Markets & trends
As inflation soars, price comes before sustainability for U.S. consumers
One in five Americans struggle to cover day-to-day expenses and 56% do not consider themselves to be financially “healthy”, found Mintel...
Prestige refillable beauty products see strong sales growth in the UK
Sales of refillable prestige beauty products in the UK increased 47% from January to the end of July 2022, reports The NPD Group. As...
Beyond hairstyles: How hair has been a symbol of women’s struggles
Since the death of Masha Amini, a young Kurdish Iranian woman arrested by the Iranian morality police for "improper hijab," many have...
Skin whitening products remain popular in Cameroon despite risks
Back in the spotlight when Cameroon’s health ministry on August 19 banned the import, production and distribution of cosmetic and...
Sales of prestige fragrances overtake pre-pandemic levels in France, NPD
Sales of prestige fragrances recorded a 20% increase in the selective channel (perfumes, department stores and specialized prestige...
France: Organic cosmetics are innovating despite a difficult market environment
With more than 130 exhibitors in organic cosmetics (+10% compared to 2019), the Natexpo Lyon trade show proved that the offer for organic...
YSL Beauty smashes virility codes with new campaign featuring Lil Nas X
With glossy pink lips, eyes highlighted in a sparkling shade, Lil Nas X is once again breaking the codes by stepping out to front Yves...
Kidcore, the trend that’s taking Gen Z back in the 1990s and 2000s
For a while, TikTok seems to have turned into a time machine, reviving all the clothes, accessories, makeup and other top trends of the...
The influence of technology and new uses on the future of beauty
Augmented and virtual realities, NFT, avatars, increasing online communities – we are constantly placed within a virtual space that...
Focus on color: A snapshot of French and American beauty trends
As part of their ongoing partnership with intelligence platform, Spate, the trends Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation has dived into...