Skincare

Carson, Calif. – November 06, 2026 -- A four-step skincare routine, from exfoliating powder to SPF 50 moisturizer, helped prepare six professional tennis players for their close-ups at the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) Portrait + Content Day on November 4.

Skincare brand Dermalogica teamed up with Highlight Artist Agency for the event. Celebrity makeup artists Carolina Benita and Jenny Ventura worked on the players, drawing on their experience with Hollywood red carpets and editorial beauty.

Two artists worked with six tennis players

Benita prepped Hanyu Guo, Kristina Mladenovic, Sara Errani, Linda Nosková and Karolína Muchová. Ventura worked with Kateřina Siniaková.

"Great makeup starts with great skin prep, and Daily Microfoliant is one of my go-tos," Benita said. She said it smooths away dullness and uneven texture, which matters on shoot days when every detail shows up on camera.

NEW YORK – November 06, 2026 -- RoC Skincare's new Retinol Correxion Line Smoothing Triple Serum, built around more than 1,000 bursting micro-bubbles per bottle, is on sale now at retailers nationwide and online, timed to National Retinol Day on November 7.

The serum suspends retinol in micro-droplets

The formula takes its cue from aesthetic medicine and prestige micro-droplet technology. It combines three key ingredients:

Salt Lake City – October 05, 2026 -- Nolla Health has become the first company in the country authorized to let an AI system issue initial prescriptions, starting with acne treatment for adults in Utah through its Nolla Derm app for $4.99 a month.

The approval, granted after months of work with the Utah Office of Artificial Intelligence, lets Nolla's AI prescribe acne medication directly to patients 18 and older, bypassing the waitlists and office visits that keep most people from ever seeing a dermatologist.

Nolla targets a gap affecting 100,000 Utah residents

An estimated 100,000 people in Utah live with active acne at any given time, but only 10% ever see a dermatologist, according to the company. The average wait for an appointment in the state is 61 days -- nearly double the national median -- and 11 Utah counties have no dermatologist at all. Visits that do happen can cost up to $300.

VIENNA – October 02, 2026 -- New research from CeraVe, surveying 6,000 adults across the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, finds a wide gap between what people know about skin health and what they actually do about it.

Nine in ten adults worry about their skin, but few take protective action

The study found 90% of respondents are concerned about at least one environmental factor affecting their skin, and 81% recognise that protection beyond sun exposure matters. Despite this, only 22% use products specifically designed to support the skin barrier.

Nearly half report their skin has become more sensitive in five years

Forty-seven percent of those surveyed say their skin is more sensitive than it was five years ago, and 50% report dryness they link to environmental or weather changes. Even so, just 10% adjust their skincare routine when pollution levels rise, and 55% say they will abandon a routine altogether if it isn't simple.

New York – October 02, 2026 -- Spanx and OLAY have teamed up for the first time on a limited-edition "Get Cheeky" bundle, an Amazon-exclusive set pairing skincare with shapewear.

The bundle is priced at $110 but will drop to $77 -- a 30% discount -- during Amazon Prime Day on October 6 and 7, while supplies last. It became available on Amazon.com starting October 2, 2026.

New York – September 30, 2026 -- Hanhoo, the Korean-beauty acne care brand, has launched in more than 600 CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide and on CVS.com, with products starting at $5.49.

The CVS rollout expands access to Hanhoo's hydrocolloid patch lineup

The collection includes the Blemish Patch (36 count, $5.49), transparent hydrocolloid patches in 10mm and 12mm sizes designed to absorb oil and fluid from whiteheads and surface pimples while protecting against picking. The EraZit Magnesium Microdart Patch (8 count, $11.49) targets deeper, under-the-skin breakouts with 18 non-dissolving magnesium microdarts per 12mm patch.

A first-of-its-kind dispenser lets users apply patches on the move

The On The Go Blemish Patch (108 count, $10.99) introduces a portable, pull-tape dispenser that releases one 12mm hydrocolloid patch at a time, allowing application without carrying a full box or peeling individual patches from packaging.

Wilmington, Del. – September 24, 2026 -- Biophysical Therapeutics is now accepting pre-orders for an anti-aging moisturizer priced at $120, with only 500 units available in its first production run at www.IF1.skin.

The Delaware-based biotech company launched the product under a new consumer brand called IF1, named after a protein the company says plays a role in determining lifespan across mammal species.

The moisturizer's formula is based on research into why species age at different rates.

Biophysical Therapeutics says its research found that species with higher levels of IF1 protein tend to live longer -- comparing a mouse's four-year maximum lifespan to a bowhead whale's lifespan of centuries. The company reports that increasing IF1 protein in mice reduced aging as measured by a biomarker for aging.

Scottsdale – September 23, 2026 -- Massage Envy is expanding Hydrafacial treatments to more of its participating franchised locations across the U.S., giving members and guests broader access to the popular skin care treatment.

Two treatment options target different time budgets and skin goals

Participating locations now offer a 30-minute Signature Treatment that cleanses, exfoliates, extracts impurities and hydrates skin in one session. A 60-minute Deluxe Treatment adds a targeted booster and LED light therapy for a more customized experience.

Both treatments use patented Vortex-Fusion technology and can be personalized with add-ons targeting fine lines, uneven tone, reduced firmness or dullness, with options covering the eyes, lips, neck and décolleté.

Stamford, Conn. – September 22, 2026 -- NIVEA has launched a new body lotion, Smooth & Glow Body Milk, priced starting at $5.99 and now available nationwide on TikTok Shop, Amazon, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS.

The formula absorbs within seconds and promises 72 hours of moisture

The ultra-light body milk is designed for normal to dry skin, immediately smoothing rough texture while delivering long-lasting hydration. It's enriched with Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid and a Deep Nourishing Serum blend, and comes in a 6.7 fl. oz. tube. The product is dermatologically tested for skin compatibility.

New York – September 22, 2026 -- Elm Biosciences, the skincare company co-founded by Martha Stewart and dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, launched the Elemental Lip Serum on September 22, 2026, priced at $45 and sold exclusively at ElmBiosciences.com and select dermatology partners.

The formula targets a skin zone most anti-aging products ignore

Lips have thin skin and virtually no oil glands, making them prone to dryness, volume loss, and vertical lines. Unlike glosses that coat the surface or balms that offer short-lived moisture, Elm designed this balm-oil hybrid to visibly improve lip aging over time while still functioning as a wearable, non-sticky cosmetic.