Markets & trends
Ten Thai beauty brand launches that stood out at Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN 2026
The fifth edition of South East Asia’s leading beauty trade show Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN took place in Bangkok from 24th to 26th June 2026....
Esxence 2026: Five takeaways from a record-breaking edition
The sixteenth edition of Esxence took place in Milan from June 3 to 6, bringing together the world of artistic perfumery for another...
The four societal shocks reshaping the future of beauty
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of CEW France Beauty Day, held on June 3, Rémy Oudghiri (Managing Director, Sociovision – IFOP...
Trade shows: Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN is steadily growing in a fast-moving market
The 5th edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 24 to 26, 2026. The event featured the launch of its...
Niche fragrances: Dubai will host a first edition of Notes in January 2027
China’s flagship niche perfume show, which takes place twice a year in Shanghai, will launch its first Dubai edition from January 21 to...
Facing a wave of dupes, the perfume and cosmetics industry struggles to respond
A fragrance reminiscent of Hermès. A shampoo delivering Kérastase-style results for one-third of the cost. These products, known as...
Sound is a fascinating angle to take in sensorial beauty, says Mintel
Sensorality is more important than ever in today’s saturated beauty market and sound is one under-developed area that holds exciting...
Study finds Europeans expect personal care to deliver more than appearance
A new pan-European study from Cosmetics Europe points to a clear shift in how Europeans view cosmetics and personal care products. Once...
Fragrance trends: The olfactory codes shaping the Italian market
The unique characteristics of the Italian market — particularly its distribution structure — have fueled the growth of niche perfumery...
K-beauty: top 10 innovative launches spotted at Cosmobeauty Seoul 2026
The 40th edition of South Korea’s leading beauty trade show, Cosmobeauty Seoul, was larger and busier than ever. For the first time since...
