Markets & trends
“The natural cosmetics market needs strong brands”, Elfriede Dambacher
Natural and organic cosmetics have had ample growth rates for years and are distributed through all retail channels. But where are these...
Russia: sales of cosmetics keep on fast-growth path
While increasingly mature, the Russian perfumery and cosmetics market continues to record impressive growth figures, in particular when...
Cosmetic innovation: China - Brazil, the winning match
At first sight, the idea of making a parallel between a Chinese or Japanese and a Brazilian woman consumer may sound odd. At first, it...
Customization of perfume bottles, a trend of the times
What was yesterday the privilege of few persons is becoming an affordable pleasure. Today, more and more brands of perfumes are offering...
For Iran’s women, makeup speaks volumes
With a female population of more than 38 million, Iran is the second-largest cosmetics market in the Middle East in terms of revenue,...
“A whole lot of novelties,” Pradip Bala, Cosmeeting and Creative Beauty
Cosmeeting and Creative Beauty Paris will take place concurrently in Paris, from 9 to 11 September 2014. Pradip Bala, who is holding,...
Beauty according to Millennials
This is the next generation to focus on, at the heart of tomorrow’s target for the beauty industry. The 18-25 years old, usually referred...
MakeUp in Sao Paulo in six months!
After Paris, New York and Seoul, it is now at the heart of Sao Paulo at the Renaissance Hotel, that will take place for the first time...
Ecommerce: Strong growth expected for FMCG by 2016
Online sales of fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) - including food and drinks, toiletries, homecare products, etc. - should increase...
USA: Ultra-gentle skincare products on the rise
US consumers are increasingly interested in cosmetic products formulated for sensitive skins. According to Mintel, sensitive skin claims...
