Market trends

Emerging markets tipped to be the largest economies by 2020

Emerging markets tipped to be the largest economies by 2020

By Michelle Yeomans

Euromonitor’s latest findings comes as good news to the cosmetic giants investing in emerging markets like P&G and Estee Lauder, as the market researcher predicts emerging countries to be three of the world’s five largest economies by 2020.

US Nail care shows promise… Mom’s the word

US Nail care shows promise… Mom’s the word

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The US nail color and care market battled through the recession and is tipped to see sales reach $4 billion in 2017 thanks to the at-home trend as well as the popularity of these products with moms.

Global cosmeceuticals market set for big growth

Global cosmeceuticals market set for big growth

By Simon Pitman

A new market report points to category leading growth for the global cosmeceutical market as advancements in ingredients technology leads to more innovative and effective products.

Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

Booming beauty market in Brazil entices investors

By Michelle Yeomans

Market analysts say demand is high and continuing to grow for beauty products in Brazil, and with consumption reported as nearing that of America and the UK, more and more cosmetic companies are investing in the country's markets.

US prestige beauty exhibits robust sales in 2012

US prestige beauty exhibits robust sales in 2012

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The turn of a new year gives us the perfect chance to give a complete review of the previous one, and market analyst NPD Group has announced that 2012 was a strong one for the US prestige beauty industry, despite facing a number of challenges.

AXE to launch new face care range for men

AXE to launch new face care range for men

Unilever’s AXE brand is broadening its grooming portfolio with the launch of a new range of products which includes a face wash, shave gel and hydrator.

Global fragrance market to reach $15.6 billion by 2019

Global fragrance market to reach $15.6 billion by 2019

By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher Ceresana, global revenues in the fragrance industry are to continue to develop at dynamic rates in the next eight years as demand from consumers in both developed and emerging countries rises.

How to stay ahead in the green cosmetics game

How to stay ahead in the green cosmetics game

By Simon Pitman

In many ways market entry into the natural and organic cosmetics category is easier these days but success will not come without integrity, according to a Euromonitor analyst.

P&G and L’Oréal battle it out for Canadian supremacy

P&G and L’Oréal battle it out for Canadian supremacy

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

It is as surprising as the Coke and Pepsi, McDonalds and Burger King, and the Oilers and the Flames rivalries, but Procter & Gamble and L’Oréal continue to duke it out for top spot in the Canadian cosmetics arena.

Non-GMO labeling – the next cosmetic certification trend?

Non-GMO labeling – the next cosmetic certification trend?

By Simon Pitman

Naturals skin care company Andalou Naturals has become the first personal care company in the US to bear the non-GMO certification label – posing the question as to whether this will now spark a new labeling trend.

Beauty boxes transform beauty marketing and e-commerce

Beauty boxes transform beauty marketing and e-commerce

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Beauty boxes have revolutionised how consumers shop for beauty products, providing sensory elements to online shopping that was not present in the traditional retail format and this will continue to drive e-commerce.

New Zealand company expands sunscreen line for golfers

New Zealand company expands sunscreen line for golfers

By Simon Pitman

New Zealand-based company Golfersskin is expanding its reach in international marketing through the sponsorship of golf tournaments, a strategy that is proving particularly successful in the US.

YouTube the new social target for big beauty brands

YouTube the new social target for big beauty brands

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

In the visual world of the beauty industry it should come as no surprise that video sharing platform YouTube is tipped as one of the largest sources of referral for the big cosmetics brands.

P&G predicts top hair care trends for 2013

P&G predicts top hair care trends for 2013

By Simon Pitman

P&G experts from its Wella brand have predicted the top hair care trends for 2013. And it seems that sound and color are going to have a big impact on both styles and coloring.

Cosmetics Design USA – the top five stories of 2012

2012's Top Stories

Cosmetics Design USA – the top five stories of 2012

By Simon Pitman

It has been a tough year for the North American cosmetics industry, which has meant that more than ever innovation, the key trends and faster growth in the emerging markets have been the top reasons why you the readers have clicked on the news stories...