Markets & trends
Brazil: Sales of cosmetics and hygiene products grew by 5.8% in 2020
Despite the pandemic and related uncertainties, the Brazilian personal hygiene, perfume and cosmetics sector closed the year 2020 with a...
Zoom era sees pandemic boom in US plastic surgeries
Sitting in the consultation room of a swanky cosmetic surgery clinic in Washington, Hudson Young removed his mask under the satisfied...
The Chinese men’s cosmetics market is getting polarized
The physical appearance of male ambassadors and influencers recruited by beauty brands in China earned them the name of xiaoxianrou (小鲜肉)...
Mintel’s four key beauty and personal care trends for 2021
In world that remains deeply impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic but where vaccines are bringing real hopes for a better future, consumers...
Brazil’s ABIHPEC is optimistic for 2021 despite very uncertain times
After a contrasted year punctuated by the challenges linked to the Covid-19 outbreak, João Carlos Basilio, Executive President of the...
Germany prestige beauty sales declined 16% in 2020, reports The NPD Group
Germany showed the smallest decline among the five biggest prestige beauty markets in Europe. Thanks to shorter and lighter lockdown...
U.S. prestige beauty sales declined 19% in 2020, reports NPD
Sales of prestige beauty products in the U.S. posted a 19% drop in 2020 compared to the previous year. The U.S. beauty market performed...
Prestige beauty sales in the UK down 24% in 2020, reports The NPD Group
Prestige beauty sales in the UK declined 24% in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Sales of prestige beauty products in brick and mortar...
Skin protection: Consumers want more, according to Mintel
During lockdown, increased exposure to screens and reduced sun and pollution exposure redefined skin protection needs. The latest study...
French exports of cosmetic products decreased for the first time since 2009
Exports of French cosmetic products decreased by 11.8% in 2020 compared to last year, a first since 2009. In a context marked by the...
