Beauty Spot: Accessories, tools and new textures The future of make-up will give more space to accessories and tools, making applicators part of the product itself. New textures are also a strong focus, particularly in ... Read More
Can diagnostics freshen up the fragrance market? Choosing a new fragrance can be a daunting task as consumers are confronted with a wide and overwhelming variety of scents, but customisation (such as designing one’s own ... Read More
Are consumers over celebrity fragrances? Celebrity fragrances appear to be on their way out as consumers have lost interest in them. Despite this, there are ways to make celebrity fragrances relevant again, and ... Read More
Beauty Spot: Nail colour-care A new opportunity has emerged in the nail polish category - nail colour-care. The nail polish category is waning globally, suffering from cannibalisation from other nail colour and ... Read More
Experience is all: Sense is sensible for today's beauty consumer The emergence of multi-sensory experiences in the beauty market connects the product to the consumer in an increasingly engaging way. A connection between product and consumer encourages greater ... Read More
The key to approaching make-up for men Men’s grooming routines are becoming more complex and while Western men might not be ready for men’s make-up, the time is right for men’s BB, CC and DD ... Read More
The make-up leaving consumers bare faced Hybrid foundations that sit between BB creams and foundations are evolving, offering long-lasting coverage and weightless textures. Make-up brands and manufacturers constantly look to achieve the best performing make-up ... Read More
Skincare fights back to protect against pollution Although we all love it when the sun shines, the negative impact of sun exposure on skin has been a strong focus in cosmetics, making the SPF claim ... Read More
Consumers take control as customisation in beauty grows The recent launch of L’Oréal’s Makeup Genius app hit the headlines as a fantastic way of guiding women to the right products for their colouring and preferences. However, ... Read More
The elderly are a key consumer demographic for the beauty industry According to a study from the UN, World Population Ageing 1950-2050, the global population aged 60 and over is forecast to reach 2 billion by 2050 increasing from ... Read More
Consumers look to expand their signature scent outside of the bottle We all have our favourite fragrance and now some consumers are looking to expand their signature scent outside of the bottle. Following Mintel's predicted key 2014 trend Mixologiste, blurring ... Read More
Fragrance in Focus: Asia We recently blogged on the outlook for the global fragrance market. Whilst fragrance sales have declined over the last five years (with the exception of Japan), the Asian ... Read More
