Markets & trends
Makeup resists crisis and appeal to ready-to-wear brands
In a difficult economic environment, makeup, which is supported by low prices and a regular renewal of ranges, resists crisis and is...
Beauty & Cosmetics: Four trends to be followed
Just like the previous years, the 2014 edition of the Cosmeeting and Creative Beauty trade shows featured a large programme of...
Haircare claims increasingly align with the skincare sector
In 2014, the top three claims in the global haircare market are “Botanical” and “Herbal” (52% of all haircare products carrying this...
Mascara, the makeup star
It is women’s favourite beauty tool on all continents. Packaging, colours, formulas, effects, promises… mascara reinvents itself...
Mascara: a long tradition of innovation
Mascara is probably For the past years, mascara constantly reinvents itself and continues to surprise and propose innovations. Here is a...
MakeUp in New York is opening its doors today!
Today is the kick-off of the fourth edition of MakeUp in New York. An event that has continued to gain momentum over the past four years...
Skincare: the future of personalisation is in the lab, Canadean says
Personal skincare made in the lab to perfectly match each individual customer is predicted to become a big trend in skincare right now....
Brazilian lifestyle inspires the cosmetics industry worldwide, Mintel reports
Brazilian influence is resonating dramatically in the beauty and personal care category - and new research from Mintel reveals just how...
Sample subscriptions significantly influence makeup purchases, reports NPD
Samples are an efficient means to make consumers test new beauty products and influence their purchase decisions; all product categories...
US lip cosmetics market set to reach $1.4 billion this year
Sales of lip cosmetics (lip balms, lipsticks, lip glosses, etc.) grew by 9% between 2012 and 2014. The segment is the one that posts the...
