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Trend for 2027: from product to system

Technological upheavals, climate pressures, economic instability, geopolitical tensions… Faced with an increasingly unpredictable world, consumers are seeking to regain control. For its Global Predictions 2027 report, the market research agency Mintel has organised its forecasts around a single overarching theme: “Products to Systems”. For the first time, the firm is applying this theme to five sectors, including beauty and wellbeing.

Organic cosmetics: consumer expectations

Organic shops are returning to growth. However, their sales of cosmetics and food supplements have been falling for the past three years. Cosmébio and Synadiet commissioned a study from the consultancy Senseva (with the support of La Maison de la Bio) to understand why. Caroline Girard, Head of Marketing and Development at Cosmébio, and Claire Guignier, Director of Public Affairs and Communication...

Oral hygiene is adopting beauty standards

Ingredients used in skincare, promises of softness… Oral care is increasingly drawing inspiration from the world of beauty. This is highlighted in “The New Era of Oral Care”, the latest report published by Spate, a trend analysis platform, focusing on the U.S. market.

When cosmetics bring people together

For the British, beauty is not a luxury. It helps them feel better and fosters social connections. This is demonstrated by the study “The Impact of Beauty”, carried out by Oxford Economics on behalf of the British Beauty Council (an organisation representing the British beauty industry, ed.), with the support of L’Oréal Group.

Saudi Arabia: cosmetics are purchased through all channels

When buying beauty products, Saudi consumers no longer have to choose between online and in-store shopping. They switch between the two channels depending on what they are looking for, without any particular loyalty to one sales channel over another. Their main aim is to be sure of their choice before making a purchase. This is revealed in Beauty Decoded, the latest study by Nielsen IQ.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

New study claims beards are a breeding ground for bacteria

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Two research studies have found that beards can contain many bacteria, with some sources claiming it exceeds the average toilet seat; skincare brands ...

Thursday, July 2, 2015

The cosmetics market in the United States

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Continuation of publications in the framework of the partnership between L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques and Business France (National public operator ...

Monday, June 29, 2015

Baby bodycare products in China

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Baby care drives the bodycare category in China with hyaluronic acid as a staple ingredient in Chinese baby care since 2012. An analysis by Mintel for...

Monday, June 29, 2015

Euromonitor comments the acquisition of Dermatologica by Unilever

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A comment from Ildiko Szalai, Industry Analyst – Beauty & Personal Care Research at Euromonitor International following the news about Unilever ac...

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Pregnant women: a category of cosmetics that is putting on weight!

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New players, more and more targeted skincare, relaunching of the Maternity range by Mustela, introduction of Palmer’s and Biolane in supermarkets… The...

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

The “No poo” trend in South Korea

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“No-poo” shampoo focuses South Korean consumers’ attention on chemical-laden shampoos and the “No poo” trend echoes consumer distrust of some chemical...

Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Luxury brands must navigate a 'decade of change'

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Global luxury brands should take advantage of evolving technological and consumer demands to help boost profits and remain competitive, according to t...

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Small formats take the beauty market by storm

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According to the latest study by The NPD Group, one of the world leaders in market research, small formats are the new darlings of the beauty market. ...

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

The Internet and cosmetics hits Mother's Day hits

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A survey conducted by 1001Pharmacies.com, the leading online health and parapharmacy products portal in France, analyzed shopping behavior on Mother's...

Monday, June 8, 2015

FMCG volume growths across europe hit 6-year high

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The volume of FMCG products - such as toiletries - purchased across Europe has risen by its highest year-on-year according to the latest data released...

Thursday, June 4, 2015

The cosmetics market in the Baltic countries

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Second part of the publications in the framework of the new partnership between L'Observatoire des Cosmétiques and Business France (national public op...

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Summer beauty… in three corners of the world!

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It is not an unknown fact that lifestyles vary from one country to another. It is true for food, work hours, life hygiene… and cosmetics routines! Las...