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Beauty: which categories are gaining ground online in 2026?

To map the state of the global cosmetics market, the market research firm Spate analyzed search data from Google, TikTok, and Instagram from March 2025 to February 2026. The findings are clear: not all categories are growing at the same pace.

Celebrity brands: between worship and disillusionment

Why do some celebrity-founded cosmetics companies manage to build lasting customer loyalty, while others disappear from store shelves just as quickly as they appeared? That is the question Mintel asks in its latest report, produced in partnership with Black Swan Data.

Boots breaks down the top beauty trends of 2026

Hannah Rice, Director of Cosmetics, and Bethany Chapman, Director of Luxury Beauty and Hair Care at Boots, presented their outlook on beauty trends for 2026 at the Beauty Leaders Summit (held in Paris on May 6 and 7, 2025). Based on proprietary data from the UK’s leading health and beauty retailer, their analysis identifies four major shifts in the market.

What are the most inclusive beauty brands in 2026?

For the third consecutive year, SeeMe Index, in partnership with Circana, has scrutinized more than 200 cosmetic brands sold in the United States to compile its list of the most inclusive brands.

Organic hygiene and beauty: the 2026 barometer

The organic health and beauty market is entering a new phase. The decline is slowing, new players are emerging, and certain channels are clearly faring well. This is the picture painted by Nicolas Grélaud, Director of OpenHealth, at the Cosmébio General Assembly, held in Paris on April 23, 2026.

Monday, March 30, 2026

When sunscreen gets a makeover

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Based on data from online research and social media, the trend forecasting agency Spate highlights a shift in the solar care market. This category of ...

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

The cosmetics market in the face of change

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At the Rencontres Ingrecos event held in Paris on March 17, 2025, Jean-Marc Giroux, President of Cosmed, presented an overview of the current state of...

Friday, March 20, 2026

What is the current state of the prestige beauty market in France?

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On March 13, 2026, CEW France held its Beauty Business event. Mathilde Lion, Executive Director of Global Client Development at Circana, presented the...

Monday, March 16, 2026

How is the beauty industry doing?

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At the Beauty Business event organized by CEW France on March 13, 2026, at the Salons Hoche in Paris, Claire Marty, Vice President of Beauty at Nielse...

Monday, March 9, 2026

The Age of Flow: a new paradigm in cosmetics

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In its first white paper of 2026, the forecasting firm Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation (Cosmetics IC) analyzes the societal changes and emerging ...

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The most popular cosmetic brands on Instagram

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Instagram is a key driver for beauty brands’ influencer strategies. In its latest report, Kolsquare (an influencer marketing agency) analyzes the perf...

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Beauty 2026: signs to watch out for

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Based on data collected continuously from American consumers, CivicScience (a company specializing in real-time opinion analysis) has identified sever...

Thursday, February 19, 2026

New challenges in the beauty market

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In its latest report, the Nielsen IQ forecasting agency estimates that the cosmetics sector is approaching 2026 with its usual resilience, but also wi...

Friday, February 13, 2026

Luxury in many forms

During Paris Packaging Week 2026, Rémy Oudghiri, CEO of Sociovision (Ifop Group), presented the results of an international study conducted in June 20...

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

2026 distribution: what's changing in the shopping experience

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In its report The Future 100 (2026 edition), VML highlights the trends that are reshaping retail. Consumers are seeking more enjoyment in their daily ...

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

What do French consumers expect from their stores in 2026?

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French consumers’ expectations regarding retail remain marked by economic uncertainty. According to an OpinionWay study conducted for La Retail Tech, ...

Monday, February 2, 2026

Beauty: is natural losing momentum?

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According to Revuze’s Beyond Natural report, produced in collaboration with CEW USA, the cosmetics industry is entering a new phase. After a decade do...