Markets & trends
USA: The clean beauty movement gives its imprint to a robust skincare market, reports NPD
In a context of strong growth for prestige skincare (US$1.4 billion in Q2 2019 sales; +7% over Q2 2018), The NPD Group reports that more...
Facial treatment masks gain in popularity in Brazil
Facial masks have become increasingly popular in Brazil. There is an increase in availability of these products in the country along with...
Retail: Four trends that are changing the face of the beauty sector
The buying habits of cosmetic end users are changing dramatically to the point of upsetting long established rules. Adeline Çabale,...
The Alchemist Atelier challenges bespoke perfume
When the world of perfume (Puig) partners with the European electrical appliances leader (BSH), the result is called Scent Creator: a...
“People aged 60 and over feel invisible,” José Luiz de Paula Junior, Aura60+
A new Brazilian beauty brand focuses on an as yet-unexplored domestic niche: the elderly. In Brazil, an individual is legally...
Dragon’s Blood is the cosmetics industry’s latest weapon in the fight against free radicals
This active ingredient, extracted from Amazon trees, can already be found in the formulas of skin and hair care products available in...
Over 30% of Brazilian women only use soap and water for facial care
A poll by Avon and IBOPE revealed that over half of Brazil’s female population is unhappy with the way their facial skin looks and 36% of...
Cosmetics brands are repositioning themselves to cater to vegan customers
The main challenge is substituting active ingredients of animal origin for natural ones without compromising on product performance....
With its antioxidizing and anti-inflammatory properties, ginseng makes its way into the cosmetics industry
A popular staple of eastern medicine, ginseng is already being used in skin care and hair care products; its use should soon be...
The very promising niche of pet cosmetics in Brazil
Brazil has the 3rd largest pet industry in the world, but only 7.9% of its revenues derive from the pet care segment. A little over...
