The beauty industry has a duty to shift dated ideals around ageing and aesthetics, empowering consumers to be confident in their own skin and work towards realistic expectations, says the founder of facial fitness brand FaceGym.
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Beauty needs have shifted drastically since COVID-19, with consumers turning to cosmetic and personal care products for joy, fun and creativity versus to simply conform to societal standards, says a multi-sensory marketing expert.
Whilst the fragrance category has continued to show dynamism and growth in the past year, the number of new concept launches has stagnated, with growth instead coming from existing lines extensions and flanker brands, says market trends firm Circana.
Trending skin care routine adequately addresses the unique needs of a younger consumer demographic, but what does this mean for manufacturers looking to improve targeted marketing efforts?
Teeth whitening products look set to become the focal point of oral care, a rising category in the beauty sector that is expected to see exponential growth in Asia Pacific the next few years.
International beauty major L’Oréal has acquired a minority stake in Korean temporary tattoo tech startup Prinker to fast-forward its vision of advancing beauty tech that empowers self-expression.
Our top trending stories featuring Lancaster’s Hainan success, Mibelle’s focus on skin ageing, a microbiome active inspired by the Finnish forest, and more.
‘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.
Shaved heads, no eyebrows and messy makeup are some of the latest visuals popping up in beauty as Generation Z emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic looking to flip the lid on dated, traditional narratives.
Cosmetics contribute more to Middle Eastern women’s sense of attractiveness and self-confidence than ever, but not in the ways typical of social media-shaped Western trends, according to research.
Everybody is talking about the metaverse - a new, mysterious and still largely undefined space, but one that is brimming with beauty opportunities, says a marketing expert.
As we move into the new year, we reveal the consumer and market shifts that are going to have a major impact on the beauty and personal care industry in Asia Pacific in 2022, spanning science, hybrid beauty, waterless products, delivery innovation and...
In our round-up of the top five stories trending on our social channels, we highlight new research showing Indian Sandalwood as a CBD alternative, NFC-enabled smart packaging, and more.
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has shaped and accelerated consumer priorities in beauty, and self-care, skin nourishment and playful colour have gained ground as key movements industry must consider, says Avon’s global trend forecaster.
The next two years will see five cohorts of beauty consumers take centre stage - skinimalists, refillutionaries, beautopians, super basics and skillusionists - drawing a sharper focus on core desires around frugality, sustainability, gender fluidity and...