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Explore our latest insights on the beauty, luxury, and lifestyle industries. At Carrara Advisory, we combine decades of hands-on experience with deep market understanding to provide actionable perspectives on strategy, innovation, and growth. Here, we share our thinking on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of your business.

Private Equity is Shaping the Next Generation of CDMOs - 1Q Health Case
The beauty and wellness industries are converging, driving rapid growth, and pushing traditional CMOs further evolve into full-service CDMOs offering end-to-end solutions from formulation to brand support. Private equity is now shaping this space by building next-generation platforms that combine speed, scientific credibility, and integrated services to meet the rising demand.

Intercos: The Unseen Force Powering the World’s Biggest Beauty Brands
Intercos doesn’t sell to consumers, yet it shapes what millions apply daily. With strategic acquisitions, a “glocal” footprint, and a laser focus on R&D, Intercos has gone from Milan startup to global force powering most of the world’s top 30 beauty brands and hitting €1B+ revenues despite major disruptions.

Behind the Brand: Why CDMOs and Incubators Are Not Interchangeable
Understanding the difference between a CDMO and a beauty incubator is essential for anyone building or scaling a brand. While CDMOs focus on execution and manufacturing, incubators bring strategy, creativity, and market insight to turn ideas into lasting businesses.

Beauty Incubators: Nurturing Innovation in the Global Beauty Industry
Beauty incubators play a crucial role in nurturing innovation within the global beauty industry by providing emerging brands with mentorship, resources, and funding to overcome challenges and achieve commercial success. They shape the future of beauty through category diversification, technological integration, and strategic partnerships.