A journey to the past: Our first beauty memories They say you never forget your first love. Similarly, some never forget the first time they applied a lipstick or spritzed some perfume behind their ears. Today, Mintel ... Read More
Thought Bubble: Kylie Cosmetics and Dr. Jart Make Moves Earlier this week, beauty brand Coty made headlines when it paid $600 million to gain 51% share in Kylie Cosmetics. On the same day, The Estée Lauder Companies ... Read More
Turia Pitt x Avène: Why authentic brand ambassadors are the only way forward Skincare brand Avène has partnered with activist and athlete Turia Pitt in Australia, drawing on her inspirational life story to demonstrate the products’ effectiveness for those with sensitive ... Read More
Shake up holiday shopping with reinvented gifting As the holiday season quickly approaches, consumers are starting to think about their holiday shopping lists. Gift ideas range from tangible items to experiences, in the hopes of ... Read More
How beauty brands can reach Gen Z subcultures Each generation can be defined by their various subcultures and countercultures. Baby boomers, Gen X and Millennials all sprouted unique and identifiable groups, often made notable when entering ... Read More
8 interesting brands spotted at Indie Beauty Expo London As part of Mintel’s Beauty Innovation team, I’m always on the lookout for the next trends and product concepts that will shape the beauty sector in the future. ... Read More
In-cos Asia 2019: 6 innovative beauty products in the mental performance space Today, products that support people with focus, attention and even mood elevation are in demand, especially with mental states inextricably linked to performance at work or otherwise. This ... Read More
The rise of jelly textures in beauty Beauty launches are using gels and jelly textures to add an element of playfulness and sensory satisfaction to products, providing a more enjoyable and exciting experience for users. ... Read More
What can department stores learn from Harrods’ revamped Beauty Hall? Part of a year-long refurbishment project, Harrods opened the second of its three new beauty halls at the beginning of October 2019. A number of retailers have invested ... Read More
6 game-changing suncare products from Asia At in-cosmetics Asia this year, Mintel’s expert analyst will explore the growing suncare market and identify the future trends that manufacturers, companies and brands should consider to win ... Read More
Why personalisation is the future of beauty As consumers increasingly seek out beauty solutions suited to their specific needs, there has never been a greater need for personalisation in the category. Presenting at London’s Personalised ... Read More
Decoding the potential of gender neutral male cosmetics In recent years male and gender-neutral cosmetics have been growing in popularity. Despite makeup still being categorised by gender in Western societies, brands are slowly starting to adopt ... Read More
