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Prestige Beauty Sees Increase of 4% in 2010

According to a report from The NPD Group, the beauty market generated $8.4 billion in 2010, a rise of 4%, buoyed by skin care and makeup gains.

US Prestige Beauty Grows, Consumers Look for Experience

The NPD Group presented its 2014 Review of U.S. and Global Beauty Sales at the “Hot Off The Press” Event; report shows that today's consumers are seeking experiences, challenging the beauty industry to go beyond the products to fulfill the sense of experience.

Lip treatments, contouring cosmetics and other product categories are leading prestige beauty holiday sales, according to NPD.

Holiday 2016 Prestige Beauty Binge By the Numbers

Brows, lip treatments, masks, flankers and more performed well this year to date.

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (ELC) has boosted its high-performance and sustainable technologies via new research partnerships and by bringing some production in-house.

Inside The Estée Lauder Companies' Ingredient Innovation Race

The MIT work has focused on the "development of biodegradable materials for cosmetic applications and [the exploration of] new solutions to combat the effects of visible light from the sun."

Lower-priced skin care brands have successfully leveled up with premiumized positioning, as well as ingredient and formulation transparency.

Skin Care Gets Democratized

Consumers have become savvy about ingredients and claims, challenging prestige and luxury brands to justify their price points.

Saltair Adds Three Body Lotions

The body lotions are formulated with botanicals like coconut, argan and kukui nut oils and hydrating actives like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and sodium PCA.

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."

R.E.M. Beauty founder Ariana Grande has launched the fragrance-forward God is a Woman Body Line exclusively with Ulta Beauty.

Ariana Grande's God is a Woman Body Line Lands at Ulta Beauty

"For years Ulta Beauty guests have loved Ariana Grande fragrances, and we know they'll embrace the God Is A Woman body collection with the same passion and enthusiasm," said Penny Coy, vice president merchandising at Ulta Beauty.

Luxury body care is leveling up in 2025—think superfood actives, clean fragrances, and pro-aging antioxidants delivering hydration and results from head to toe.

Sustainable Ingredients’ Natural Fit in the Face-Grade Body Care Market

Body care products are evolving to match luxury skincare with high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients like superfoods, clean fragrances, and pro-aging antioxidants, offering superior hydration and long-lasting results.

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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.

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Skin Damage Prevention

Elan Rose announces new launches.

LVMH Reports Stable Organic Revenue in Perfumes & Cosmetics as Operating Profit Rises 8%

LVMH's perfumes and cosmetics division reported 8,174 million euros in sales for 2025.

US Premium Beauty Products Achieve Double-Digit Growth

The NPD Group's Karen Grant recommends, "It is the right time for communicating the end benefit of investing in better products and service."

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Head to Toes With Givaudan’s Multisensory Product Collection

The collection of products will feature four products that combine functional cosmetics with fine fragrances.

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Sol de Janeiro Launched Limited Edition Glow Oils

The limited-edition oils include Copacabana Bronzing Glow Oil, Ipanema Sunset Glow Oil and Brazilian Babe Skin.

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Derms Need to Think Twice About OTC Recommendations, Study Shows

Consumers faced with compromised skin often look to their dermatologists for over-the-counter (OTC) product advice, to help keep costs (and allergens) in check. But findings from a new product review suggest derms need a second look at what they're recommending.

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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.

“Over the last few months, there have been drastic changes in consumer interest within each beauty category.'

What's Trending in Beauty: May 2020

“Over the last few months, there have been drastic changes in consumer interest within each beauty category. For the first time, we are starting to see consistency. We have finally reached the new normal.”