The professional channels and perfume shops in Italy may have hit hard times, but the Italian cosmetics market in general has pushed on despite the recession, according to the Italian cosmetics association.
According to the market researcher’s global new products database (GNPD), demand for dry shampoo is building momentum in Europe with the UK leading the way, where nearly a quarter (23 per cent) of women are invested in the segment.
Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions claims that visitors numbers for the first day of the event were up 42 percent and packed aisles were a testament to this claim.
The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is forecast to continue growing over the coming years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets and innovative product launches.
The Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show, initially dedicated to the health food and organic sectors, has built momentum with beauty professionals as features like a 'Beauty and Spa’ division emerges as crowd drawing segments.
The U.S. Commercial Service is assisting and supporting Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna with a team of cosmetic industry staff from US-based and international offices to execute two-client focused programs: International Buyer Recruitment and e-Showtime.
Despite market researcher NPD Group finding the UK prestige beauty industry as posting strong gains in 2012, results in the same sector in France, Italy and Spain were found to be disappointing.
Procter & Gamble is targeting the all-important Latina spending dollar with its Orgullosa Progam, which rounds up prominent Latina media figures as ambassadors for the company’s broad brand portfolio.
Ingredients supplier Mibelle, packaging company Curtis and sanitation solutions provider Ecolab are just some of the exhibitors lined up at Making Cosmetics event taking place from 12-13 March 2013 at the NMM Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, UK.
The German natural cosmetics market has recovered from growth of only 2.5 per cent in 2011, to sales up 5.5 per cent in 2012, according to the latest figures.
After growing by over 30 per cent a year between 2002 and 2007 and expanding at a slower rate since the financial crisis, the French natural & organic cosmetics market is the now the second largest in Europe after Germany according to a recent report...
Organic Monitor feels that the consumption phase of cosmetic products is often being ignored by the industry in comparison to the focus on raw materials and production process, which can damage the relationship with the consumer.
The in-cosmetics 2013 organisers have announced the three finalists for its prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award which returns at this year’s show in Paris.
A new study from Cancer Research UK shows that skin damage in British sunbed users is leading twice as many of these individuals to use anti-ageing products in an attempt at fighting back wrinkles.
Put the date in your diaries: June 12th 2013, marks the return of the SkinCare Ingredients virtual trade show and conference and the third year running for this fast growing annual event.
According to various fragrance experts, this year, a strong Middle Eastern trend and tropical scents will influence and lead the way in the fragrance sector, seeing a rise in demand for the likes of exotic spices and retro floral ingredients.
This month, veteran cosmetic industry expert Imogen Matthews asks the question, why, when male grooming has been promising to flourish for so many years, does the majority of men still opt for minimalistic personal care routines?
Biodiversity has been a concept growing in momentum in the cosmetics industry and for that reason the annual UEBT conference, held in Paris on 19 April, will focus on how biodiversity is reshaping the beauty industry.
The colour cosmetics segment is expected to capitalise on the personal care glory as well as the booming retail industry in the United Arab Emirates and is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 27.9 per cent during 2010-2015.
Compared to the likes of Asia and even Europe, the US has been a bit slower on the uptake of nutricosmetics; however the Eastern influence couple with the numerous launches of beauty drinks could change this.
Bee venom popped up on the skin care scene a few years back as a natural alternative to the hugely popular Botox trend, boasting restoration and plumping properties, particularly in menopausal skin. Years later, it appears skin care formulators are turning...
Media and consumer attention towards certain ingredients used in beauty and personal care can stifle innovation in the industry, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
Unilever’s AXE brand is broadening its grooming portfolio with the launch of a new range of products which includes a face wash, shave gel and hydrator.
It is the season of men’s grooming it seems, and with this in mind, CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com visited the HQ of natural skin care manufacturer Bulldog to discuss the challenges in the male arena and how to tackle them.
There is no doubt that the unstable economic situation is taking its toll on the global cosmetics ingredients industry, but innovation is the key to a bright future says Euromonitor global head of Ingredients Research, as he outlines the key 2013 beauty...
The men’s grooming market has traditionally moved at a slower pace due to perception and demand, but as the segment begins to boom, engaging and understanding the consumer is as important as ever.
According to market researcher Ceresana, global revenues in the fragrance industry are to continue to develop at dynamic rates in the next eight years as demand from consumers in both developed and emerging countries rises.
According to members of Parliament, Europe still needs to tackle ‘biopiracy’ in terms of multinationals exploiting plants from developing countries without sharing the benefits with indigenous peoples.
The modern man is concerned with his appearance and is increasingly aware of the benefits associated with a proper beauty regime and this, in turn, is driving the growth of the global men’s grooming market.
Mergers and acquisitions in the last couple of years have demonstrated companies' increased interest in organic and natural-positioned products and brands, according to the market researcher.
As consumers become more interested in greener products, this demand is filtering down the supply chain, resulting in the global chemical industry focusing more on sustainability.
Aveda founder Horst Rechelbacher has been confirmed to headline this year’s Natural Beauty & Spa Theatre seminar line-up at the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show at London’s Olympia on 7-8 April.
Sales of prestige make-up have recorded double-digit growth in value sales year-on-year, beating the recession as products are viewed as affordable luxury.
As recent market research perceives the United Arab Emirates cosmetics market as reaching as high as €104 million (Dh 514 million) by 2014, caviar is also noted as gaining momentum as a key skin care ingredient.
Men’s natural skin care firm Bulldog has continued to roll its products out into new markets across the world; this time targeting South Korea, as the grooming trend grows.
The founder of global naturals brand Aveda and owner of Intelligent Nutrients, is to give a keynote presentation at the forthcoming Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show, in London, UK.
As the male grooming market grows, and expands beyond just body wash and shaving products, it is not uncommon for men in the UK to wear make-up, a new study has found.
In many ways market entry into the natural and organic cosmetics category is easier these days but success will not come without integrity, according to a Euromonitor analyst.
The number of Indian members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has increased over five times in the last year thanks to greater interest in sustainable palm oil for consumer products, including cosmetics.
The affordable indulgence of getting your nails done is driving consumer demand and aiding the segment in outperforming all other cosmetics categories.
This year the in-cosmetics European event will take place in Paris and is expected to be the biggest to date thanks to more exhibition spaces, as well as more exhibitors, conferences and promotional platforms.
Sales of dermocosmetics in Poland are tipped to increase, reaching one billion Polish zlotys (€245 million) in the next two years, as the country’s distribution channels become more diversified.
The new calendar has seen the continuing growth of one of the biggest trends in South Korea, and it’s not the exuberant, catchy, feel-good viral dance phenomenon unearthed in 2012; but rather the increase in men’s make-up sales.
Beauty boxes have revolutionised how consumers shop for beauty products, providing sensory elements to online shopping that was not present in the traditional retail format and this will continue to drive e-commerce.
Market research company has begun the New Year with the appointment of a new Global Skin Care Analyst as it looks to continue to deliver valuable insights in the sector.
