February 2026 cosmetics are shaping up to be some of the year's most versatile, with hydration products taking center stage alongside anti-aging solutions and celebrity partnerships. From unnamed skin tints to vegan pressed powders, this month's cosmetic trends highlight an industry that is simultaneously science-driven, aspirational, and deeply attuned to consumer desire for both efficacy and inspiration.
Building off their 2024 partnership, e.l.f. Cosmetics has once again partnered with Liquid Death to launch a new line of limited-edition Lip Embalms, combining playful design with functional beauty products. Inspired by Liquid Death’s signature mountain water, sparkling sodas, and iced tea beverages, each balm features flavors that mimic the brand’s popular drinks.
For those seeking sun protection, Ausmetics has introduced a lightweight, non-greasy sunscreen that protects against UVA/UVB rays, blue light, and environmental pollutants. Using the brand’s oil-in-water-in-oil (O/W/O) dual microencapsulation technology, UV filters are encased in silicone oil microcapsules for better penetration, formulation stability, and sustained effectiveness.
Top 100 Cosmetics Trends in February
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Lunar New Year Bodycare
The Lush 2026 Year of the Horse Collection Inspires Energy & Passion
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Intensely Pigmented Lipsticks
The Tom Ford Beauty Reserve Lip Color Collection is Striking
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Luxe Hydrating Beauty Products
Estée Lauder Launched a New Lip Balm and Cleanser
97
Blush-Inspired Perfumes
Dior Addict Glow Eau de Parfums are Indulgent and Sensorial
96
Skin-Caring Complexion Balms
The Do It All Sheer Tint Face Balm Boasts a 92% Skincare Base
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Plant-Based Exosomes-Powered Serums
Dermalogica is Gearing Up to Introduce the Phyto Nature E²
94
Pet-Inspired Perfumes
Velvétail Perfumes Makes Fragrances Inspired by Dog and Cat Breeds
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All-Day Lip Liners
Clinique's Quickliner For Lips is Now Available in an Iconic Shade
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Cottagecore Home Scent Ranges
The Bath & Body Works Spring Collection is Arriving Early
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Next-Generation Antioxidant Oil Serums
Kenatae Debuts Its Latest Innovation — Radiant Shield™
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Elder Athlete-Supported Serum Campaigns
Paula’s Choice Markets Its CellularYouth Longevity Serum
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Science-Led Teen Skincare
Teen Beauty Brand indu is Stepping Away from Makeup to Focus on Skincare
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Plant-Powered Collagen Skincare
Aveda's Advanced Botanical Kinetics Spotlights Vegan Collagen
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Hair Growth-Focused Devices
Appotronics Debuts a New Line of Personal Wellness Devices at CES
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Glass Skin Serums
Korean Facials Inspired Laneige's Water Bank Aqua Facial
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Cutting-Edge Personal Care Innovations
Laifen Debuts Its Next-Gen Toothbrush and Hair Dryers
84
Slow-Release Solid Perfumes
Lush Club is Dropping a Collection of Exclusive Solid Perfumes
83
Biotech-Powered Moisturizers
Biossance Delivers the Growth Factor Firming Anti-Aging Moisturizer
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Spicy Sauce Lip Glosses
The Sephora Collection x TABASCO® Brand Lip Glosses Come in Four Shades
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Romantic Candy Brand Cosmetics
The Sunkissed x Love Hearts Range is Arriving for Valentine's Day
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Brightening Skincare Sets
The Ultimate Brightening Duo by Naturium Supports "Glass Skin"
79
Eczema Treatment Bath Kits
The Bleach Bath Kit by Tower 28 Promotes a Solution for Sensitive Skin
78
Show-Inspired Bodycare Spots
Dove x Bridgerton Premiere the 'Let Them Talk' Campaign
77
Insightful Beauty Newsletters
Zero Distance by e.l.f. Beauty is a New, Free Substack
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Lightweight Deep-Moisturizing Products
The Ordinary Debuts the Rice-Lipids + Ectoin Microemulsion
75
Tech-Driven Beauty Mirrors
SWAN Beauty Mirror Incorporates AI and AR Functionalities
74
Crime-Inspired Press-On Nails
The Aprés x Liquid Death Collab Shares Essentials for Killer Nails
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Celebrity Fragrance Campaigns
Dior Addict Campaign Features Jisoo, Anya Taylor-Joy & Willow Smith
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Black Metal-Inspired Lip Balms
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Liquid Death Launched "Lip Embalms"
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Men's Personal Care Rebrands
Every Man Jack Transforms Its Brand & Launches the Premium Collection
70
Prebiotics-Powered Skincare Campaigns
TULA Skincare Debuts Day & Night Glow: Powered by Prebiotics
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Premium Peptide Body Creams
La Prairie’s First Cashmere Body Cream Has a Unique Biomimetic Peptide
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Wellness Influencer-Supported Beauty Brands
Vichy Taps Emily DiDonato as an Ambassador
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Co-Developed Light Therapy Devices
iSMART Developments Will Collaborate with L'Oréal
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Rewards-Based Beauty Devices
Sephora Expanded its Rewards Catalog With High Tech Skincare Tools
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Bold Raspberry-Infused Fragrances
YSL Unveiled the 'Libre Berry Crush Eau de Parfum'
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Shimmer-Focused Moisturizing Sets
HEMPZ Called Attention to Its Shimmer & Shine Moisturizing Set
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Unnamed Skin Tints
Jones Road's "Working Name: Gel Tint" Invites Fans into the Naming Process
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Tech-Integrated Longevity Skincare
Vagheggi's 75.25 Longevity Day Cream Has a Jar with a Smart Cap
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Anniversary-Marking Beauty Campaigns
L’OCCITANE Group Marks a Significant Milestone for Its Brand
60
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
59
Pressed Powder Phone Grips
Huda Beauty Made an In-Demand Tech Accessory to Promote a New Product
58
Elevated Vegan Fragrances
Skylar Perfume Spotlights Three of its Fragrances for Valentine's Day
57
Actress-Approved Skincare Creams
The Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream Has Been Reformulated
56
Cooling Body Mists
Primark's Instantly Refreshing Sprays Provide Post-Workout Relief
55
Soft-Focused Pillowy Lipsticks
ColourPop Debuts the 'Cloud Whip Blurring Liquid Lipstick'
54
Science-Backed Skincare Retail Expansions
REMEDY Science Enters Target Stores with Its Products
53
Elegantly Curated Bath Bombs
DISENGAGING by Meredith Marks is a Luxurious Bath Bomb Set
52
Bread-Scented Fragrances
Bread Winner by Skylar Has Notes of Baguette and Butter
51
Recovery-Focused Skincare
Primark Performance Beauty Supports Skin Before, During & After Workouts
50
Romance Series Bodycare Collabs
Dove x Bridgerton Drop a Royal-Inspired Limited-Edition Collection
49
Luxurious Sweat-Resistant Mascaras
The YSL Lash Latex Mascara Launches at Sephora
48
Hypoallergenic Body Washes
Adult Eczema Inspired Tower 28's SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash
47
Skin-Protecting Makeup Primers
Supergoop Launches a New Skincare and Makeup Fusion Product at Ulta
46
Beauty-Backed Sports Teams
First Aid Beauty is Supporting the Olympic & Paralympic USA Teams
45
Serum-Moisturizer Duos
Double Duty by Lazy Skincare is a Hydrator, Brightener & Strengthener
44
Redness-Reducing Treatment Serums
Dr. Idriss' Left Un-Red Reducer Serum Targets Flushing & More
43
Mood-Enhancing Essential Oil Pens
NEOM Wellbeing Essential Oil Pens Come in Three Formulations
42
Brightening Under-Eye Creams
Molly Sims Debuts the Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream for Tired Eyes
41
Liquid Nail Patch Products
Essie is Marketing Its Groundbreaking Break Fix Liquid Nail Patch
40
Body Care Rebranding Initiatives
Tree Hut Embraces the Sentiment of 'Uncontain Yourself'
39
Fruit-Forward Lip Oils
Annabelle Unveils Its New Fruity Lip Oils for the New Year
38
Keyring-Specific Lip Balms
AMUSE's Care & Tint Balm Keyring Focuses on Gen-Z Accessorizing
37
Soft-Focus Eye Creams
YSE Beauty's Brightening and Depuffing Eye Cream Blurs Imperfections
36
Fragrance Shopping Events
Sephora Introduced its 'Fragrance For All Event' for Last Minute Gifting
35
Black-Colored Lip Tint Sets
The rom&nd Black Lip Trio Edition Taps into Punk and Goth Subcultures
34
Mediterranean-Inspired Fragrance Mists
OUAI Expands its Scents with a Santorini Hair and Body Mist
33
Multi-Purpose Blush Product Lines
Pixi Beauty Debuts New Shades for Its On-The-Glow Blush
32
Ultra-Hydrating Medicated Moisturizers
Kiehl's Boasts the New Ultra Facial Cream Medicated
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Intimate Body Hair-Removing Collections
Venus Launches its 'Pubic Hair & Skin Collection'
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Sensorial Uplifting Fragrances
The Amika Aura Hair And Body Mist Boasts a Vibrant Grapefruit Scent
29
Dimensional Hydrating Glosses
ILIA Beauty Launches its Clean 'Overglaze Hydrating Lip Gloss'
28
Multi-Spectrum LED Treatments
Megelin Features a Medical-Grade 'LASER&LED Light Therapy Mask'
27
Invigorating Fragrant Body Washes
eos Expands its Cashmere Body Wash Lineup with Four New Scents
26
Valentine's Day Nail Sets
Beetles Gel Polish Launches the Beetles So In Love Valentine Collection
25
Dual-Action Lip Exfoliators
Sorbé's AHA Lip Exfoliator Features a Massaging Applicator
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Tropically Scented Shaving Oils
eos Introduces the 'Coconut Waters Shave Oil'
23
Swipe-On Lip Scrubs
The Pout Preserve Sugar Melt Lip Scrub Needs No Rinsing
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Mindful Facial Tools
The Cacti Wellness Gua Sha is Crafted from Tiger's Eye
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Concentrated Water-Free Serums
The PDRN Hyaluronic Acid Capsule 100 Serum Deeply Replenishes
20
Stress-Alleviating Sleep Collections
Marks & Spencer &Sleep Helps Women Prioritize Rest
19
Vegan Pressed Powders
HUDA BEAUTY Launches the Easy Bake Airbrush Matte Pressed Setting Powder
18
Two-Part Bruise-Alleviating Regimens
BIOCORNEUM Debuts the Topical and Oral Bruise Care System
17
Athlete-Supported Elevated Beauty Brands
La Roche-Posay Partners with Sun Yingsha
16
TV Celeb-Backed Balm Ads
Philosophy Debuts Purity Made Simple One-Step Meltaway Cleansing Balm
15
Glow-Focused Beauty Campaigns
Pixi Beauty Debuts the 'Glow, Reimagined' Collection
14
Jelly Multi-Shield Sunscreens
Ausmetics' Sunscreen Gel Features a Dual Microcapsule System
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Multidimensional Lip Oils
Sugar Plum Shimmer Lip Oil Combines Diamond, Ruby & Sapphire Powder
12
Beauty Excellence Award Events
SkinCeuticals and Hu Ge Host the Excellence Awards
11
Daring Gymnast Stunts
Rimmel Launched Its Thrill Seeker Mega Lift Mascara with a Performance
10
Daily Skincare Regiment Bundles
Skin and Soul Calls Attention to Its Hydrated & Protected Bundle
9
Non-Irritating Exfoliating Pads
iNNBEAUTY Project's Skin Prep Exfoliating Pads Smooth & Brighten
8
Premium Under-Eye Treatments
Arcona's Eye Dew® Plus is Effective and Scientifically Backed
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Performance-Driven Skincare Brands
e11ement Centers Its Business Around Hypochlorous Acid
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Pink Oil-Based Body Shimmers
Saltair's Pink Beach Shimmering Body Oil Features Pearl Pigments
5
Hydrating Milky Toners
Innisfree Introduced its Lightweight and Soothing 'Green Tea Ceramide Milk'
4
Super-Sized Bee Venom Serums
Rodial Debuts the Bee Venom Xxl Super Serum
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Antioxidant-Packed Anti-Aging Cosmetics
The Elizabeth Arden Prevage Range Features Idebenone
2
Medical-Grade Skincare Lines
BodyLogicMD Promotes Healthy Skin with Four New Products
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Peptide-Packed Lip Treatments
Revlon Glimmer Lip Treat Balm + Mask Has an All-in-One Formula
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Lunar New Year Bodycare
The Lush 2026 Year of the Horse Collection Inspires Energy & Passion
Croissant-Scented Perfumes
Lidl's Eau de Croissant Smells Like Its Popular 49-Cent Croissants
Blush-Inspired Perfumes
Dior Addict Glow Eau de Parfums are Indulgent and Sensorial
Flexible LED Masks
L’oréal Skin Tech Flexible Led Mask is a Skin-Like Ces 2026 Beauty Device
Plant-Based Exosomes-Powered Serums
Dermalogica is Gearing Up to Introduce the Phyto Nature E²
Equestrian New Year Timepieces
Longines Master Collection Moonphase Year of the Horse is Luxe
A-List Beauty Ambassador Campaigns
The Dior Addict 2026 Collection Will Launch After Christmas
All-Day Lip Liners
Clinique's Quickliner For Lips is Now Available in an Iconic Shade
Cinema-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
Brunello Cucinelli Released Cinema Meraviglia for the Holidays
Festive Haircare Gift Sets
Moroccanoil's 2025 Holiday Gift Sets Suit a Variety of Hair Types
Science-Backed Sleepwear
Zed Sleep's Technical Sleep Apparel is Engineered to Enhance Recovery
Science-Led Teen Skincare
Teen Beauty Brand indu is Stepping Away from Makeup to Focus on Skincare
Plant-Powered Collagen Skincare
Aveda's Advanced Botanical Kinetics Spotlights Vegan Collagen
Health-Monitoring Mirrors
The NuraLogix Longevity Mirror Delivers Wellness Insights at CES 2026
Inclusive Beauty Games
e.l.f Beauty's Glow Up! Experience Celebrates Self-Expression & Diversity
Brightening Skincare Sets
The Ultimate Brightening Duo by Naturium Supports "Glass Skin"
Show-Inspired Bodycare Spots
Dove x Bridgerton Premiere the 'Let Them Talk' Campaign
Scent Wardrobe Fragrance Samplers
Snif’s Scent Wardrobe Sample Set Begins or Expands a Collection
Pet-Friendly Laundry Detergents
Nellie's Clean Recently Debuted a Pet Laundry Detergent
Tech-Driven Beauty Mirrors
SWAN Beauty Mirror Incorporates AI and AR Functionalities
Black Metal-Inspired Lip Balms
e.l.f. Cosmetics and Liquid Death Launched "Lip Embalms"
Festive Self Care Promotions
Bath & Body Works' Annual Body Care Event Features Exclusive Launches
Vegan Smoothing Hair Oils
Volition Beauty Boasts the Vegan Silk Smoothing Hair Oil
Tempting Gourmand Fragrances
Givenchy Collaborated with a Chef Pâtissier on Irresistible Nectar
Emotional Well-Being Chews
The PYM Mood Chews Offer Daily Support to Individuals
AI-Powered Styling Mirrors
The HEYMIRROR Smart Dressing Mirror Recommends Personalized Outfits
Pet-Inspired Perfumes
Tamburins Launched Fragrances Inspired by a Dachshund
Mood-Lifting Haircare
Method's Targeted Shampoo and Conditioners Inspire Peace, Creativity & More
Internationally Inspired Bodycare
The Native Global Flavors Collection Takes After Clean Treats
Exosome-Powered Anti-Aging Skincare Systems
Le-Vel's XERA System Offers Age-Defying Transformation
Tech-Driven Hair Products
L’Oréal Group Launches a New Straightener with Enhanced Technologies
Floral Mochi Fragrances
Mochi Monogatari is a Scent with Cherry, Marmalade & Sake Notes
Shimmer-Focused Moisturizing Sets
HEMPZ Called Attention to Its Shimmer & Shine Moisturizing Set
Multi-Benefit Hand Creams
Remedy's Hand & Cuticle Repairing Butter Cream Hydrates, Firms & More
Unhoused Individuals-Supporting Initiatives
Thrive Causemetics & Beauty 2 the Streetz Parttner
Colloidal Oatmeal Treatment Moisturizers
Dieux's Skin Mercy Cream Calms Redness & Irritation
Cocktail-Inspired Lip Balms
Omy Launched Lip Drinks Inspired by Negronis, Palomas and Punch
Bedside Sleep Aid Devices
Lunora Rethinks Sleep Aid with Light, Scent, and Ambient Sound
Refreshing Matcha Fragrances
Matcha Ice Cream Extrait De Parfum is Green, Sweet, Fresh & Zesty
Soft Gourmand Fragrances
Nécessaire's Olibanum Eau de Parfum Features Vanille, Fig Leaf & Cassis
All-In-One Soybean Cleansers
The ma:nyo Pure Soybean Cleansing Milk Offers Long-Lasting Moisture
Customizable Gloss Bottles
The e.l.f. Cosmetics Community Inspired the (S)e.l.f. Made Bottle
Soft-Focused Pillowy Lipsticks
ColourPop Debuts the 'Cloud Whip Blurring Liquid Lipstick'
Voice-Activated Beauty Devices
The MediSpa Inclusive Beauty System Includes an AI Coach
Bread-Scented Fragrances
Bread Winner by Skylar Has Notes of Baguette and Butter
Pudding-Like Matcha Moisturizers
The TIRTIR Matcha Calming Cream Features a Matcha-PDRN Complex
Romance Series Bodycare Collabs
Dove x Bridgerton Drop a Royal-Inspired Limited-Edition Collection
Lunar New Year Cognac
L’Or de Jean Martell Zodiac Edition Assemblage du Cheval for New Year
Luxurious Sweat-Resistant Mascaras
The YSL Lash Latex Mascara Launches at Sephora
Hypoallergenic Body Washes
Adult Eczema Inspired Tower 28's SOS Rescue + Relief Body Wash
Skin-Protecting Makeup Primers
Supergoop Launches a New Skincare and Makeup Fusion Product at Ulta
Anniversary-Honoring QSR Campaigns
The Jack in the Box 75th Anniversary Campaign Launches in 2026
Playful Holiday Candle Lines
Candier Spotlights Its Aesthetically Driven Holiday Candle Collection
Beauty-Backed Sports Teams
First Aid Beauty is Supporting the Olympic & Paralympic USA Teams
Retinol-Like Moisturizer Products
Embryolisse Unveils the New Lait-Crème Retinol-Like Moisturiser
Serum-Moisturizer Duos
Double Duty by Lazy Skincare is a Hydrator, Brightener & Strengthener
Sleep Support Body Balms
Nakery's SkinRecovery Relax + Repair Body Balm Contains Melatonin
Redness-Reducing Treatment Serums
Dr. Idriss' Left Un-Red Reducer Serum Targets Flushing & More
Nutty-Sweet Shampoos
EVIALIA’s Dubai Chocolate Shampoo is Aromatic & Vitamin-Rich
Brightening Under-Eye Creams
Molly Sims Debuts the Wide Awake Brightening Eye Cream for Tired Eyes
Encapsulated Retinoid Skincare
The Inkey List's Retinoid Collection is for Renewed, Resilient Skin
Esteem-Boosting Campaigns
The Dove Super Bowl Ad Champions Girls’ Body Confidence in Sports
Clean Hydrating Facial Mists
CLEARSTEM's SKINSPRAY ALL DAY is Versatile and Convenient
Body Care Rebranding Initiatives
Tree Hut Embraces the Sentiment of 'Uncontain Yourself'
Dark Mountain Water Wines
Liquid Death Partners with 19 Crimes to Debut Severed Red Wine
Fragrance Shopping Events
Sephora Introduced its 'Fragrance For All Event' for Last Minute Gifting
Fashion Designer Scent Series
Kiko Kostadinov x rétaW Fabaceae Launch in Two New Formats
Longevity-Focused Microbiome Tests
Tiny Health Has Reached Significant Milestones for Its Service
Winter SPF Campaigns
Golfer Justin Thomas Unites with WearSPF to Promote Winter Sun Protection
Color-Diverse Phone Accessories
Skreed Offers an Unprecedented Color Selection of 240 Shades
New Year-Focused Car Campaigns
Kia Boasts the Redesigned 2027 Telluride SUV in a Festive Campaign
Sensorial Uplifting Fragrances
The Amika Aura Hair And Body Mist Boasts a Vibrant Grapefruit Scent
Stage-Specific Women's Supplements
Biologica Supports Reproductive Years, Perimenopause & Beyond
Multi-Spectrum LED Treatments
Megelin Features a Medical-Grade 'LASER&LED Light Therapy Mask'
Chocolate-Pistachio Body Washes
Afrodita Cosmetics’ Dubai Chocolate Shower Gel is Richly Sensorial
Dual-Action Lip Exfoliators
Sorbé's AHA Lip Exfoliator Features a Massaging Applicator
Athlete-Focused Nutritional Support Partnerships
Kodiak Partners with U.S. Ski & Snowboard
Serum-Infused Mascaras
Urban Decay Tube Job Tubing Mascara is Launching with Mariah the Scientist
Nighttime Protein Supplements
Sleep Protein is a Melatonin-Free Rest & Muscle Recovery Solution
PDRN Collagen Serums
The numbuzin No. 2 Rose PDRN Collagen 2X Plumping Serum is Concentrated
3-in-1 Serum-Infused Sprays
Polite Society's French Rose Milk is a Skincare-Makeup Hybrid
Vegan Pressed Powders
HUDA BEAUTY Launches the Easy Bake Airbrush Matte Pressed Setting Powder
Functional Body Mousses
Saje's Cloud Wash Uses Essential Oils to Invigorate, Energize or Relax
60-Seconds Conditioning Lip Serums
The 'One Minute Ready Lip Serum' Instantly Soothes Chapped Lips
Athlete-Supported Elevated Beauty Brands
La Roche-Posay Partners with Sun Yingsha
AI-Powered Mattress Covers
Orion Sleep's AI-Powered Smart Cover Tracks Breath Rate & More
Glow-Focused Beauty Campaigns
Pixi Beauty Debuts the 'Glow, Reimagined' Collection
AI-Powered Therapy Pods
The AI Multi-Therapy Rejuvenation Pod Integrates 10 Therapies
Lightweight Blemish Serums
MEDIHEAL's Madecassoside Blemish Repair Serum Targets Pigmentation
Valentine's-Themed Body Care
Tubby Todd’s Valentine’s Day Collection Arrives on January 8
Regency-Era Body Care
Bridgerton x Dove Launch Target Exclusive Body Care Collection
Next-Generation Lifting Eye Creams
IDC Dermo Has Released Its Ultime Eyes Product
Protective Hydrating Primers
Supergoop!'s Dewscreen Hydrating Primer SPF 50 Leaves a Dewy Finish
Full-Spectrum Roof Restoration Systems
Guaranteed Roof Debuts 'Don't Replace It. Save It!'
Three-in-One Camping Fire Pits
The 'Billie Pit' Has a Lightweight Steel Design for Use Anywhere
Complimentary Fruit Grocer Campaigns
Tesco Less to Pay for 5-a-Day Will Offer Free Apples
Deeply Discounted TV Deals
Liquid Death Added a $1 TV to Its Online Store for Black Friday
Playful Holiday Jewelry Campaigns
Zales Ran the Decorating Season Campaign During the Holidays
Hypoallergenic Laundry Fragrances
The Himalayan Cashmere Laundry Sauce is a Limited Release
Celebratory Beauty Expansion Campaigns
KimChiChic Beauty Celebrates Its Inclusion in Ulta
Medical-Grade Skincare Lines
BodyLogicMD Promotes Healthy Skin with Four New Products
Personalized Essence-Toners
Omy Lab's Essence-Toner is Tailored to Visibly Improve Skin in Days
Leather Goods-Focused Holiday Campaigns
Delvaux Debuted an Elevated Holiday Campaign This Year
Branded Social Impact Initiatives
Youth To The People Unveils the Community To The People Program
Collagen Booster Shots
Rocka Nutrition's Vegan Collagen Boost Supports Hydration & Skin Health
Nostalgic Meal Replacement Shakes
The Violet Crumble Collagen Meal Replacement is Limited-Edition
Short-Haul Travel Supplements
Flykitt Domestic Targets Inflammation Triggered by Air Travel
Comedian-Approved Jewelry Collections
Zales Partnered with Chloe Fineman on 'Not Another Candle'