Experts’ views
Behind the scenes of Provence’s lavender and lavandin harvest
Sophie Normand
This summer, dsm-firmenich opened the fields of the Plateau d’Albion in Provence, France, to the press and influencers, offering an...
Creative shift and local inspiration are powering the rise of Asian fragrances
Héloïse Lefebvre du Prey
According to the 2026 Beauty and Wellness Report by Boots, K-perfume has been selected as one of the new categories to watch this year —...
India’s jasmine opportunity: a traceable, sustainable supply chain
Martina Bianchini
India’s jasmine sector is well established and remains extremely attractive. Long prized by perfumers for its olfactory richness and...
From tradition to trend: Ayurveda in transformation
Héloïse Lefebvre du Prey
Ayurveda’s Indian market is projected to reach USD 16 billion by 2028, according to Business Standard India. Countries such as Sri Lanka,...
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 -...
