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Episode 15: The Cosmetics Blueprint: 12 Beauty Trends for 2026

By Mohamed El Hjouji, founder of Carmel Cosmetics Labs ·
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Miniature de l'épisode 15 du podcast Cosmetopreneur : 12 tendances 2026
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    Episode 15:   les 12 tendances beauté qui vont dominer le marché en 2026

    In this episode, we break down the 12 major beauty trends that will shape the cosmetics industry in 2026 and explain how brands can prepare for them now (episode in French).

    From the rise of clinical clean beauty to smart actives like peptides and Niacinamide 2.0, through the boom in premium body care and science-led haircare, this episode is designed to help ambitious cosmetics brands anticipate where the market is heading.

    At Carmel Cosmetics Labs, we share a hands-on view drawn from R&D, formulation and production, to turn trends into products that truly perform and sell profitably.

    In this episode, you will learn:

    • The key actives of 2026 (biomimetic peptides, cactus, prickly pear, next-generation Niacinamide)
    • The formulation trends that will replace passing fads
    • How these trends affect premium brands
    • Why body care, technical haircare and intimate care are becoming strategic
    • How a cosmetics lab can guide these transitions without risk

    Who is this episode for?

    ✔ Cosmetics brand founders
    ✔ Established brands in a growth phase
    ✔ Beauty entrepreneurs in Morocco and France
    ✔ R&D, marketing and innovation managers

    Why Carmel Cosmetics Labs?

    We are a cosmetics lab based in Morocco, specializing in:

    • Custom formulation & white label cosmetics
    • Premium cosmetics production
    • Packaging & sourcing
    • Regulatory compliance (EU & Morocco)
    • Strategic support for brands, from idea to market

    Useful resources:

    Website: https://carmelcosmeticslabs.com
    Business contact: [email protected]
    Instagram: @carmelcosmeticslabs
    Podcast available on Spotify & Apple Podcasts

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    Mohamed El HjoujiFounder of Carmel Cosmetics Labs

    Mohamed El Hjouji is the founder of Carmel Cosmetics Labs, a cosmetics laboratory in Agadir, Morocco, certified ISO 22716 (GMP) and ISO 9001. Specializing in white label and private label manufacturing, he supports 500+ beauty brands in over 35 countries, from formulation to production that meets EU regulations (EC No 1223/2009), registered with the FDA (MoCRA) for the US.

    Your brand, made by the lab that writes these guides

    500+ brands in 35+ countries trust us with their formulas, made to EU standards in our ISO 22716 factory.

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