Stress is considered a norm in today’s fast-paced, always connected world, but it seems the beauty industry in Asia is putting more focus on new product innovation in an effort to help consumers to de-stress and relax. At this year’s in-cosmetics Asia (30 October–1 November 2018), new…
As the natural beauty trend takes hold across the US, it seems Black women are fully embracing their natural hair. New research from Mintel reveals that Black women are most likely to wear their hair natural (no chemicals) with no-heat styling (40%) and natural with heat styling…
Whether going for a light-handed and natural or vibrant and bold look, today’s American women are interested in makeup looks on two ends of the beauty spectrum. While the natural look is a go-to for the majority of women across the US, as nearly eight in 10 female color cosmetics…
As young beauty entrepreneurs like Kylie Jenner and Zoella prove, the teen cosmetics market is now worth big money. In fact, Mintel’s team of global beauty and personal care analysts has developed an acronym to identify this new generation of beauty consumers: aged 16-20*, they are Approaching adulthood, Video driven,…
While the saying goes that ‘beauty is only skin deep’ it seems that British women are spending more than ever on facial skincare. Indeed, in 2017 British women spent a beautiful £1.15 billion on facial skincare, with sales set to increase by 3% to reach £1.18 billion in 2018. Over…
Whether first thing in the morning or just before bed, skincare routines are typically saved for the comfort of your own home. Unless of course, you’re among the one in five (20%) American skincare users who view facial masking as an opportunity to snap a selfie, rising to nearly half…
The facial mask segment is a rising star in the facial skincare category in China for reasons of convenience, personalisation and premiumisation. However, new Mintel research* reveals that facial masks with a cleaning function are experiencing an upswing in usage due to the rising concerns surrounding air…
As Father’s Day (June 17) approaches, it seems that many American dads would welcome a way to hold onto their youth as new research from Mintel reveals that one third (34%) of American dads* who use personal care products say they care about preventing the signs of…
While China’s cosmeceuticals market is currently quite diversified and fragmented, it seems these products are resonating more and more with Chinese consumers. Latest research from Mintel reveals that as many as seven in 10 (69%) consumers agree that using cosmeceuticals daily can prevent skin sensitivity. In comparison, over two in…
From the smokey-eye look to custom-blended and all-natural beauty products, new research from Mintel reveals that today’s trend-driven, multicultural women are propelling the US beauty industry forward. Whether an everyday or special occasion makeup look, it seems Hispanic women who perform a beauty routine are more likely…
They’re alleged to have more fun and gentleman are said to prefer them; indeed, it seems that Brits are taking these sayings to heart, as latest research from Mintel on hair colourants reveals blonde is the nation’s most popular dyed hair colour of choice. Following the footsteps…
Global sales of colour cosmetics are expected to reach a beautiful US$ 48.3 bn in 2018, up 6% from US$ 45.5 bn in 2017, according to new research from Mintel. And it seems that looking good is big business, as across the globe the top five colour cosmetics markets in…
