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2026 Beauty Market Trends: U.S. and China H1 Sales

U.S. beauty sales gained across mass and prestige in H1 2026, while China’s cosmetics retail sales rose 6.3% amid strong livestream and premium demand.

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Companies & Industry 06:55

Cosmetic Ingredient Maker JAKA Biotech Reaches $390 Million Valuation in IPO

Laws & Regulations Aug 10

EU Targets Counterfeit Cosmetics in Landmark E-Commerce Fine

Companies & Industry Aug 10

Shiseido Net Profit Surges 211% as Structural Reforms Take Hold

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Markets & Trends 01:56

Alo Begins China Expansion With Exclusive Tmall Launch

Alo Yoga has launched its official storefront on Alibaba's Tmall, adopting an online-first strategy to tap China's expanding luxury wellness market.

Markets & Trends 03:26

Japan's Functional Food Market Grows 4% Despite Tighter Regulatory Oversight

Japan’s functional food market grew 4.1% to $4.91 billion in FY2025, even as stricter safety rules caused new product filings to fall by 26%.

Companies & Industry 02:59

Small-Batch Demand Pressure Squeezes Margins for Beauty Manufacturers

As beauty brands demand fast-turnaround, small-batch orders, cosmetics manufacturers face rising fixed costs, forcing a shift toward flexible production.

Innovation & New Products 01:42

Ulta Beauty Bets on Scalp Care Market with Prestige Brand Nutrire

Ulta Beauty is expanding its prestige hair portfolio by launching scalp-care brand Nutrire, tapping into growing prestige sales and the 'skinification' of...

Markets & Trends Aug 10

Africa’s Frankincense Boom Threatens Sourcing as Wild Tree Stocks Decline

Surging demand for frankincense in skincare and fragrance is straining supply chains in the Horn of Africa as overharvesting threatens wild Boswellia trees.

News Aug 10

Erin Parsons Launches Online Makeup Archive Featuring Rare Vintage Beauty Artifacts

Makeup artist Erin Parsons has launched The Makeup Archive, a digital museum featuring over 1,500 historic beauty artifacts and rare industry literature.

Companies & Industry Aug 10

Inside Miniso's 8,500-Store Beauty Supply Chain Network

Miniso relies on a three-tier cosmetics supply chain of over 100 contract manufacturers to power its global retail network and ultra-fast 21-day rollout cycle.

Markets & Trends Aug 10

China's High-End Facial Mask Market Sets New Benchmark for Premium Growth

A new white paper outlines a dual-value model combining technical innovation and cultural narrative to reposition China's premium facial mask sector.

Companies & Industry Aug 10

KOSÉ Relies on China Sales Surge to Offset Domestic Slump

Japanese beauty giant KOSÉ posted strong double-digit growth in mainland China during H1 2026, offsetting domestic contraction and profit declines at home.

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