K-Beauty in Travel Retail: BeautyPro is rolling out a travel retail-exclusive Glass Skin Hydrogel Mask Duo, pairing Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid in colour-changing hydrogel masks for a “watch-it-happen” 90+ minute glow. Global Hair Care Recognition: MIMOSU’s fermented rice water scalp line has won the 2026 Seoul Award for Outstanding Product, positioning its low-pH, clean approach as a modern fix for DIY rice-water hassles. Beauty Retail Momentum: Uniphar says it’s on track for full-year growth after a strong first half, with gains across pharma, medtech, and its supply chain & retail network. Autumn Campaign, In-House: Very launched a multi-category autumn ad push largely made internally, spotlighting beauty alongside fashion and tech. Beauty Meets Wellness From the Inside: A new “daily skin nutrition” narrative argues topical routines are plateauing and supplements are moving into the spotlight. Sales Pressure in the UK: UK retail growth slowed to a four-month low in August, with shoppers tightening belts—though health and beauty held up better than big-ticket categories. Menopause Acne Focus: A roundup highlights new approaches to treating midlife hormonal breakouts, including personalised plans. Sephora Deal Alert: Sephora’s Beauty Pass Sale runs 8–13 September with up to 20% off, plus early access for Gold members.