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‘The epitome of avant-garde beauty’: L’Oréal to acquire Natura &Co’s Aesop brand for €2.3bn

04-Apr-2023 By Kacey Culliney

French beauty major L’Oréal has signed a deal to acquire Natura &Co-owned Australian luxury skin care brand Aesop in a deal set to propel global growth for the cult, clean aesthetic brand.

L'Oréal USA rolls out sustainability impact scores - can it hold sway with cash-strapped consumers?

15-Dec-2022 By Lynda Searby

As international beauty major L’Oréal unleashes the US roll-out of its digital Product Impact labeling initiative across more than 100 Garnier products, GlobalData questions whether it will be of value to consumers feeling the pinch of rising living costs.

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Blue light, pollution and stress: ‘Multifunctional’ products now key in protective beauty

13-May-2022 By Lynda Searby

Brands should consider ingredients that have both beautifying and protective properties as consumers seek out multifunctional beauty and personal care products, say market analysts.

Fashion forward: Next and Boohoo ‘wise’ to launch own-brand online beauty ranges

22-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

UK clothing majors Next and Boohoo have made a wise decision edging into online beauty with own-brand ranges given tightening consumer budgets and the unstoppable e-commerce boom, says GlobalData.

Unilever focused on countering ‘dramatic’ input inflation amidst 9% 2021 net profit rise

15-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

Consumer goods major Unilever has reported growth in full-year 2021 net sales and net profit, with a strong performance in beauty and personal care, but has said a dramatic rise in input costs remains a considerable challenge.

'Very strategic addition’: L’Oréal to acquire US skin care brand Youth to the People

09-Dec-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty major L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire US superfood skin care specialist Youth to the People in a move set to deepen its ethical offering in an increasingly competitive market, say experts.

J&J to carve out premium position with 'added-value' personal care following split: Analyst

22-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) will become more competitive in personal care after the carve out of its consumer health business, particularly if it invests in personalised and premium NPD, an analyst says.

‘Electric growth’: UK beauty and grooming e-commerce surged 42% in 2020 – GlobalData

08-Nov-2021 By Kacey Culliney

E-commerce now represents the second-largest channel for cosmetics and toiletries in the UK, with growth outpacing pharmacies and drugstores, creating important opportunities for brands and e-tailers, says GlobalData.

Carbon neutrality ‘still emerging’ in beauty but the race is on: GlobalData

18-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Carbon neutrality remains relatively nascent in beauty and personal care, but extensive and long-standing green efforts and a strong consumer appetite will propel the sector in the ongoing race, says a GlobalData analyst.

Vitamins, fruit and veg extracts ‘most appealing’ beauty ingredients, finds GlobalData

22-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Consumers worldwide find vitamins, fruit and vegetable extracts the most appealing beauty ingredients, but there are others they remain wary of or confused by, according to GlobalData.

Digital, personal, health and climate: Trends born from indie beauty to continue in ‘year filled with uncertainty’

07-May-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Digitalisation, personalisation, wellness and sustainability have been popularised by independent beauty brands and with big beauty now onboard these trends will remain critical as 2020 evolves, says GlobalData.

Blockchain beauty: ‘For the moment, it remains relatively niche’, says GlobalData

17-Jan-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Blockchain remains expensive and emerging, used only in an experimental fashion across beauty, but the technology offers clear benefits around loyalty schemes and personalisation, says a GlobalData analyst.