News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
The heightened consumer awareness for health, safety and efficacy has created the demand for ‘cleanical’ beauty – cosmetic products that focus on clinical efficacy and clean formulations. This growing trend reflects consumers' increasing desire for high...
Beyond the mainstream, a spectrum of specialised niches is flourishing. From taboo beauty to ‘ugly’ beauty, brands are carving their unique path in the cosmetics industry. Their consumers are those looking for solutions that stretch beyond ageing or...
Within the supply chain of cosmetics and personal care, the industry has seen many campaigns and efforts to improve sustainability through formulation innovations, circular business practices, and more. But how are retailers and the DTC market selling...
The metaverse, virtual try-ons, skin diagnostic tools and personalised beauty apps are the latest face of the cosmetics and personal care category. And as the cutting edge technology behind these innovations continues to fast-evolve, consumer...
It’s no longer enough to simply talk about ‘sustainability’. Experts today say the beauty industry, and others, must shift from linear to circular thinking if we are to align with the needs of a climate crisis. So, what exactly does this mean in terms of...
Health and beauty have long worked hand-in-hand, but as COVID-19 continues to create seismic shifts in consumer needs and expectations, the demand for personal care items – topical and ingestible – that de-stress, soothe and protect as part of wider...
Holistic health has soared into the spotlight in recent months, as the world grapples with the effects of an ongoing global COVID-19 crisis. And within this, the skin microbiome has gained fresh importance for consumers and industry alike.
CBD is without doubt one of the hottest ingredients in the skin care category right now, with consumer curiosity triggering the launch of numerous independent skin care brands that promote the benefits of the hemp plant-derived ingredient. This...
We’re witnessing a moment of huge, dynamic change in the industry thanks to the demand for personalised beauty and personal care solutions. From skin care that responds to the individual’s specific microbiome, to multicultural beauty that meets specific...
There is a growing body of evidence that artificial light from a range of household and everyday appliances is playing havoc on our skin. UV rays from both blue light and white light is leading to concern that increasingly heavy exposure is jeopardizing...
As consumer’s awareness of the impact of light exposure on skin grows, there is an increased concern over the damage that can be caused not only by UV exposure but also by environmental high energy visible light, also known as blue light. For...
A unique approach to protecting your skin. Hydrating the skin through biological moisturization helps to restore the skin’s barrier. Detoxing the skin with the power of coconut water brings more vitality, energy and health to the skin.
Our Skin is not foreign to the harmful effects of pollution. Sun is not the only villain when it comes to skin aging and damage, rapid urbanization has also increased pollution levels in our surroundings, sometimes even our choice of personal care...
In recent decades, the blue light and air pollution that we have encountered are increased rapidly due to development of technology and environmental change. While we are focused on protecting the skin under UV lights, blue light from a cell phone,...
In our busy and “hyper-connected” world, stress has become an ongoing challenge for many people. Sustained stress affects mind and body in various ways and a recent study confirmed that psychological stress does indeed cause skin barrier function to...
This webinar will provide you with all the latest information about the fast growing and evolving skin protection category, brought to you by the experts from the Mintel Beauty team. The presentation will tap into its vast market intelligent resources to...