Market Trends

Consumer trends drive brick-and-mortar shopping with JCPenney Beauty

26-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

JCPenney continues to pivot to meet post-pandemic shopping trends, with the retailer already halfway through the rollout of its beauty store-within-a-store concept.

'Coffee silverskin' and 'spent coffee grounds' show promise in cosmetic applications, states review

24-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Recently published scientific review examines bioactive compounds found in coffee by-products and their potential benefits as upcycled cosmetic ingredients.

Enhanced shopping experiences will be key differentiators for brands and retailers: what’s happening in brick-and-mortar stores

24-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

As more beauty consumers shop in brick-and-mortar stores, what are retailers doing to convince people to step away from their smartphones and go IRL again?

New P&G product pump design can be recycled without disassembly

23-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

Designers created a pump with an enclosed plastic spring that can be broken down in standard recycling streams without further processing.

UX in product design: 'Brands must continually evaluate consumer groups that remain underrepresented'

20-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

While some aspects of diversity are receiving industry recognition, there are still underserved areas for those with neurodevelopmental differences – a growing demographic in the US.

NYSCC chair on ‘skinification’, ‘sustainability’, and more 2023 trends to watch

20-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign spoke with Stacey House, 2023 Chair of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) for advice on the year ahead.

'Powerhouse' ingredient niacinamide 'an ingredient of awareness, and people are looking for it' says OLAY senior director

19-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

CosmeticsDesign recently spoke to OLAY and essano, two very different brands focusing on the same versatile ingredient: niacinamide.

Celeb and influencers “now need to work a bit harder to prove why their brand is important and what it means to them"

18-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Sephora pulled influencer lines from its shelves, Forma Brands filed for bankruptcy, and a slew of celeb beauty brands have faced increased consumer criticism. Is the ‘star power’-based business model failing? And if so, why?

Colgate-Palmolive VP: Regulations and consumer lifestyles shaping teeth whitening innovation

18-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The teeth whitening category continues to boom as consumers worldwide seek out brighter smiles, but differing regulatory frameworks and consumer expectations mean innovation must stay broad, says a Colgate-Palmolive exec.

Research indicates burdock seed oil active arctigenin has potential skin-brightening benefits

18-Jan-2023 By Cassandra Stern

For the first time, researchers have successfully extracted and produced a potent skin-brightening botanical extract from the burdock plant.

The true power of TikTok: How the social media platform has changed the trends cycle and what’s coming next

18-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

TikTok changed the entire trends cycle for beauty brands in 2022, but how can it be used to drive sales in 2023? And what will happen if it’s banned in the US and EU?

What’s trending: The most-read stories on APAC beauty market and consumer insights

17-Jan-2023 By Amanda Lim

In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the current developments in J-beauty, Kosé’s gender-neutral product development, and more.

Eyes on 2023: Indies embrace sexual beauty and inject life into ‘sleepy’ OTC category

16-Jan-2023 By Lynda Searby

While the number of US indie beauty business closures continues to climb, the sexual wellness category is hotting up, as is competition in the historically slow over-the-counter (OTC) space, says trendspotter Claire McCormack.

The queen of beauty tech: Perfect Corp. CEO talks AI, AR, and future trends

13-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

Cosmetics Design-USA spoke to Alice Chang, the trailblazing CEO of Perfect Corp., about what’s next for AI and AR in the beauty industry…

‘Unsexy beauty’ – The future of 2023 consumer ideals?

12-Jan-2023 By Kacey Culliney

The notion that beauty consumers have a fresh appetite for hyperrealist standards and tackling taboo topics head-on continues to gain ground in 2023. But what exactly does this mean for industry?

The retail return and ‘taboo’ beauty: NielsenIQ spotlights trends and topics to watch for 2023

04-Jan-2023 By Kirsty Doolan

The return of in-store shopping, growth for ‘taboo’ products and demand for at-home salon treatments are just some of the industry trends we can expect to see this year, says NielsenIQ.

Expert science, community self-care, sexual health and smart stores hold beauty promise in 2023: Mintel

14-Dec-2022 By Lynda Searby

Lynda Searby talks the democratization of science, the rise of intimate personal care and ‘tweakments’, and what beauty stores of the future need to look like, with Mintel’s Andrew McDougall.

Ethical fragrances: ‘We’re in the midst of a reinvention of perfumery,’ says Firmenich

14-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The fragrance and wider beauty industry must act now amidst an ongoing climate crisis and mass extinction of fauna and flora, working to collect environmental impact data and collaborate for true sustainable change, says the VP of conscious perfumery...

WGSN: Colour to rise in importance as the ‘unblanding of beauty’ unravels in 2024

13-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Colours that amplify and communicate product benefits, influence mood and enable self-expression will rise in importance by Autumn 2024 as the beauty industry shifts away from blander hues, says WGSN.

Superior products, data-driven claims and customer segmentation vital to turn R&D into sales success

13-Dec-2022 By Hui Ling Dang

Understanding consumers’ needs is the first step to fulfilling them, but that can be challenging when they already have misguided preconceptions of how a product works, veteran cosmetics and personal care researchers say.

‘Retailers have got more involved' in ethical beauty – Ecovia Intelligence

07-Dec-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Retailers are getting more involved in ethical standards and certifications, with many creating in-house schemes for beauty brands stocked in-store and online, and this trend will continue to rise in importance, says the founder of Ecovia Intelligence.

Intersectional beauty: Why personalisation, innovation and claims are key to meeting diverse individual needs

05-Dec-2022 By Hui Ling Dang

Personalised solutions, true innovation and credible claims are key for beauty brands to succeed among diverse population groups across Asia and beyond, say trends experts.

From makeup-centred to multifunctional: How halal beauty consumer trends are shifting

29-Nov-2022 By Hui Ling Dang

‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.

Horizon beauty trends: Pet care, lab-grown ingredients and skin care cycles

28-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Grooming for pets, cell-based synthetics and cyclical skin care regimes offer plenty of future promise for beauty and personal care manufacturers, driven by heightened interest in overall wellbeing and the environment, says a futurologist.

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How to win over… more expressive and mindful consumers in the evolving fragrance category

28-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

The fragrance category has evolved to become an essential category for wellness as well as self-expression, according to exclusive insights from major players like Coty, along with a line-up of exciting niche labels.

Orveon Global on why ‘masstige beauty’ will be an important category this holiday season

23-Nov-2022

CosmeticsDesign caught up with Brinn Garner, Chief Revenue Officer, and Salima Popatia, Chief Digital Officer at Orveon Global, to hear about what the beauty industry can expect this holiday season.

‘Execution mode’: Firm behind Nykaa targets ‘underpenetrated’ GCC beauty market

23-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

Gulf markets offer a huge opportunity for online beauty sales due to rising demand from young consumers, claims the firm behind Nykaa, an e-commerce outfit that has enjoyed significant success in India.

Mintel’s top 2023 trends: Beauty offers ‘no rules environment’ for experimentation

18-Nov-2022 By Lynda Searby

There are opportunities for beauty brands to help counter fatigue through self-care, provide experimentation and empowerment and support consumers as they seek to reinvent themselves and express their individuality, according to Mintel.

Multi-generational skin care: APAC family skin care market ‘ripe for disruption’ on back of bumper Sephora deal - Evereden

16-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

Evereden has signed a deal with Sephora that will see its multi-generational skin care products on-shelf in five Asian markets – with the firm planning to ‘disrupt’ the APAC market by reaching millennial and Gen Z audiences.

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Water watch! Cold showers are here, industry must innovate – futurologist

15-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The beauty and personal care category must start upgrading and innovating formulas and products to empower consumers to take shorter, colder showers – drawing inspiration from hospitals, beer brands and more, says a senior futurologist.

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NYSCC chair's thoughts on what role microbiome has in today and tomorrow's skincare

11-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

The microbiome is a hot topic in skincare today and has some scientific validity, but many of the products on the market aren't backed by appropriate research.

Investor: ‘Enabling technology’ is rising fast in the skin microbiome

11-Nov-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The skin microbiome remains a highly competitive and innovative field, and advances in technology to better map microorganisms of groups and individuals is going to fast shape the category moving forward, says the CEO of a specialised venture capital...

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10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

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Manufacturing at heart of cosmetics industry meeting global climate change goals

10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Cutting carbon emissions up and down the beauty supply chain, specifically in manufacturing, will be essential to meet climate goals.

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How the skin microbiome plays into three common skin concerns

10-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Cosmetics researchers are still exploring how microscopic life on our skin affects its health, but recent research has started to piece together the puzzle.

Let’s talk about upcycling

Beauty packaging looking to take reduce, reuse, recycle to the next level

09-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

The beauty industry is a major user of plastic packaging, but a new report says some companies are looking for creative solutions.

‘New old ingredients’: Natural trend driving beauty to embrace Africa’s traditional oils

09-Nov-2022 By Amanda Lim

The cosmetics industry is seeing a rising appetite for traditional oils that have been used for centuries by Africa’s indigenous people as the demand for new, powerful, and efficacious natural ingredients booms.

Revieve, JCPenney partnership and how traditional retail, technology can work together

08-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

Technology could spell the end of traditional retail, but a new partnership between Revieve and JCPenny aims to join the two worlds together.

Let’s talk about upcycling

What upcycling, waste reduction looks like with cosmetic products today

08-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

When the beauty industry talks about upcycling, it's usually referring to reducing waste in the ingredient and formulation process.

Looking to the future: Read CosmeticsDesign's most popular articles this week

04-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

This week's most popular CosmeticsDesign articles cover were the industry is going in formulation, ingredient production, business and inclusivity.

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People with disabilities see gaps in beauty, brand scarcely addressing them says Mintel

03-Nov-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

More than a quarter of Americans live with a disability, but the beauty and personal care industry's focus on creating products for these consumers is scant, according to Mintel.

Beauty industry must avoid ‘menowashing’, warn experts

31-Oct-2022 By Lynda Searby

Menopausal beauty is a space with huge untapped opportunity, but one that brands should approach in a credible and science-backed manner, caution female beauty experts.

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28-Oct-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

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Natural nanotech 101: How nanotechnology and natural ingredients intersect today

27-Oct-2022 By Ravyn Cullor

The cosmetics industry is presently both moving away from synthetic ingredients and toward the chemistry of the future, but those may go hand-in-hand.