Markets & trends
Between legacy and innovation: how niche perfumes got successful in Italy
Italy is one of the birthplaces of perfumery, but this market is definitely apart: niche perfumes are called “artistic perfumes”, and...
Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN back in Bangkok for 5th edition, 24-26 June 2026
Returning 24–26 June 2026 to Bangkok’s Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN will feature an expanded exhibition...
Frugal and more online: smarter spenders rewrite luxury’s China dream
When Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favorite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked — until...
Beauty and technologies: devices are finding their place in beauty routines
Sales of Beauty Tech devices are growing significantly in France. Behind the growth of LED masks and other connected devices lies a...
GLP-1s driving ’significant shift’ in beauty demands, says WGSN
Wider use of Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications is creating an important shift in beauty demands worldwide, with clear...
How fragrance brands are reimagining the in-store experience in 2026
We’ve moved beyond points of sale into the age of immersive experiences. For Premium Beauty News, Rémi Le Druillenec, CEO and co-founder...
Estée Lauder Companies, “Beauty and wellness are now synonymous”
Experts speaking during a panel at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna in March said beauty brands must now embed wellness into their business...
Latin America the ’hottest market’ in Americas beauty right now, says Circana
Latin America presents real growth opportunity for beauty companies and retailers operating in the Americas region, with hair care and...
Paris Perfume Week celebrates the art of perfumery and draws a young audience
Paris Perfume Week 2026 was held from April 9 to 11 at the Palais Brongniart, with Amouage and dsm-firmenich as key partners. Now in its...
Clean girl colour: The next chapter of makeup is “expressive beauty”
Bold but good-for-you makeup is set to gain ground as colour cosmetics enters a new trend cycle, moving away from clean girl and into...
