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Clean Beauty 2030
Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Clean Beauty 2030

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During MakeUp in New York 2025, Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation hosted a special conference to discuss the future of Clean Beauty. Joining Cosmetics IC’s CIO, Leila Rochet, were Romain Galliard of The Detox Market and Jessica Tarangioli of FusionPKG. Together, they outlined how an intersectional approach to innovation is key to unlocking the sector’s potential as we head toward 2030.

Niceflation: Playfulness and Kindness as New Wellness Rituals
Monday, September 15, 2025

Niceflation: Playfulness and Kindness as New Wellness Rituals

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After the overindulgence of “funflation”, where entertainment and consumption were pushed to extremes despite economic pressures, Niceflation proposes a gentler economy: one of joy, playfulness, and kindness.

Eternity: Between Ancestral Memory and Scientific Horizons
Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Eternity: Between Ancestral Memory and Scientific Horizons

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What does it mean to endure? In a world shadowed by ecological urgency, technological acceleration, and existential doubt, the idea of survival no longer belongs to survivalists alone. It’s seeping into everyday culture.

The Many Faces of Innovation
Saturday, September 6, 2025

The Many Faces of Innovation

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Circana data shows that 46% of female beauty buyers in the U.S. prefer to replenish beauty products that they’ve used before, rather than trying new ones.

Beauty's Charm Offensive
Monday, September 1, 2025

Beauty's Charm Offensive

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Labubu and the rise of charm culture: From cult collectible to global craze, charmcore is reshaping beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. Driven by adult consumers seeking self-expression, the trend is pushing brands toward creativity, customization, and the next chapter of sustainable, multifunctional design.

K-Beauty Second Wave: Understanding the Dynamics Behind It's Success
Thursday, August 21, 2025

K-Beauty Second Wave: Understanding the Dynamics Behind It's Success

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While Korea isn’t the only country in Asia bursting with innovative cosmetics, cutting-edge technologies, and captivating beauty ideals (as seen in the previous article), it has undeniably taken the lead in shaping global beauty routines.

The Charmification of Beauty
Monday, August 18, 2025

The Charmification of Beauty

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A charming trend is taking over beauty, turning on-the-go products into stand-out, display-worthy beauty accessories with a toylike feel. The “keychain beauty” trend has fully taken over, as consumers’ bags become a jangling menagerie of trendy, mini-sized beauty products.

Asian Makeup: Freshness & Innovation
Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Asian Makeup: Freshness & Innovation

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According to the National Bureau of Statistics of China, domestic cosmetics brands account for 56% of the cosmetics market, reflecting their growing strength and consumer trust.

UK TikTok Trends to Watch: From Skin to Scalp, What's Capturing Attention in 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025

UK TikTok Trends to Watch: From Skin to Scalp, What's Capturing Attention in 2025

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From hydration-first skincare to simplified self-care and longevity-driven wellness, TikTok is shaping the next wave of UK beauty. Early signals reveal consumers’ growing appetite for sensorial payoff, approachable science, and products that feel as good as they work.

Emerging Themes in Beauty: Early Trend Signals with Big Potential
Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Emerging Themes in Beauty: Early Trend Signals with Big Potential

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The rules of beauty are being rewritten, and we’re seeing a shift toward something more personal, more purposeful. Consumers today are seeking products that work, align with their lifestyle, and reflect their individuality.

Beauty in Flux: Making Sense of Shifting Consumer Sentiment Amid Rising Costs
Thursday, July 24, 2025

Beauty in Flux: Making Sense of Shifting Consumer Sentiment Amid Rising Costs

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A recent proprietary BEAUTYSTREAMS survey conducted among over 1,000 U.S. respondents reveals a striking reality: U.S. consumers are not only reevaluating their beauty and wellness priorities, but doing so with notable speed and discernment.

US Beauty Trends 2025: Science-Driven Longevity, Ingredient Innovation, and Holistic Wellness
Friday, July 18, 2025

US Beauty Trends 2025: Science-Driven Longevity, Ingredient Innovation, and Holistic Wellness

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The US beauty industry in 2025 is undergoing a transformative shift, driven by consumer demand for long-term skin health, ingredient transparency, and holistic well-being.

Longevity – The New Modern Obsession
Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Longevity – The New Modern Obsession

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We are living in a time when medical advancements are pushing the boundaries of human life further every year. Fueled by these breakthroughs, the younger generation is embracing a bold new ambition: to extend life expectancy while maintaining vitality and freedom at every stage.

Asia Cosme Lab & The K-Beauty Take Over - Part 2: Skincare & Hybrids in the West
Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Asia Cosme Lab & The K-Beauty Take Over - Part 2: Skincare & Hybrids in the West

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The Korean beauty market, as one of the most creative and dynamic market, has influenced global beauty enthusiasts and markets. K-Beauty is expanding its aura towards Japan, SEA and more and more in the US.

Scent Tech Synergy: AI and the Future of Fragrance Creation
Thursday, June 19, 2025

Scent Tech Synergy: AI and the Future of Fragrance Creation

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As innovation in fragrance accelerates, beauty and wellness brands are turning to artificial intelligence to help transform how scents are created, tested and scaled. With AI now enhancing every stage of fragrance development – from concept to compliance – the role of tech in olfactory experiences is more crucial than ever.

From Sustainability to Regeneration
Friday, May 30, 2025

From Sustainability to Regeneration

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In beauty, sustainability has long been the goal. But today, the conversation is shifting. The future isn’t just about reducing impact, it’s about restoring. It's about regeneration: actively giving back to the ecosystems, materials, and communities that beauty depends on.

Recession Beauty: How Economic Pressure is Redefining Beauty Culture
Friday, May 16, 2025

Recession Beauty: How Economic Pressure is Redefining Beauty Culture

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Economic uncertainty and the ongoing tariff turbulence are reshaping the beauty industry, prompting a shift toward value-driven consumer behavior. Cosmetics Inspiration & Creation examines the rise of Recession Beauty - a direct response to the current economic climate and how economic pressure is redefining beauty culture.

Towards a New Mission for Beauty: Longevity Unlocked
Monday, May 12, 2025

Towards a New Mission for Beauty: Longevity Unlocked

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We are living in a deeply paradoxical era. Humanity has never lived this long: global life expectancy now reaches 72.5 years. And yet, behind this seemingly triumphant milestone lies another, more sobering reality — healthy life expectancy still hovers around 63 years.

Slimmer Bodies, New Routines: The GLP-1 Beauty Opportunity
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Slimmer Bodies, New Routines: The GLP-1 Beauty Opportunity

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GLP‑1 receptor agonists, also known by household names like Ozempic and Wegovy, Mounjaro have jumped from diabetes management to global lifestyle phenomenon. Roughly 14 million people worldwide are already on a GLP-1 and analysts expect that figure to quadruple by 2030.

ASIA COSME LAB & THE K-Beauty Takeover - Part 1: Makeup Influence in Asia
Friday, May 2, 2025

ASIA COSME LAB & THE K-Beauty Takeover - Part 1: Makeup Influence in Asia

The Korean beauty market, as one of the most creative and dynamic market, has influenced global beauty enthusiasts and markets. Especially the K-Beauty makeup is expanding its aura towards all over Asia while skincare (that we will cover in a separate article) is hugely active in western markets.