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  • The new geography of beauty: where the next decade’s growth will be

    January 10, 2026
    Brazil, LATAM, Mexico, USA
    The new geography of beauty: where the next decade’s growth will be

    According to PwC the global cosmetics market, valued at $579.2 billion in 2025, is on a trajectory to reach $913.4 billion by 2030…

  • Prime Day search data highlights skincare dominance and US/UK market differences

    January 9, 2026
    Amazon, Skincare, UK, USA
    Prime Day search data highlights skincare dominance and US/UK market differences

    New data from Pattern®, the leading ecommerce accelerator, provides a clear view of the brands that commanded consumer attention during Amazon’s October 2025 Prime Day events in the US and UK. My analysis of top branded keyword searches reveals notable geographic and strategic divides.

  • The formula for independent beauty makeup brands to rival conglomerates on TikTok

    January 8, 2026
    Makeup
    The formula for independent beauty makeup brands to rival conglomerates on TikTok

    Data from Spate shows the ten makeup brands that achieved the largest increase in TikTok branded hashtag views in 2025 fall into two camps. Six are owned by large groups, such as Tarte (Kosé) and Estée Lauder that top the ranking while the other four are independents.

  • French Haircare trends signal a shift toward holistic solutions

    January 7, 2026
    France, Haircare
    French Haircare trends signal a shift toward holistic solutions

    New data from Spate for October 2025 reveals a compelling dichotomy in French makeup consumption. The market is simultaneously embracing maximalist expression and a shift towards minimalist, skin-focused products…

  • The new makeup paradox: when bold expression meets skin-lightening demand

    January 6, 2026
    France, Makeup
    The new makeup paradox: when bold expression meets skin-lightening demand

    New data from Spate for October 2025 reveals a compelling dichotomy in French makeup consumption. The market is simultaneously embracing maximalist expression and a shift towards minimalist, skin-focused products…

  • South Korea’s unlikely fragrance revolution

    January 5, 2026
    Perfume, South Korea
    South Korea’s unlikely fragrance revolution

    South Korea’s premium fragrance market has doubled since 2019 to approximately $800m, according to Euromonitor. This is a remarkable development in a historically skincare-dominated beauty culture.

  • Can Ulta rival with Sephora globally?

    September 19, 2025
    Retailer, Sephora, Ulta
    Can Ulta rival with Sephora globally?

    Ulta Beauty’s inaugural store in Mexico City, which opened in August 2025, represents more than a new location but signals a strategic pivot for Ulta. For decades, the American beauty retailer dominated its home market with a unique mass-to-prestige model and a very strong loyalty programme. Yet with 1,445 stores confined to the US, Ulta’s…

  • Mexico’s beauty boom: how brands can capture a $16bn+ opportunity

    May 20, 2025
    LATAM, Makeup, Mexico, Skincare
    Mexico’s beauty boom: how brands can capture a $16bn+ opportunity

    Mexico’s beauty and personal care market was valued at $15bn in 2023 making it the ninth largest globally ahead of France and Italy according to Euromonitor. The market has grown steadily from $10bn in 2018, with prestige beauty expanding nearly twice as fast. By 2028, Statista forecasts a 3% annual growth rate, driven by rising…

  • The €42bn scent wardrobe: decoding Gen Z’s fragrance obsession

    May 13, 2025
    GenZ, Perfume
    The €42bn scent wardrobe: decoding Gen Z’s fragrance obsession

    Perfume has been driving growth in the beauty industry, defying broader market slowdowns. This boom is notably driven by the appetite of Gen Z consumers for fragrances. Circana reports that 73% of Gen Z wear fragrance at least three times per week, and Piper Sandler notes that annual fragrance spending among teenage boys grew by…

  • Beyond the boom: nutricosmetics enter an era of accountability

    April 28, 2025
    Supplements
    Beyond the boom: nutricosmetics enter an era of accountability

    According to Research and Markets, the global nutricosmetics market is projected to grow 7.8% per year from $4bn in 2025 to $5.8bn by 2030. While demand for holistic beauty solutions, particularly in skincare, hair health, and anti-aging, continues to rise, the market is undergoing a pivotal shift. The era of broad, wellness-driven growth has ended,…

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