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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.

“At this time of transformation, when we are reimagining our future and our place in the world, PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer is a discrete white hue offering a promise of clarity,” says Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute.

Pantone's Color of the Year 2026 Inspires Serenity and Fresh Starts

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

The 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaign period was Nov. 12 through Dec. 1. The 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaign period was Nov. 13 through Dec. 2.

TikTok Shop Sees Over $500M in Sales During BFCM Weekend

This holiday season, TikTok sees exponential growth during the four-day shopping period, driven by personalized, discovery-driven shopping in real-time.

Big Balm is long-lasting balm that soothes dry and distressed skin.

Wrangler x Vermont’s Original Bag Balm: Two Old Brands Refreshed

The Vermont brand Big Balm is bringing a fresh take to the cosmetics industry, melding the household staple salve with the legacy denim outfitter’s iconic “Cowboy Cut” denim pattern.

dsm-firmenich: Elevating Beauty through Purpose and Scientific Impact

dsm-firmenich: Elevating Beauty through Purpose and Scientific Impact

Shaping the future of beauty with science, sustainability and well-being.

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.

Revieve hosted an exclusive AI Beauty Breakfast focused on the evolving intersection of AI, personalization and beauty experience innovation.

Revieve's AI Beauty Breakfast: How AI is Transforming Beauty Retail and Personalization

A breakdown of Revieve's exclusive AI Beauty Breakfast, sharing fresh data and perspective on the evolving intersection of AI, personalization and beauty experience innovation.

G Ivaudan White Biotech Art Toulouse Lab Story

Givaudan Unveils White Biotechnology Innovation Center in Toulouse

The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories, including a dedicated fermentation lab and biocatalysis development area.

Futamura claims that their new films have demonstrated wastewater biodegradability, as well as biodegradability in marine and soil environments.

As Glitter Bans for Cosmetics Arrive, Sustainable Films Make Biodegradable Glitter a Reality

Glitter is controversial. A new band on glitter in cosmetic applications is coming. Futamura's sustainable films for biodegradable glitter provide a solution.

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"Voices Behind the Data" Episode Two: What Defines a "Black Brand" Today?

Episode two of "Voices Behind the Data" is releasing at 11AM CT on Global Cosmetic Industry's LinkedIn and Instagram pages. Check our socials for the drop.

In Q3, prestige markets sales increased by 4% to $24.1 billion, while mass market sales increased 5% to $54.5 billion.

9-Month US Prestige Beauty Sales Total $24.1B, Mass Hits $54.5B, Pick Up Momentum Going Into Holidays

“Beauty is in a position to shine this holiday, with one-third of consumers planning to gift beauty products—a meaningful increase from last year," said Larissa Jensen, global beauty industry advisor at Circana.

Today, the platform continues to see momentum as sales have grown 120% year-over-year in 2025, with K-beauty leading the charge at 132% year-over-year.

[Interview] Ajay Salpekar, TikTok Shop's Head of Beauty, On Online Shopping, K-Beauty Trends and Small Businesses

TikTok Shop is transforming the beauty landscape through personalized exploration and discovery. Global Cosmetic Industry spoke with Ajay Salpekar, TikTok Shop's head of beauty, for more insights.

rini, a colloquial word for children in Korean, represents kids ages two to teen and embodies the philosophy of Korean beauty.

Two to Teens: Clean Beauty for Gen Alpha Kids

Beauty brands are trending younger, opening a new market for skin care and cosmetics meant for the very youngest of Gen Alpha, ages two to teens.