Scent of AI
South Korean company DigitalScent has developed a machine — already available in some airports — that creates a personalized fragrance based on your mood and preferences.
Once you have picked your preferences, it releases a scent that gives you an idea of the final result. You can then make adjustments before making your final decision. Once you have placed your order, the machine uses AI to produce a virtually unique fragrance in a matter of seconds, choosing from a range of over 1,150 possible combinations.The fragrance is delivered in a small, vial, costing USD 3 to USD 4, according to a spokesperson.
Smart-nails that change color in an instant
Florida-based iPolish has showcased press-on acrylic nails that change color almost instantly when an electric charge is applied. "No polish, no remover, no drying time, and no salon visit required," highlighted the company.
According to iPolish, each nail can display up to 400 colors and can be recharged as often as desired, allowing users to match their nails to their outfits or mood. The starter kit, which includes two sets of press-on nails and a hardware wand that connects to a dedicated app, is priced at USD 95.
AI-powered skin analysis by Amorepacific
Also present at CES 2026, the Korean cosmetics giant unveiled Skinsight, a skin analysis platform developed with a research group from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It analyzes real-time skin-aging signals and delivers personalized, tailored solutions. It is based on a sensor patch applied to the skin.
Amorepacific also presented its AI-powered skin analysis technology, integrated into Samsung Electronics’ "AI Beauty Mirror." Using camera-based optical diagnostics, the technology precisely assesses pore condition, redness, pigmentation, and wrinkles, then recommends personalized skincare solutions.
Reflections of longevity
Also leveraging AI, the Canadian company NuraLogix provides a way to track changes in skin and overall health—either in a mirror or on a smartphone screen. Their Anura Magic Mirror technology can assess over 100 health indicators and estimate disease probabilities in just 30 seconds.
Kolmar Korea combines AI and photobiomodulation
With SCAR, the Korea manufacturer claims to seamlessly integrate AI-powered dermatological analysis, ultra-precise piezoelectric active ingredient and pigment delivery, and personalized tone matching into one compact system. The device thus enables to enhance the appearance of a large variety of scars and skin imperfections. In addition, an RGB LED ring offers wavelength-specific photobiomodulation to support skin regeneration, claims Kolmar Korea.
Where light beautifies the eyes area
LG H&H’s Hyper Rejuvenating Eye Patch is dedicated to periocular care. An AI-powered model analyzes the eye area and evaluates skin conditions. Based on individual results, the ultra-thin, stretchable LED patch provides optimized protocols based on light and tailor-made topical formulations.
The shower that rejuvenates
Also coming from South Korea, Ceragem’s Balance AI Rejuvenation Shower System is a camera-free, AI-driven smart mirror equipped with near-infrared and spectral sensors It scans the user’s face to assess hydration, oil levels, elasticity, and pigmentation to provide real time water pH adjustments through electrolysis. The device also softens water via ion exchange, and dispenses blends of vitamins and active skincare ingredients using NFC-tagged cartridges. According to the company, "this personalized water chemistry supports skin barrier health, reduces irritation, and helps manage acne-prone or sensitive skin."
Customized cosmetics at the point of sale
MaXpace is an automated system that allows to instantly create personalized skincare, foundation, and lip products directly at the point of experience. Interchangeable modular cartridge boards, combined with a patent-pending formulation algorithm, enable the production of multiple product types. Developed by South Korean cosmetics manufacturer Cosmax, the device analyzes each consumer’s skin data and personal preferences to generate an optimal, customized formula in real time.
L’Oréal’s big impact
However, in the beauty category, L’Oréal clearly dominated CES this year. The French group unveiled a wealth of innovations — several of them award-winning — far outpacing all competitors.
Addressing consumers’ concerns about heat damage, L’Oréal Research & Innovation has developed the Light Straight + Multi-styler, a device powered by patented infrared light technology. According to L’Oréal’s tests, it styles hair three times faster and leaves it twice as smooth as leading traditional premium hair straighteners.
L’Oréal has also announced LED Face Mask, an ultra-thin, flexible silicone mask — currently in prototype form — developed with I-Smart Developments, a global leader in LED device innovation. The device delivers light directly to the face to visibly firm and smooth skin while evening skin tone.
Kérastase, the group’s premium haircare brand, unveiled K-Scan — an AI-powered device designed to help hairdressers gain deeper insight into their clients’ hair and scalp. The system then recommends products matching the needs of each individual.
For the eye area, L’Oréal also leveraged on the benefits of professional-grade light therapy. The group’s LED Eye Masks are ultra-thin, wireless silicone patches designed for targeted rejuvenation.
With Lancôme’s Renergie Nano-Resurfacer 400 Booster, the group intends to transform at-home skincare through a new silicon nanochip technology featuring 484 precision-sculpted pyramids. Unlike painful traditional microneedling, the device delivers professional-grade results without skin damage or discomfort.
Finally, let’s mention Enspectra, a first of its kind non-invasive, in-vivo cellular imaging device delivering medical-grade results, using multiphoton lasers to scan through skin layers with speed and unprecedented precision. "The imaging device is a window into the cellular world beneath the surface, showing users their collagen, photodamage, pigmentation spots, and more," claims L’Oréal.
CES 2026 brought together over 4,100 exhibitors — including some 1,200 startups — and welcomed more than 148,000 visitors from around the world, making it the largest post-pandemic edition to date. Across the show floor, exhibitors proved they could move beyond theory to real-world applications, illustrating how seamlessly technology is weaving itself into consumers’ daily lives—and the beauty sector was no exception.
