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The aesthetic consumer of today is facing more choices and more competing priorities than ever before. While professional skin care and aesthetic treatments remain important investments, new spending
From June 24 to 26, 2026, the fifth edition of Cosmoprof CBE ASEAN took place at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok. Carol Du had the
Built on Kline’s recent blog on China’s professional beauty market highlighting the growing role of science, sustainability, and localized innovation, additional signals from the China Beauty Expo (CBE) 2026
Henkel has officially agreed to acquire Olaplex, a prestige hair care brand renowned for its bond-building technology. This deal marks Henkel’s most significant move since its acquisition of Shiseido Professional in 2022/23 and is set to reshape the
Once a predominantly mass and value-driven landscape, the India beauty market in is now shaped by premiumization, experiential retail, and increasingly discerning consumer expectations. Store
For years, China’s beauty retail landscape was defined by price, speed, and scale. Today, that logic is beginning to break down. As the market matures
The beauty industry is shifting toward outcome-led investment, where consumers reward brands that deliver visible, science-backed results and long-term benefits. In this environment, efficacy, regulatory agility,
Two members of our U.S.-based beauty team, Carrie Mellage, Vice President, and Corrine Maier, Project Manager, recently explored the beauty retail landscape of SoHo, gaining
Cosmoprof India 2025 marked its most successful edition to date, bringing a record-breaking number of attendees and exhibitors to Mumbai and reaffirming India’s position as
In times of economic uncertainty, consumers often seek solace in small, affordable luxuries that provide comfort and a sense of wellbeing. Historically, this phenomenon has
