Markets & trends
UK beauty market expected to decline 10% in 2020
UK cosmetics and toiletries industry is set to decline by 10% in 2020, a historical figure as 43% of UK consumers plan to socialize...
Brazil: ABIHPEC anticipates sales of cosmetic products to grow 1.1% in 2020
As far as sales of cosmetics are concerned, the worst of the crisis is over in Brazil, according to ABIHPEC - the Brazilian association...
Germany records smallest decline in prestige beauty sales during lockdown
Sales of prestige beauty products in Germany have recorded the smallest decline compared to four other European markets and the U.S.,...
For Brazilian women, price is the key factor when buying make-up products
The typical Brazilian woman spends around R$ 1,530 (USD 303) per year on make-up, according to a recent survey by Picodi, the website...
Ten trends spotted at China Beauty Expo 2020
Held from 09 to 11 July 2020 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, the 25th edition of China Beauty Expo (CBE) was one of the...
Global anti-racism protests confront India to its dark-skin bias
Unilever’s Indian subsidiary’s decision to rename their famous Fair & Lovely skincare line put the spotlight the obsession with fair...
Cosmopack and Cosmoprof Asia 2020 will be held under one roof
The two events, which have been held in two separate venues since 2016, will be gathered under the same roof this year. In addition, the...
Sales of nail polishes expected to fall by 17% in 2020 in Brazil
The reluctance of Brazilian women to buy these products online and the economic recession linked to the Covid-19 outbreak explain the...
Beauty brands on racism: a calculated decision?
The emotion and outrage sparked by the police killing in the US of African-American George Floyd last month, which highlighted the...
Perfumes: beautiful sleeping brands rising from their ashes
The niche perfume offering has soared over the past ten years. The number of new brands has rocketed and, although it may saturate points...
