
Circana: Nine-Month U.S. Prestige Beauty Sales +14%, Mass Beauty +8%
Makeup grew the most in sales; skin care grew the fastest in units; value is driving fragrance.

Makeup grew the most in sales; skin care grew the fastest in units; value is driving fragrance.

Makeup grew the most in sales; skin care grew the fastest in units; value is driving fragrance.

Every October, the world is awash in pink for breast cancer—and this provides ample opportunity for beauty brands to raise awareness for the cause. There’s no denying the need to generate funding for breast cancer research and patient support, and these brands are going above and beyond donation-wise with nary a pink ribbon in sight.

Since its debut in January 2023, Moda Operandi’s beauty vertical has become a launch pad for emerging visionary brands to flourish alongside established cult favorites. Director of Beauty Jessica Matlin, an editorial veteran, aims to curate a shopping experience that’s about discovery and cultivating a look rather than jumping on trends. Here, Jessica reveals what’s selling through the virtual roof at the luxury e-retailer.

The CEW Cheat Sheet lets you conveniently scroll through the morning’s biggest beauty, tech, and business-related headlines all in one place. Stay up-to-date on major acquisitions and industry moves; learn about brand launches and biotech innovations; and read through investigative reports on the state of the market or our new working norm.

Data firm Circana released 2023 1H beauty sales, which increased in both mass and prestige, with lipstick a best seller for both channels.

The CEW Cheat Sheet lets you conveniently scroll through the morning’s biggest beauty, tech, and business-related headlines all in one place. Stay up-to-date on major acquisitions and industry moves; learn about brand launches and biotech innovations; and read through investigative reports on the state of the market or our new working norm.

Canada’s uber-clean personal-care juggernaut takes on the color category.

Whether it’s a mood-booster, form of escapism, or a means of self-expression, beauty products hold a special place in consumers’ hearts. All which factor into why the beauty industry is so resilient during shaky times. Circana’s Natallia Bambiza, Director and Beauty Industry Analyst, shares more about beauty’s durability.

The CEW Cheat Sheet lets you conveniently scroll through the morning’s biggest beauty, tech, and business-related headlines all in one place. Stay up-to-date on major acquisitions and industry moves; learn about brand launches and biotech innovations; and read through
investigative reports on the state of the market or our new working norm.