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WGSN Beauty: The multibillion-dollar beauty market still up for grabs

In WGSN’s 2021 forecast of big ideas and key opportunities for the beauty industry, a few major themes stood out. Among them, a valuable …

Apr 18, 2019 | By Cassandra Gagnon

WGSN Beauty: The must-know facts for building a successful beauty brand

Sniffing black pepper, covering myself with sparkly powder and stirring carrier oils in huge vats. The first six months of my job as beauty …

Apr 12, 2019 | By Jenni Middleton

Welcome to WGSN Beauty

We asked executives from the beauty industry what keeps them up at night – and have created a forecasting product to help them sleep better.

Apr 10, 2019 | By Carla Buzasi

Gen Z: Building New Beauty

What does the next generation want from beauty brands and products? WGSN's latest white paper takes a deep dive into how Gen Z are building beauty. WGSN's Rebecca Stevenson reports.

Mar 28, 2019 | By Rebecca Stevenson

Packaging, Colour and Materials 2021

At Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2019, we presented a new ground-breaking installation in partnership with Cosmopack exploring the future of sustainability, colour and innovative materials.

Mar 27, 2019 | By Rebecca Stevenson

At Cosmoprof, Gen Z are the answer to sustainable beauty

Last week at Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, our Global Beauty Director, Jenni Middleton brought together some of the world’s pioneering beauty brands to discuss the unique challenges Gen Z brings to brands.

Mar 22, 2019 | By WGSN Insider

Tech-forward beauty: L’Oréal unveils AI-based skin diagnostic tool for Vichy

L'Oreal has announced another tech development, with an AI-powered skin diagnostic tool that's based on years of scientific research. WGSN reports.

Feb 25, 2019 | By Sandra Halliday

Beauty futures 2019: Sub-zero waste

With sustainability front of mind for government and industry alike, it comes as no surprise that emerging trends for the year ahead are relating to this message. 2019 is predicted to be the year of Sub-Zero Waste as a significant beauty and personal-care trend.

Dec 20, 2018 | By Alice Gividen

Indie Beauty Expo London: Why you should go and the top brands to watch

Indie Beauty Expo (IBE) is coming to London this week, the first to launch in Europe, and it's set to become the place to discover emerging brands and the latest products on the indie beauty scene. Here's what to expect.

Oct 23, 2018 | By Theresa Yee

Catwalk season: A wellness survival guide

Catwalk fatigue already? With just one city down, industry insiders can't run out of steam just yet. Enter WGSN's wellness survival guide to help you navigate the rest of the season with self-care in mind.

Sep 13, 2018 | By Sarah Owen

Wellness hubs: The future of the spa experience

Wellness hubs are moving away from the traditional spa experience of set, structured menus to a new offering of immersive experiences combining mind and body. WGSN’s Becky Stevenson took a trip back to her hometown of Stamford to check out one of the latest hubs on our beauty watch list.

Aug 14, 2018 | By Rebecca Stevenson

Chop Chop: The salon that hints to the future of hair care

In an era of nomadic workforces and lifestyles, the new consumer is on-the-go – and convenience is key. Chop Chop is helping to shape the hair industry to suit this consumer. WGSN's Alice Gividen reports.

Jul 30, 2018 | By Alice Gividen