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Cosmoprof Bologna 2026 in 5 trends

For its latest edition, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna presented its CosmoTrends report, developed in collaboration with the trend forecasting agency Beautystreams. After analyzing hundreds of submissions from exhibitors, five major trends have emerged, ranging from longevity and biotechnology to hair care innovations and sensory experiences taken to the extreme.

Is the beauty and personal care section in supermarkets really holding up?

On March 13, 2026, at the Beauty Business event organized by CEW France, Emily Mayer, Director of Business Insights at Circana, presented a review of the 2025 beauty and personal care market in mass retail. According to her, the market is stabilizing in terms of volume but is clearly experiencing a slowdown in value growth.

Is the pharmacy the beauty destination of the future?

On March 13, 2026, at the Beauty Business event organized by CEW France, Nicolas Grélaud, CEO of OpenHealth, provided an overview of the pharmacy sector as a beauty distribution channel. According to him, the pharmacy has entered a new era.

When sunscreen gets a makeover

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 skincare products is now focused on how they look on the skin and their ease of use.

The cosmetics market in the face of change

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 the cosmetics industry. Here is a summary of the key points of his presentation.

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Baby ranges: how to make the difference?

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How can one distinguish a baby cosmetics brand from all the (numerous) competitors trying to make a name for themselves in this segment? David Tyrrell...

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

Detox trend: an inspiration for fragrance

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Detox claims are mainly found in skincare and drinks but recent enthusiasm for superfood ingredients and cold pressed juice can represent a new source...

Thursday, December 18, 2014

Cosmetics: record fine for price fixing

The French Competition Authority has just issued a decision by which it sanctions an agreement between 11 manufacturers of hygiene products sold in su...

Monday, December 15, 2014

Consumers still not ready for male make-up

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According to a Canadean survey of 2,000 UK adults, nearly 93% of male and female consumers think that men should not wear make-up. When men do use mak...

Thursday, December 4, 2014

The anti-pollution claim moves into make-up

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Fuelled by worry over the impact of pollution on the skin, the anti-pollution claim is on the rise and has the potential to become the new ‘must-have’...

Friday, November 7, 2014

Dior, Chanel and Lancôme, the queens of experience

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Emakina, a European group of digital agencies, has launched its first Brand Experience Score©, dedicated to the cosmetics market. That is 3000 women w...

Monday, October 13, 2014

Mintel: eight hair care products worth keeping an eye on

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Mintel, the independent market research firm, presented eight hair cosmetics to follow at the last Beyond Beauty trade show in Paris. From all-in-one ...

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Marketing anti-ageing products to men: 5 things to know

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When it comes to grooming, men are starting to invest more time, attention and money than ever before. Affinnova wanted to better understand male cons...

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

World Perfume and Cosmetics Market (Study by Les Échos Études)

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Centre of sectoral expertise Les Échos Études (a subsidiary of French newspaper Les Échos) has just released a study on the perfume and cosmetics mark...

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Organic cosmetics: the market by 2020

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According to a recent study by Grand View Research, the global market for organic personal care is expected to reach USD 15.98 billion by 2020. Increa...

Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Beauty and Personal Care in France (Euromonitor)

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Market research specialist Euromonitor has just released its annual analysis of the French cosmetic market. In the context of the crisis, which also s...

Thursday, August 21, 2014

Gems in the market for professional skin care products

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In 2013, the global professional skin care market performed at its best, posting moderate growth to reach almost $6 billion. Findings from a Kline's r...