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Data from Perfumist, an app tracking perfume preferences more than 3m consumers worldwide, shows which Middle Eastern labels gained most traction outside the region last year. Interestingly, the top four is a mirror of what is currently working in the fragrance industry.
Growth diverged sharply in beauty this week, with Galderma’s 17.7% surge contrasting against Bath & Body Works’ sales decline and La Prairie’s continued struggles.
Galderma reported record full-year 2025 results, with net sales reaching $5.2bn, a 17.7% increase at constant currency. Growth was predominantly volume-driven, with a favorable product mix offsetting competitive pricing pressures. The company delivered double-digit expansion in both International markets and the US, while all three product categories outperformed their respective markets.
Beiersdorf’s Consumer Business closed 2025 with organic sales growth of 2.5%, reaching €8.2 billion.
From tariffs refunds to a CEO stepdown, this was last week in beauty.
The past five years have permanently altered how consumers buy cosmetics. What began as a pandemic-driven necessity has crystallised into structural change across the industry.