Markets & trends
U.S. beauty sector shows measured growth in H1 2025, Circana data reveals
In the U.S., the beauty market continues to expand, though at a slower pace. According to Circana data, the US prestige beauty market...
Axe study uncovers the scents Gen Z links to confidence and charisma
Personal care brand Axe (Unilever) has commissioned a study to identify what fragrances the Generation Z in the United States associates...
Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2025 wraps up strong amid uncertainty
The 22nd edition of Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas wrapped up with strong momentum, despite uncertainties of the economic and...
US tariffs: South Korea also agrees to 15% rate on exported goods
Following the European Union’s lead just days earlier, South Korea finalized a trade agreement with the United States on Wednesday, July...
EU-US trade deal: What impact for the beauty and personal care industry?
On Sunday, July 27, representatives of the European Union agreed to a completely unbalanced agreement that exclusively benefits the...
Trends: What’s new on the nail market?
Driven by the influence of social media, the growth of home solutions and the rising demand for higher-end nail care products and...
Thai beauty: The top 10 launches spotted at Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2025
The fourth edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN – a B2B beauty trade show for the South East Asian/ASEAN region – took place from 25th to 27th...
Trends: Fruity notes are sweeping through perfume launches
Pervasive at the 2025 edition of Esxence, fruit notes quite literally invaded the olfactory landscape of niche perfumery and beyond. This...
Perfumes and cosmetics drive new luxury growth strategies
Amid a slowdown in sales and the unprecedented phenomenon of “luxury fatigue,” the industry is rapidly evolving, according to a KPMG...
Made in Asia ultra-lightweight sunscreens are winning over consumers
The growing popularity of Asian cosmetics and skincare has extended to sunscreens. Japanese and Korean sun care—creams, lotions, and...
