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Generation Alpha: cosmetics from childhood onward

The trend research firm NielsenIQ has released its 2026 Gen Alpha Beauty Study, which focuses on the beauty product habits of preteens and teens. The first finding: interest in cosmetics is emerging at an increasingly early age.

Beauty after 40: embracing ageing rather than hiding it

A recent analysis carried out by Fresha, an AI-powered beauty and wellness booking platform, shows that an increasing number of women over 40 are seeking beauty advice specifically tailored to their needs and which takes into account how the skin changes with age, rather than automatically treating youthful skin as the reference point.

How are GLP-1-based treatments reshaping demand in the cosmetics sector?

The use of GLP-1, originally intended for weight management, is now influencing the way consumers view ageing, appearance and wellbeing. This is the finding set out by the trend consultancy Kline in its latest report.

Summer 2026: a review of American women’s beauty habits

Summer is drawing to a close. This is a good opportunity to take stock of American women’s beauty expectations for this season. The verdict from the market research agency The Benchmarking Company: consumers have prioritised a radiant, healthy complexion over a tan.

French people open to new beauty routines suggested by AI

According to a recent study by Criteo (an advertising retargeting company) on the health and beauty sector, Global Health & Beauty Pulse 2026, the French are keen to refresh their routines and are particularly open to discovering new brands.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

The beauty secret of young men

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While "made for men" beauty products are now mainstream, latest research from Mintel reveals that online retailing is the ultimate shopping channel fo...

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Perfume and infidelity: a link disclosed

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"Tell me which perfume you wear, I will tell you whether you are … unfaithful." This is the title of the survey, by AshleyMadison.com, an Internet pla...

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

The One Voice label, extremely popular with consumers

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More than a thousand of beauty and care products, of home-care products are One Voice labelled. Identifying the animal-, planet- and human beings-fri...

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Men's Changing Beauty Habits

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As the beauty industry enters the pre-holiday season with timid expectations for the sales performance of the last quarter, all eyes are on those vibr...

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Beauty on the Internet: the three main French retail brands, as seen by their female customers and prospects

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For the second edition of its survey of this sector, Observatoire Yuseo has asked again 600 on-line female buyers to test the websites of three French...

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

How consumers help in the development of new active ingredients

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A more aware consumer, more and more accustomed to read labels prior to buying, wanting to avoid some ingredients, though demanding of a higher effici...

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Do you know organic cosmetics?

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There's a lot of talk about the organic wave. In cosmetics, there is even talk of a promising trend, with some not hesitating to see in it the only fu...

Friday, October 16, 2009

How do you perceive your child's skin?

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Presented during the 9th Scientific and Technical Exchange Day organized by Cosmed (the cosmetics industry association), on October 9 in Montpellier, ...