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VIDEO: New Scent Aimed at Afropolitans

New ad spot shoot focuses on a distinctly African point of view, with an Italian twist.

Piper Sandler Companies' 46th semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens survey in partnership with DECA has found that respondents' annual beauty spending now totals $324.

Makeup, Sephora, e.l.f., Specialty Beauty Retail Win in New Teen Survey

As in earlier surveys, e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. was the top cosmetics brand among surveyed teens, increasing 13 points year-over-year to a 29% of females.

Nail care and hair care represented two bright spots in Q1 prestige beauty sales in the United States.

5 Takeaways from Q1 2020 Prestige Beauty Sales

What NPD data reveals about the consumer's state of mind.

Mintel Looks Ahead in Beauty, Highlights Its Mixologiste Trend for 2014

Jane Henderson, global president of Mintel’s beauty and personal care division, explains, “Mixologiste is fast becoming the stand-out trend that spans all beauty and personal care categories. This is a key mega trend, in development for the last year or so, but we are set to see it really accelerating in 2014."

Inter Parfums' Q3 Results Down, But US-based Sales Up

European-based operations generated sales of $148.6 million, down 4% from $154.7 million, while sales by U.S.-based operations were $17.7 million, up 4% from $17 million.

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A Sniff Here and a Sniff There

A scent for her, a scent for him, a scent for you and a scent for me! PeterJacobs’ Imperial Black Eau De Parfum and Imperial White Eau De Parfum are fragrances for women and men to wear at any time of day or night.

Innovation Through Diversity: Global Marketing

This white paper from 2012 FIT cosmetics and fragrance marketing and management masters program graduates explores how the principles of diversity and inclusion can be applied to create more innovative and successful global brands and global messaging to consumers, and how a more diverse corporate culture can contribute to more meaningful communication and consumer engagement.

Hair and makeup sales jumped in Q1 2022 due to away-from-home activities, per NPD.

Q1 2022 Prestige Beauty Jumps 19%: NPD

Makeup and hair spike as consumers return to more social occasions, while body skin care tops facial skin care.

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Beauty's New Rules: 10 Takeaways from 2025's Prestige Playbook

At 5.7% of prestige share, bath and body is the smallest category—but one of the most emotionally resonant.

Net Sales Nearly Up 30% in Q1 2013 for Inter Parfums

The fragrance company's largest markets—North America, Western Europe and Asia—saw sales increases of 28%, 24% and 29%, respectively, while Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Central and South America reported sales increases of 96%, 9% and 41%, respectively.

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Givaudan Active Beauty Focuses on Skin Microbiome Research

Givaudan Active Beauty is working toward growing itself in the microbiome field with the development of active cosmetic ingredients, designed to activate, protect or balance the skin microbiota.

NielsenIQ reports that consumers were most interested in sustainable beauty and specific ingredients this holiday season.

NielsenIQ Holiday Shopping Report: Consumers Prioritize Sustainability

NielsenIQ reports that consumers globally are searching more for specific ingredients and benefits rather than brands.

Beyond Beauty Arabia to Launch in 2013

The event, which will feature participants from the beauty and spa industries, will take place in Dubai in January 2013.

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Fragrances to Spread Inspiration, Love and Strength

Empowering and encouraging women who wear Indie Blends' Artisan Crafted Fragrances, the new line of fragrances comes in different floral-like notes. The fragrances are vegan and cruelty-free.

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The GCC’s Beauty Boom Is Going Global

"The UAE is now among the world's top 10 perfume exporters, with exports up nearly seven fold in a decade on UN trade data..."

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Serving the Niche

In the U.S., cultures come together to create a diverse and unique society, creating niche markets for the beauty-minded, and brands use these niches to expand a market base or create an entirely new one.

Sephora Arrives in Mexico

Luxury brands expand in Latin America.

Men's Hair Care

Brooke Carlson, vice president and general manager, Rusk, discusses the challenges in marketing to men and the factors that go into men purchasing decisions.