Markets & trends
Beyond hairstyles: How hair has been a symbol of women’s struggles
Since the death of Masha Amini, a young Kurdish Iranian woman arrested by the Iranian morality police for "improper hijab," many have...
Skin whitening products remain popular in Cameroon despite risks
Back in the spotlight when Cameroon’s health ministry on August 19 banned the import, production and distribution of cosmetic and...
Sales of prestige fragrances overtake pre-pandemic levels in France, NPD
Sales of prestige fragrances recorded a 20% increase in the selective channel (perfumes, department stores and specialized prestige...
France: Organic cosmetics are innovating despite a difficult market environment
With more than 130 exhibitors in organic cosmetics (+10% compared to 2019), the Natexpo Lyon trade show proved that the offer for...
YSL Beauty smashes virility codes with new campaign featuring Lil Nas X
With glossy pink lips, eyes highlighted in a sparkling shade, Lil Nas X is once again breaking the codes by stepping out to front Yves...
Kidcore, the trend that’s taking Gen Z back in the 1990s and 2000s
For a while, TikTok seems to have turned into a time machine, reviving all the clothes, accessories, makeup and other top trends of the...
The influence of technology and new uses on the future of beauty
Augmented and virtual realities, NFT, avatars, increasing online communities – we are constantly placed within a virtual space that...
Focus on color: A snapshot of French and American beauty trends
As part of their ongoing partnership with intelligence platform, Spate, the trends Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation has dived into...
Fall make-up trends: From glazed donut nails to siren eyes and slugging
After taking a backseat for two years due to the pandemic, makeup is making a comeback to beauty routines this fall. And pearly ’donut...
Natural and organic beauty: Three key trends spotted at Vivaness 2022
It was an unusual edition for Vivaness, the most important international trade fair for natural and organic beauty! Due to the...
