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Perfect Corp. offers 11 AI-powered hair care APIs

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Demand for personalized beauty experiences is on the rise in e-commerce and hair care. The hair and beard care line from YouCam API allows for integration in just a few days instead of several months. «Hair is one of the most personal and defining aspects of one's appearance, and yet developers have long had few options for incorporating advanced hair-related features into their applications.», says Alice Chang, founder and CEO of Perfect Corp.

11 APIs for Virtual Testing and AI Diagnostics

The portfolio includes seven simulation APIs and four analysis APIs. The virtual styling section features AI-powered hair coloring with an unlimited number of color options, AI-powered haircuts, hair extensions that account for length, style, color, and bangs, as well as AI-powered bangs. It also incorporates AI-powered hair volume, AI-powered hair waves, and a real-time beard simulation module. On the diagnostic side, four APIs detect hair type (straight, wavy, curly, or kinky), automated length measurement from a photo, identification of four distinct levels of frizz, and classification of hair density into four levels based on scalp exposure.

Unified integration, presented as a single solution

Perfect Corp. states that it is the only company to combine style simulation and diagnostic intelligence within a single integrated solution. The company highlights a platform designed for developers that combines real-time virtual try-ons with AI-powered hair analysis. «With 11 APIs specifically designed to cover every use case—from testing hairstyles to detecting frizz—we provide developers with the most powerful and comprehensive hair intelligence toolkit on the market, ready for immediate deployment.», ", says Alice Chang.

Native support for the Model Context Protocol

All YouCam APIs natively support the Model Context Protocol (MCP). This compatibility enables direct integration into AI agents and workflows powered by large language models, without any integration overhead. MCP support complements webhooks and standard orchestration mechanisms.

Developers can get an API key for free and start testing right away using the YouCam API Playground.

Cosmed Publishes the English Version of the Practical Guide to the DIP

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Cosmed has published an English version of its practical guide on compiling the Product Information File (PIF). The guide details the product description, the safety report, the dossier in accordance with Annex I, the manufacturing method in compliance with good manufacturing practices, and evidence supporting the claimed effects.

The guide outlines the steps and required documentation for each product: product description, safety report, dossier in accordance with Annex I, and manufacturing method compliant with good manufacturing practices. It also covers CPNP notification, the management of serious adverse events, and traceability during an inspection.

The English version is primarily intended for European subsidiaries, foreign manufacturers, and importers who wish to place cosmetic products on the European Union market in compliance with regulations. «The DIP is not just an administrative formality: it is the cornerstone of product safety and access to the European market.», says Jean-Marc Giroux, president of Cosmed.

The guide is presented as a practical tool already used by more than 5,000 professionals in the field of cosmetics regulation, and it is available for free on the Cosmed website.

MPlus Cosmetics Unveils Essence Nude at MakeUp in Paris 2026

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MPlus Cosmetics, an Italian contract manufacturer based in Inzago (Milan), specializes in the creation, development, and production of color cosmetics. The company applies its industrial expertise to create complete product lines, from formulation to texture development.

Essence Nude: second-skin effect

Essence Nude emphasizes a refined, natural look, enhanced by technology and designed to adapt to and blend seamlessly with the skin. The texture is formulated to become virtually invisible, creating a harmonious finish «second skin». The makeup is described as light, intuitive, and almost imperceptible, revealing what is already there.

MakeUp in Paris 2026: Two Days of Presentations

BDK Parfums Launches the “Eau de Lessive” Concrete Edition

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Eau de Lessive Édition Concrète imparts a powdery floral scent to laundry, centered around a concrete note. The composition combines citrus top notes—orange, bergamot, and mandarin—with a heart of petitgrain, orange blossom, and aldehydes, followed by base notes of sandalwood, a concrete accord, and white musks.

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Perfumer Anne-Sophie Behaghel (Flair Paris) created this edition. She created the concrete note using aldehydes, irotyl, and methyl anthranilate, then combined it with orange blossom—an ingredient never before used in her previous fragrances. «The »Eau de Lessive Édition Concrète' laundry detergent leaves laundry with a fresh, musky, and enveloping scent.", says Anne-Sophie Behaghel.

Location and Availability

Conceived as an everyday signature scent, this limited edition is part of Studio de Parfums’ contemporary identity BDK Parfums, which has remained true to its aesthetic for ten years. L’Eau de Lessive Édition Concrète comes in a 1-liter bottle and is priced at 40 €. It will go on sale in June 2026 at BDK Parfums stores and on bdkparfums.com.

Eau de Lessive joins the previous editions—the Rose edition and the Mimosa edition—and continues a line launched in 2018 during a campaign at Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche.

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Trasce streamlines traceability in the cosmetics industry and is yielding its first results

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The work focused on two pilot sectors: timber and coconuts, in collaboration with suppliers, NGOs, and certification bodies. Improvement plans have been developed as a result. «No company can transform its supply chains on its own», says Virginie Streho, director of raw materials procurement and subcontracting at Chanel Fragrances & Beauty. She adds that aligning tools and requirements speeds up execution.

3,778 suppliers mapped; ranked 8th

The members chose the platform Transparency-One, a company within the ISN Group, to organize the data. Of the 3,778 suppliers identified, 1,350 shared information. Twelve priority resources have already been identified, as part of a plan targeting 40 cosmetic raw material and packaging supply chains. Supply chains have been traced back to the eighth tier. Two multi-stakeholder working groups are focusing specifically on wood and coconut. «In three years, Trasce »has proven its value by giving us the tools to map and gain a deep understanding of our supply chains", says Vincent Agabekian, category director for raw materials contract manufacturing at LVMH Beauty.

Wood and Coconut: Initial Sectoral Plans

For coconuts, the work explored certification schemes covering both virgin oil and derivative products, in order to address the fragmentation of supply chains and to support a collective initiative dedicated to the sustainability of this sector. For wood, efforts focus on harmonizing environmental questionnaires sent to suppliers and on using existing certification standards to protect forest ecosystems. These actions represent the first joint operational implementation.

Objectives: Beyond Rank 2 and Initial Remedial Actions

Trasce has announced three priorities for the future: expanding traceability beyond Tier 2, implementing initial remediation plans, and broadening sector-specific partnerships. The consortium states its intention to continue developing a collective framework for CSR risk analysis and shared progress plans. «This coalition has significantly enhanced our understanding of supply chains and strengthened our collaboration with all of our suppliers.», notes Céline Bomo-Leducq, director of sustainable sourcing at L'Oréal.

Members, like the Laboratoires Expanscience, indicate that exploring certifications tailored to fragmented supply chains, updating environmental questionnaires, and opening up to collective sector-wide initiatives will be the next milestones. The implementation of the first remediation plans for timber and coconut is announced as the next phase.

Sanex launches Derma Menopause, a skincare routine focused on the skin and hot flashes

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Sanex markets a three-product regimen designed for women in perimenopause and menopause, focused on skin comfort and managing hot flashes.

Product Composition and Formats

The line includes a moisturizing and soothing shower cream formulated with amino acids, lipids, and hyaluronic acid to reduce tightness; a high-performance 72-hour antiperspirant available in roll-on and spray formats; and a third product to complement the routine. The formulas are marketed as targeting dryness, loss of firmness, and sensations of heat.

Survey Data and Women's Perceptions

The Study Opinion Way The survey, commissioned by Sanex, was conducted online among 1,007 women aged 45 and older from March 25 to 30, 2026. The survey found that 81 % of respondents associate menopause with a newfound sense of freedom, and that 71 % have noticed changes in their skin, citing dryness, tightness, loss of firmness, and hot flashes.

«Menopause is a transitional phase that signifies a newfound sense of freedom for 81 % of women.», says Sanex. «71 % of them have noticed a change in their skin», Sanex notes.

The brand highlights the use of the 72-hour formula for its antiperspirant to provide extended control over feelings of heat, suitable for use both day and night.

The products are designed to address skin symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause, featuring ingredients specifically formulated to hydrate and soothe the skin.

The brand’s product listings and its lines designed for sensitive skin suggest that the products are sold in mass-market retail outlets.

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Electrochemical Sensors and AI for Biological Measurements in Cosmetics

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Technature With Wired Beauty, the company is showcasing a compact device that combines proprietary sensors, advanced electrochemistry, artificial intelligence, and biological analysis. The result of nearly ten years of research and development, the tool integrates research, measurement, and analysis of skin data into a single system. Measurements that previously required multiple instruments and protocols can now be obtained in just a few minutes.

Dermatology Mini-Lab and Actionable Data

The data collected can be used at every stage of a cosmetic product’s life cycle: ingredient selection, formula development, performance validation, and personalized recommendations. The overall goal is to provide a more objective assessment of the product’s effects. «The future of the cosmetics industry will depend as much on data management as on formula development. Today, brands must innovate at an ever-faster pace while providing more evidence.», says Pierre Morvan, president of Technature.

Ex vivo, in vitro, and in vivo continuity

This technology bridges traditionally siloed stages of cosmetic evaluation and creates continuity between ex vivo, in vitro, and in vivo analyses. The expected benefits include faster development cycles, reduced formula validation time, quicker identification of active ingredients, optimized evaluation costs, and improved data traceability. «Thanks to this technology, we can achieve measurable results much earlier in the development process. This allows us to speed up our R&D decisions and reduce time to market.», adds Pierre Morvan.

D.I.V.A.S. Pearls and M.A.P. System Presented

In addition, Technature is showcasing D.I.V.A.S. Pearls: custom-made pearls that encapsulate active ingredients, textures, colors, and sensory experiences, available in aqueous, oily, or emulsified forms, in various sizes, with active ingredients integrated into the pearl and/or the serum. The M.A.P. System (Multi-zone Active Positioning) is based on the targeted delivery of active ingredients onto fabric, so that a single mask delivers different ingredients depending on the area of the face.

These presentations will take place at VivaTech 2026. The measurement device is designed to enable rapid analysis of biological data to support efficacy demonstrations and accelerate R&D decisions, while D.I.V.A.S. Pearls and M.A.P. System illustrate approaches to personalized care and care mapping.

L'Oréal Acquires a Majority Stake in Innovist in India

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The acquisition involves a majority stake in Innovist, an Indian online personal care and beauty brand group founded in 2019 by Rohit Chawla, Sifat Khurana, and Vimal Bhola.

Portfolio and Digital Distribution

Innovist brings together brands such as Bare Anatomy and Chemist at Play, which are sold directly through proprietary platforms, on e-commerce marketplaces, and via quick commerce, as well as through national retail partnerships.

Team Retention and Integration

Innovist’s founding team will remain on board as minority shareholders and will continue to lead and grow the company in collaboration with L’Oréal India. Jacques Lebel, Managing Director of L’Oréal India, highlights the opportunity to bring L’Oréal closer to the generation of Indian consumers who are very comfortable with digital technology.

«We founded Innovist with the belief that Indian consumers deserve beauty products backed by real science, with complete transparency regarding their formulations, and that these products could be manufactured in India to global standards.», says Rohit Chawla, CEO and founder of Innovist.

L’Oréal will integrate Innovist’s brands into the Consumer Products Division’s portfolio and will consolidate Innovist’s sales effective as of the transaction’s closing date. The agreement also provides for the possibility that L’Oréal may, over time, buy out the minority shareholders’ interests in full.

«By combining the best of L’Oréal’s global expertise with Innovist’s high-performance, science-based products, as well as its deep understanding of Indian consumers, I am confident that we are ready to shape the future of beauty in this dynamic market.», says Nicolas Hieronimus, CEO of L’Oréal.

The transaction is expected to be finalized in the coming months, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.

Frank Sorbier launches Sorbier Parfums, a luxury fragrance collection divided into three «Chapters»

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Sorbier Perfumes launches its first collection of three fragrances—Chapter I, Chapter II, Chapter III—developed in Grasse in partnership with Robertet and operated by the independent organization Dianthus SAS, chaired by Frank Sorbier.

Formulation and Concentration

Each Chapter is formulated using natural raw materials selected for their quality and presented in concentrations ranging from 25 % to 30 %. Olivier Perrault, senior perfumer at Robertet, explains the formulation process and the extraction of raw materials to obtain «A collection that stands out for its depth and unique style.»

A Partnership Between Fashion and Fragrance

Frank Sorbier, a renowned fashion designer and master artisan, brings his vision of textiles to the world of perfumery, emphasizing the memory and structure of fabrics. «I have always viewed materials as vessels for stories. A fabric preserves the memory of a gesture, a glance, an emotion. With Sorbier Parfums, I wanted to extend this sensitive dialogue into another language—one that is more intangible but just as enduring.» says Frank Sorbier.

The FDA Approves BASF's Bemotrizinol UV Filter

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Known chemically as Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Tinosorb S has a long history of global use and broad-spectrum efficacy. Brandon Crist, vice president of business management at BASF Personal Care Americas, highlights the importance of sun protection: «Tinosorb S embodies the company's decades of innovation in sun protection.».

Absorbance at 310 nm and 340 nm

The filter has two absorption peaks at approximately 310 nm and 340 nm, covering the entire UVB and UVA spectrum. This optical signature targets the wavelengths most closely associated with skin damage and premature aging. Bemotrizinol is recognized for its efficacy and photostability, even under intense sun exposure.

Photostabilization of avobenzone and Z-Cote zinc oxides

Beyond its role as a filter, Tinosorb S acts as a photostabilizer in complex formulations. It helps stabilize more photolabile active ingredients, such as avobenzone, thereby enhancing the durability of UVA protection. In the United States, combining it with avobenzone or Z-Cote zinc oxides helps achieve a «critical wavelength» greater than 370 nm for the broad-spectrum claim. «Following this FDA approval, we are introducing a UV filter to the U.S. market that offers formulators a new opportunity to provide high-performance, broad-spectrum protection.», says Brandon Crist.

The large molecular structure of Tinosorb S results in low percutaneous absorption, which reduces the risk of irritation. This characteristic makes it suitable for high-performance sunscreens designed specifically for sensitive skin, in accordance with the intended use described for modern sunscreen formulations.

Developed by Ciba Specialty Chemicals and later integrated into BASF following an acquisition, bemotrizinol is now part of the Personal Care Division’s U.S. portfolio. FDA approval makes the active ingredient available for the U.S. sunscreen market under the name Tinosorb S.

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