International Magazine for Cosmetics and Fragrances
Cosmogen’s Needle Tube brings to Dior’s Capture Totale Hyalushot the surgical precision of an aluminium applicator “inspired by professionals and as fine as a needle to target every wrinkle and remove them”. Effectiv on 8 areas of the face: Worry lines, frown lines, rabbit lines, smile lines, bar code and smoker’s lines, marionette lines, tear … Read more
Collistar’s LIFT HD+ Smoothing Lifting Concealer is beautifully packaged in Quadpack’s monomaterial Gala dip-in pack with The Essential applicator. The Gala dip-in pack features an attractive thick-wall bottle and is combined with the Essential applicator for super soft and easy application. The pack is entirely made of polyethylene terephthalate (PET), meeting the brand’s criteria for … Read more
The latest trends in organic beauty reflect a growing consumer demand for natural and sustainable products. Mintel is looking into these trends this month.
Medicinal plants are an important ingredient for skin care. The following plants were chosen for Weleda’s Skin Food series one century ago: marigold (Calendula officinalis), camomile (Chamomilla recutita), wild pansy (Viola tricolor), and rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis). This article presents an anthroposophical understanding of this plant composition. This first part will focus on marigold and camomile.
In the field of skincare research, there’s been a resurgence of interest in european balneology, particularly as it relates to therapeutic peat baths. Drawing on ancient traditions, european balneology harnesses the healing powers of natural remedies such as therapeutic peat to treat various skin conditions. This article examines the scientific research surrounding the clinical efficacy of Alpin Heilmoor Extract (AHE) when used in rinse-off applications and highlights its potential as a holistic skincare solution.
Toothpaste is a fast-moving consumer good for maintaining oral health. The Chinese government has been dedicated to enhancing supervision and management of this category while continuously improving relevant policies.
Suncare innovation remains focused on providing multifaceted and superior protection and skincare benefits. This month Mintel looks into the newest trends for suncare products.
In cooperation with the Vienna University of Technology (TU WIEN), Lignovations GmbH has demonstrated that refining bulk lignin into Colloidal Lignin Particles (CLPs) yields a cosmetics-grade multifunctional that can boost the in-vivo SPF of sun protection products by up to 50% or 11 SPF points.
When criteria for the EU Ecolabel scheme were reviewed in October 2021, a new classification for “leave-on products” was introduced. This means that finished suncare products can now be registered under the label.
The market for sun care products is expanding quickly as people are becoming progressively aware of the need for protecting their skin from UV rays. Today’s consumers are looking for effective protection from sun damage and unique formulations and textures to increase that effectiveness.
The online market for counterfeit skin creams and perfumes is growing rapidly. Companies whose products flood the internet as plagiarism lose reputation, customer trust and sales. In the coming months they will have to adapt to new distribution channels and locations for counterfeiters.
Market research company Euromonitor International has released one of its most popular reports called Global Consumer Trends, which looks at trends that will shape consumer markets in 2024 and beyond. Here are the three most important implications for the beauty market:
According to Mintel Leap, Mintel’s generative AI tool, some of the more interesting new anti-aeging trends focus on the ‘skinification’ of makeup, with an emphasis on incorporating skincare benefits into makeup products. Anti-ageing makeup is leading this trend, particularly with the use of antioxidants.
Consumer values are evolving rapidly, expanding their expectations beyond safety, sustainability, and transparency to include a focus on individuals. Beauty brands are now expected to provide safe cosmetic products with strong performance and measurable benefits, but also inclusive and engaged solutions for consumers who are increasingly demanding more than showcasing quality and efficacy.
Beauty and personal care brands understand the value of monitoring and horizon scanning when it comes to pinpointing future trends and customer behaviors. This is particularly evident when we look back at recent years and their fundamental impact on how most of us live and work. Moving to 2024 and beyond, we expect consumers to call for even bigger changes and concrete actions from companies.
The topic of sustainability is booming – in almost all areas of our lives. In times when climate change is no longer just a hypothetical threat for people all over the world but is becoming more and more tangible, a sustainability policy for companies has long since ceased to be a nice thing to have. At issue is not just the sustainability of the products sold and their packaging, but increasingly also the fundamental sustainability standards that a company meets.
Mintel has identified three beauty trends that we think are particularly interesting for beauty and personal care (BPC) brands to pay attention to – now and in the future. These trends are created to help guide BPC brands alongside shifts in consumer attitudes and behaviours.
The company unveils its latest innovation: the “Multicolour Edition”. This revolutionary advancement comprises nine newly developed colour masterbatches that promise to redefine product aesthetics across industries. The “Multicolour Sparkling Edition” harnesses state-of-the-art technology to introduce a captivating and dazzling sparkle effect in a myriad of colours. These masterbatches are meticulously formulated to enhance the visual … Read more
For some products, the definition is pretty clear: they are easily identified as cosmetic products. But in some cases, a definite classification is a lot harder. Christina Klima from Lemikos takes a closer look at the so called borderline products in cosmetics.
Studies show that the idea of sustainability has arrived in the minds of consumers. However, it often is not easy for companies and consumers to implement the standards. Both companies and consumers focus first on waste avoidance and recycling. Blogger Dr Ghita Lanzendörfer-Yu presents the results to you.