US ethnic beauty sales to rise by 3.7% in 2014
The market for ethnic beauty products in the US will increase by 3.7% this year, according to...October 16, 2014
Online leading channel in US for holiday shopping
Close to 60% of US consumers plan to shop online for their holiday purchases this year, according...October 16, 2014
Facial skincare masks see growth
Prestige facial skincare masks grew by 60% in the US, 11% in the UK and 8% in...October 8, 2014
European prestige foundation sales grow in August 2014
While prestige make-up sales in continental Europe suffered in the first half of this year, the category...October 6, 2014
Natural and organic beauty market worth close to $30bn
The global natural and organic personal-care market saw double-digit growth for the sixth year running, according to...October 3, 2014
US prestige beauty sales up 5% in second quarter
Prestige beauty sales reached $2.5bn in the second quarter of this year in the US, an increase...August 21, 2014
Eyebrow make-up makes gains in US prestige
Prestige eyebrow make-up in the US saw sales up 28% in the 12 months ending March 2014,...July 2, 2014
Europe’s beauty market sees sales of €72bn in 2013
The European beauty market recorded retail sales of €72bn in 2013, while European exports came to €36.2bn...June 18, 2014
Global natural beauty market up more than 10% in 2013
The global natural beauty market was worth $30bn last year, according to Kline & Company, an increase...May 2, 2014
Bold color cosmetics take the stage in 2014
The bold color make-up trend is set to dominate in 2014, says research firm Mintel, noting its...April 22, 2014
French online beauty sales up but brands need to do digital better
French e-commerce sales were up by 10% last year, with the beauty channel alone seeing consistent growth,...April 22, 2014
Brazil facial skincare users favor familiar products
Almost eight in ten (77%) facial skincare users in Brazil feel it is better to stick to...April 22, 2014
Direct-to-consumer US fragrance sales up 10% in past 12 months
Direct-to-consumer sales of prestige fragrance in the US grew 10% to reach $285m in the 12 months...April 22, 2014
More UK consumers waiting for discounts
More consumers in the UK are waiting for discounts before purchasing beauty products, according to the Premium...March 25, 2014
US C&T market up by 2.4% in 2013
The US cosmetics and toiletries market reported its fourth consecutive year of growth in 2013, according to...March 20, 2014
US prestige skincare sales up 3% in 12 months ending January 2014
Prestige skincare sales in the US were up 3% in the 12 months ending January 2014 to...March 13, 2014
Mixologiste to be key beauty trend in 2014
Mixologiste is set to be a key beauty trend in 2014, according to research firm Mintel. The...February 24, 2014
Prestige beauty sales up in US, down in Western Europe
Sales of prestige beauty products in the US last year were up by 5% over the previous...February 4, 2014
China’s beauty market grows 17% in 2009
China’s beauty market saw sales increase 17% in 2009, the highest growth rate of markets covered by...January 21, 2014
Global beauty market up 1% in 2009
The global beauty market was estimated to have grown by 1% in 2009, according to estimations by...January 21, 2014
Clinique and Estée Lauder top Brand Keys’ loyalty index ranking
‘Brand-related characteristics’, as opposed to just product, price and service, is set to become more important in...January 21, 2014
Nu Natural and Pro-tech’t among 2010 major beauty trends
Nu Natural and Pro-tech’t are among the major trends for beauty in 2010, according to market-research group...January 21, 2014
Natural personal-care acquisitions to increase in 2010
UK-based Organic Monitor predicts that acquisitions of natural personal-care companies will increase in 2010. After a lull...January 21, 2014
Direct sales fastest-growing retail channel worldwide
Direct sales emerged as the fastest-growing retail channel worldwide for beauty products, with a 8.6% increase in...January 21, 2014
North American consumers willing to sacrifice fragrance first, says Datamonitor
Consumers in North America are willing to sacrifice fragrance before other parts of their personal-care regime, according...January 21, 2014
Anti-aging continues to drive skincare sales, says NPD
Anti-aging continues to be the key reason for buying skincare, according to NPD. Some 53% of American...January 21, 2014
Mass brands’ online spend in China still weak
Digital investment in China among mass personal-care brands is insufficient, according to a new report by L2...January 14, 2014
US prestige beauty sales up 23% for 12 months ending November 2013
Prestige beauty sales in the US came in at $2.2bn for the 12 months ending November 2013,...January 13, 2014
Italy beauty sales down 1.3% in 2013
Fragrance and cosmetics sales in Italy reached €9.4bn last year, a decline of 1.3% over 2012, according...January 8, 2014
Top trends for natural beauty and wellness
The Natural Marketing Institute revealed its top trends for the new decade. They include: • Meaningful...January 7, 2014