Market trends

Fragrance sector smelling sweet in America

Fragrance sector smelling sweet in America

By Lucy Whitehouse

Sales are still on the up for the flavors and fragrance industry in America, and are expected to reach $6 billion by 2017, according to research firm Euromonitor.

Maternity beauty segment ripe for innovative brands

Maternity beauty segment ripe for innovative brands

By Michelle Yeomans

Opportunities are ripe for cosmetic brands to cater to mother and baby as specific changes pre and post pregnancy sees demand rise for more specialised or natural based formulas.

Digital gives boost to beauty sales

Digital gives boost to beauty sales

By Katie Nichol

E-commerce has emerged as a strong driving force in the beauty sector according to L2ThinkTank.com. The New York-based agency highlights that while growth in the beauty sector was predicted to stand at 6% in 2013, e-commerce was forecast to witness an...

Brazil’s fragrance market continues rapid growth trend

Brazil’s fragrance market continues rapid growth trend

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is the most valuable fragrance market in the world, and the Brazil sector is expected to continue its rapid growth in both men’s and women’s categories as the affluent population drives fragrance consumption.

ICMAD to hold cosmetics innovator and designer awards

ICMAD to hold cosmetics innovator and designer awards

By Simon Pitman

Cosmetic industry association ICMAD is looking for entries for its Cosmetic Innovator of the Year, and is also readying for its Younger Designer Event, which will be held in Santa Monica, next week.

Green concerns gathering momentum for industry

Green concerns gathering momentum for industry

By Lucy Whitehouse

Whether green is always best for the consumer and the environment will form the focus of this year’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, confirming the rising profile of green concerns within the industry.

Synqera analysts reveal US consumer beauty habits

Synqera analysts reveal US consumer beauty habits

By Michelle Yeomans

Marketing tech firm Synqera has reported only 14% of US consumers to be interested in coupons for cosmetics, a sharp comparison to 67% of shoppers preferred them for the likes of groceries.

The beauty world is changing… Adapt or lose out

The beauty world is changing… Adapt or lose out

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In the midst of mixed results in different markets for a number of the cosmetics industry’s biggest players, the message is that manufacturers must adapt their products in order to make the most of growth opportunities.

MAC tags in on the CC cream trend from Asia

MAC tags in on the CC cream trend from Asia

Beauty brand MAC Cosmetics is the latest in a run of cosmetic manufacturers taking up the CC cream trend, with the launch of its new ‘Prep + Prime CC Colour Correct’ range.

Unilever rolls out half-sized deodorant cans to men’s range

Unilever rolls out half-sized deodorant cans to men’s range

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A year ago, Unilever rolled out its sustainable deodorant concept for its female Sure, Dove and Vaseline brands; now the focus has turned to its men’s range, as Sure Men, Dove Men + Care, Lynx and Vaseline Men joined the compressed can club.

Bill Clinton heads up Fragrance Foundation event

Bill Clinton heads up Fragrance Foundation event

By Michelle Yeomans

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton joined 850 fragrance executives at a recent inaugural program by the Fragrance Foundation where he was a key speaker addressing issues like inequality, instability and unsustainability.

Hair care trends

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Datamonitor reveals hair care trendsights for Cosmetics Design

By Michelle Yeomans

The consumer dedicated division of the market researcher has compiled an interactive report exclusively for Cosmetics Design readers based on the key consumer insights and product trends currently impacting the global hair care sector.

Euromonitor outlines top global consumer trends for 2014

Euromonitor outlines top global consumer trends for 2014

By Michelle Yeomans

In its official Global Consumer Trends Survey, Euromonitor forecasts what consumers will be favouring and investing in across various sectors including that of cosmetics over the next twelve months.

Digital holds key to success in China

Digital holds key to success in China

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Olay, L’Oréal Paris and Rejoice emerge as the top three digital beauty brands in China and are tipped to make this status count as the country’s digital and social use has seen growth in the last few years.

Beiersdorf reveals new company logo

Beiersdorf reveals new company logo

Nivea skin care maker Beiersdorf announces a new company logo replacing the former one which was part of the company for 35 years.

10th edition of PCD to gather some 3,400 brand experts

10th edition of PCD to gather some 3,400 brand experts

By Michelle Yeomans

The cosmetics packaging event is gearing up to open its doors next month where 3,400 brand experts and packagers will gather from 60 countries to network and see the industry's latest innovative and sustainable efforts.

As the BRIC markets mature, will the next focus be MINT?

As the BRIC markets mature, will the next focus be MINT?

The BRIC markets have been one of the main driving forces for the cosmetics and personal care market in recent years, particularly during the global economic slump, but the economist who first identified them believes new markets are set to steal the...

Editor’s picks: the top articles of 2013

Special News Letter

Editor’s picks: the top articles of 2013

By Simon Pitman

In 2013 the cosmetics industry saw lots of new trends and big changes, many of which are highlighted here by the editor’s picks, which consist of the top five biggest hitting and most impactful stories.

Round up: skin care device developments in 2013

Round up: skin care device developments in 2013

By Michelle Yeomans

The combination of cosmetics with the latest technology has seen major advances in the skin care market in recent years. Here, we’ve rounded up how the segment has evolved in 2013.

Wise men: Gifting the first cosmetics formulation?

Wise men: Gifting the first cosmetics formulation?

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Well, probably not. But in this festive period, Cosmetics Design thought it would be good to take a look at gold, frankincense and myrrh, and see how each is used in the cosmetics industry.