Beauty-makers are flexing in various categories and geographies. Here is a look at four major takeaways from the most recent quarterly earnings season, ended Sept. 30.

Dermocosmetics

The dermocosmetics category, which sits at the crossroads of dermatology and traditional cosmetics, kept rising in importance for beauty companies in the third quarter of 2026.

At L’Oréal , the world’s biggest beauty company, the Dermatological Beauty division tied with the Professional Products division as the fastest grower in the three months ended Sept. 30, with an adjusted like-for-like sales rise of 13.9 percent.

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Each of the three billionaire brands in the branch, La Roche-Posay, CeraVe and SkinCeuticals, grew by double digits.

The segment is important for Puig , too.

“Dermocosmetics is an area of strategic focus for Puig, as reinforced with the recent announcement [of acquiring] the remaining 50 percent of Isdin,” said chief executive officer José Manuel Albesa, during a call with financial…