Markets & trends
Make-up drives sales of mass and prestige beauty products in the U.S.
US beauty industry sales continue to rise through the first half of 2023, Circana reports. Lip makeup was the fastest-growing product...
The ’honey lips’ makeup trend marks the return of luscious, shimmering lips
There’s no shortage of summer beauty trends inspired by food or drink, that herald the end of austerity in make-up. "Honey lips," with...
More and more men are taking the Botox plunge
Botox injections are increasingly appealing to male customers — Gen Zers in particular. This is reflected in the emergence of the...
The worrying ’anti-sunscreen’ misinformation circulating on social networks
The personal care sector is not immune to misinformation! Convinced that sunscreens block the sun’s beneficial effects for the skin, some...
’Tantouring’: Another sign of the return to bolder makeup trends?
Dubbed "tantouring" — a mix of the terms "tan" and "contouring, the latest trend to make the buzz on social networks, particularly...
‘Latte’ and ’espresso makeup’: the warm coffee-inspired summer beauty trends
Despite the #barbiecore craze, pink is far from being the only trendy colour of the summer! On social networks, the search for a...
Millennials and Generation Z are a driving force in the luxury goods market
By 2026, Millennials and Generation Z are expected to account for 75% of luxury goods buyers. This striking evolution is reshaping the...
Huge opportunities in Middle East and Africa, says Cosmoprof panel session
The beauty markets in the Middle East and Africa regions are among the most promising growth drivers for the global cosmetic industry,...
The slept-in smoky eye takes the classic look to another level
An imperfect, neglected or hastily done beauty look is the makeup inspiration of the moment, giving rise to a craze for the slept-in...
MakeUp in Paris: The challenge of eco-designed high-performance innovations
At this year’s event, which once again featured a mix of makeup and skincare products, some 150 exhibitors unveiled their innovations to...
