Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation

Weekly Inspiration #38 - a curation of beauty, fashion, and retail news. Find us on Instagram, X & TikTok to stay updated on all things beauty.   Estée Lauder has created a limited-edition makeup collection inspired by Maison Ladurée’s renown pastries, directly tapping into the ever-growing trend of beauty as sweet treats. ©️Photo courtesy of Estée Lauder Source: https://lnkd.in/di56U2ge VEXA Beauty new fragrance line is the first using oxytocin peptides. The formulations aim to recreate the effects of the “feel-good” hormone and procure a mood-enhancing experience through sensory stimulus. ©️Photo courtesy of Vexa Source: https://lnkd.in/dmq3KKQE DOLCE&GABBANA honor their love for Italy with a grand exhibition at Paris’ Grand Palais with ‘Du Coeur à La Main (From the Heart to the Hand)’ for their 40th anniversary. The show walks us through opulent art and culture and marvels of craftmanship. ©️Photo courtesy of Dolce & Gabbana Source: https://lnkd.in/dYbPD_Yh #ProjectPan puts overindulgence out of trend and focuses on sustainability and accountability. The movement is named after the “hitting pan” expression (when used eyeshadow palettes show the metal underneath), to promote a better consumption of beauty products. ©️Photo courtesy of @mariane.liebhaber Source: https://lnkd.in/dasciRj8 No. 1 mass-market makeup brand in Australia, dupe brand MCoBeauty has entered the US Market. Replicates of prestige products are now available at Target for more affordable prices. ©️Photo courtesy of MCoBeauty Source: https://lnkd.in/d8hQtma9 Find us on our website for articles & access to our exclusive Beauty Books. #beauty #retail #makeup #skincare #wellness #news #trends #inspiration

At CES 2025, we deciphered how technology continues to blur the line between the functional and the emotional. Here are a few innovations that caught our attention: Mirumi, the robotic companion by Yukai Engineering Inc , is a futuristic take on the charm trend. This clip-on creature responds to touch and sound like a shy baby, allowing us to bond with machines in a way that feels deeply personal. It’s a perfect example of how charm trends are evolving with innovative, emotional connections. Nékojita FuFu (by Yukai Engineering Inc as well), the minimalist robot that blows air on your hot food, proves that simplicity and emotional connection can win the audience, even alongside high-tech innovations. Therabody Coach, an AI-powered recovery platform, takes wellness to the next level. Integrated into the Therabody app, it analyzes user data and provides personalized recovery routines, from post-run recovery to improving athletic performance and overall well-being. L'Oréal Cell BioPrint, a revolutionary lab-on-a-chip device, offers advanced personalized skin analysis in just five minutes. This breakthrough combines proteomics and longevity science to help consumers understand their skin’s aging trajectory and tailor their skincare choices for optimal results. Check our website and explore our latest skincare and makeup reports to learn more about the latest trends, innovations, and insights in the beauty industry. Photo credits: Yukai Engineering Inc Therabody L'Oréal #innovation #ces2025 #beauty #trends #news

Weekly Inspiration #37 - a curation of beauty, fashion, and retail news. Find us on Instagram, X & TikTok to stay updated on all things beauty.   L'Oréal advances Consumer Skin Intelligence at CES 2025 with L’Oréal Cell BioPrint, a portable lab making five-minute skin analysis possible for users seeking personalized and efficient skincare through advanced proteomics. ©️Photo courtesy of L’Oréal Groupe Source: https://lnkd.in/dMr_wFJC "#Explosivechange” (#爆改) trended on Chinese social media Xiaohongshu, drawing over 3.33 billion views. This illustrates the recent interest in sharing dramatic physical changes in China, propelled by extreme makeovers, tweakments and weight loss. ©️Photo courtesy of Xiaohongshu – Jing Daily Source: https://lnkd.in/e_esYs9N Jane Fonda is returning to the fitness scene with Meta Quest’s Supernatural platform to launch an 80’s-inspired VR workout series. The platform harnesses the power of immersive technology for full-body workouts free from the limitations of physical reality. ©️Photo courtesy of MetaQuest Source: https://lnkd.in/dGkPnPNE GENTLE MONSTER make a dazzling return with their 2025 collection, featuring actress Sena Nakajima as the face of the campaign through a short concept film. The new collection displays sleek silhouettes and dreamy jewel adornments. ©️Photo courtesy of Gentle Monster Source: https://lnkd.in/dnd6QH3d Huda Beauty's latest launch, a lilac powder from the UBE Collection, is buzzing on social media. Inspired by founder Huda Kattan’s love for lilac and the #foodcore trend, this limited-edition release celebrates creativity and the fusion of cultural and beauty inspirations. ©️Photo courtesy of Huda Beauty Source: https://lnkd.in/dCEQH2bN Find us on our website for articles & access to our exclusive Beauty Books. #beauty #retail #makeup #skincare #wellness #news #trends #inspiration

The Confident Generation: Makeup for Vibrant Aging  As the beauty industry evolves, so does its audience. Our latest article explores the rise of the confident generation—mature consumers redefining what it means to age vibrantly. From pro-ageing narratives to innovative formulations, this new era of beauty champions individuality, wellness, and a celebration of life's milestones. Dive into key insights ahead of our Forecasting and Innovation Corner at MakeUp in Los Angeles (Feb 12-13, Booth K49). Join us in shaping the future of beauty and discover our latest Inspiration Bar. Don't miss our two Beauty Talks: Feb 12 at 1:30 p.m. and Feb 13 at 1:30 p.m. Stay tuned for more news on the Experts joining us for these two conferences. 📖 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWAWWwXY #MakeupInLA #BeautyInnovation #VibrantAging Photo credit: Sarah Creal Beauty

2025: Let’s Shape the Future of Beauty Together! At Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation, we turn seeds of inspiration into visionary beauty innovations. This year, let’s sparkle with More Inspiration, More Creation, and a radiant Tomorrow. Happy New Year!

As the end-of-year festivities approach, we are happy to share Weekly Inspiration #36, the last of 2024! Find us on Instagram, X & Instagram to stay updated on beauty. The Cosmetics IC team wishes you a happy holiday season! TikTok Shop surpasses Shein and SEPHORA, with 45% of Americans shopping on the platform, according to a 2025 report by Coefficient Capital and The New Consumer. Popular for fashion and beauty, its growth highlights social commerce's rise among Gen Z and Millennial consumers. © bloomicon - Stock Adobe Source: https://lnkd.in/edAG5-si LVMH RECHERCHE teams with Integrated Biosciences, Inc. to tackle skin aging using AI and synthetic biology. Together, they aim to discover new compounds that address aging at the molecular level through advanced technology. ©️Fanette Guilloud Source: https://lnkd.in/e45wdBJd Hennessy collaborated with generative artist Florian Zumbrunn to create 40 unique Hennessy X.O. bottles using AI algorithms and robotic technology.  ©️Photo courtesy of Hennessy Source: https://lnkd.in/gSBKKBY6 New platform Syndeo connects beauty brands with biotech innovators, fostering collaboration on sustainable materials and advanced ingredients. The platform encourages cost-sharing and innovation, making it easier for brands to adopt biotech solutions like biodegradable packaging. ©️Photo courtesy od Syndeo Source: https://lnkd.in/g6QbvbcJ Guinot Paris has launched a facial treatment specifically for people undergoing cancer treatment. Using gentle techniques and safe products, it focuses on sensitive skin care, and shows a commitment to making skincare accessible and supportive. ©️Photo courtesy of Guinot Source: https://lnkd.in/gSfbjpCa Find us on our website for articles & access to our exclusives Beauty Books. Catch our next Weekly Inspiration on January 10, 2025! #beauty #retail #makeup #skincare #wellness #news

Weekly Inspiration #35 - a curation of beauty, fashion, and retail news. Find us on Instagram, TikTok & X to stay updated on all things beauty. Zara’s new hair perfume collection, created by hairstylist Guido Palau, embraces the rising trend of hair fragrances. With three affordable, occasion-specific scents, it combines the popularity of fragrance and hair care aiming to capture both markets’ momentum. © Photo courtesy of Zara Source: https://lnkd.in/eUpG_ppG The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.’ new BioTech Hub in Belgium is dedicated to sustainable beauty, producing bio-based ingredients. It reflects ELC’s dedication to innovation, sustainability, and empowering women in STEM, with leadership under microbiologist and engineer Caroline Paulussen, PhD. © Photo courtesy of ELC Source: https://lnkd.in/ew34AqiV Completing the flagship’s renovation, Maison Alaïa’s new café and bookstore in London celebrates Azzedine Alaïa’s legacy of hospitality. It features pastries by Violet Cakes and rotating selection of rare art, fashion, and photography books in a library setting and reflects Creative Director Mulier’s aim to connect the house’s past and future. © Photo courtesy of Alaia Source: https://lnkd.in/eQ_WFSdt Apple CEO Tim Cook believes healthcare will be the company’s biggest legacy. Cook hinted at ongoing research combining AI with real-time biometric data to detect serious conditions like atrial fibrillation and sleep apnea, and transforming AirPods into accessible hearing devices. © Photo courtesy of Apple Source: https://lnkd.in/eubmj6th Hermès’ Mystery at the Grooms' invites visitors to solve a horse disappearance mystery in a nine-room immersive game. Taking place in Shanghai, this gamified experience boosts Hermes’ presence in the Asia-Pacific market. © Photo courtesy of Hermès Source: https://lnkd.in/ePMTiSpN Find us on our website for articles & access to our exclusives Beauty Books. #beauty #retail #makeup #skincare #wellness #news

Weekly Inspiration #34 - a curation of beauty, fashion, and retail news. Find us on Instagram, X & TikTok to keep updated on all things beauty. Sol de Janeiro is moving into art by hosting an installation, “Jardim Sol de Janeiro,” at Art Basel Miami Beach. The exhibit celebrates Brazilian culture and the brand’s Cheirosa scents. Each artist designed "Cheirosa Portals" inspired by Rio’s orelhões (public outdoor telephone booths), reflecting the personality of scents like Cheirosa 62, 68, and 59. ©️Photo courtesy of Sol de Janeiro  Source: https://lnkd.in/eBpnj2A2 Nike bridges style and beauty by collaborating with makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench, known for evolving what beauty and power look like and how they intersect. Her Air Max DN design explores texture, color, and material and is inspired by women athletes whose influence extends from the court to the fashion world. ©️Photo courtesy of Nike & Ismaya Ffrench Source: https://lnkd.in/ezee9vPj MERIT and Completedworks teamed up to create a jewelry collection inspired by Merit’s “Retrospect” fragrance. Drawing from the perfume‘s sculptural bottle, the collection includes gold and silver earrings with pearl accents. The subtle folds and pinches also capture the essence of the scent while blending rigid forms with fabric-like fluidity. ©️Photo courtesy of Merit and Completedworks Source: https://lnkd.in/egGREAmt South Korean derma Skincare brand Cell Fusion C enters the "beauty-from-within market" with its new edible UV Care Formula Jelly and Powder. Packed with patented plant extracts and collagen peptides, the these supplements address skin damage due to UV, and the brand claims it "boost skin healt" with the goal to make consumers "skin confident" from the inside-out. ©️Photo courtesy of Cell Fusion C Source: https://lnkd.in/eghAp_jb Pantone’s 2025 Color of the Year, #MochaMousse, is described as a warm and rich brown, representing comfort and indulgence. The color is being incorporated into beauty, fashion, and lifestyle designs, with brands such as Tealeaves and Ipsy featuring it in their offerings. Designers can explore the color through five curated palettes: Relaxed Elegance, Floral Pathways, Uniquely Balanced, Deliciousness, and Subtle Contrasts. ©️Photo courtesy of Pantone Source: https://lnkd.in/eU5MTcAR Find us on our website for articles & access to our exclusives Beauty Books. #beauty #retail #makeup #skincare #wellness #news

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Weekly Inspiration #33 - a curation of beauty, fashion, and retail news. Find us on X, LinkedIn & TikTok to keep updated on all things beauty. FaiveleyTech created a sustainable alternative biocomposite cap for BYREDO’s Mojave Ghost Absolu de Parfum using Sulapac material. The design, inspired by Japanese burnt wood, features detailed engraving, magnetic assembly, and highlights craftsmanship alongside environmental responsibility. ©️Photo courtesy of Byredo Source: https://lnkd.in/e-pSDTaU TikTok will block under-18s from using beauty filters that alter facial features like plumping lips or smoothing skin, addressing concerns about mental health like self-esteem and anxiety. TikTok also announced it was tightening its systems to block users under 13 from the platform.  ©️Deathtostock / Fanette Guilloud Source:  https://lnkd.in/ezgcVNcc Bvlgari has turned its signature Pantone colors into a unique cocktail collection at the Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts Paris. Inspired by its Italian heritage, shades like Grey Vulcano and Green Lauro are offered as alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, following the trend of luxury brands connecting gastronomy to their identity. ©️Photo courtesy of Bvlgari Source: https://lnkd.in/ewCcuwz9 barrière has partnered with NYC tattoo artist Bluestone Babe to create transdermal wellness patches that work as temporary tattoos. These patches deliver immune-boosting ingredients like elderberry, zinc, and vitamin D3 while combining self-care with unique tattoo-inspired designs. Made with plant-based, vegan, and hypoallergenic materials, they’re water-resistant and easy to apply, offering a stylish way to stay healthy during cold and flu season. ©️Photo courtesy of Barrière Source: https://lnkd.in/e-4vGmg6 Unilever is investing €100 million to build an in-house fragrance R&D team, blending neuroscience and AI with product development. This intention is to help the company innovate faster, respond to trends quickly, and create scents for products like Dove and Axe. ©️Photo courtesy of Uniliver Source: https://lnkd.in/e4cg6_tW Find us on our website for articles & access to our exclusives Beauty Books. #beauty #retail #makeup #skincare #wellness #news