Markets & trends
France: prestige beauty at a growth breakpoint, warns Circana
Sales in the selective channel were at a standstill in all categories in France in the first quarter of 2025, warns Circana. After a...
High-concentration fragrances gain ground in Brazil
The Brazilian perfume market is undergoing a transformation. With performance five times higher than the perfume market average,...
Niche perfumes: Chinese brands spice up the competition
Notes Shanghai, Asia’s only trade show dedicated to fine perfumery, brought together over 200 renowned international brands and emerging...
Fresh but familiar: ’Renovation’ still key for beauty in 2025
Renovation versus innovation remains a key focus for European beauty in 2025 as brands try to widen consumer engagement through...
Beauty sector in Spain posts robust growth in 2024, STANPA reports
Sales of cosmetics and perfume in Spain grew by 7.7% growth in 2024, reaching a turnover of 11.2 billion euros, according to recent data...
Trade shows: Five takeaways from Beauty Expo Taipei 2025
Taiwan’s leading beauty trade show, held its 35th edition from March 27 to 30, 2025 at the World Trade Center in Taipei. Now part of the...
Women’s newly liberated expression redefines codes of beauty
Social intelligence company Dynvibe, which specialises in behavioural marketing and in the analysis of consumers’ comments on social...
Longevity: The cosmetics industry must rethink its approach to ageing
In December, at the United Nations headquarters in New York, The Aging Forum brought together many representatives from the global beauty...
France: A sluggish beauty market driven by pharmacy sales in 2024
In a global beauty market that grew by 7.3% in 2024, France’s growth remains modest. Sales of beauty and personal care product in the...
Niche perfumes: flagship trends spotted at Esxence 2025
The 15th annual Esxence show ended on February 22nd in Milan, Italy. This not-to-be-missed event in the niche perfume segment beat...
