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The Mystique of Mainstream Middle Eastern Beauty

A region left somewhat unaffected by the global recession, as well as with a largely young demographic and strong community interest in personal care and appearance, the Middle East’s star is rising in the beauty market.

In 2020, the color cosmetics market decreased 25%.

UK 2020 Beauty Sales: a Final Tally from CTPA & Kantar

The color cosmetic market took the biggest hit, followed by fragrances.

Kardashian Beauty to Launch in Australia, New Zealand

The beauty brand from the Boldface Group and the Kardashian sisters has made a deal with Australian distributor Cosmetics Cubed.

Impulse purchases and emerging category trends are driving health and beauty rankings on TikTok shop.

5 Top-selling Beauty & Wellness Categories on TikTok Shop

NIQ attributes the lip cosmetic and facial skin care results to their status as "impulse purchases," while the whitening and supplement results point to TikTok's ability to drive new trends not necessarily seen elsewhere.

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The New Alchemy: Why Longevity is Beauty’s Next Billion-Dollar Battleground

Brands must transition from being simple product providers to becoming indispensable, lifelong partners in a consumer’s personal growth and vitality.

Avon Posts Revenue of $2.9 Billion Q2 2011

Performance in Latin America and Brazil show double-digit improvements; China revenue declines 28%.

The Body Shop Expands into Puerto Rico

The Body Shop will open four locations in Sears stores on the island of Puerto Rico.

Brazilian Beauty Market Posts 27.5% Growth

With an 8.6% share of the global beauty market, Brazil holds the third position in the 2008 ranking announced by Euromonitor International.

Per Catalina, 60% of surveyed consumers plan to purchase hair care products in 2022.

2022 Beauty Spending Forecast

New data from Catalina breaks down purchase intent among

The parents of Gen Alpha kids over-index for usage/interest in brands such as e.l.f., Sol de Janeiro, Rare Beauty, Drunk Elephant, Bubble, Tarte, Milk Makeup, Glow Recipe and Summer Fridays compared to the parents of Gen Z consumers.

Gen Alpha's 9 Favorite Beauty Brands

Gen Alpha households are more brand-sensitive than their peers and often engage in categories more than their counterparts.

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Estée Lauder’s Fiscal 2025 Results Reportedly Pave the Road to Recovery & a Return to Growth in Fiscal 2026

Skin care net sales dropped 12%, mainly due to reduced performance in Estée Lauder and La Mer, impacted by weak consumer sentiment in Asia.

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2026 Beauty Preview: from Neuro Skin Aging to Cautious Shoppers

Specialists in ingredients, packaging, marketing and more speak out on what's ahead for the industry.

New on Shelves: Judith Willilams Skin Experts range with packaging by Lumson

Organic Certification, Anniversaries, Skin and Sun Care Options, and More Beauty Packaging News for Mid April 2013

See new packaging from Lumson, Mega Airless, M&H Plastics and more, as well as more news and innovations coming through the beauty packaging market.

Top growers in the prestige makeup category included lip makeup which spiked 31% year-over-year, or twice the rate of the overall category. This was led by products such as tinted lip oils and balms.

US 2023 Prestige & Mass Beauty Sales Both Grew: Report

“The beauty industry is strong and the outlook remains positive for both the mass and prestige sides of the business in 2024,” said Larissa Jensen, global beauty industry advisor at Circana.

Mary Kay Expands Presence in Latin America

Mary Kay Colombia operations open with an initial investment of $8 million.

As in other product categories, manufacturers of foam-based products are focusing more on organic products and omitting undesired ingredients such as sulfate and formaldehyde.

Foam-based Beauty to Rise Through 2026

Key growth drivers include innovation and portfolio extensions that are leading to product premiumization.

CEW(UK) Names 2013 Beauty Award Winners

The winners will be featured in a variety of unique retail opportunities, including through Superdrug, Harrods, QVC and more.

A little treat? Keep track of food and flavor trends to fuel marketing and product innovation.

Beauty & the Joy Economy

From little treats to gourmand notes, every beauty category can feed into consumers' hunger for fun, happiness and less stress.