Get the latest on the global beauty market — from emerging brand strategies and consumer shifts to key regulatory updates.
This week in the beauty world, we’re seeing a major spike in high-profile M&A activity, alongside fresh innovation trends emerging from Cosmoprof Bologna. Brands are doubling down on viral marketing, while the European K-Beauty market shows strong growth potential for the next decade. Meanwhile, ongoing regional conflicts continue to put pressure on global supply chain costs.
This week in global beauty, MAC Cosmetics and Ulta Beauty are leaning into social commerce via TikTok Shop. We’re also seeing five major trend updates from Cosmoprof Bologna 2026, the continued rise of the $11.7 billion Mexican beauty market, and a creative "true crime" campaign from e.l.f. Beauty.
This week, the global beauty industry is buzzing over Maison Margiela’s high-end fragrance launch, a major strategic shift among beauty giants entering India, and a clever true-crime-inspired marketing campaign from e.l.f. Beauty. We’re also keeping an eye on how infrastructure growth in the Chinese market and the conflict in Iran are impacting supply chain costs. Plus, we’re looking at the future of cosmetovigilance and shifting consumer trends.
This week, the global beauty market grew by 10%, with online sales outperforming physical retail by six times. Key highlights include potential merger talks between Estée Lauder and Puig, exciting new launches from brands like Morphe and Prada Beauty, and a look at the steady growth of K-beauty in Europe.
Big shifts are coming with news that Estée Lauder and Spain’s Puig are discussing a merger. We’ve also got fresh market outlooks for 2026-2030, a look back at March’s hottest product launches from OUAI and YSL, and rising interest in the vegan beauty market.
As we move from late March into April 2026, the beauty and personal care market is heating up with major product launches and a strong outlook for long-term growth. From M•A•C’s mission-driven collections to the rising demand for climate-responsive skincare and tighter EU safety regulations, here’s a breakdown of what’s shaping the industry right now.
This week, the beauty world is buzzing about Glossier’s major store closures and a warning from EU industry bodies regarding the spread of misinformation about cosmetic safety. Plus, new research reveals how the "Me-Economy" is shifting consumer demand toward sustainable beauty, forcing brands to rethink their strategies.
As March wraps up, the beauty world is buzzing with the return of matte makeup and the steady rise of organic skincare. *Marie Claire UK* spotlighted top new drops from brands like Hourglass and Charlotte Tilbury, while the organic personal care market is projected to grow by 5.3% annually through 2031. Plus, brands are racing to gear up for the upcoming EU packaging regulations.
This week in the global beauty industry, matte makeup is officially back in the spotlight, with major players like Rare Beauty, NARS, and Estée Lauder rolling out new collections. We're also seeing industry bodies push back against misinformation regarding EU safety regulations, plus fresh insights into what today’s sustainability-conscious consumers really want. Lastly, with new EU packaging rules arriving in May 2026, brands are bracing for significant regulatory shifts.
Matte makeup is making a huge comeback this week, with major players like Rare Beauty, NARS, Estée Lauder, and Dior pushing velvet-finish lines. Meanwhile, the Southeast Asian color cosmetics market is projected to hit $6.98 billion by 2032. We’re also keeping a close eye on the EU’s move to ban "forever chemicals" (PFAS) and the latest research on how the "me-economy" is shifting demand for sustainable beauty.
This week, K-beauty star Anua launched its first dermatologist-developed moisturizer line. Meanwhile, the EU beauty sector is pushing back against rising misinformation, and new data reveals how the "me-economy" is shifting the demand for sustainable products.
This week, major industry bodies are pushing back against beauty misinformation in the EU, while biotech-driven innovation is shaking up the Chinese market. We’ve also rounded up the latest must-have products for March and a look ahead as the global beauty market eyes a massive $647.9 billion valuation by 2034.
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