Markets & trends
U.S. prestige eye makeup market grew 9 per cent in 2013
Sales of prestige eye makeup products in the US grew 9 per cent, to US$ 1.1 billion in the twelve months ending December 2013, compared...
Mature women drive French fragrances sector
The fragrance market in France is dominated by the mature generation, particularly women aged 45 and older, who now have grown-up kids...
MakeUp in Seoul in fifteen days: the first beauty event of the year 2014 in Asia
The first edition of MakeUp in Seoul, will open its doors on 13 and 14 March next, at the Seoul Conrad Hotel in the Korean capital city....
USA: prestige drives beauty sales in 2013
Sales of prestige cosmetics rose 5% in the United States in 2013, thanks to the dynamism of the makeup and skincare categories. Sales...
United Kingdom: Fragrance sales grew by 9% in 2013, boosted by the Valentine’s fortnight
The NPD Group data reveals an increase of over 9% year-on-year for prestige fragrance sales in the UK, with £32 million value sales and 1...
France: another year of decrease for the prestige beauty market
The turnover of cosmetics sold in the selective channel decreased by 1.5% in 2013 compared to the previous year, thus recording its...
“Garnier’s withdrawal from China is a lesson of wisdom”, Florence Bernardin, Information & Inspiration
The news caught many by surprise, and caused a few to lose a bit of momentum: Revlon and Garnier have successively announced they decided...
Nocibé: new store concept dedicated to private brand and services
French beauty retailer Nocibé, which ranks third in selective perfumery in France, is launching a new beauty concept store, almost...
Regional cosmetics seeking to capture the world
L’Occitane en Provence became a pioneer as soon as the 1980s. More recently, Brittany-based brands have taken over, and Corsica is now...
Mixologiste is key beauty trend for 2014, Mintel says
Mixologiste is the key trend set to impact global beauty consumers in 2014 according to Mintel Beauty & Personal Care that identified...
