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While makeup remained challenged, hair care managed single-digit growth and fragrance was surprisingly resilient, driven by home scent and long-lasting parfums.
2020 US Prestige Beauty Sales Breakdown: NPD
Per NPD, U.S. prestige beauty e-commerce sales jumped 46% in 2020, reflecting unprecedented shifts in buyer behavior amid lockdowns and general pandemic fears.
Feb 5th, 2021
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P&G’s Steve Hicks on challenging category belief systems and innovating for superior fragrances and flavors that build brands.
Sep 4th, 2009
“We are thrilled with Skylar’s extraordinary performance since joining the Starco Brands family,' said Ross Sklar, CEO of Starco Brands. 'This success story is a testament to our strategic vision and the team’s relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. Skylar’s record-breaking quarter is not just a milestone for the brand but a clear indication of our ability to identify and cultivate brands with immense potential. Our focus on synergizing operations, optimizing marketing strategies, and strengthening retail partnerships has been instrumental in this achievement.'
How Skylar Accomplished Its Most-profitable Quarter Ever
Marketing on Amazon involved leveraging the retail platform's data and analytics tools, while Sephora efforts included targeted campaigns to beauty enthusiasts and in-store promotions, alongside online marketing.
Dec 21st, 2023
According to Spate's TikTok hashtag tracker, the tag #hotgirlperfume is up almost 10 million percent, week over week.
3 Top Trends in Beauty: Dundas Makeup, Bacne Spray and #HotGirlPerfume
Our weekly Consumer Pulse report on the socials uncovers insights in searches and tags related to cosmetics. Three top trends this week include: Dundas makeup, bacne spray and #hotgirlperfume, among others. Following, we dug a little deeper.
May 22nd, 2024
London Glam: Companies Eye Innovation and Growing Markets
London Glam once again heads across the channel to discover innovations from French suppliers, explore marketing during Fashion Week London and steal a glimpse at Greek developments.
Aug 8th, 2008
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U.S. Beauty Market Outlook 2026: Value, Wellness, and Technology Power a Category That Keeps Growing
Consumers are still buying beauty—carefully, strategically and with a sharper eye on value.
Jan 12th, 2026
Elizabeth Arden Struggles In Q3 2014 Quarterly Results
The beauty company, which saw net sales decline 20% in the three months ending March 31, 2014, also has engaged Goldman Sachs in exploring strategic options.
May 20th, 2014
As shoppers return to stores, e-commerce beauty sales have fallen; photo by Tim Mossholder at Unsplash.
Online Beauty Sales Tumble 14%
A new report attributes the sales drop to the end of the pandemic lockdown and masking, prompting consumers to return to brick-and-mortar stores.
Jul 20th, 2022
Among beauty buyers who are reducing overall spend due to inflation, 70% are not cutting back their spend in beauty.
State of Beauty: 2023-2025
U.S. prestige beauty sales revenue for 2022 grew by 15% year-over-year, totaling $27.1 billion, according to new NPD data, while IRI/NPD data shows that 2022 mass beauty sales totaled $66 billion.
Feb 20th, 2023
Beauty In Both Mass and Prestige Tick Up in 2013
At The NPD Group's Hot Off The Press event, co-hosted by CEW, Karen Grant showed how prestige beauty in the U.S. grew 5% in dollar sales in 2013, and mass beauty dollar sales also climbed up 1%.
Feb 4th, 2014
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CEW (UK) Names 2010 Award Winners
Recognizing beauty industry product innovation and excellence, CEW (UK) recently announced the winners of its awards for 2010.
May 24th, 2010
Metrosexual Male Sees Rise in Russia
The rise of the metrosexual male and blurring boundaries between female and male fragrances means that male fragrances will also likely grow ahead of other categories in Russia.
Jul 5th, 2013
Rexam Grows in Latin America with Pavisa Acquisition
Unique Latin American ingredients key in expansion of small, regional brands.
Jun 5th, 2009
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Year-end Prestige Beauty Sales Preview
Consumers flocked towards natural brands, toners and clarifiers, and false eyelashes; less so lip color and candles, per a report from The NPD Group. The group also provided a sneak peek into the holiday 2018 market.
Jan 2nd, 2019
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NPD: In Prestige, Skin Care Just Keeps Growing During Q3 2018
Consumers flocked towards natural brands, toners and clarifiers, and false eyelashes; less so lip color and candles, per a report from The NPD Group. The group also provided a sneak peek into the holiday 2018 market.
Nov 2nd, 2018
Latin Beat: P&G Introduces Line with “Tango Passion”
Both mass and luxury products find success in Latin America.
Jan 9th, 2009
Yves Saint Laurent first point of sale in Argentina is located in the Falabella department store in the Buenos Aires province.
YSL Opens First Argentine Point of Sale
International brands take on local flavor; local brands get competitive boost.
Nov 1st, 2011
Coty is leaning into TikTok Shop, Amazon, fragrance and more as part of a fiscal 2026 turnaround strategy.
Amid Challenging Fiscal 2025, Coty Charts 2026 Turnaround with Innovation in Fragrances, Amazon and TikTok Sales
While the company expects a "healthier business improvement" in fiscal 2026, it has revised its guidance for fiscal 2025.
May 6th, 2025
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