🗞️SKINCARE NEWS

New Beauty Innovations From Clinique and RoC Skincare🆕

Clinique and RoC Skincare are launching new products targeting both younger consumers and those looking for non-invasive beauty solutions. Here’s a quick summary:

• Clinique's Active Glow Serum is part of the Moisture Surge franchise and is a hydrating serum that contains 5% lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, and vitamin C💖

• The serum launches on March 3, 2025, priced at $49, targeting younger consumers while maintaining accessibility across age groups🚀

• Moisture Surge is a top-selling product, with one unit sold every five seconds worldwide, making this new serum a strategic addition✨

• Clinique’s skincare sales grew 7.7% in late 2024, and the Active Glow Serum is expected to generate $60 million in global retail sales in its first year📈

• RoC Skincare's Derm Correxion Lip Volumizer was developed with dermatologists and plastic surgeons and is a being marketed as a non-invasive alternative to lip injections👄

• The formula contains 10% hyaluronic acid filling spheres, and has been demonstrated to offer instant and long-term plumping effects⏳

• In clinical studies, 90% of users saw fuller lips in three minutes, with a 2x increase in visible volume over four weeks; priced at $29.99. It's available at Ulta and RoCSkincare.com📊

Ectoin: The Skincare Ingredient You Need to Know About💖

Ectoin, a powerful and gentle skincare ingredient, is gaining popularity for its ability to protect the skin barrier, hydrate, and reduce inflammation without irritation. Here’s a quick summary:

• Ectoin is a naturally derived molecule from extremophiles, microorganisms that thrive in extreme environments like deserts and salt lakes💧

• It acts as a protective shield, defending the skin against environmental stressors like pollution and UV radiation🛡️

• Ectoin helps hydrate, soothe inflammation, and strengthen the skin barrier, making it ideal for sensitive skin🔥

• It is well tolerated even in sensitive skin types, including those with eczema or rosacea✔️

• It can be incorporated into any skincare routine in the form of serums, moisturizers, or night creams without the risk of interaction with other actives and focuses on skin barrier restoration✨

📲SOCIAL MEDIA NEWS

Instagram Rolls Out New DM Features for Better Messaging and Engagement📩

Instagram is focusing more on messaging in 2025 and is introducing several new direct messaging (DM) updates. Here’s a quick summary:

• Users can now translate DMs in-stream, allowing for seamless conversations across 99 languages🌍

• DM scheduling is now available, letting users plan messages up to 29 days in advance📅

• Users can pin up to three messages in chats, making it easier to revisit important conversations📌

• A new music-sharing sticker in DMs enhances interaction and aligns with Instagram’s growing music features🎶

• Group chats now have QR code invites, simplifying the process of adding new members🗫

• These updates are aimed at increasing engagement and social sharing, particularly for businesses. While the updates are relatively minor, they refine messaging interactions and could boost app engagement📈

🔥TRENDING TIKTOK & INSTAGRAM SOUNDS

Here are some trending sounds on Instagram and TikTok that can be used with “text on screen” videos or as background music for educational content🔥

📈SKINCARE BESTSELLERS

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