Market Reports

New eye creams are answering the top skin care concern for men

Targeted eye treatments that banish dark circles and puffiness in an instant are trending, as brands see rising demand among men over 35

Whole body deodorant is the category people have been waiting for

Body odour beyond the armpits? There’s a product for that, and a whole new deodorant sector that’s already trending, and about to explode

Looksmaxxing: Is anyone talking to Gen Alpha boys?

The TikTok trend covers everything from spot treatments to bone smashing as boys try to 'maximise' their looks. Yet the beauty industry is still ignoring them

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 male grooming trends of 2024 in new report

From the #looksmaxxing phenomenon and its impact on Alpha boys, to the rise of whole body deodorants, male grooming trends are evolving fast

Year-round sunscreen: a must or a myth?

The advice is ubiquitous: wear sunscreen every single day. But not everyone agrees it’s necessary during the UK's winter months. Cosmetics Business finds out why

Seaweed: the unsung skin barrier hero

As research uncovers more about its secrets in skin barrier repair and protection, seaweed is set for a fresh wave of clinically-backed development

Viral silicone patches are the at-home alternative to Botox

Wrinkle-smoothing patches are trending for being needle-free and cheaper than Botox, and more sustainable than disposable sheet masks

Gen Alpha is the skin care industry’s newest opportunity, and its biggest responsibility

Gen Alpha are even more passionate about skin care than millennials and Gen Z. But education around positive ageing and skin health is sorely needed

Peptides are taking the skin care world by storm in 2024

A new era of advanced peptides is providing gentle yet powerful targeted solutions for a range of skin concerns. And it's supercharging category innovation

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 skin care trends of 2024 in new report

From the great peptide revival to Gen Alpha's hyper-engagement, this report opens the lid on latest trends to sizzle in skin care

Why tea is brewing up a storm in skin care

Tea may be an ancient ingredient, but its revival in skin care is serving up fresh appeal

Traditional Chinese Medicine offers 'huge potential' for emerging skin care brands

New beauty brands are reclaiming and broadening the appeal of TCM in skin care, beyond a diluted narrative of jade rollers and gua sha

Why Ayurvedic beauty is the new 'clean' beauty

'Clean' beauty is losing its clout with consumers. But clinical grade Ayurvedic beauty is succeeding where the 'clean' movement failed

3 forgotten ingredients set to pack a punch in beauty in 2024

Starring Cassia angustifolia, a botanical that is clinically proven to outperform hyaluronic acid

Why ancient beauty brands are luring Gen Z

An antidote to their tech-heavy, fast-paced lifestyles, centuries-old beauty rituals and remedies are teaching Gen Z how to slow down

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 'Ancient Beauty' trends of 2024 in new report

Time-honoured remedies, rituals and ingredients from the past are taking the spotlight in beauty. These trends will propel them into the future

Supplements packaging design has turned joyful for this reason

They look as good as consumers want to feel

From bone broth to nut butter, food brands are biting into skin health

The grocery aisles will expand for beauty foods this year, as diets play a bigger role in consumers' skin care routines

'Menowashing' is a concern, but supplement brands are leading the way

Concerns have been raised about opportunistic brands moving into the menopause category, but supplement players are still pushing for better solutions in this underfunded space

The gut health trend tackling skin conditions from within

As consumer understanding of the gut-skin axis grows, the supplement space is buzzing with a host of new launches

Why ready-to-drink beverages are making a splash in beauty

Beauty drinks with benefits will see double digit-growth in the next five years

Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 supplements trends of 2024 in new report

From beauty potions to gut health heroes, these multitask masters are driving the supplements space forward

How the wellness takeover of mass retail is changing the beauty landscape

As mass beauty retailers devote more shelf space to wellness lines, where will this leave beauty brands in 2024?

4 ways beauty brands will use generative AI in 2024

Generative AI will supercharge the beauty sector. Cosmetics Business looks at how brands will use it to benefit their businesses

Trending Articles

  1. 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
  2. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    ‘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
  3. Cosmetics Business reveals the top 5 fragrance trends of 2025 in new report From boozy notes to sleep scents and solid perfumes, the latest trends highlight the transformational effect that young Gen Z consumers are having on fragrance
  4. Catch up on our free Cosmetics Business Roundtables The Cosmetics Business Roundtables is a series of webinars exploring of the most important and emerging topics within the beauty industry
  5. 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

Upcoming event

Paris Packaging Week 2026

5-6 February 2026 | Paris, France See all