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Navigating the Crossroads of Beauty and Technology: A Look at the Trends Shaping 2025

In 2025, the conversation is dominated by the undeniable rise of Artificial Intelligence and Beauty Technology.

Body skin care is booming, defying softness in other categories.

Why Shoppers Are Choosing Masstige Skin Care Over Prestige and Mass (2024 Sales & 2025 Trends)

According to Circana data, mass body care retail sales volume totaled $6.9 billion in 2024.

Consumers are testing the limits of beauty innovation like never before, demanding elevated value, efficacy, sustainability and experiences, from product to branding and packaging to marketing and social engagement.

Global Cosmetic Industry Reveals 2025 Beauty Themes

From skin and hair health to emerging technologies and manufacturing trends to the latest packaging and ingredient innovations, 2025's information agenda will equip brands to compete in a dynamic, competitive marketplace.

From Gen Alpha to longevity and (p)rejuvenation to elevated efficacy and obsession-worthy packaging, Beauty Accelerate 2025 will deliver insights from beauty's leading R&D, marketing and innovation voices.

Beauty Accelerate 2025: Future-proofing Beauty [Join the Waitlist!]

Returning to the East Coast, 2025's edition will highlight the technologies, trends and strategies propelling the most innovative brands.

Circana points out that Gen Z comprises ¼ of makeup users; these shoppers are prone to treating themselves with makeup.

Makeup 2025: Skin Care & Indulgent Fun (+2024 Sales)

Circana points out that Gen Z comprises ¼ of makeup users; these shoppers are prone to treating themselves with makeup.

From chart-topping celebrities to niche creators, here are the key influencers you need to follow next year based on their Visibility + Impact × Trust (VIT) scores—a metric developed by Traackr to quantify their influence across platforms.

Top Beauty Influencers to Watch in 2025

The Visibility + Impact × Trust (VIT) score, developed by Traackr’s Data Science team, measures an influencer’s performance. It factors in visibility (reach and impressions), the impact of the content (engagement and creativity), and the trust they build.

Growth drivers in the fragrance sector again included higher concentrations, including parfums (up 43%) and eau de parfums (up 14%).

Decoding the 2024-2025 Fragrance Boom: Prestige x Value

Luxury brands accounted for 12% of prestige fragrance sales and grew faster than the overall category, per Circana.

68% of global beauty purchases are driven by social commerce, per new NIQ data.

Navigating the $1 Trillion Beauty Market: Insights for 2025 Success & 10 Action Items

“In the rapidly changing beauty industry, success in 2025 is a delicate balance," said Tara James Taylor, senior VP beauty and personal care at NIQ.

Three of the top 10 most cited confidence boosters are hair related, including good hair days and new hairstyles, as well as successful covering of gray hairs.

Hair Care 2025: Scalp Health & Category Blur

Pro and pro-inspired hair care is increasingly going mainstream. Salon-grade brands now make up about 10% of Target's hair assortment, while Sephora offers more than 1,000 products from professional and salon brands.

Bubble founder Shai Eisenman recently told Forbes, “When you look at the skincare world, there's been so much innovation on the prestige side, new products and brands coming in every day. But when you look at more affordable price points and more accessible retailers, people are still stuck with exactly the same stuff that I had when I was younger...'

How Bubble Skincare is Winning Gen Alpha, Gen Z & Beyond: Beauty Accelerate 2025 Preview

Bubble has tapped exponential growth by focusing on Gen Z and Alpha consumers, diving into trends like merchified products, and riding waves of TikTok virality.

Mass makeup took a hit in 2024 through September, but the lip boom could not be stopped.

The State of Beauty, 2024-2025: Top Growth Sectors & Holiday/Q4 Forecast

“Prestige beauty epitomizes the indulgence in little luxuries and acts as an indicator of the consumer mindset for the beauty industry overall,” says Larissa Jensen, global beauty industry advisor at Circana.

SPF-infused makeup, multifunctional K-beauty and more are lighting up consumers' feeds this summer.

SummerTok's Hottest Beauty Trends Include SPF Glow-Ups, TikTok-Famous Eyebrows and Skin-Loving Makeup Magic

Brands that tap into seasonal and longer-term consumer engagement can gain ground on even the most entrenched establishments.

A woman in a floral shirt looking at products on a shelf.

Top 15 Beauty Predictions for 2025: Insider Insights

We prompted a variety of leaders within the beauty industry to share their thoughts on the oncoming trend forecast for 2025.

Refillables and recyclables are among the formats included in Target's new sustainable packaging initiative.

Target Launches Target Zero Sustainable Packaging Initiative

Perticipating beauty and personal care brands include Burt’s Bees, Plus and Pacifica, as well as select products from Grove Co. and Target’s natural cleaning brand, Everspring.

Women shopping in China.

These Are China's 2 Big Beauty Growth Drivers

While the headlines have been negative for giants such as Estee Lauder, Coty and Sephora, two growth channels offer hope for brands seeking success.

Costco has become a go-to beauty hub for U.S. shoppers amid economic stresses.

Beauty on a Budget: How Consumers Are Redefining Glamor

In response to economic concerns, brands and retailers are expanding their focus on ingredient-driven, value-oriented products.

A new hair care line from Being Frenshe, founded by Ashley Tisdale, is a key component of Target's new wellness push.

Target's 2025 Wellness Push Centers Beauty

Amid challenged sales results, beauty has been a high point for Target.

“Fiscal 2025 is off to an encouraging start with stronger-than-expected performance,' said Kecia Steelman, president and chief executive officer.

Fiscal Glow-Up: Ulta Beauty’s Q1 Results Shine Bright

Comparable sales for stores open at least 14 months, as well as e-commerce sales, increased 2.9% versus fiscal 2024, led by a 2.3% increase in average ticket and a 0.6% increase in transactions.

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