Markets & trends
Pack & Gift 2016 to focus on digitalization and customization
The 2016 edition of the Pack & Gift tradeshow will take place on 15-16 June 2016 in Paris, gathering about 250 exhibitors...
China Beauty Expo: Focus on latest beauty trends of the Chinese market
The 21st edition of China Beauty Expo was held on 18-20 May 2016 in Shanghai and gathered both suppliers and brands on about 20,000 m2 in...
Alternative Fragrance & Beauty: a show with the looks of a concept store in the heart of Paris
The first edition of the Alternative Fragrance & Beauty show will be held from June 16-18 at the Carreau du Temple, in Paris. The...
Fragrance houses strive to better understand gen Y and Z consumers
Studies conducted by Symrise and Firmenich outline the consumer behavior of teenagers and young adults and reveal a profile geared...
The subtle sophistication of Iran
Carefully scrutinized by Beauty brands, the Iranian market and the aspirations it has represented since the embargos were lifted still...
United Kingdom: Face oils drive growth in prestige skincare
Sales of prestige face oils grew by 30.8% in 2005 in the United Kingdom and the category doubled in size in just four years, found The...
For Clarins, China is a pioneering digital market
Family-owned brand Clarins is the French leader in skincare. And yet, they chose China, where they are just a foreign brand like any...
The face of European online beauty shoppers is changing
While online sales of beauty products are expected to grow by 8% each year until 2019, the profile of online beauty shoppers is changing...
Halal cosmetics: A growing global market but disparate certification systems
Once limited to food products, halal certifications have gradually extended to flavours and to personal care products and cosmetics. As...
What is in people’s minds when they buy organic cosmetics?
COSMEBIO, an organization representing organic cosmetics in France, and Organics Cluster (Rhône Alpes, France), gathered to learn more...