Markets & trends
Harry Styles, icon of a stereotype-free generation, launches beauty line
He may not describe himself as a style icon, but Harry Styles can pride himself on having massively contributed, in the space of just one...
Alibaba, JD enjoy record Singles Day despite tech crackdown
Chinese ecommerce titan Alibaba enjoyed record sales during its Singles Day shopping extravaganza, giving a much-needed boost to the firm...
E-commerce is the second largest channel for beauty in the UK, says GlobalData
E-commerce development in personal care categories in the UK has been rapid, with recent deals between big retailers, such as THG and...
The cult series of the ’90s are making a comeback... in cosmetics
The cosmetics industry is constantly reinventing itself to capture its two privileged targets, generations Z and Y, by offering more...
L’Oréal Paris is the world’s most searched beauty brand online
People in France, the US, the UK and Brazil don’t have the same expectations when it comes to cosmetics, and aren’t necessarily into the...
Spain: exports of cosmetics and fragrances return to pre-pandemic level
Spain’s exports of perfumes and cosmetics are expected to reach 4.5 billion euros in 2021, back to the pre-pandemic level, according to...
K-Beauty: How did Korea make its mark in the world of cosmetics?
K-Beauty is to cosmetics what K-Pop is to the world of music. A reworked version - adapted to local tastes, refreshed and rich in...
France: Selective beauty up 6% between January and August 2021
After an all-time slump in 2020, sales of perfumes, skincare and make-up are back on the rise in the selective channel, up 6% in the...
Sustainable cosmetic companies fly high as investors bet on sales growth
As the first half of 2021 has proved to be a major one for the natural personal care industry, with a flurry of investments and...
J-Beauty: a minimalist approach to beauty that is growing in popularity
After the advent of K-Beauty, which has stormed its way to a highly influential position in the global cosmetics industry over the last...
