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Scalapay analyses the latest beauty trends

In its “State of Shopping 2026” report, Scalapay devotes an entire chapter to beauty. The instalment payment platform combines its internal data with a survey of more than 2,200 consumers in Italy, Spain, France and Portugal. Several key trends emerge from this.

When sun protection becomes part of daily routine

The use of sun cream is no longer confined to summer holidays. This is the conclusion reached by the market research agency Circana in a recent article. Sun protection is now becoming part of people’s daily routines.

Horizon 2045: four scenarios to prepare for the future

To mark CEW France’s “Journé de la Beauté 2026”, an innovative session broke with the usual round-table format. Olivier Parent (Director of Prospective Studies at Comptoir Prospectiviste), Frédérique Lenglen (Strategic Communications Advisor) and Karine Cottin (Senior Advisor, Inspire Positive Change) presented the Biotech 2045 Forecasting Capsule, a project initiated by Jean-Yves Berthon, Chairma...

Retail in the age of the experience

To mark CEW France’s Beauty Day 2026, a round-table discussion brought together Catherine Spindler (President of Sephora for Europe and the Middle East) and Hubert de Malherbe (Director of the design agency Malherbe Paris) to address a single question: what will the shop of the future look like in ten years’ time? Their answers both centre on experience and emotion.

K-beauty is making its mark in Canada

Korean cosmetics are establishing a firm foothold in Canada. According to data from the market research firm NielsenIQ, sales reached $164 million in 2025. This is 57% higher than in 2024.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

10 things you didn’t know about the global salon hair care market

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A recent study from Kline confirms that the global market for professional hair care products is growing steadily at almost 3%. Agnieszka Saintemarie,...

Thursday, September 3, 2015

Top three drivers of the natural cosmetic market according to Kline

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The dynamics of the natural personal care market are impressive, attracting more and more players that want to profit from the lucrative opportunities...

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Hair perfume will drive occasion usage in both fragrance and haircare

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Hair perfumes are emerging as a new scented format with appeal to both fragrance and haircare users, but positioning the product as haircare fragrance...

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The Halal market: a whitepaper by Euromonitor

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Euromonitor International launched earlier this month a new whitepaper on ‘Doing Business in the Halal Market: Products, Trends and Growth Opportuniti...

Thursday, August 13, 2015

Men’s grooming routines extend to their eyebrows

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As men are paying more attention to their appearance, they are more interested in cosmetic products and services to help them achieve nicely shaped, t...

Thursday, July 30, 2015

Anti-pollution claims are growing in haircare

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With many consumers worried about how pollution affects them, manufacturers are developing new beauty solutions. An analysis by Emmanuelle Bouvier (Mi...

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The cosmetics and perfumes market in South Korea

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Continuation of publications in the framework of the partnership between L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques and Business France (national public operator ...

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Will the Iran nuclear deal benefit the Beauty/Fragrance industry?

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Following the agreement on Tehran's nuclear programme, Euromonitor International sent to CosmeticOBS-L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques an insight from Ni...

Thursday, July 16, 2015

New study claims beards are a breeding ground for bacteria

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Two research studies have found that beards can contain many bacteria, with some sources claiming it exceeds the average toilet seat; skincare brands ...

Thursday, July 2, 2015

The cosmetics market in the United States

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Continuation of publications in the framework of the partnership between L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques and Business France (National public operator ...

Monday, June 29, 2015

Baby bodycare products in China

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Baby care drives the bodycare category in China with hyaluronic acid as a staple ingredient in Chinese baby care since 2012. An analysis by Mintel for...

Monday, June 29, 2015

Euromonitor comments the acquisition of Dermatologica by Unilever

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A comment from Ildiko Szalai, Industry Analyst – Beauty & Personal Care Research at Euromonitor International following the news about Unilever ac...