India’s beauty and personal care market, valued at approximately $22.8 billion as per Statista, is one of the fastest-growing consumer categories in the country. Driven by rising disposable incomes in the Indian middle class, increased digital penetration, and shifting preferences toward premium and clean products, the sector is expected to grow by 12% in 2025.
With total sales of €10.6bn in 2024, Brazil is the fifth largest beauty market in the world behind India (€16bn) and in front of Germany (€10bn) notably driven by a huge fragrance segment representing half of the market. Overall growth prospects remain strong for the coming years with a projected CAGR of 5.2% between 2025…
Perfume dupes have evolved from cheap knockoffs to sophisticated products that threaten to change traditional pricing models and consumer expectations. Beauty executives need to recognize a fundamental change in how consumers, and especially younger ones, perceive value in scent and act accordingly.
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword in beauty—it’s a fundamental shift that is redefining how brands formulate, package, and market their products. From ingredient sourcing to packaging and corporate responsibility, sustainability is influencing every level of the beauty supply chain. With consumer expectations rising, regulatory pressures increasing, and technology evolving, the beauty industry is…
The beauty industry is heading into 2025 with a surge of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on the horizon. Big players with strong financial backing—like L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, Shiseido, and E.l.f. Beauty—are preparing to expand their portfolios by acquiring brands that bring something fresh to the table. The focus? Biotech, clinical skincare, and sustainability. With consumers…