North America
FDA moves to update sunscreen standards with the addition of bemotrizinol
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken the first steps in more than two decades to add a new U.V. filter to its list of...
French and U.S. industry groups warn consumers about counterfeit cosmetics
Ahead of the festive season, the fragrance and cosmetics industry is warning of a wave of fakes, dupes, counterfeits and non-compliant...
Switzerland secures retroactive cut of U.S. customs duties to 15%
U.S. customs duties on Swiss products will be reduced to 15% with retroactive effect from November 14, the date a draft agreement was...
Shin-Etsu Silicones leverages next-gen ingredients to improve sunscreen feel
With the market demand shifting toward sunscreen products that offer not only advanced UV protection but also a refined, lightweight...
Scent and price lead: A big-picture look at fragrance use in the U.S.
Recent data from YouGov show that nearly three in four Americans use fragrance. Among users, 88% say scent is their top purchase factor,...
Ulta Beauty lifts outlook after double-digit Q3 growth
The U.S. beauty retailer raised its full-year sales and profit forecasts after reporting double-digit growth in the third quarter of its...
Fragrance and hair care continue to fuel Canada’s beauty market growth
In 2025, Canada’s beauty market is settling into a more normalized growth pattern after several years of post-pandemic double-digit gains...
U.S. Shoppers still relentless in their pursuit of Black Friday deals
The annual "Black Friday" kickoff to the US holiday shopping season drew crowds on Friday, November 28, as millions of Americans seized...
L’Oréal USA announces key appointments across its professional brands
L’Oréal’s Professional Products Division (PDD) has announced new GM across some of its most influential brands — Redken, Color Wow and...
Strong Q3 sales fuel optimism for U.S. beauty this holiday season
The U.S. beauty market grew across all metrics through the third quarter of 2025, according to Circana data. The surge fuels optimism for...
