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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 18h

Latest OTC Eye Drop Production Problem In US Prompts Firm To Close Doors After Recalls
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Latest OTC Eye Drop Production Problem In US Prompts Firm To Close Doors After Recalls

BRS Analytical Services in St. Louis recalled more than 75,000 cases of redness and lubricating eye drops and committed “to permanently cease production of all drugs.”

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 23h

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Pricing Strategies Shift Amid Tariffs, Consumer Slowdowns

Beauty's pricing strategies have shifted dramatically, in tune with the consumer landscape, to better compete in a saturated market.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 4d

Givaudan’s latest collaboration with the Louvre Abu Dhabi offers visitors an immersive sensory guided tour that pairs visual masterpieces with bespoke fragrances.

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Givaudan, Louvre Abu Dhabi Partner on Immersive Sensory Guided Tour

Visitors will go on a guided olfactory tour pairing fragrances with artworks.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 4d

(Beauty)Counter is back, but can it thrive in a market where “clean beauty” is no longer a unique selling point? Personally, I’ve always found the term “clean” to be problematic and lacking scientific clarity to begin with.

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Gregg Renfrew On Why Counter, Beautycounter’s Next Evolution, Is Even Better

Though Counter’s mission to transform the clean beauty world and empower women hasn’t changed, its products, their packaging, and so much more has.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 5d

FDA Alerts Clinicians to Serious Complications with Radiofrequency Microneedling Devices #BeautyIndustryNews #BusinessofBeauty
- Dermatology Times - Dermatology News and Clinical Insights

FDA Alerts Clinicians to Serious Complications with Radiofrequency Microneedling Devices | Dermatology Times

FDA warns of serious risks associated with RF microneedling, urging patient education and careful provider training to ensure safety in aesthetic dermatology.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 5d

🫨 LVMH is reportedly exploring a sale of its Fenty Beauty stake

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LVMH is reportedly exploring a sale of its Fenty Beauty stake

The beauty brand founded by singer Rihanna, with backing from LVMH’s Kendo Brands, is the latest celebrity-founded line that could soon get a new co-owner

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 6d

What color will define 2026?
Join Sensient Beauty’s exclusive webinar to discover the shade that captures the mood, mindset, and movement of the year ahead.

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Sensient’s Color of the Year 2026 Webinar - Sensient Beauty

Join this inspiring Color of the Year for 2026 webinar and be influenced by the transformative power of color.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 6d

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CDER Director Sows Doubt US FDA Will Move Away From UV Filter Animal Tests

Center for Drug Evaluation and Research Director George Tidmarsh emphasizes the reduction, but not necessarily the elimination, of animal tests for UV filters in an FDA Voices post, raising questions…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 7d

Got Acne? Patch It Up! Kenvue’s new hydrocolloid acne patch helps skin heal naturally, offering a gentler way to tackle breakouts
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Got Acne? Patch It Up!

One of the newest innovations in Kenvue’s acne arsenal is the hydrocolloid patch. Unlike other acne products, the patches don’t contain actives; instead, they provide an environment for healing.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 7d

🧪 Its National Chemistry Week! Organized by the American Chemical Society (ACS), NCW is a nationwide event held each October to raise awareness and appreciation for chemistry. Check out these educational resources to help you celebrate the chemistry in our everyday lives!

Educational Resources - National Chemistry Week - American Chemical Society

Find educational resources for this year's National Chemistry Week theme and other materials for your event, including outreach activities, activities, articles, and videos.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 8d

In a move that could reshape the luxury beauty landscape, Kering has struck a landmark deal to sell its beauty business to L’Oréal

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 9d

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Around one-third of AI search tool answers make unsupported claims

AI tools including Perplexity and Open AI’s GPT-4 often provide one-sided answers to contentious questions, and don’t back up their arguments with reliable sources

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 10d

Antarctic microbe has major food, cosmetic, and medical potential
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Antarctic microbe has major food, cosmetic, and medical potential

In one of Earth’s driest, most harsh environments, scientists uncovered a micro-miracle. Down in Fumarole Bay on Deception Island, Antarctica, scientists discovered Bacillus licheniformis strain…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 11d

US beauty industry returns to Capitol Hill with focus on MoCRA, non-animal testing, tariffs, OTC reform

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US beauty industry returns to Capitol Hill with focus on MoCRA, non-animal testing, tariffs, OTC reform

The U.S. beauty industry, led by the Personal Care Products Council, is advocating for MoCRA implementation, non-animal testing methods, OTC reform, and tariff relief to enhance regulatory…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 11d

👏 👏 👏 L’Oréal, is celebrating women who are changing the world one community at a time. 👏 👏 👏

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Women Of Worth announced by L’Oréal Paris, Helen Mirren Spokesperson

Women Of Worth announced by L’Oréal Paris, Helen Mirren Spokesperson

L’Oréal Paris announces its 2025 Women of Worth honorees. The program is celebrating its 20th year since inception.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 12d

IFRA Standards’ 51st Amendment Imposes Oct. 30 Deadline For Fragrance Restrictions

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IFRA Standards’ 51st Amendment Imposes Oct. 30 Deadline For Fragrance Restrictions

Cosmetic and personal care manufacturers should check their product formulas and work with fragrance suppliers to ensure formulas are in line with a fast-approaching deadline for compliance with the…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 12d

The Ordinary launches book 'Ingredients' to help consumers better understand formulations

The Deciem-owned brand’s publishing debut aims to educate consumers on ingredients that have ‘found fame in the skin care industry’ and deepen their knowledge on the mechanism of action with…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 13d

The role of sun protection is being reimagined. As Solésence CEO Kevin Cureton puts it, “Skin is the body’s largest organ,” and protecting it goes far beyond UV defense.

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How SPF Is Evolving as a Pillar of Skin Health and Wellness

Solésence is leading SPF innovation by promoting skin health, inclusivity and education to redefine the role of sun protection in beauty and wellness.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 13d

Key takeaways from Mintel’s ‘Future of Colour Cosmetics’ global webinar

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Key takeaways from Mintel’s ‘Future of Colour Cosmetics’ global webinar

Mintel's "Future of Colour Cosmetics" webinar highlights the industry's focus on durability, sensory experience, sustainability, and strategic agility, urging U.S. manufacturers to enhance product…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 14d

China Beauty Brand Shifts Expansion Plan as US Tensions Rise

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 15d

Human-derived cosmetics: “Wild West” between innovation and regulation
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Human-derived cosmetics: “Wild West” between innovation and regulation

A growing wave of cosmetics contain human-derived ingredients, but regulators and dermatologists warn that science and safety are not keeping pace. Exosomes, extracellular vesicles, or…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 16d

Washington State Urges Early Industry Input on Lead Rule to Avoid 1ppm Limit Fallback

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Washington State Urges Early Industry Input on Lead Rule to Avoid 1ppm Limit Fallback

The Washington Department of Ecology will begin collecting feedback for its rulemaking on lead limits for cosmetics under the Toxic Free Cosmetics Act early next year, and industry’s response…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 16d

In today’s rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, staying ahead of ingredient bans and restrictions is essential.

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U.S. Regulatory Update: How to Anticipate Cosmetic Ingredient Bans in the EU

This article explains how cosmetic ingredients are restricted in the EU. It also offers strategies to help global product developers anticipate bans, plan reformulations and stay compliant with…

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 17d

Why Beauty Companies Keep Cutting Their Portfolios
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Why Beauty Companies Keep Cutting Their Portfolios

As shoppers and investors alike tighten their purse strings, a renewed focus on proven, lasting brands and categories is thinning the herd.

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Kelly A. Dobos @kellydobos.bsky.social · 17d

👏 👏 👏 It’s encouraging to see beauty brands like Tower28 stepping forward to challenge narrow beauty standards and committing to showing real skin not just flawless, airbrushed versions of it.

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Tower28 Posts New York Times Ad Seeking ‘Sensitive’ Faces

The skincare label is casting models with eczema, acne, rosacea or psoriasis to feature in its next marketing campaigns, founder Amy Liu told The Business of Beauty.

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