Mintel Women's Inclusion Network discusses the impact of period poverty Period poverty is a global problem that stops millions of people from being able to afford menstrual products because of economic vulnerability, lack of understanding, and/or poor hygiene ... Read More
Radical reinvention, not pivots for the beauty industry Change was the only constant last year when every element of our lifestyles readjusted. The hint of uncertainty - appropriate for unprecedented times that we are currently undergoing ... Read More
Face masks fuel post-COVID-19 beauty opportunities The beauty industry can expect micro-categories of colour cosmetics such as eyeshadow, eyeliners, mascara, and concealers to gradually rise during COVID-19, as consumers lean into the habit of ... Read More
5 trending ingredients in personal care During my recent visit to Seoul, I had the opportunity to present at in-cosmetics Korea, a platform for some of the most exciting ingredients to launch in Korea. ... Read More
Seoul Beauty-full: Trending beauty innovations in South Korea South Korea has long been leading the pack when it comes to innovative beauty launches—and Seoul is the best place to explore K-beauty at its heart. During my ... Read More
6 beauty innovations that decode skin sensitivities At in-cosmetics Korea 2019, Mintel will decode the issue of skin sensitivity in Asia and its impact on the beauty and personal care industry. As Asian skin is more ... Read More
What’s now and what’s next for Thailand’s beauty market Thailand’s beauty retail landscape is undergoing rapid evolution, attracting a wide array of local and foreign players. Strong economic growth has driven expansion and brought new trends to ... Read More
Staying competitive in the presence of private beauty labels Within the beauty and personal care industry, Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) refers to private label brands. A manufacturer owns and creates the formulations and a brand puts its ... Read More
How beauty tourism can inspire new product innovation Consumers, today, are travelling overseas, particularly in Asia, for specialist beauty treatments. Dubbed ‘beauty tourism’, this concept follows a similar set-up to the more widely known trend of ... Read More
Why the Philippines is a beauty market to watch The Philippines is evolving into a flourishing consumer market with a modern retail landscape that’s a mix of local and international brands, sold both at local community stores ... Read More
6 mood-enhancing beauty products in the spotlight at in-cosmetics Asia At in-cosmetics Asia this year, Mintel will discuss how self-care is becoming a critical concept in consumer lifestyles today. Consumers all over the world are looking for ways ... Read More
Asia’s beauty powerhouses: J-beauty and K-beauty In the last decade, K-beauty has successfully cracked the international beauty market which was previously led by an established few J-beauty companies and brands. K-beauty has achieved its ... Read More
