5 Skin and Wellness Trends That Will Define 2026, According to Glowbar CEO Rachel Liverman
As the wellness-service boom reshapes the beauty landscape, Glowbar founder and third-generation esthetician Rachel Liverman shares the trends she believes will matter most in the coming year.
As the wellness-service boom reshapes the beauty landscape, Glowbar founder and third-generation esthetician Rachel Liverman shares the trends she believes will matter most in the coming year.
Consumers are still treating themselves to beauty despite economic concerns. Mass and prestige channels posted solid dollar and unit gains, led by fragrance, which was up 17% in mass and 6% in prestige.
In a world where beauty and personal care sales hit an estimated $600 billion in 2024, the next big story isn’t unfolding in Paris or Seoul — it’s emerging from the sands and skylines of the Middle East and Africa.
The global consumer landscape is undergoing significant transformations driven by shifting societal values, technological advancements, and economic pressures.
CEW and the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists [NYSCC] celebrate eight groundbreaking ingredient innovations shaping the future of beauty formulation.
Today more than 1,000 beauty industry insiders will gather at this year’s Beauty Expo at the Metropolitan Pavilion in NYC to celebrate more than 278 Finalists across 35 categories for CEW’s 2025 Beauty Awards program.
Expect high-impact, actionable takeaways across several hot-button topics, including the exclusive reveal on which brands in mass, masstige, and prestige beauty performed best in H1.
This month marks a slate of high-profile beauty launches. Leading the charge is Louis Vuitton’s first foray into color cosmetics with La Beauté, a collection that looks to redefine luxe (starting with $160 price tags for lipstick). The beauty landscape is also seeing the debut of biotech-driven hair care, clean-label startups, and new namesake lines from Chris McMillan and Mary Phillips. Together, these launches forecast a market reshaped by heritage houses, celebrity talent, and science-forward innovation.
Beauty New York debuts this October at the Shops at the Oculus, bringing together over 40 leading and emerging brands, immersive experiences, expert-led masterclasses, and the first-ever Impact Awards in a three-day celebration of the beauty industry.