Experts’ views
Beauty’s recall blind spot
Pete Gillett
In recent weeks, the cosmetics sector has seen a series of product withdrawals that highlight an obvious blind spot for the industry....
The Age of Flow: Five key trends for 2026 and beyond
Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation
The beauty industry is entering a new phase of transformation - one shaped by constant movement, uncertainty, and acceleration, but also...
Why Middle Eastern beauty markets are redefining brand resilience in 2026
Luis Sandner
As beauty brands head into 2026 under continued economic pressure, many are rethinking what truly drives resilience when consumer...
Five ways to get creative with AI to deepen customer connections
Kristin Howell
Somewhere inside their own internal systems and in other digital domains resides the data that enables beauty brands to unlock deep,...
5 Korean skincare trends transforming the Canadian beauty market
Dorcina Nash
Korean beauty — widely known as K-beauty—has steadily reshaped the global skincare conversation with its emphasis on gentle formulas,...
Life resilience: Exploring skincare’s evolving role in the wellness economy
Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation
As the Global Wellness Institute reports that the wellness economy has doubled in size since 2013, our latest Beauty Foresight report -...
Beyond #BeautyTok: Can beauty brands thrive outside viral moments?
Clara Challoner Walker
In the trend-led beauty industry, where big players’ mega-budgets can buy the time and attention of zillion-follower influencers, how can...
Candles and home fragrances: Regulatory landscape in the US and Canada
Johanna Benuszak
While demand for scented candles and home fragrances continues to grow across North America, manufacturers and brands entering these...
Japan and fragrance: what would happen if the two finally meet?
Caroline Moulin
During my recent trip to Japan, I was pleasantly surprised to see the emergence of new and dedicated fragrance spaces in Tokyo. Here’s a...
Why Indonesia’s beauty market is growing faster than ever
Ashley Kang
Kantar Worldpanel’s latest report illustrates how beauty has become one of the strongest performing industries in the country despite...
