The latest group of product launches from Mintel's GNPD testify to
the growing range of anti-age skin care products introduced over
the past year, in the ageing consumer's fight to maintain healthy
and wrinkle-free skin.
Consumers are increasingly opting for cosmetics products that
combine beauty with health and wellness based on a spreading belief
that beauty starts from within, according to a recent report by
market researcher Euromonitor International.
Hair colouring products for men and teenagers look likely to prop
up an otherwise declining market, according to a recent report by
market analyst Mintel.
Coty's latest fragrance hits European and Asian shelves this
Monday, featuring the image and name of football hero David
Beckham, following a deal that was penned with his wife Victoria
Beckham back in February.
Phenomenal growth rates in the US children's personal care segment
are expected to continue into 2010 on the back of projected
increases in the birth rate. Fuelling this, cartoon characters and
natural ingredients aim to please...
The biggest event during 2005 has proved to be the announcement of
P&G's merger with Gillette. But a new report also points out
that with Coty's acquisition of Unilever's fragrance division,
combined with continuing...
With strong market growth continuing to characterize the market for
cosmecuetical products, a new report stresses that women aged over
50 will continue to be the core market as graying baby-boomers
search out natural anti-aging solutions.
New York-based Kiss My Face has teamed up with Old Navy to launch
Onbody, a line of natural-based body care product that will be sold
in Old Navy retail outlets throughout the US.
The Cosmetics Toiletry and Fragrance Association and the Soap and
Detergent Association have defended anti-bacterial soaps after US
health experts claimed that such products were no more effective
than regular soap and water.
The consumer lobby group Environmental Working Group has launched a
new website that gives brand-by-brand safety ratings for some
14,500 cosmetic and personal care products currently sold on the US
market - a move that industry representatives...
The global hair care market enjoyed steady growth, thanks mainly to
robust conditions in developing countries like Russia and Brazil,
backed up by sustained growth in buoyant developed markets such as
Spain and the UK. But increasing...
Pet personal care products are sweeping the world right now, with
an explosion of product launches that include nail lacquer in 12
colors, fragrances, fur highlighters and deodorants.
New research shows that strong growth in the US market for
medicated skin care products is expected to continue, but,
reflecting changes in the country's demography, personal care
companies should also be aware that product offerings...
Beiersdorf says that the recent launch of its Nivea branded men's
skin whitening range in the Asian market has been a significant
success, following in line with the boom in men's skin care
products throughout the region.
The growing emphasis on hand-cleaning is one of the factors that
has led to a big jump in demand for disinfectants and antimicrobial
chemicals in the US.
In a presentation given at the recent Health & Beauty America
show, a Johnson & Johnson marketing executive explained how
innovation and differentation has been key to the expansion of its
world-famous K-Y brand.
Avon International says it has agreed to buy two Cayman Island
companies for $154 million, according to a filing made with the
Securities and Exchange Commission, in a move that also gives it
control of a major Colombian cosmetics...
Flamboyant goth rock star Marilyn Manson says he is in final
negotiations with a major cosmetics company to launch his own
perfume brand, which he hopes to follow up with a cosmetics line.
California's state government has brought to an end months of
uncertainty after Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed a Bill on
Saturday that will require cosmetics manufacturers to disclose
which of their products contain potentially...
Today Revlon announced plans to overhaul its entire ColorStay
make-up range utilizing new polymer technology, which it believes
will give it an advantage in the fast-paced cosmetics industry.
The cosmetics industry has demonstrated its commitment to fighting
breast cancer by raising $450 million towards research into the
devastating disease to date, according to the Cosmetic, Toiletry,
and Fragrance Association (CTFA).
Manufacturers of cosmeceuticals need to make sure they have a
clear, specific and measurable functionality, and focus as much on
prevention as on remedy, says a new report from market researcher
Datamonitor.
By highlighting the natural aspects of their products manufacturers
can tap into the healthy lifestyle trend and revitalize sluggish
sales, says market researcher Euromonitor International.
Private label cosmetics are growing at a rapid pace, increasing
their share of the global marketplace and eating into the market
share of brands according to ACNielsen.
A new study conducted by the American Society of Microbiology shows
that only 75 per cent of men wash their hands after using the
restrooms, a sure sign that there is still plenty of scope for soap
manufacturers to penetrate the...
Advances in materials testing means that guaranteeing the
consistency of lipstick has never been more accurate. We spoke to
Lloyd Instruments to find out how.
Recently the country on everybody's lips has been China, but with
the economy in Brazil also booming, South America's largest market
for cosmetics and toiletries has grown at 15 per cent annually over
the past three years.
Calvin Klein has hooked up with Markwins to launch a new line of
color cosmetic and skin care products under the ck Calvin Klein
Beauty brand, a move aimed at bridging the gap between the
company's apparel and accessory lines.
In an-depth look at the purchasing habits of women a bi-annual
survey from Avon reveals some interesting contrasts from
country-to-country, but with girls in the 14-24 age bracket stating
that they are already worried about signs...
As the rapidly evolving market for consumer products continues to
grow in the face of huge economic expansion huge progress in the
retail sector is helping to shape a cosmetics industry that has
changed almost beyond recognition in...
The rise of hyaluronic acid and cheaper supplies from China means
that the anti-aging protein is now starting to be incorporated into
a wider range of skin care products.
Internet-based direct sales cosmetics provider Southern
Cosmetics,is to supply skin care products by Naomi, a cosmetics
company endorsed by country and western singer Naomi Judd in an
effort to help boost sales.
Recently there has been a spate of male personal care products
embracing feminine values, now the other end of the spectrum is
receiving more attention, with companies targeting products
specifically focused on the traditionally male...
As people spend more time away from home but want to maintain their
personal care routines, the market for products used on-the-go is
set to increase by 70 per cent in Europe and the US over the course
of the next five years, signifying...
Elizabeth Arden is making clear moves on the China market for
cosmetic and fragrances, with a 50 per cent jump in sales in the
past two and a half years spurring the company on to buy up its own
distributor in the region.
With the US personal care market still struggling to increase sales
volumes in a mature market, the retail sector has been equally
challenged as traditional outlets such as department stores and
super markets see their sales margins...
Cosmetics companies have won their fight to ensure that the USDA
maintains a certification program for organic personal care
products. The authority decided to reverse its decision to drop the
certification system following a concerted...
Leading tennis stars Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova have
launched cosmetic and fragrance products this week - a move that
highlights the growing importance of female sports figures in the
fashion world.
Despite years of soft market conditions due to market maturity, the
leading players in the US cosmetics and toiletries market are
continuing to make steady gains, leaving the top three players -
Proctor & Gamble, L'Oreal...
An international cosmetics supplier of hair care products operating
in North America has upgraded its supply chain in an effort to
improve efficiency. As a result supply chain specialist Bax Global
has helped the company shift from...
This year's Cosmoprof North America event closes its doors having
attracted just over 25,000 visitors - the same level as last year's
event. With beauty professionals from over 34 countries, the show
centered on bringing...
The much heralded 'metrosexualization' of the cosmetics sector is
really happening, as the latest market report points to the
emergence of far more complex and demanding male consumer values.
But fear not, macho values are...
International cosmetics companies will be eyeing further
opportunities in the China cosmetics market as growth in the skin
care sector continues at unprecedented levels. And with the
continued increase in spending power being backed...
Looking good is no longer just about what you put on your skin;
these days, it's about what you put in it too, as supplement
makers broaden out their mission from promoting health to
appearance benefits.
CoverGirl, the make-up brand owned by Proctor & Gamble, has
called super model Christie Brinkley back in to promote its new
line of make-up aimed at women aged 30 and above.
Focusing on the growing demand for make-up that caters to women of
color, privately-owned Azania has launched on-line shopping service
for its newly developed cosmetics line.
International consumer goods maker Sara Lee has confirmed that it
is selling its direct sales cosmetics business to Tupperware for
$577 million. The move forms part of the company's bid to redefine
its over-stretched product...
With some 90 per cent of P&G sales derived from women it is
about time to expand into the men's market. The proposed merger
with shaving name Gillette later this year should do much to
redress the balance and so should the...
Bearing witness to the growth in innovative products in the oral
care category, Colgate-Palmolive has launched its Luminous
Toothpaste in the US - billed as a premium toothpaste that combines
health and beauty properties, reports...