Online consumer behavior signals can provide the cosmetics industry with actionable information about trend diffusion and buying intent. Right now, brands, agencies, and suppliers are watching this presales data to better understand and capitalize on the longevity trend across skincare, hair care, body care, color cosmetics, and wellness.
This week on the CosmoFactory podcast, we dive into the latest digital consumer data on longevity. Our guest is Mathilde Riba, Beauty Insights Manager at SPATE, a trend forecasting platform for CPG sectors including beauty, wellness, food, and beverage. Founded in 2018, US-based SPATE uses TikTok, Instagram, and Google Search data to predict trends and gauge their popularity among consumers. Currently the platform is used by over 200 brands in beauty, not the least of which are Estée Lauder, L'Oréal, and P&G.
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna takes place March 26 – 29, learn more and get tickets here: https://www.cosmoprof.com/en/
On March 27, hear Yarden Horwitz, Co-Founder of SPATE, moderate a CosmoTalks session on Wellness Tourism. Find more info and a link to register here: https://www.cosmoprof.com/en/events/general-events-calendar/events-detail/?id=1340&back=6017
Discover the full 2026 calendar of educational programing at Comopack and Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna here: https://www.cosmoprof.com/en/events/educational/
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ABOUT CosmoFactory
Beauty industry stakeholders listen to the CosmoFactory podcast for inspiration and for up-to-date information on concepts, tactics, and solutions that move business forward. CosmoFactory – Ideas to Innovation is a weekly interview series for cosmetics and personal care suppliers, finished product brand leaders, retailers, buyers, importers, and distributors.
Each Tuesday, CosmoFactory guests share experiences, insights, and exclusive behind-the-scenes details—which makes this not only a must-listen B2B podcast but an ongoing case study of our dynamic industry.
Guests are actively working in hands-on innovation roles along the beauty industry supply chain; they specialize in raw materials, ingredients, manufacturing, packaging, and more. They are designers, R&D or R&I pros, technical experts, product developers, key decision makers, visionary executives.
HOST Deanna Utroske
Cosmetics and personal care industry observer Deanna Utroske hosts the CosmoFactory podcast. She brings an editorial perspective and over a decade of industry expertise to every interview. Deanna is also Editor of the Beauty Insights newsletter and a supply-side consultant. She previously wrote the Global Perspectives column for EuroCosmetics magazine, is a former Editor of CosmeticsDesign, and is known globally for her ability to identify emerging trends, novel technologies, and true innovation in beauty.
A PRODUCTION OF Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna
CosmoFactory is the first podcast from Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, taking its place among the best B2B podcasts serving the global beauty industry.
Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is the most important beauty trade show in the world. Dedicated to all sectors of the industry, Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna welcomes over 250,000 visitors from 150 countries and regions and nearly 3,000 exhibitors to Bologna, Italy, each year. It’s where our diverse and international industry comes together to build business relationships and to discover the best brands and newest innovations across consumer beauty, professional beauty, and the entire supply chain. The trade show includes a robust program of exclusive educational content, featuring executives and key opinion leaders from every sector of the cosmetics, fragrance, and personal care industry. Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna is the most important event of the Cosmoprof international network, with exhibitions in Asia (Hong Kong), the US (Las Vegas and Miami), India (Mumbai) and Thailand (Bangkok). Thanks to its global exhibitions Cosmoprof connects a community of more than 500,000 beauty stakeholders and 10,000 companies from 190 countries and regions.
Learn more today at Cosmoprof.com
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