Consumers & Markets | Global Cosmetic Industry

From layered scents to theme-inspired nails and eye makeup, these four trends are expected to drive momentum across beauty.

Scent Stacking to Glitchy Glam: Pinterest Predicts Cosmetic and Fragrance Trends for 2026

From layered scents to theme-inspired nails and eye makeup, these four trends are expected to drive momentum across beauty.

Spending on necessities like food continues to take priority, and elevated prices are eroding the consumer’s discretionary spending ability.

BFCM Week Sees 2% Dollar and 5% Unit Decline from 2024

This season, ChatGPT is working overtime, having recently launched a new shopping research feature that creates buyer’s guides from relevant sources online.

What is AI Recommending this Holiday Season + Expert Advice on Leveraging AI Algorithms

Lumson strides into the future with FREE, its new metal-free pump

Lumson strides into the future with FREE, its new metal-free pump

Lumson strides into the future with FREE, its new metal-free pump notable for excellent technical performance, effortless comfort, reliable unchanging accuracy even in the long-term, and it has already earned the prestigious RecyClass certification

Beauty is experiencing a clear shift in how young people approach beauty.

The Beauty Contract: What's Fueling the Top 10 Gen Z Brands and Products?

Insight platform [cafeteria] listened to 2,100+ of its teen and Gen Z users to curate 335 hours of insights about 270+ beauty brands and behaviors to find what's driving these next-gen shoppers.

In October 2025, L'Oreal's nabbed the license for Gucci beauty products from Coty, via the acquisition of Kering's beauty holdings.

Leadership Shake-Up at Coty: CEO Sue Nabi and JAB Chairman Peter Harf Reportedly Set to Depart

Nabi, a L'Oreal veteran, joined Coty in June 2020.

According to Danielle Louise, beauty expert at Fresha, the global data points to one clear pattern: “Warm, sweet, comfort-driven fragrances—vanilla, caramel, marshmallow, amber—are dominating every market. These scents feel nostalgic, they last for hours and they’re incredibly wearable. Celebrity brands are tapping into that shift perfectly.”

Gen Z Stars vs. Classic Icons: The Celebrity Fragrance War on the TikTok Battlefield

Danielle Louise, beauty expert at Fresha, said, “We’re seeing the same pattern across the United States, United Kingdom, Europe and Australia—the celebrity fragrance space is no longer defined by traditional luxury perfume. It’s driven by TikTok influence, comfort-led scent profiles and highly engaged fanbases. Celebrity perfume is having a global resurgence.”

The transaction will be funded with L’Oréal’s available cash and credit lines. Closing is expected by Q1-2026 and remains subject to customary regulatory approvals.

L’Oreal Groupe Makes Additional 10% Stake in Galderma Group AG

The transaction brings L’Oréal ownership of Galderma’s share capital to 20%.

In 2025, Circana expects that Q4 prestige fragrance sales will post low single-digit growth and once again exceed $4 billion in the U.S.

2025 Holiday Spending Predictions On Par with Last Year, While Beauty Finds Steady Growth

Circana has released its 2025 U.S. Holiday Purchase Intentions report, revealing what's fueling this year's holiday retail spending with additional key insights on how fragrance will fare.

Notable is the revised fiscal guidance for 2025, where prior net sales were at $12.0 billion to $12.1 billion. Net sales have been adjusted to reflect their growth at approximately $12.3 billion.

Ulta Beauty's Steady Momentum: Company Sees $2.9B in Net Sales for Q3

Ulta Beauty has released its Q3 and nine-month results for 2025, showing steady momentum as the company begins to execute its Ulta Beauty Unleashed Strategy.

For the total season between November 1 and November 28, Adobe reports $123.17 billion spent, a 7.2% increase YOY. For mobile spending, Adobe reports $65.5 billion, a 7.1% increase YOY, and for BNPL, a total of $9.0 billion, representing an 8.6% increase YOY.

770% Increase in AI-Driven Traffic and BNPL Mobile Payment Options Drive Holiday Season Spending

Adobe has released its 2025 holiday shopping data, highlighting the rise of mobile spending, BNPL shopping methods and the rapid acceleration of AI-driven traffic.

Milk Makeup continued to grow its consumption in the United States but faced a more challenging comparison against last year’s exceptionally successful launches.

Waldencast Announces $66.8M in Net Revenue in Q2 2025

Waldencast reports $66.8 million in net revenue for Q2 2025 and $132.3 million in net revenue for H1 2025, highlighting the performance of Obagi Medical and Milk Makeup.

The report provides readers with valuable insights into the top brands, products and trends in skin care right now.

Charm.IO Unveils Top Skin Care Trends on TikTok

Charm.IO's newest report covers valuable insights into the top brands, products and trends in skin care happening on TikTok Shop.

An increasingly informed consumer base, growing awareness of year-round SPF use, and ongoing innovation from brands and suppliers in the industry are driving category growth.

365 Days of SPF: Sun Care Shines Year-Round

Growing consumer awareness opens up opportunities beyond traditional seasonal and format conventions.