Products and Reviews

A look at Kylie Cosmetics’ 30 shades of concealer
Bustle.com, TeenVogue.com, WMagazine.com

Kylie Cosmetics announces Silver Series Lipsticks
TeenVogue.com, Elle.com, Allure.com

A look at the $360 USD Silver Series brush set from Kylie Cosmetics
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com, Allure.com

Jackie Aina and Artist Couture bring back La Bronze highlighter and introduce La Peach highlighter
Allure.com

A look at the upcoming Tarte Park Ave Princess collection
Allure.com

A look at antibacterial towels from Silvon
Allure.com

Retailers and Trends

Victoria’s Secret copies Pat McGrath’s sequin-filled packaging
WMagazine.com, TeenVogue.com

Court of Justice of the European Union permits luxury brands to restrict authorized sellers from reselling their products on platforms like Amazon
Europa.eu

TK Maxx withdraws donkey oil cosmetic from sale due to welfare concerns
HorseandHound.co.uk

“Amazon’s beauty strategy remains as elusive as ever”
DigiDay.com

Artis brushes available at Holt Renfrew’s in Canada
NewsWire.ca

“How Lush Cosmetics went from bath bombs to saving bunnies”
TeenVogue.com

NYX partners with Samsung to launch virtual reality makeup tutorial
BusinessInsider.com

“What happens to things big companies can’t sell?”
Sky.com

Christie Brinkley expands her beauty business with a cosmetics line
WWD.com – Paywall

Kylie Cosmetics temporarily shuts down factory due to California fires
RadarOnline.com

Skincare and Beauty

30 years ago Dr. Jean Carruthers pioneered Botulism toxin for cosmetic use
CBC.ca

“It’s time we all admit it’s cool to buy makeup just for its packaging”
Bustle.com

People upset about MAC and Sia’s collaboration because of animal testing
TeenVogue.com, PopSugar.com, StyleCaster.com

Charon Crowely who sold expired beauty products from taken from her husband’s disposal service on eBay charged with tax fraud
WDBJ7.com.com

Hydrating toners recommended by Vogue
Vogue.com

Sophia Panych of Allure’s tips for treating body acne
Allure.com

Foundations recommended for dry skin by Elle
Elle.com

Glamour editors share their favourite body scrubs
Glamour.com

Concealers recommended for acne-scarring by Allure
Allure.com

Elle recommends “their favourite makeup products of all time”
Elle.com

The best products for treating eczema by Kristin Corpuz of Teen Vogue
TeenVogue.com

Celebrities and Interviews

“Kylie Jenner’s racial insensitivity is why people doubt her ‘inclusive’ makeup”
Revelist.com, Allure.com

“I’m a woman with facial hair – and proud of it”
Elle.com

“What Meghan Markle’s personal essay about beauty standards means for women everywhere”
Vogue.com

An interview with model Fei Fei Sun on beauty and skincare
WMagazine.com

WNBA star Skylar Diggins-Smith on beauty and basketball
Elle.com

An interview with Marcia Kilgore of Beauty Pie
VanityFair.com

An interview with Birchbox CEO Katie Beauchamp
Time.com

Pat McGrath on her new clothing line and beauty recommendations for men
GQ.com

Asia and World

BTS and Mediheal collaborating on new skincare range
Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

“I grew up around Korean beauty products. Americans, you’ve been had”
NYTimes.com

@cosme announces its Best Cosmetics of 2017 recipients
Cosme.net

“South Koreans don’t actually like Tony Moly”
Nylon.com

South Korea’s Intercharm Beauty Expo Korea linked up with Russian buyers and beauty brands in an effort to reach new markets
WWD.com – Paywall

Allergens found in essential oils sold in South Korea
KoreaHerald.com

“Chinese boycott wakes South Korea’s tourism industry from stupor”
Chosun.com

Overseas sales account for 85% of Benton Cosmetics’ sales
KoreaTimes.co.kr

“Why is racism so big in Japan?”
SCMP.com

Hong Kong DR Group health clinics owner charged in manslaughter case after performing untested and controversial Cytokine-induced killer cell health treatment
SCMP.com, SCMP.com

“Indian men moving beyond Gillette and whatever spouse gets home”
IndiaTimes.com

South Korean beauty products driving growth in India’s market
IndiaTimes.com

Outreach

Orange County district attorney charges Urban Decay executive with funnelling $1 million USD into personal accounts
LATimes.com

US FDA considers regulating at-home microneedling devices
FDA.gov

Counterfeit makeup in Ireland found to contain arsenic
IrishHealth.com

“P&G Becomes Improbable Supporter of Ingredient Disclosure Rule”
Bloomberg.com

Danish EPA finds ban on cosmetic preservative methylisothiazolinone is being observed
ChemicalWatch.com

Research and Innovation

Lipofuscin generated by UVA turns keratinocytes photosensitive to visible light
JIDOnline.org, Allure.com

Full-thickness human skin-on-chip with enhanced epidermal morphogenesis and barrier function
Materials Today

Direct biological effects of fractional ultrapulsed CO 2 laser irradiation on keratinocytes and fibroblasts in human organotypic full-thickness 3D skin models
Lasers in Medical Science

Synthesis and structure-property relationship of lipoic acid-containing porphyrin derivatives for mitochondria-targeting applications
Inorganica Chimica Acta

The association between stress and acne among female medical students in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

Astragaloside VI and cycloastragenol-6-O-beta-D-glucoside promote wound healing in vitro and in vivo
Phytomedicine

Potential inhibitory effects of the traditional herbal prescription Hyangso-san against skin inflammation via inhibition of chemokine production and inactivation of STAT1 in HaCaT keratinocytes
Molecular Medicine Reports

Effect of Tannic acid on skin barrier function
Experimental Dermatology

Co-culture of human fibroblasts and Borrelia burgdorferi enhances collagen and growth factor mRNA
Archives of Dermatological Research

Anti-aging effect of fullerenol on skin aging through derived stem cells in a mouse model
Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine

Identification of dihydrogambogic acid as a matrix metalloproteinase 1 inhibitor by high-throughput screening
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

Role of the ceramide-CD300f interaction in gram-negative bacterial skin infections
Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Treatment of Palmar Hyperhidrosis with Tap Water Iontophoresis: A randomized, sham-Controlled, single-blind, and parallel-designed clinical trial
Annals of Dermatology

Increased skin irritation by Hydroquinone and Retinoic Acid used in combination
Annals of Dermatology

Treatment of Melasma and Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation by a picosecond 755-nm Alexandrite laser in Asian Patients
Annals of Dermatology

Which skin type is prevalent in Korean post-adolescent Acne patients?: A pilot study using the Baumann Skin Type Indicator
Annals of Dermatology

G2A attenuates Propionibacterium acnes induction of inflammatory cytokines in human monocytes
Annals of Dermatology

Therapeutic effects of a LED at a variety of wavelengths on Atopic Dermatitis-like skin lesions in NC/Nga mice
Annals of Dermatology

Anti-allergic effects of sesquiterpene lactones from Saussurea costus (Falc.) Lipsch. determined using in vivo and in vitro experiments
Journal of Ethnopharmacology

Microneedling combined with platelet ‐rich plasma or trichloroacetic acid peeling for management of acne scarring: A split‐face clinical and histologic comparison

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Development, characterization, and evaluation of sunscreen cream containing solid lipid nanoparticles of silymarin
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Pathogenesis of psoriasis and development of treatment
Japanese Dermatological Association

Mouse models of psoriasis and their relevance
Japanese Dermatological Association

Facial swelling and foreign body granulomatous reaction to Hyaluronic Acid filler in the setting of Neratinib
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

Children with atopic dermatitis may have unacknowledged contact allergies contributing to their skin symptoms
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

‘Intralesional drainage injection’ of Triamcinolone acetonide for Epidermal Cyst
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Association of dermatologist density with the volume and costs of dermatology procedures among Medicare beneficiaries
JAMA Dermatology

Geographic distribution of non-physician clinicians who independently billed Medicare for common dermatologic services in 2014
JAMA Dermatology

Effect of oral administration of a mixture of probiotic strains on SCORAD Index and use of topical steroids in young patients with moderate Atopic Dermatitis

JAMA Dermatology

Interdisciplinary perspectives on sun safety
JAMA Dermatology

Consumer preferences, product characteristics, and potentially allergenic ingredients in best-selling moisturizers

JAMA Dermatology

Postinflammatory Hyperpigmentation: Epidemiology, clinical presentation, pathogenesis and treatment
American Journal of Clinical Dermatology

Analysis of sensitive skin barrier function: basic indicators and sebum composition
International Journal of Cosmetic Science

Products and Reviews

Liah Yoo to launch skincare range Krave
WWD.com – Paywall

A look at the MAC Viva Glam x Sia lipstick
Allure.com, Elle.com, WMagazine.com, TeenVogue.com

A look at the Nars NARSissist Wanted Eyeshadow Palette
Allure.com

A look at Too Face’s Glow Job Mask
Elle.com

Urban Decay to launch a Kaleidoscope Dream Palette with Kristen Leanne
TeenVogue.com

A look at Urban Decay’s All-Nighter Pollution Protection Makeup Setting Spray
Allure.com

A look at Sunday Riley’s Auto Correct eye cream
Allure.com

A look at Issa Rae’s collection with Covergirl
Elle.com

Lush launches a 2.5-pound bath bomb for the holidays
Allure.com

7-Eleven Launches Simply Me Beauty Cosmetics
Refinery29.com, CSPDailyNews.com

A review of the Pestle & Mortar’s Illuminating Gel Cleanser
Refinery29.com

A look at Wet N Wild’s Hello Halo Liquid Highlighters
Allure.com

Paris Hilton launches a skincare collection, with a Unicorn Mist
Forbes.com, WMagazine.com

A look at the DHC x Hello Kitty collaboration
Allure.com

Make Up For Ever and DJ Feder launch a track to celebrate Artist Color Shadow
PRNewswire.com

Palmer’s launches a body firming collection, including a body sheet mask
PRNewswire.com

PanaceaNano leverages its Nobel Prize-winning technology for skincare
FTNNewsw.com

Retailers and Trends

CVS expands its Korean-made beauty offerings online and in-store
Allure.com

Byrdie and Nordstrom partner for Beauty Lab pop-up in New York City
PRNewswire.com, WWD.com

Customers are allegedly finding mold in their new Jeffree Star liquid lipsticks
Revelist.com, Allure.com

Deciem to launch in Sephora stores
Allure.com

Too Faced opens its first flagship store in London
WWD.com – Paywall

Winky Lux opens an “Instagrammable” store in New York City
REW-Online.com

“A complete breakdown of the Covergirl relaunch”
DigiDay.com

A look at French pharmacy brands now available in New Zealand
Stuff.co.nz

US FTC fines internet marketers for using false celebrity endorsements to market products
Buzzfeed.com, Refinery29.com

Revieve is using is selfies and Ai to replace in-store beauty consultants
BusinessInsider.com

Skincare and Beauty

Dermatologists weigh-in on the latest skincare and anti-aging treatments
VanityFair.com

Medical aesthetician Jordana Mattioli shares her tips for oily skin
WMagazine.com

“Every type of skin care acid, explained”
TheFashionSpot.com

Dr. Dendy Engelman talks about lasers for skin care
WMagazine.com

Dr. Whitney Bowe shares Winter skincare tips
Vogue.com

Dr. Barbara Sturm shares Winter skincare tips
WMagazine.com

Dermatologists weigh-in on whether or not you should use Elmer’s glue to remove blackheads
Allure.com

Allure shares recommendations for foundation for large pores
Allure.com

Allure shares recommendations for skincare gift sets
Allure.com

Allure shares the best makeup removers according to ophthalmologists
Allure.com

An interview with Lisa Goodman about Botox
WMagazine.com

Elle shares recommendations for makeup brushes
Elle.com

Elle recommends 10 beauty bloggers
Elle.com

Holiday gift ideas under $50 USD from Teen Vogue
TeenVogue.com

Before and afters of a non-surgical nose job
Allure.com

Celebrities and Interviews

An interview with Kim Kardashian West about KKW Beauty and Ultra Light Beams
Elle.com

An interview with Pat McGrath about beauty
Vogue.co.uk

An interview with Richelieu Dennis about selling SheaMoisture to Unilever
BlackEnterprise.com

L’Oreal Paris announces Aja Naomi King as newest celebrity spokesperson
PRNewswire.com

An interview with Gary Thompson about his inclusion in a L’Oreal Paris makeup ad
BET.com

“Build the customer into your brand”, Says Glossier’s Emily Weiss
BusinessofFashion.com

Ashley Graham shares her beauty routine
WMagazine.com

Beautycon Media CEO Moj Mahdara says “Beauty is political”
TeenVogue.com

Rihanna responds to a fan asking why she hasn’t used a transgender model in her campaigns yet
TeenVogue.com, Glamour.com, WMagazine.com

Asia and World

Japan’s POLA store under fire for posting sign that says “No Chinese customers”
NextShark.com

Shiseido fights its way back into millennials’ makeup pouches
Nikkei.com

Japanese beauty brand Shiro opens stores in London
Wallpaper.com

Amore Pacific trials 3D-printed “tailored” mask
BusinessKorea.co.kr, 3Ders.org

Zhejiang Institute for Food and Drug Control opens non-animal testing institute in China
IIVS.org

China’s Nongfu Spring taps skin care sector with crossover products
ChinaDaily.com.cn

Chinese make-up brands catch up with South Korean rivals
GlobalTimes.cn

South Korean cosmetics in high demand in Japan
Chosun.com, BusinessKorea.co.kr

Cosmetics of Armenian production to be exported to South Korea
ArmenPress.am

UAE bans two skin-whitening creams containing hydroquinone
TheNational.ae

Outreach

The US FDA issues a warning against biotin supplements
Allure.com

New Zealand government bans production and sale of all microbeads
Stuff.co.nz

Dermatologist settles allegations of fraudulently charging Medicaid brought by whistle-blower
MPRNews.org

“Cleaning beaches cannot turn back tide of plastic”
TheTimes.co.uk

“The L’Occitane Group and Burkina Faso: A long-term commitment to improving the lives of Burkinabe women”
CSRWire.com

Corporate

Unilever acquires Sundial Brands, owner of SheaMoisture
BlackEnterprise.com, AdAge.com

Victoria Beckham Limited receives £30 million investment from NEO Investment Partners
PRNewswire.com

CVS Health to buy Aetna for around $69 billion USD
CNBC.com

Ulta Beauty fades as growth story seen showing cracks
Reuters.com

Matt Gregory to become general manager at Burt’s Bees
BizJournals.com

New York Verla International cosmetics plant explosion caught on camera
WPTV.com

Rodan + Fields appoints Elisabeth Charles as Chief Marketing Officer
PRNewswire.com

Research and Innovation

Randomized split-face, controlled comparison of treatment with 1565 nm non-ablative fractional laser for enlarged facial pores
British Journal of Dermatology

New biological activities of Lythrum salicaria L.: Effects on keratinocytes, reconstructed epidermis and reconstructed skins, applications in dermo-cosmetic sciences
Cosmetics

Visualization of dendritic cells’ responses in atopic dermatitis: Preventing effect of emollient
Experimental Dermatology

Systematic review and meta-analysis of human skin diseases due to particulate matter
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Aging-associated decline of epidermal PSMD8 contributes to impaired skin function
Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) activates angiogenesis-related molecules in skin keratinocytes, fibroblasts and endothelial cells and improves wound angiogenesis in an autocrine and paracrine mode
Journal of Dermatological Science

In vivo reflectance confocal microscopy in daily practice: Image features correlated to histopathology
Skin Research and Technology

Examining polyquaternium polymers deposition on human excised hair fibers
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Mineralocorticoid receptor blockade improves glucocorticoid-induced skin atrophy but partially ameliorates anti-inflammatory actions in an irritative model in human skin explants
Experimental Dermatology

Mediterranean diet: fresh herbs and fresh vegetables decrease the risk of Androgenetic Alopecia in males
Archives of Dermatological Research

Associations between body mass index and severity of psoriasis
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigative Dermatology

Propionibacterium acnes induces autophagy in keratinocytes: involvement of multiple mechanisms
Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Styling without shedding: Novel topical formula reduces hair shedding by contracting the arrector pili muscle
Dermatologic Therapy

Use of adapalene in alopecia areata: Efficacy and safety of mometasone furoate 0.1% cream versus combination of mometasone furoate 0.1% cream and adapalene 0.1% gel in alopecia areata
Dermatologic Therapy

5 α-Reductase isozymes and aromatase mRNA levels in plucked hair from young women with female pattern hair loss
Dermatologic Therapy

The role of zinc in the treatment of acne: A review of the literature
Dermatologic Therapy

Efficacy and safety of topical depigmenting agent in healthy human fair skin female volunteers: A single-arm study
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Assessment of the effects of skin microneedling as adjuvant therapy for facial melasma: a pilot study
BMC Dermatology

Prospective, split-face, randomized, long-term blinded objective comparison of the performance and tolerability of two new hyaluronic acid fillers
Dematologic Surgery

YouTube videos on Botulinum Toxin A for wrinkles: A useful resource for patient education
Dermatologic Surgery

A randomized evaluator-blinded trial comparing subsurface monopolar radiofrequency with microfocused ultrasound for lifting and tightening of the neck
Dermatologic Surgery

Retrospective evaluation of topical bimatoprost and iris pigmentation change
Dermatologic Surgery

The utility of color Doppler ultrasound to explore vascular complications after filler injection
Dermatologic Surgery

Cytotoxic and antimicrobial effects of biosynthesized ZnO nanoparticles using of Chelidonium majus extract
Biomedical Microdevices

Long-term effect of the insoluble thread-lifting technique
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology

Redefining face contour with a novel anti-aging cosmetic product: an open-label, prospective clinical study
Clinical, Cosmetic, and Investigational Dermatology

Suppressed adiponectin levels and increased adiponectin response to oral glucose load in lean women with severe acne normalizes after Isotretinoin treatment
Dermatology

Are moisturizers effective in the treatment of atopic dermatitis?
British Journal of Dermatology

Extracellular matrix is an influential force in ageing
British Journal of Dermatology

A randomized trial of a barrier lipid replacement strategy for the prevention of atopic dermatitis and allergic sensitization: the PEBBLES pilot study
British Journal of Dermatology

Dietary fish oil supplementation enhances expression of genes involved in cornified cell envelope formation in rat skin
Journal of Investigative Dermatology

Effect of alcohol-based hand rub on hand microbiome and hand skin health in hospitalized adult stem cell transplant patients: a pilot study
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

How Sildenafil (Viagra) may cause melanoma: A histopathologic study providing a potential physiological/etiopathological mechanism
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

Acne across Europe: an online survey on perceptions and management of acne
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

A cross‐sectional study of clinical factors associated with acne facial scarring in patients with active acne
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

Carbonylated proteins contribute to the darkness around facial pores
Journal of Dermatological Science

What is the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in skin photoageing?
Experimental Dermatology

Milk thistle and olive extract: old substances with a new mission against sun-induced skin damage
Giornale Italiano di Dermatologia e Venereologia

Oral administration of Vanillin improves Imiquimod-induced psoriatic skin inflammation in mice
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Products and Reviews

A review of the Bastide Ambre Soir Bar Soap
TeenVogue.com

A review of the Lash Star Beauty Full Control Mascara
Glamour.com

A look at the upcoming Colourpop Holiday Liquid Lipstick collection
Allure.com

A look at Kylie Cosmetics’ Naughty and Nice Palettes
Allure.com

A look at 10 new launches from Kat Von D Beauty
Allure.com

A look at Too Faced’s Chocolate Gold Collection
Allure.com

A look at Too Faced’s upcoming White Chocolate Bar Palette
TeenVogue.com

A look at the Maybelline Lip Python Kits
Allure.com

A look at L’Oreal’s new Lumi Highlighters
Allure.com

Maybelline launching 3 new shades in its Master Chrome Highlighter
Allure.com

A look at KKW Beauty’s upcoming lipsticks
TeenVogue.com

Retailers and Trends

A look at upcoming Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales
Allure.com

A look at Sephora’s upcoming Black Friday sale
TeenVogue.com

A look at Ulta’s upcoming Black Friday sale
Glamour.com

Estée Lauder unveils skincare tips on Google Home
MobileMarketer.com

J. Crew now has a beauty section
Allure.com

Kylie Jenner opens 7 Kylie Cosmetics pop-up stores
UPI.com

Fenty Beauty awarded Time Magazine’s Invention of the Year award
Allure.com

Kid ruins a makeup display at Sephora
Allure.com

Skincare and Beauty

7 sunscreens recommended for Winter by Bustle
Bustle.com

Julie Schott of Elle on her favourite discontinued beauty products
Elle.com

Botox can be used to lengthen the forehead
Allure.com

Charlotte Cho of Soko Glam talks about how to get “honey skin”
Allure.com

Christine Chang of Glow Recipe shares how to get “glass skin”
Vogue.com

A look at non-surgical butt lifts with injectables
Allure.com

Beach umbrellas may provide only SPF 7
Allure.com

Celebrities and Interviews

An interview with Lora Arellano and Dana Bomar, founders of Melt Cosmetics
Allure.com

An interview with Andrew Dudum of Hims, a Goop for men
FastCompany.com

Lily Singh becomes Pantene’s newest spokesperson
Glamour.com

How Kristina Holey and Marie Veronique Nadeau started a backlash against essential oils
Forbes.com

9 Victoria’s Secret models share their beauty and skincare secrets
WMagazine.com

Danielle Bahi says an upset customer mailed her an envelope full of faeces
Revelist.com

An interview with model Arizona Muse about beauty and skincare
WMagazine.com

Asia and World

EXO launches hair masks and colour treatments
TeenVogue.com

South Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun stars in cosmetics ad campaign for Alibaba
StraitsTimes.com

CEO’s facelift for Fujifilm includes cosmetics business
StraitsTimes.com

A look at the Ceramiracle Beauty Cafe in Kuala Lumpur
Allure.com

How Innisfree got Malaysians to try beauty serum
CampaignAsia.com

Eleven tonnes of fake cosmetics seized in Cambodia
KhmerTimesKh.com

Outreach

Australia’s Choice launches class-action lawsuit against Banana Boat sunscreen after the product fails lab tests
Choice.com.au

Glitter should be banned over environmental impact, scientists warn
Independent.co.uk

Suspect smugglers use cosmetics to hide 2 pounds of cocaine
CaymanNewsService.com

35 injured in fire and explosion in New York state cosmetic factory
SCMP.com

Corporate

Shiseido Americas sells RéVive Luxury Beauty
WWD.com

P&G acquires Native, a digital deoderant brand
BizJournals.com

Research and Innovation

Age-induced and photoinduced changes in gene expression profiles in facial skin of Caucasian females across 6 decades of age
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Efficacy and safety of a topical botanical in female androgenetic alopecia
Skin Appendage Disorders

Decrease in diversity of Propionibacterium acnes phylotypes in patients with severe acne on the back
Acta Dermato-Venereologica

Serum homocysteine levels in acne patients
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Combined aesthetic interventions for prevention of facial ageing, and restoration and beautification of face and body
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

Collagen: A review on its sources and potential cosmetic applications
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Topical application of ST266 reduces UV-induced skin damage
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

Redefining face contour with a novel anti-ageing cosmetic product: an open-label, prospective clinical study
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology

A randomized, investigator-blinded comparison of two topical regimens in Fitzpatrick Skin Types III-VI With moderate to severe facial hyperpigmentation
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Efficacy of low-fluence Nd:YAG 1064 nm laser for the treatment of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation in the axillary area
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Treatment of photoaging with a dual-wavelength, 532 nm and 1,064 nm picosecond-domain laser
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology

Skin barrier and microbiome in acne
Archives of Dermatological Research

The pH of the main Brazilian commercial moisturizers and liquid soaps: considerations on the repair of the skin barrier
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Photodynamic action of the red laser on Propionibacterium acnes
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia

Chronic sun exposure is associated with distinct histone acetylation changes in human skin
The British Journal of Dermatology

Cosmeceutical effect of ethyl acetate fraction of Kombucha tea by intradermal administration in the skin of aged mice
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Changing practices of hair relaxer use among black women in the United States
International Journal of Dermatology

Skin-Derived Vitamin D3 Protects against Basal Cell Carcinoma
Journal of Investigative Dermatology

The mechanism of skin lipids influencing skin status
Journal of Dermatological Science

A novel anti-melanogenic agent, KDZ-001, inhibits tyrosinase enzymatic activity
Journal of Dermatological Science

Products and Reviews

A look at Fenty Beauty’s Stunna Lip Paint
Allure.com, Elle.com

Urban Decay launches new All-Nighter Waterproof Full-Coverage Concealer
Allure.com

A look at the upcoming Storybook Cosmetics “Hunger Games” Collection
Bustle.com, HelloGiggles.com

A look at the Rituel De Fille’s Eye Soot eyeshadows
Allure.com

A look at new launches from Milani Cosmetics
TeenVogue.com

A look at the Juno Microfiber Makeup Sponge
Allure.com

A look at sKan a handheld device that helps detect skin cancer
Allure.com

A look at Becca’s Golden Mint Highlighter
PopSugar.com

A look at Becca’s Light Waves Highlighter Palette
HypeBae.com, Allure.com

A look at Rodan + Fields’ Micro-exfoliating Roller
Allure.com

A look at Odacite’s Green Tea Ceremony Cleanser
Bustle.com

Huda Beauty launches Contour and Lip Strobe Set
TeenVogue.com

A look at Billie’s razor subscription service
Glamour.com

Retailers and Trends

Division of the Better Business Beauty questions Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara’s claim of “1,944 percent more volume”
Allure.com

Hershey’s opens MeltSpa, a “chocolate” themed spa
PRNewswire.com

Pat McGrath Labs partners with Spotify to sell products through artist profiles
PRNewswire.com, Elle.com, VanityFair.com, WMagazine.com

Sweden’s IsaDora makeup is coming to Walgreens
Allure.com

South Korea’s Huxley Skin Care to soon be available at Nordstrom
Allure.com

MAC Cosmetics launches in-store augmented reality try-on mirror powered by ModiFace
MarketWired.com

Kanebo investigates differences in makeup habits in women in the US and Asia
PremiumBeautyNews.com

“How to reach Muslim Women – Hint: They’re not an aesthetic”
AdAge.com

Skincare and Beauty

MakeApp is an app that removes people’s makeup from photos
TeenVogue.com, Glamour.com, Allure.com

“How beauty brands failed women of colour”
Vox.com

Kyle Kerchaert gets a discontinued lipstick duped by GIELLA Custom Blend Cosmetics in New York City
ThisIsInsider.com

Devon Abelman recommends a $9 USD dupe for Kat Von D’s Alchemist Holographic Palette
Allure.com

A look at fungal acne from Devon Abelman of Allure
Allure.com

8 Elle editors recommend their favourite face washes
Elle.com

17 lip balms recommended by Glamour for dry lips
Glamour.com

Kristin Auble of Allure gets Botox for her temporomandibular joint disorder
Allure.com

Celebrities and Interviews

Fei Fei Sun becomes new global spokeperson for Estee Lauder
Elle.com

A look at Estee Lauder spokesperson Fei Fei Sun’s skincare and beauty routine
Vogue.com, Vogue.com

Ruby Wang, founder of Nudie Glow, talks about South Korean skincare tips and products
Elle.com.au

An interview with Tina Hedges about her custom skincare brand Loli Beauty
HelloGiggles.com

An interview with Teyana Taylor about her skincare and beauty routine
Elle.com

Dermatologist Sejal Shah gives tips on what to keep an out for when treating your skin for acne
TeenVogue.com

An interview with Carolyn Murphy about her favourite beauty tips
WMagazine.com

An interview with Priscilla Tsai, founder of Cocokind
Forbes.com

Lupito Nyong’o calls out magazine for removing her hair on its cover
Elle.com

An interview with Viola Davis and Vaseline about her self-care routine
Refinery29.com

An interview with dermatologist Dr Stefanie Williams and her Eudolo skin system
Telegraph.co.uk

Asia and World

Panasonic launches its “Digital Makeup Tool”
Panasonic

How South Korea’s Limese is reaching out to Indian consumers with beauty
KoreaHerald.com

South Korea’s Cosmax buys New Jersey-based NuWorld Beauty for $50 million USD
PulseNews.co.kr

A look at Peripera’s limited-edition Pearly Night collection
PopSugar.com

South Korea urged to invest more in the Philippines
PhilStar.com

Vogue India’s take on why anti-pollution skincare is more important than ever
Vogue.in

Outreach

US plastic surgeons say the national shortage IV fluid is affecting their industry
Allure.com

“Low dose, constant drip: Pharmaceutical and personal care pollution impacts aquatic life”
Phys.org

US FDA warns about illegal use of injectable silicone for body contouring and associated health risks
PRNewswire.com

Clarins, L’Oreal & others launch initiative to improve beauty supply chain
EnvironmentalLeader.com

Corporate

The Red Door by Elizabeth Arden appoints Elizabeth R. Whitman as president
PRNewswire.com

Research and Innovation

The evolution of human skin color
JAMA Dermatology

Effect of topical fluorouracil cream on photodamage
JAMA Dermatology

Consumer preferences, product characteristics, and potentially allergenic ingredients in best-selling moisturizers
JAMA Dermatology

Attempting to define “Hypoallergenic”
JAMA Dermatology

Household cleaning products and the risk of allergic dermatitis: A prospective cohort study with primary‐school children
Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology

Penetration of gold nanoparticles across the stratum corneum layer of thick-skin
Journal of Dermatological Science

Poly-L-lactic acid for the improvement of photodamage and rhytids of the décolletage
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

New method of measurement of epidermal turnover in humans
Cosmetics

Red ginseng extracts attenuate skin inflammation in atopic dermatitis through p70 ribosomal protein S6 kinase activation
Journal of Pharmacological Sciences

Efficacy of subcutaneous injection of platelet-rich plasma in alopecia: A clinical and histological pilot study on a rat model with a six-month long-term follow-up experience
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Filling the periorbital hollows with hyaluronic acid gel: Long‐term review of outcomes and complications
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Molecular photoprotection of human keratinocytes in vitro by the naturally occurring mycosporine-like amino acid (MAA) palythine
British Journal of Dermatology

Novel topical agent containing superoxide dismutase 100 000 IU and 4% of plant extracts as a mono-therapy for atopic dermatitis
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Inhibitory effect of the extract of rhizome of Curcuma longa L in gelatinase activity and its effect on human skin
Journal of Bioscience and Bioengineering

Age-induced and photoinduced changes in gene expression profiles in facial skin of Caucasian females across 6 decades of age
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Development and formulation of Moringa oleifera standardized leaf extract film dressing for wound healing application
Journal of Ethnopharmacology

Formulation development and evaluation of polyherbal hydrogel for effective treatment of acne
Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences

Glimpses of ethnopharmacological approaches to treat acne
Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences

Application of in vitro skin penetration measurements to confirm and refine the quantitative skin sensitization risk assessment of methylisothiazolinone
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology

Evaluation of efficacy and safety of Lactobacillus rhamnosus in children aged 4 –48 months with atopic dermatitis: An 8-week, double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection

Overexpression of p53 explains isotretinoin’s teratogenicity
Experimental Dermatology

Capsaicin used on skin influences ion transport pathways: An in vitro study
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology

Pleiotropic effects of white willow bark and 1,2-decanediol on human adult keratinocytes
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology

Dermal and transdermal delivery of active substances from semisolid bases
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences

3-O-Glyceryl-2-O-hexyl ascorbate suppresses melanogenesis by interfering with intracellular melanosome transport and suppressing tyrosinase protein synthesis
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology

Rosacea and alcohol intake
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Products and Reviews

A look at RMS Beauty’s Wild With Desire Lipsticks
Allure.com

Pat McGrath Labs’ Liquilust 007 are liquid lipsticks
Allure.com

A look at Le Labo’s Face Bronzer
Vogue.com

A look at Panacea’s gender-neutral skincare range
Allure.com

Kiehl’s Creme de Corps line expands with oils
PRNewswire.com

Au Naturale Cosmetics to be carried by Whole Foods
Allure.com

A look at the ColourPop products launching in Sephora
TeenVogue.com

A look at ColourPop’s new Supernova Shadows
Allure.com

Too Face teases its upcoming Unicorn Collection
Allure.com

Kat Von D teases upcoming brow products in many colours
Allure.com

Retail and Trends

Benefit’s Gimme Brow recalled due to possible eye irritation
Bustle.com

Tarte Cosmetics allegedly leaks 2 million of its customers’ data
TeenVogue.com

Sales of Kylie Cosmetics “tanked” after Fenty Beauty launched
CapitalXtra.com

Fenty Beauty earns $72 million USD in just one month
TheSource.com

Fenty Beauty got 132 million Youtube views in just one month
Elle.com

Target’s beauty section is getting a Sephora-style makeover
Glamour.com

Peach & Lily open K-Beauty popup in Bergdorf Goodman
PRNewswire.com

Ulta opens its first store in Manhattan, New York
RetailLeader.com

Market survey finds more US women plan to buy more ‘green’ beauty products
PRNewswire.com

Madewell to begin carrying beauty products
Elle.com

Homemade skincare finds on Amazon’s Handmade Gift Shop recommended by TeenVogue
TeenVogue.com

27 impulse drugstore beauty buys recommended by Glamour
Glamour.com

5 serums recommended by dermatologists selected by Vogue
Vogue.com

Mehron pivots into “real-life makeup” as it turns 90
WWD.com – Paywall

Skincare and Beauty

Sable Yong at Allure takes a bath in red wine
Allure.com

“How to use beauty oils in your daily skincare routine”
Vogue.in

“How to do a dewy makeup look with face oils”
Allure.com

“4 steps to getting rid of cystic acne – fast”
Allure.com

Natalie Killian discovered she had skin cancer with the SkinVision app
Allure.com

A look at the use of Botox for treating bruxism
Vogue.com

Experts imagine what the future of fillers, lasers, and treatments will be
Allure.com

A look at sulfates in beauty and skincare products
TeenVogue.com

Celebrities and Interviews

Cara Delevingne, 25, becomes face of Dior’s anti-aging line
WMagazine.com

Kylie Jenner won’t sell Kylie Cosmetics to interested buyers
TeenVogue.com

An interview with Taemin
WMagazine.com

An interview with Gabrielle Union about her skincare routine
WMagazine.com

An interview with Issa Rae about CoverGirl and representation
Elle.com

An interview with Kim Kardashian on beauty and health
WMagazine.com

An interview with Beauty Bakerie founder Cashmere Nicole
Essence.com

“With Michelle Lee at the helm, Allure is blowing up how our culture defines beauty”
AdWeek.com

An interview with Emmy Rossum about Burt’s Bees and beauty
Elle.com

A look at Olivia Wilde’s skincare routine
Vogue.com.au

An interview with Lili Reinhart and some of her drugstore favourites
TeenVogue.com

Asia & World

Hirudoid ointment cost Japan ¥9.3 billion in insurance payouts
JapanToday.com

Tokyo women are fastest at applying makeup in Asia
Nikkei.com

Kim Jong-un orders production of world-level cosmetics
KoreaTimes.co.kr

Kose will stop manufacturing products in China
Nikkei.com

Kao’s earnings on cosmetics decline
Nikkei.com

UAE issues warning against facial skin whitening creams
MENAFN.com

Japanese student was forced to dye her natural brown hair black
TeenVogue.com

AmorePacific CEO Suh Kyung-bae ranks #20 on Harvard’s best performing CEO list
PRNewswire.com

“Nivea’s fair skin products are only capitalizing on an age-old African insecurity”
QZ.com

Outreach

Woman sues Sephora after allegedly contracting herpes from a lipstick sample
TeenVogue.com, Elle.com

Union College students win Garnier’s ‘Rinse, Recycle, Repeat’ challenge
PRNewswire.com

Corporate

The Hut Group takes out loan for future possible beauty acquisitions and expansions
Reuters.com

Shiseido agrees to sell Zotos to Henkel
BusinessWire.com

CVS bids $66 billion USD on Aetna
Reuters.com

High Ridge Brands appoints Amanda D. H. Allen to the role of CFO
PRNewswire.com

Amway names Nick Thole to role of CFO
MLive.com

Revlon’s COO Gianni Pieraccioni leaves the company to “pursue other interests”
BusinessofFashion.com

L’Oréal asks US courts to stay Shiseido hire of former VP
Law360.com

Research and Innovation

The role of the microbiome in psoriasis: moving from disease description to treatment prediction?
BJD

A novel research model for evaluating sunscreen protection in the UV-A1
JPP

Analysis of mechanical behavior of dermal fibroblasts obtained from various anatomical sites in humans
APS

Quantitative analysis of face and neck skin tightening by microfocused ultrasound with visualization in Asians
DS

Topical E6005/RVT-501, a novel phosphodiesterase 4 inhibitor, for the treatment of atopic dermatitis
EOID

Seasonally ‐induced alterations of some facial signs in Caucasian women and their changes induced by a daily application of a photo‐protective product
IJCS

Dermatological and environmental toxicological impact of the sunscreen ingredient oxybenzone/benzophenone-3
JCD

Products and Reviews

A look at the Gigi Hadid x Maybelline makeup collection
TeenVogue.com, WMagazine.com, Allure.com, Allure.com, Glamour.com, Elle.com, WMagazine.com, Allure.com, Glamour.com

A preview of Le Labo’s upcoming hair and skincare range
ElleUK.com

Kat Von D and Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day are collaborating on an eyeliner
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com

A look at Simple’s upcoming sheet masks
Allure.com

Disney x Kiehl’s Holiday Collection will donate $100,000 USD to Feeding America
TeenVogue.com

e.l.f. launches massaging facial cleanser tool
Allure.com

A look at the Kat Von D Divine Palette
TeenVogue.com, Allure.com

A look at Farsali’s Jelly Beam Highlighter
TeenVogue.com

A look at the Japanese Suve cleansing brushes
Vogue.com

A look at Urban Decay’s Troublemaker eyeshadow palette
Allure.com

A look at Urban Decay’s upcoming Holiday collection
Glamour.com

A look at Urban Decay’s Naked 4Some Vault
Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

A look at the Too Faced Clover Palette, inspired by the founder’s dog
PopSugar.com

A look at the upcoming Watercolour Foundation from The Ordinary by Deciem
TeenVogue.com

A look at Huda Beauty’s Winter Solstice collection
Allure.com

Huda Beauty to launch mini eyeshadow palettes
Allure.com

A look at the Lawless line of liquid lipsticks from Suja Juice
Allure.com

A look at Boscia’s Luminizing Pink Mask
Allure.com

Retail and Trends

Nivea receives backlash over skin lightening ad shown in Africa
Allure.com, TeenVogue.com

12 highlighters recommended for darker skin tones by Allure
Allure.com

Huda Beauty shows off inclusivity of its Faux Filter Foundation
Allure.com

11 top lipsticks selected by Glamour editors
Glamour.com

7 soothing cleansers for the Fall and Winter recommended by Vogue
Vogue.com

Beauty products recommended by Mayowa Nicholas, Riley Montana, Amilna Estevao, and Samile Bermannelli
Elle.com

9 probiotic skincare products recommended by Allure
Allure.com

11 dewy and not glittery highlighters recommended by Allure
Allure.com

10 fiber mascaras recommended by Elle
Elle.com

Face masks for different skin types recommended by Vogue
Vogue.com

Skincare and Beauty

Phillip Picardi of Teen Vogue’s guide to treating body acne
TeenVogue.com

Kaleigh Fasanella of Allure’s guide to milia and its treatment
Allure.com

A look at microneedling by Julie Schott of Elle
Elle.com

Kenneth Giles’ skin-tag turned out to be cancer
Allure.com

Jessica Chia of Allure’s guide to reading a skincare ingredients label
Allure.com

Macaela Mackenzie of Allure takes a look at the vampire breast lift
Allure.com

Meirav Devash of Allure’s experience using probiotic skincare for 2 weeks
Allure.com

Elizabeth Siegel of Allure’s guide to treating eczema
Allure.com

A look at the “cupid’s bow” lip filler technique
Allure.com

Stella Ralfini uses urine on her face
Allure.com

Celebrities and Interviews

Kerry Washington opens up about crushing impossible beauty standards
Allure.com

Kim Kardashian West uses seaweed skincare products to treat her eczema
Allure.com

Cassie’s 10-second smoky eye trick
Vogue.com

Asia & World

Alicia Yoon’s guide to the best beauty spots in Seoul, South Korea
WMagazine.com

Shiseido launches the Future Solution LX line with enmei extract
Allure.com

Shiseido will build first domestic plant in over three decades
JapanTimes.co.jp

LG H&H launches O Hui, Belif, and VDL in China
TheInvestor.co.kr

LG H&H’s “Whoo” exceeds 1 trillion won in sales
BusinessKorea.co.kr

Medical cannabis company MGC signs deal with South Korean skincare manufacturer Varm Cosmo
BusinessNews.com.au

A geopolitical row with China damages South Korean business further
Economist.com

Alibaba’s Tmall and Taobao accused of facilitating illegal sales of Mary Kay cosmetics
SCMP.com

An interview with the founders of Singaporean skincare line RE:ERTH
ChannelNewsAsia.com

Outreach

$417 million USD jury award against Johnson & Johnson thrown out by judge
CBSNews.com

Neutrogena Pure & Free lawsuit over misleading ‘natural’ claims may expand to a class-action
GlobalCosmeticsNews.com

Why beauty brands still test their products on animals
Allure.com

Corporate

The Hut Group acquires Illamasqua
TheHutGroup.com

L’Oréal partners with Station F in Paris to support beauty technology
Fortune.com

Lush experimenting with 3D printing in new factory
3DPrintingIndustry.com

Perricone MD appoints Ron Fugate to CEO position
PRNewswire.com

Perfect Corp. closes $25 million USD in Series A funding
BusinessWire.com

Research and Innovation

New findings explain how UV rays trigger skin cancer
Cornell.edu

A look at rates of melanoma by US state
CDC.gov

Scanning electron microscopy study of hair shaft changes related to hardness of water
IJDVL

“Man-some”: A review of male facial aging and beauty
JDD

Ethnicity and aging skin
JDD

The rationale of anti-aging cosmetic ingredients
JDD

The effect of water hardness on surfactant deposition
JID

Real-time investigation of skin blood flow changes induced by topical capsaicin
ADC

Feeding filaggrin: effects of l-histidine supplementation in atopic dermatitis
CCID

Protective effects of rosmarinic acid against hydrogen peroxide‑induced cellular senescence
MMR

Caffeine-based topical versus Minoxidil for treating male androgenetic alopecia
Karger.com

The promise of marine molecules as cosmetic active ingredients
IJCS

The relationship between skin function, barrier properties, and body-dependent factors
SRT

Psoriasis and small intestine bacterial overgrowth
IJD