Market Reports

Beauty retail: Why the ‘new normal’ isn’t really working out

Beauty retail: Why the ‘new normal’ isn’t really working out

In the space of three months, Covid-19 has forced beauty retail to change beyond recognition. But what does the pandemic really mean for the Britain’s high street staples and is a return to normal their only lifeline?
Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest men's care trends in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest men's care trends in new report

The men’s category continues to pose challenges, but by offering more choice and focusing on wider male issues, brands are starting to win. This report reveals how
The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue: How oral care became luxury beauty in 2020

The lips, the teeth, the tip of the tongue: How oral care became luxury beauty in 2020

From designer toothpaste to mauve-kissed lips, embrace oral care with attitude ahead of National Smile Month
Positive news: Industry stories that brought hope this week

Positive news: Industry stories that brought hope this week

From financial donations to rainbows and free supplies, the beauty industry continues to lend a helping hand to communities in need
How coronavirus has revolutionised beauty's entire hand care category

How coronavirus has revolutionised beauty's entire hand care category

From luxury hand wash to plastic-free soaps and hand cream, products designed for hands aren't going to be the same again
Positive news of the week: More uplifting stories from the beauty industry

Positive news of the week: More uplifting stories from the beauty industry

Cosmetics Business has rounded up the good news stories over the seven days
'Sephora isn't very happy': Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore on retail's big problem

'Sephora isn't very happy': Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore on retail's big problem

She spent her career creating products that flew off other peoples’ shelves. Here Beauty Pie founder Marcia Kilgore explains why her latest venture has retailers raising their eyebrows – and why she doesn’t care
Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest skin care trends in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals the 5 biggest skin care trends in new report

Skin care continues to glow with opportunity. This report identifies how brands can differentiate and stay relevant for the future
In all her splendour: The products breaking female body hair taboos

In all her splendour: The products breaking female body hair taboos

Say goodbye to minimalism and welcome back the bush, with body hair at its fullest
Level up: Why the future of beauty marketing is in video games

Level up: Why the future of beauty marketing is in video games

No longer just for teenage boys, the gaming industry is getting a makeover and beauty wants in
Beauty on-demand: 7 cosmetics series to stream right now

Beauty on-demand: 7 cosmetics series to stream right now

Netflix, the BBC, Apple and Facebook have all released binge-worthy cosmetics content in recent months – and here’s why
Pure Beauty Global Awards 2020 finalists revealed

Pure Beauty Global Awards 2020 finalists revealed

The Pure Beauty Global Awards is thrilled to reveal the most innovative and creative beauty products of the year
Fashion Week AW 2020: 5 beauty trends from London, New York and Milan

Fashion Week AW 2020: 5 beauty trends from London, New York and Milan

Cosmetics Business explores the upcoming hair and make-up trends from the catwalk
Packaging trends: All wrapped up in the one place

Packaging trends: All wrapped up in the one place

Taking place on 13-14 May 2020 in Amsterdam, Cosmetics Business Live will address the latest packaging trends and innovations and advise brands on how to implement them
Why the secondhand beauty industry is a 'risk not worth taking' in 2020

Why the secondhand beauty industry is a 'risk not worth taking' in 2020

A new and unregulated market is emerging in used cosmetics as consumers begin trading a new beauty commodity
'We need to stop talking about being clean': Drunk Elephant founder on life with Shiseido

'We need to stop talking about being clean': Drunk Elephant founder on life with Shiseido

She is hailed by skin care fans as the queen of ‘clean’ beauty. But here, Drunk Elephant’s founder Tiffany Masterson reveals why she is trying to scrub off the reputation

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    L’Oréal to Beiersdorf: How K-beauty is reshaping the innovation playbook for Western beauty brands K-beauty is upending the beauty product launch playbook in the west, as brands including L’Oréal Paris, YSL Beauty and Nivea launch products directly referencing Korean technology
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    Korean hair care is K-beauty’s next breakout category K-hair care is the new K-beauty obsession, as Korean brands introduce new, sophisticated multi-step scalp and hair routines to consumers, writes Julia Wray
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    K-beauty collagen face masks: why the trend is still booming in 2026 and what’s next They provide instant plumping results and glowing skin, but what does the future look like for collagen face masks? Megan Fahy finds out
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