Chicago (May 1, 2012) – The deodorant and antiperspirant industry continues to enjoy the sweet smell of success… seeing a 16% growth between 2006 and 2011 and according to Mintel’s latest report, population growth in the US will continue to drive this market…
Attitudes to the sun are changing. Although a sun kissed complexion is still seen as healthy and attractive, a big number of sun-conscious consumers are concerned about the damaging effects of the sun on their skin. Indeed, according to latest research from , in the big 5 European countries, almost…
Mintel Beauty and Personal Care has announced the key trend set to impact global beauty consumers in 2012 – Kinetique. Encompassing electricity and energy in beauty and “beauty that’s plugged in”, the trend is set to drive innovation in the year ahead. “We’re seeing this trend manifest itself in several…
Chicago (February 9, 2012) – If you think young girls are making an effort to look more mature at a younger age, you’re not mistaken – and beauty manufacturers are ready to help them along. According to new research from Mintel, a substantial 61% of girls aged 9-11 would like…
Mintel Group has named Katie Gross, as the Vice President of for United States and Canada, based in Chicago. This new position will report to Jane Henderson, Global President of the Beauty and Personal Care. As Vice President of America and Canada, Katie will direct the published and custom…
“The four elements. They are essential to life itself, and new findings from show how three of them – Earth, Water and Air – are becoming more and more commonplace in today’s beauty industry as the market goes back to basics…” Earth: Where there’s muck, there’s brass At first sight,…
“Facial hair – it was iconic in the 70s (moustaches), irresistible in the 80s (the 5 o’clock shadow) and cultivated in the 90s (goatee). Today, the new Mintel’s research on Men’s grooming reveals that the appeal of the stubble continues, with almost half (48%)…
Trend intelligence for the beauty and personal care industry moves a step forward from today (10th October) as Mintel announces the launch of ) – a brand new market leading premium service – the only one of its kind available in the BPC marketplace. Mintel has combined creative talents with…
“With sales of facial skincare set to reach a beautiful £1 billion by 2012, latest research from Mintel finds the market for moisturisers, cleansers and lip care in dazzling shape. Over the past five years, sales of women’s facial skincare products have grown a healthy 26% – up from £738…
While attention to appearance and skincare was once a woman’s privilege, nowadays it should be of no surprise to find an increasing number of jars of cream in men’s cabinets alongside their aftershaves. Latest research from Mintel on the European men’s grooming market shows that while the market for shaving…
Chicago (August 18, 2011) – Despite endless body care product introductions boasting claims of being long-lasting, non-greasy or effective on dry skin, a new Mintel report reveals that the majority of those who slather it on are not happy with the products they have to choose from. Among lotion-wearers, 79%…
Chicago (July 21, 2011) – Shoppers in higher income brackets can sometimes be thriftier than those with lower incomes. If they think a private label color cosmetic’s quality and performance is on par with a national brand, they will buy it. According to a recent report from Mintel, 64%…
