In this series, we take a look at five major trends defining the beauty market in Israel: personalisation, anti-ageing, beauty supplements, the environment and safety, and natural ingredients.
Trying to generate renewed interest in fragrances is one of the biggest challenges for this category, evinced by waning sales of the most popular scents. So how to reinvigorate things?
Beauty brands both big and small like Aesop and 5yina as well as beauty tech providers like Revieve, out of Finland, are formulating product and developing technologies that take the place and space where a consumer is located into consideration in the...
A lot of noise is being made about the potential of male grooming as a rising category in beauty, but where are we seeing launches from finished product manufacturers that really move the conversation forward?
At the upcoming Natural Products Scandinavia 2018, the leading brands, products and ingredients will be showcased for the Scandi region, with a strong emphasis on the beauty industry.
Kew Gardens’ deputy director of science reveals the opportunities from natural sources for next level botanical actives in beauty in this three part exclusive interview.
We take a look at four of the key market trends defining the beauty industry at the moment on a global scale: cannabis, male grooming, personalisation, and clean & green beauty.
Consumers are changing their perception of beauty and are increasingly choosing a more holistic approach rather than quick-fixes and cover-ups, according to leading APAC analyst.
Discover our exclusive interview with an industry expert on the potential of technology to revolutionise bespoke, tailor-made beauty and personal care offerings.
In this exclusive interview with a perfumer professional, we discover why and how fragrance can be especially relevant to the ongoing consumer demand for personalised, customised products.
Iba Halal Care, India’s only Halal-certified cosmetics brand, has raised $3m in Series-A funding to tackle expansion plans in the nation’s burgeoning sector.
Today the company announced its newest private-label brand, Belk Beauty. The product collection, as well as the department store itself, centers on a very Southern identity. Makeup from the new brand was inspired by regional cities such as, Atlanta, Charlotte,...
Cosmetic and personal care carrying vegan claims are definitely on trend these days, highlighted by a daily deluge of new product launches carrying animal-friendly labels, worldwide.
Free-from claims are designed to provide reassurance to safety and health-conscious consumers, which, in turn, help build trust and confidence in their purchasing decisions. But are they proving successful? Or is the real harm in the nature of these free-from...
Today’s personal care consumer believes that the body, effectively, eats whatever comes into contact with the skin. And this means that the quality and origin of skin care, hair care, fragrance, and beauty ingredients are all the more significant. Edible...
With the segment tipped for further growth, here are some top shifts and launches being seen in the male grooming space - including Chanel's first makeup line for men.
In this guest article, we discover how health and beauty retailers can ensure they stay ahead of the curve and fight off the competition in an ever more competitive retail landscape.
Natural Products Scandinavia has launched ‘Who’s who in Green Beauty Scandinavia’ – a new initiative celebrating the top personalities making a difference in green beauty in the region.
Teens, natural and organic stories, dry masks — all are dominating the burgeoning global facial mask skin care segment. But how can marketers embrace ingredient sourcing, innovative product launches and engaging social media strategies to communicate...
Mineral makeup is one thing, but there’s a whole new niche of the beauty and personal care industry that is based on mindful beauty, holistic healing, astrology, numerology, crystals, stones, and smudge sticks. To find out more about this growing segment...
The most recent data from a leading market research provider suggests that consumers in Western Europe are restricting hair care spending in favour of more natural looks.
Here, Silvija Špehar, co-founder of natural hemp cosmetics brand Hemptouch, explains how cannabis-related products have huge potential in the beauty industry.
Swiss consumers have become increasingly knowledgeable about the ingredients and the formulation of their skin care products, and demand high performance from their naturals products.
Indie founder and influencer Africa Miranda has an impressive social following (47K on IG); she blogs, she acts, and she is about to embark on a nationwide book tour. Her work takes her not only across the US, but around the world as well. And she’s telling...
In this first edition of our new Editor's Spotlight specials, we cast our eye to the hottest new launches and innovations in beauty and personal care formulation across the globe.
Nivea launched its crowd sourcing innovation think tank Co-Lab earlier this month and has now opened up the initiative to creative minds from the UK, Korea and Brazil to take part in an ‘ideas pitch’.
With L’Oréal’s recent Logocos acquisition bringing more vegan claims to the global beauty giant’s portfolio, and Unilever’s vegan personal care brand having just launched in the UK, we take a look at what’s making vegan claims so popular in beauty.
Environmental protection claims present a key opportunity for sun care brands as well as for beauty players in United Arab Emirates (UAE), says leading data and analytics company GlobalData.
A market research provider has released insights into the three main drivers pushing the leading beauty players on the global scene into the top spots.
The new generation of beauty consumers, aged 16-20, are Approaching adulthood, Video driven, Influencer aware and Digital natives, or ‘AVID’, says Mintel.
Retailer A.S. Watson and L’Oreal plan to roll out over 50 new Colorlab stores across China this year, after witnessing a 75% increase of annual sales since opening.
German consumers are now seeing the benefits of natural ingredients in beauty and skin care, and are willing to spend more on higher quality products in this area.
Consumers are not concerned about the impact of blue light onto the skin, and count sun damage, air conditioning, dust and diet among factors they believe have more of an impact on skin’s appearance.
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