Markets & trends
Luxury returns to growth, fueled by US and China demand
After years of sluggish sales, luxury heavyweights rebounded in the first half of the year, driven by strong U.S. demand and a modest...
K-Beauty’s global boom: Sales up 131% in two years, says NIQ
New data from the consumer intelligence firm shows K-Beauty global value sales rose 53% year-over-year and 131% over two years. In...
Dynvibe: AI is reshaping the visibility battle for beauty brands
As conversational assistants and Large Language Models (LLMs) become an increasingly influential source of product recommendations,...
Ten Thai beauty brand launches that stood out at Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2026
The fifth edition of South East Asia’s leading beauty trade show Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN took place in Bangkok from 24th to 26th June 2026....
Esxence 2026: Five takeaways from a record-breaking edition
The sixteenth edition of Esxence took place in Milan from June 3 to 6, bringing together the world of artistic perfumery for another...
The four societal shocks reshaping the future of beauty
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of CEW France Beauty Day, held on June 3, Rémy Oudghiri (Managing Director, Sociovision – IFOP...
Trade shows: Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN is steadily growing in a fast-moving market
The 5th edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 24 to 26, 2026. The event featured the launch of its...
Niche fragrances: Dubai will host a first edition of Notes in January 2027
China’s flagship niche perfume show, which takes place twice a year in Shanghai, will launch its first Dubai edition from January 21 to...
Facing a wave of dupes, the perfume and cosmetics industry struggles to respond
A fragrance reminiscent of Hermès. A shampoo delivering Kérastase-style results for one-third of the cost. These products, known as...
Sound is a fascinating angle to take in sensorial beauty, says Mintel
Sensorality is more important than ever in today’s saturated beauty market and sound is one under-developed area that holds exciting...
