Photos: LG Household & Health Care - L’Oréal - Amorepacific
At Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation, we continuously decode, analyze, and contextualize innovation. The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2026 showcased cutting-edge advancements set to redefine the beauty industry. As global leaders in tech and beauty converge, with France and South Korea leading the way, we examine breakthrough technologies that are shaping a new era of skincare - pushing the boundaries of personalization, efficacy, and convenience. From AI-driven skincare solutions to precision-engineered devices, CES 2026 highlights a transformative shift, positioning technology as a core driver of beauty innovation.
As the new year begins, we took a deep dive into CES 2026, a key innovation playground where major beauty groups unveiled how technology is reshaping skincare.
Here are four beauty tech innovations that particularly excited our team - all 2026 CES® Innovation Award honorees:
L’oréal - led face mask
L’Oréal - LED Face Mask
LED light therapy is gaining momentum, with a +57.3% year-over-year increase in TikTok views of "LED Lights" (Source: Spate Tool, TikTok US*). L’Oréal’s ultra-thin, flexible silicone LED Face Mask, developed with I-Smart Developments, targets fine lines, sagging, and uneven skin tone using red (630 nm) and near-infrared light (830 nm).
The mask offers a non-invasive, 10-minute daily treatment, reflecting the growing trend of personalized, at-home beauty devices that deliver professional-grade results.
Learn more here.
L’oréal - SkinBoosters Jet
L’Oréal - SkinBoosters Jet
L'Oréal's SkinBoosters Jet is a prime example of needles-free cosmetic delivery - an area poised for disruption in both the beauty and medical aesthetics sectors. This needle-free system uses high-velocity micro-atomization to infuse actives into the stratum corneum, achieving medical-grade results without pain, downtime, or electrical stimulation, redefining the limits of topical skincare.
This technology aligns with the growing consumer demand for non-invasive, high-impact skincare treatments that can be done from the comfort of their homes.
Learn more here.
Amorepacific - Skinsight™
Amorepacific - Skinsight™
Amorepacific - Skinsight™
Amorepacific’s Skinsight™ platform, developed in collaboration with MIT, uses an “electronic skin” sensor patch to capture real-time aging signals influenced by the exposome, including factors like lifestyle and environmental conditions. By analyzing this data, the platform predicts skin’s aging trajectory and provides personalized skincare recommendations tailored to individual needs.
This innovation highlights the trend toward predictive beauty technologies, where data-driven insights are used to anticipate future skin changes and offer customized, proactive solutions.
Learn more here.
LG Household & health care - hyper rejuvenating eye patch
LG Household & Health Care - Hyper Rejuvenating Eye Patch
LG Household & Health Care - Hyper Rejuvenating Eye Patch
The Hyper Rejuvenating Eye Patch, awarded a CES 2026 Innovation Award in the BeautyTech category, combines AI skin diagnostics, personalized ingredient formulation, and advanced light therapy. The device uses AI to analyze skin concerns like wrinkles and dark circles, then customizes ingredient delivery through a biomimetic negative-pressure patch. A flexible LED patch adds controlled light energy for enhanced skincare.
This innovation reflects the trend of hyper-targeted beauty devices, providing personalized, hands-free treatments that address specific skin needs using cutting-edge technology.
Learn more here.
The cosmetics ic take
As AI and data-driven personalization continue to evolve, beauty brands must prepare to offer solutions that are not only effective but intuitive. The integration of real-time skin analysis and targeted treatment delivery will be key to maintaining relevance with tech-savvy, wellness-conscious consumers.
Discover more insights in our Beauty Foresight - Skincare & Wellness report, where we analyze how emerging technologies are redefining skincare and wellness, from devices to data-driven personalization.
*Source: Spate Tool: Year-over-Year growth rate: views this year vs. views last year source - TikTok US - from Jan 5, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026 vs. Jan 7, 2024 to Jan 5, 2025