COSMOTALKS
EDUCATION- COSMOTALKS
TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 2027 REGISTER NOW
STATE OF THE BEAUTY MARKET: CONSUMER INSIGHTS AND GLOBAL RETAIL PERSPECTIVES
11:00AM – 11:45AM | $ 85 Beauty continues to captivate consumers worldwide— but what’ s really driving their choices, and how are retailers responding? In this dynamic session, Circana Global Beauty Industry Advisor Larissa Jensen will share a snapshot of the latest consumer and market data revealing what will shape beauty in 2027, followed by a discussion with three leading retailers representing different regions of the globe.
The conversation will explore how these consumer signals are playing out on the ground: which trends are gaining traction, how consumer mindsets are evolving, what categories are driving engagement, and how retailers are adapting their strategies to meet shifting demands. Expect a candid exchange of insights, regional contrasts, and practical takeaways on navigating beauty’ s next chapter.
MODERATOR: Larissa Jensen | Senior Vice President, Global Beauty Industry Advisor, Circana Kevin H. Wong | Vice President of Merchandising in Beauty, Target
WHAT I WISH I KNEW: LESSONS FROM FOUNDERS WHO BUILT AND SCALED BEAUTY BRANDS
12:00PM – 12:45PM | FREE Building a great product is only the beginning. What separates the brands that break through from those that don’ t are often the decisions founders make and the lessons they learn the hard way. In this candid conversation, successful beauty founders share what they got right, what they got wrong, and what ultimately changed the trajectory of their businesses.
From finding product-market fit and building a differentiated brand to raising capital, acquiring customers, entering retail, and knowing when to scale, the discussion will unpack the choices, tradeoffs, and inevitable mistakes behind building a lasting beauty business. Most importantly, they’ ll share what they wish they had known at the beginning— and what they would do differently if they were starting today.
MODERATOR: John Cafarelli | President and Co-Founder, BeautyMatter Lorne Lucree | CEO, Wizard Wellness Sergio Tache | Founder & CEO, Dossier Perfumes Ron Robinson | Cosmetic Chemist / CEO / Founder, BeautyStat
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