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NEW YOU at Cosmoprof North America 2026: Spotlighting the Future of Beauty Innovation
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Jul 11 · Staff · Beauty Vantage

NEW YOU at Cosmoprof North America 2026: Spotlighting the Future of Beauty Innovation

As the global beauty industry continues to evolve at unprecedented speed, Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) remains one of the most important destinations for discovering what’s next. This year, NEW YOU Media returns to Cosmoprof with a focused mission: to spotlight emerging brands, breakthrough technologies, and innovations shaping the future of beauty.

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The Retinoid Reckoning: Why Dermatologists Are Rewriting the Rulebook

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Jul 9 · Nora Whitfield

The Retinoid Reckoning: Why Dermatologists Are Rewriting the Rulebook

A new wave of tolerable retinoids is quietly replacing tretinoin as the default for sensitive skin. What the shift means for your routine — and for the industry.

Inside the Fragrance Boom Nobody Predicted

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Jul 8 · Camille Duval

Inside the Fragrance Boom Nobody Predicted

Perfume sales grew 12% globally this year, led by Gen Z and a return to signature scents. A quiet realignment in the LVMH-Estee-Coty triangle.

The Clean Beauty Backlash Was Always Coming

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Jul 7 · Ada Merricks

The Clean Beauty Backlash Was Always Coming

Chemists have spent a decade pushing back against the "free-from" framing. The market is finally listening.

SPF Is Having a Formulation Crisis

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Jul 6 · Priya Osei

SPF Is Having a Formulation Crisis

Consumers want elegant, invisible sunscreens. Regulators want new filters approved. Neither is happening fast enough.

Sephora, Ulta, and the End of the Prestige Ceiling

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Jul 5 · Devon Ali

Sephora, Ulta, and the End of the Prestige Ceiling

The mass-vs-prestige divide is collapsing. What that means for the brands stuck in the middle.

8 Best Night Creams 2026 for Softer, Plumper Skin by Morning

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Sep 26 · Via Allure

8 Best Night Creams 2026 for Softer, Plumper Skin by Morning

Rich, restorative formulas that make every hour of shut-eye count.

From Cozy Pants To Viral Fragrances, R29 Readers Couldn’t Stop Buying These Cool Finds

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Sep 22 · Via Refinery29 Beauty

From Cozy Pants To Viral Fragrances, R29 Readers Couldn’t Stop Buying These Cool Finds

From Nordstrom's month-long Anniversary sale to Copenhagen Fashion Week, there were tons of sources of outfit inspo and beauty drops in August that readers couldn't help but cart up. The late-summer purchases predominantly consisted of drawstring pants and red skirts as well as fruity perfumes and exclusive body care sets. Ahead you'll find Refinery29 readers' top August purchases, including bests