The modern gentleman – grooming trends for 2016

Published: 24-Aug-2016
Body Care Hair Care Male Grooming Skin Care

The beard craze is just the tip of the iceberg for male grooming in 2016

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.

According to Datamonitor, not only do 52% of global male consumers consider their appearance to be ‘either important or very important’, but 29% touch up their looks throughout the day, explains male grooming expert Stephen Handisides (stephenhandisides.com).

Not yet a Subscriber?

This is a small extract of the full article which is available ONLY to premium content subscribers. Click below to get premium content on Cosmetics Business.

Subscribe now Already a subscriber? Sign in here.
See more

You may also like

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Skin Care

The Ordinary spotlights New York City transit problem with free bus shuttle service

Read more
The skin care brand’s latest stunt aims to provide a ‘solution’ to a New York City transportation pain point, running a free express shuttle from Williamsburg’s Domino Park to Prospect Park in Brooklyn to cut the usual commuting time in half

Trending Articles

  1. Vaseline signs Blackpink’s Jennie as Global Ambassador for Body Care The South Korean singer and actress, known for solo hit ‘Like Jennie’, will front campaigns for the Unilever-owned heritage player’s core body care collections, Gluta-Hya and Pro Derma
  2. Is Charlotte Tilbury holding up the Estée Lauder Companies and Puig’s potential merger? Brand founder Charlotte Tilbury is allegedly seeking to renegotiate her deal with Puig, the giant which owns a majority stake in her eponymous beauty brand, and which is in ongoing talks with Estée Lauder Companies over a potential merger of their businesses
  3. Stranger Things star Natalia Dyer named global face of K-beauty brand Purito Seoul The appointment of the 31-year-old American actress, who plays Nancy Wheeler in Stranger Things, comes as Purito Seoul ramps up its global presence, which includes launching into US retailer Target
  4. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    Inside fashion giant ASOS’ plan to be a serious player in beauty retail The online British fashion retailer is ramping up its face and body division in 2026 following positive beauty sales growth last year, which includes doubling down on its high-low brand strategy and investing in more physical experiences to boost its reach
  5. You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
    Click here to find out more.
    Gen Z are still the most sought-after beauty demographic, but for influence, not spend With Gen X and boomers now beauty’s biggest spenders, Gen Z’s power play is changing behaviour. This group is demanding premiumisation with accessibility from brands in 2026, as well as a genuine cultural connection, which makes winning this group over a critical future investment

Upcoming event

Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN Bangkok

24-26 June 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand See all

You may also like

You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Skin Care

The Ordinary spotlights New York City transit problem with free bus shuttle service

The skin care brand’s latest stunt aims to provide a ‘solution’ to a New York City transportation pain point, running a free express shuttle from Williamsburg’s Domino Park to Prospect Park in Brooklyn to cut the usual commuting time in half
Colour Cosmetics

Is Charlotte Tilbury holding up the Estée Lauder Companies and Puig’s potential merger?

Brand founder Charlotte Tilbury is allegedly seeking to renegotiate her deal with Puig, the giant which owns a majority stake in her eponymous beauty brand, and which is in ongoing talks with Estée Lauder Companies over a potential merger of their businesses
You need to be a subscriber to read this article.
Click here to find out more.
Ingredients

Peptides have become beauty’s buzzy ingredient once again. Here’s why…

Peptides have regained the pep in their step this year, as the longevity science boom has breathed new life into the unassuming powerhouse ingredient, prompting new category launches and surprising innovations
Colour Cosmetics

Is Estée Lauder Companies nearing a sale of Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart+?

The US beauty giant has allegedly received final bids from interested parties for the rumoured potential sale of its beauty brands Too Faced, Smashbox and Dr. Jart+, according to a new report
Fragrance

Estée Lauder Companies to cut up to 3,000 more jobs in ‘pivotal’ year for turnaround

A strong Q3 for Estée Lauder Companies (ELC) has prompted an upgrade to the beauty giant’s outlook for the full 2026 fiscal year, signalling progress in its ‘Beauty Reimagined’ turnaround plan, which will now see up to 10,000 jobs cut
Skin Care

Estée Lauder Companies takes minority stake in 111Skin

111Skin, the luxury clinical skin care brand, has received investment from Estée Lauder Companies as it continues to focus on science-driven innovation
Fragrance

Puig CEO gives update on Estée Lauder Companies merger ‘situation’

Jose Manuel Albesa, CEO of Puig, confirmed during a Q1 2026 earnings call that the company’s merger talks with Estée Lauder Companies are ‘ongoing’, but ‘no agreement has been reached’ yet
Subscribe now