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4 predicted K-beauty trends for 2026

4 predicted K-beauty trends for 2026

Beyond sheet masks and snail mucin, a fresh K-beauty wave is tipped to take off, solidifying South Korea’s global beauty dominance
K-beauty has dominated the world. Is 'Arab beauty' next in line?

K-beauty has dominated the world. Is 'Arab beauty' next in line?

From Amouage to Asteri, Arab beauty is billed as the next global powerhouse, shaping everything from new olfactive directions to climate-adaptive make-up
Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 ‘beauty hotspots’ of 2026 in new report, from K-beauty to Arab beauty

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 ‘beauty hotspots’ of 2026 in new report, from K-beauty to Arab beauty

India, the Middle East, Scandinavia and Taiwan join South Korea as the hotspot regions shaping global beauty trends. But they are also shifting consumer expectations
Inside the 'Manissance': why men’s grooming is gearing up for major growth in 2026

Inside the 'Manissance': why men’s grooming is gearing up for major growth in 2026

From teenage boys co-buying luxury niche fragrances to decant and share, to the surge in male ‘tweakments’, there is new momentum behind male grooming, writes Maisie Bovingdon
Inflammation care is a key skin longevity trend for 2026

Inflammation care is a key skin longevity trend for 2026

Consumer demand for skin care that targets inflammation is growing, but how can brands sidestep the restrictions on product claims? Julia Wray reports
Sticky rice, sesame and salt: Fragrance will enter its 'swavoury' gourmand era in 2026

Sticky rice, sesame and salt: Fragrance will enter its 'swavoury' gourmand era in 2026

‘Grown up gourmands’ will gain momentum as savoury notes merge with sweet to create an elevated code of comfort
Neuroscience and beauty innovation: key trends to watch in 2026

Neuroscience and beauty innovation: key trends to watch in 2026

Vague 'neuro claims' are out and evidence-aligned approaches that respect the current state of neuroscience are in, proving how skin care routines and fragrance can support the mind
‘Resilient’ beauty is the new standard for skin, hair care and make-up in 2026

‘Resilient’ beauty is the new standard for skin, hair care and make-up in 2026

Serums that build skin resilience; scalp treatments that make hair more resistant and make-up that lasts all day. Resilient beauty gives consumers the long-term support they now crave
Cosmetics Business predicts the top 5 beauty trends of 2026 in new report

Cosmetics Business predicts the top 5 beauty trends of 2026 in new report

Resilience is the new watchword in skin and hair care, neuro-beauty turns evidence-based, and male grooming finds its next boom; these are among the trends shaping beauty in 2026
Skin care for the derriere: why brands are aiming to crack butt care

Skin care for the derriere: why brands are aiming to crack butt care

Bums are the final taboo in body care, and brands are entering the nascent space to serve a variety of needs
How ‘Dubai chocolate’ sparked 2025’s viral pistachio body care trend

How ‘Dubai chocolate’ sparked 2025’s viral pistachio body care trend

Nostalgic, comforting and unexpected, consumers have gone nuts for pistachio ­– in body care as much as in chocolate
Is wellness-infused body care the next beauty frontier?

Is wellness-infused body care the next beauty frontier?

From ashwagandha body lotions to chia seed body oils, body care as we know it is transforming. But the great wellness infusion is not without its hurdles, writes Maisie Bovingdon
Forget minis, maxi-sized toiletries are now trending

Forget minis, maxi-sized toiletries are now trending

Offering better value, less waste and a longer-lasting pack, supersized body care is appealing to brands and consumers alike, reports Julia Wray
LED devices for the hands are an emerging trend in at-home beauty tech

LED devices for the hands are an emerging trend in at-home beauty tech

A new wave of skin tech is here that goes beyond the face. LED masks and mitts for the hands target signs of ageing and sun damage as consumers seek visible results
Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 body care trends of 2025 in new report

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 body care trends of 2025 in new report

Skinification and premium fragrance trends are driving innovation and growth in body care, with the boom forecast to continue in 2026
Onion is the new hair and scalp health hero growing on TikTok

Onion is the new hair and scalp health hero growing on TikTok

The science-backed, Ayurvedic ingredient could peel its way into the mainstream in 2026
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