beauty
Using proprietary technologies like Zeta Fraction™, PSR™ technology and phytofermentology™, Ashland extracts potent actives from flower sources through eco-friendly processes, ensuring both efficacy and environmental responsibility. Driven by sustainability and technological advancement commitments, this allows development of biofunctionals that harness the power of advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and plant-based innovation.

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What’s Trending in Cosmetics: How neurocosmetics and personalization shape beauty’s future
The cosmetics industry is undergoing a transformation, driven by advancements in science and technology. At the forefront of this shift are neurocosmetics — a growing field that is poised to reshape the personalized beauty market.

In this webinar, Personal Care Insights will explore how the science behind neurocosmetics is driving innovation and fueling the personalized beauty trend. We’ll be joined by Eloïse Gerardin, CEO of Brain Impact Neuroscience, and Dr. Claudia Aguirre, a leading expert in neurocosmetics, for an exclusive conversation.
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In-cosmetics Global 2026: Mane Kancor talks scalp care and sustainable farming
Meenakshi Menon, business manager of Personal Care Ingredients, and Prasobh Prasad, head of R&D at Mane Kancor, highlighted Mane Kancor’s end-to-end approach to botanical ingredient development, from sustainable extraction practices and traceable sourcing with local farming communities to formulation support for brand partners. At its showcase, Mane Kancor presented Purakan, a natural scalp care elixir shortlisted for the Green Ingredient Award, designed to support scalp health through a blend of plant-derived actives in line with the growing skinification trend in hair care. The company also showcased its sun care solutions, emphasizing holistic, science-backed formulations that combine performance, sustainability, and collaborative product development.

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Korean wellness brand Clöud Café enters Target in latest retail expansion
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Clöud Café is making its way into Target right after its Ulta Beauty launch in March. The K-beauty brand is paving the way for a new facet of the space — Korean wellness and ingestible beauty.
Skin and beauty drive growth in Kenvue’s Q1 results ahead of Kimberly-Clark deal
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Kenvue has reported robust growth across sales, margins, and earnings in Q1 of 2026, with its Skin Health and Beauty division delivering the strongest performance as the company advances toward its planned acquisition by Kimberly-Clark.
Medicos equips SVR with advanced dropper system for serum range
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Medicos has supplied SVR with a dropper system for the skin care company’s Ampoule range. The packaging solution features a glass pipette, polypropylene (PP) cap, a lined closure thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) bulb, and a transport PP cap, combined with a 30 mL molded glass bottle. The pipette is designed to limit liquid backflow into the bulb, contributing to a clean application and reduced formula waste. SVR’s Ampoule serum range includes Hydra for skin hydration, Lift for firming, Anti-ox for antioxidant protection, and Sebiaclear for acne-prone skin. 
Native launches Boba Cafe and Global Flavors collections for multicultural body...
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Native has launched two limited-edition fragrance-focused body care collections, responding to personalization and multicultural demands. The Global Flavors Collection is inspired by scents from around the world. The Boba Cafe Collection features scents inspired by the Taiwanese bubble tea drink.The collections utilize gourmand scents to engage proliferating consumer demand for food-inspired and emotionally engaging olfactory profiles. 
Coty turns to AI amid slow Consumer Beauty figures
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Coty has partnered with Pencil, a generative AI marketing platform, to position AI-produced content at the center of its Consumer Beauty division. The move comes parallel to a slow fiscal quarter reported for Consumer Beauty.In its Q3 financial report, Coty logged profitability despite geopolitical volatility and declining sales. Its Consumer Beauty division sales decreased 4% on a reported basis and 10% on a like-for-like (LFL) basis, including an estimated 1% headwind from the war in the SWANA (South West Asia and North Africa) region.
Human milk fortifiers in Japan: From supplements to essential medicine for...
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Human milk fortifiers are increasingly seen as essential products in medical nutrition in Japan, as they are added to mother’s or donor milk fed to premature babies to boost nutrients. While government subsidies are dismantling barriers to accessing these products, breakthrough clinical research underscores their essential role in brain support. Early growth is no longer a matter of weight gain, but is a critical window for neurodevelopmental health. Nutrition Insight speaks to Melinda Eliott, MD, neonatologist and chief medical officer at Prolacta Bioscience, about the latest regulatory shifts propelling the sector in Japan, including the country’s decision to classify these products as subsidized prescription medicines. She also highlights emerging European guidelines that treat such products as a vital Substance of Human Origin.
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WeNatal on transforming fertility into a shared personal...
WeNatal is reframing fertility as personal care for both partners. Gender expectations are shattering throughout all facets of the industry — from androgynous scents to makeup for men — and are now also trickling into fertility. The clean reproductive supplement brand aims to shift the fertility paradigm from “me” to “we.” 
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LookFantastic spotlights skin-first beauty in spring/summer...
LookFantastic’s 2026 Spring/Summer trend report has revealed that “skinification” is here to stay, with advanced skin care ingredients continuing to be highlighted in hybrid makeup products and peptides as the “backbone” of the trend.In tandem with the emphasis on skin health, the fastest-growing category across skin and body products in 2025 was SPF. The online retail platform underlines that consumers are increasing their investments in long-term skin protection to avoid sun damage as a well-aging strategy.
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April in review: Navigating Iran war, K-beauty...
This month, the Iran war sent shockwaves throughout the personal care sector, causing a multitude of responses to mitigate supply chain impact. The continuously expanding K-beauty movement set its sights on a new geographical location, India. Additionally, South Korea’s fragrance exports hit their highest monthly figure on record, signaling a high-potential opportunity. 

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Jojoba in the spotlightMay2026

Jojoba is gaining momentum in global beauty and personal care launches as consumers increasingly seek value-driven, ingredient-led products. According to Innova Market Insights data, half of the launc...

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Ethical beauty elevated May 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 20% growth in ethical claims for personal care launches from 2021 to 2025. This rise reflects growing consumer demand for transparency, sustainability, and animal-friendly practices across the beauty industry.

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Plant-based innovation trendsMay 2026

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 14% average growth in plant-based claims for personal care launches from 2021 to 2025. Europe accounted for the largest share of launches, with hand, bath, and shower products leading the category. Shower products dominated, while massage oils are gaining traction.

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In-cosmetics Global 2026: Mane Kancor talks scalp care and sustainable farming

Meenakshi Menon, business manager of Personal Care Ingredients, and Prasobh Prasad, head of R&D at Mane Kancor, highlighted Mane Kancor’s end-to-end approach to botanical ingredient development, from sustainable extraction practices and traceable sourcing with local farming communities to...

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In-cosmetics Global 2026: AstaReal showcases microalgae for clean beauty 
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In-cosmetics Global 2026: Eurofragance unveils “Get in the Mood” for well-being-focused fragrances
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