2026 Beauty Market Trends: U.S. and China H1 Sales
U.S. beauty sales gained across mass and prestige in H1 2026, while China’s cosmetics retail sales rose 6.3% amid strong livestream and premium demand.
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Cosmetic Ingredient Maker JAKA Biotech Reaches $390 Million Valuation in IPO
Shanghai-based active ingredient supplier JAKA Biotech went public on the Beijing Stock Exchange, raising $19.3 million to expand plant extract capacity.
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LVMH Sells Back Patou as Luxury Conglomerates Streamline Portfolios
LVMH has sold majority control of historic house Patou back to owner Dilesh Mehta, marking its latest divestment as luxury giants cut non-core brands.
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K-Beauty Cushion Foundations Gain Global Traction Through Western Retail Expansion
Driven by shade expansion and Western retail partnerships, Asian cushion foundations are finding newfound traction among global beauty consumers.
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Japan's Functional Food Market Grows 4% Despite Tighter Regulatory Oversight
Japan’s functional food market grew 4.1% to $4.91 billion in FY2025, even as stricter safety rules caused new product filings to fall by 26%.
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Small-Batch Demand Pressure Squeezes Margins for Beauty Manufacturers
As beauty brands demand fast-turnaround, small-batch orders, cosmetics manufacturers face rising fixed costs, forcing a shift toward flexible production.
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Alo Begins China Expansion With Exclusive Tmall Launch
Alo Yoga has launched its official storefront on Alibaba's Tmall, adopting an online-first strategy to tap China's expanding luxury wellness market.
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Ulta Beauty Bets on Scalp Care Market with Prestige Brand Nutrire
Ulta Beauty is expanding its prestige hair portfolio by launching scalp-care brand Nutrire, tapping into growing prestige sales and the 'skinification' of...
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Jupiter Enters Ulta Beauty as Retailer Expands Clinical Hair Care
Dandruff brand Jupiter is expanding into 500 Ulta Beauty stores as the retailer leans into clinical scalp care and targeted hair solutions.
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How CeraVe Is Scaling Dermatologist-Led Skincare in the UK Market
CeraVe UK & Ireland GM Sarah Atkins details how the brand is expanding sun care, simplifying skincare routines, and fighting online misinformation.
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EU Targets Counterfeit Cosmetics in Landmark E-Commerce Fine
The European Union's €550 million fine against AliExpress signals a major regulatory crackdown on counterfeit cosmetics sold through online marketplaces.
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Why Skindinavia Partnered With MCoBeauty After Splitting From Urban Decay
After splitting with Urban Decay, Skindinavia founder Allen Goldman partnered with MCoBeauty to reintroduce his original setting spray formula at Target.
