Organic beauty hit the headlines in the UK this week, as the Soil Association released a report suggesting that consumers are being misled by current labelling on products.
The impact of infrared and blue light (from screens) on the skin is an area that the anti-pollution trend is tipped to move into next: we ask an expert about its potential.
The anti-pollution trend is possibly one of the hottest topics in the beauty industry right now, but as it continues to boom its evolution is far from being clear cut.
Google has compiled data to curate a beauty trends report that identifies and compares consumer habits and demands across three key global markets: the US, France and Japan.
Recent data suggests the industry could be doing more to meet consumer demand for hair loss targeting products, and new ingredients launches suggest companies are making moves to respond.
Euromonitor International's Nicholas Micallef, Senior Analyst, gives us the firm's take on the key factors driving growth - and the key challenges - for the global beauty industry.
The influence of the closely neighbouring industries of beauty, food and drink on each other is continuing to develop, according to research firm GlobalData.
Mintel global beauty analyst Charlotte Libby discusses the top four trends driving the cosmetics and beauty market at last week's in-cosmetics Global event, in London.
Late last month in New York City, CEW hosted a sold-out newsmaker forum featuring Jane Lauder, global brand president of Clinique—and, yes, granddaughter of Estée Lauder, founder of the skin care brand’s parent company. At the event, she explained how...
By Tatiana Gladenkova, a PhD research student, Moscow State University
In this guest article, Tatiana Gladenkova, a PhD research student at the Moscow State University, presents the findings of her research into the shifting nature of trade in the global cosmetics industry.
In this guest article, to mark the ongoing in-cosmetics Global show, Jamie Mills, Consumer Insight Analyst for GlobalData, reveals the firm’s latest insights on the important crossover between food and beauty.
Ahead of her marketing trends presentation at in-cosmetics global in London this week, Dominque Assenat, who is head of color, beauty, and accessories at Peclers Paris, answered Cosmetics Design’s questions about all things Nordic and Korean.
In this guest article, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Jane Jang, Global Beauty and Personal Care Analyst at Mintel, explains reveals some key shifting skin care habits in South Korea.
The Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show enjoyed a successful 10th edition earlier this year, welcoming 507 global exhibitors to Guangzhou.
By Sean Singleton, Managing Director, Your Favourite Story
In these guest articles, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Sean Singleton, Managing Director at digital agency Your Favourite Story, explains how brands can use digital to launch their beauty products effectively. Here, he takes a look...
Having looked at the different opportunities in the North American and European markets in the previous article, here we consider the different types of products that are available and how the category is likely to look in the future.
By Sean Singleton, Managing Director, Your Favourite Story
In these guest articles ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Sean Singleton, Managing Director at digital agency Your Favourite Story, explains how brands can use digital to launch their beauty products effectively. First up, he explains...
The anti-pollution trend started in Asia but is now gaining rapid momentum in Europe and North America. We spoke to an expert from Euromonitor to find out about how the trend is evolving differently in those markets.
We take a look at Mintel’s report into how multiple ingredients and key consumer demands born from Southeast Asia are generating a wave of interest from US millennials.
Jennifer Cohan, president of the communications and marketing firm Edelman, shared new insights on consumer trust—and mistrust—when she spoke to cosmetics and personal care industry leaders and executives gathered for this year’s PCPC annual meeting in...
Market research company, Mintel, finds that while the Muslim population continues to grow in APAC, halal cosmetics players are seeking certification to enter the non-Muslim cosmetics sector.
The colour cosmetics market is probably the fastest moving beauty category thanks to new looks with each fashion season. But in recent years it has been the US market that has provided the inspiration.
By Belinda Carli, Director, The Institute of Personal Care Science
In this guest article, ahead of the in-cosmetics Global show next month, Belinda Carli of the Institute of Personal Care Science, reveals what consumers are really looking for when it comes to customisation.
A major European event for the beauty and personal care industry is set to open its doors tomorrow, with two concurrent shows running throughout the weekend.
At eTail Asia 2017, Ann Wang, General Manager of Performance Advertising Solution, Online Media Group, Tencent, revealed how Chinese brands can succeed amid the country’s online market environment and evolving consumer behaviours.
At our recent anti-pollution forum, we gathered industry experts to discuss the global rising trend. Here, we look back at some of the top questions submitted by listeners on the subject of the current state of the market.
Korean beauty trends have led to a new wave of trend adoptees and so we caught up with Jane Jang, Senior Beauty Analyst at Mintel to understand more about how the dominant sector is spreading across APAC.
The in-cosmetics Global event will open its doors at the Ex on April 4th, revealing the most comprehensive educational and conference programme to date.
UK-based market research company, Mintel, identifies the anti-fatigue area as an up and coming niche segment as consumers battle against burgeoning careers and lack of sleep.
The Cosmetics Design team has been left stunned by response to our inaugural Beauty Industry Awards, and the results of the regional competitions are now in.
The colour cosmetics category has never been more dynamic or more diverse, and still underscores lots of opportunity. And the latest Cosmetics Design special newsletter focuses on what is happening worldwide
The latest in an ever increasing line of brands signing up to plug their products via the hot ticket that is diversity, Lancome has launched a campaign that focuses on real women.
Google has revealed that so far this year, ‘masking’ has been the most searched skin care trend, confirming the rising global enthusiasm for face masks.
In our first Cosmetics Design Asia special newsletter of the year, we are focusing on evolving trends and industry developments that impact the growing colour cosmetics sector in APAC.
The demand for products that reflect consumer diversity - in terms of background and identity - is on the rise, and leading to a new fusion of beauty and fashion.
2017 is going to be exciting, but challenging for beauty and personal care companies as they adjust to rapidly changing consumer behavior. How consumers shop, explore, and discover brands is being reinvented and fast. Here are my picks for the biggest...
Halal beauty is dominant in many markets across the Middle East and Asia, and it looks like it’s now set to become established in western markets too: Asda, UK supermarket chain, is set to become the first major UK retailer to stock a halal skin care...
As consumers and brands alike have recognised the connection between fitness and beauty in recent years, we spoke to Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, to see how this trend is developing.
Many aspects of the European economy and political situation are looking increasingly uncertain. A new report highlights that shifting political allegiance and economic volatility could stunt growth and polarise consumers.
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