From hybrid cosmetics to menopause beauty to upcycled ingredients, CosmeticsDesign’s global editors take you through the top 15 global trends to watch for 2022.
Beauty markets around the world are sharply focused on sustainability, with substantiated claims, smart lifecycle analysis and closer-to-home sourcing some of the top priorities.
International skin care major Beiersdorf has reported a sales dip for the first quarter of 2020 amid the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, with European business and the La Prairie brand especially hard-hit.
Avon Products was hit harder than most by a strong dollar, together with a slow performance from its North American operations and economic challenges in developing markets such as Brazil.
Beiersdorf says it expects to see strong sales growth this year despite tough economic conditions, with company CEO Stefan Heidenreich stating that he is ‘cautiously optimistic’ for 2015.
Active and functional ingredients specialist Lucas Meyer is looking to acquisition and internal growth to unleash significant growth potential in both the Americas and Asia Pacific.
Skin care and deodorants have driven the growth of the men’s toiletries category and will see it overtake the traditional top performer, men’s shaving, in the male grooming segment.
In a bid to restructure its operations to improve operating efficiency, color cosmetics player Revlon will axe approximately 250 jobs throughout the company.
Germany-based fragrance and flavour supplier Symrise has announced the completion of a €16 million investment at its Holzminden headquarters to meet demand for synthetic menthols in emerging markets.
Symrise reports above market average group sales growth, but the results in the scent and care division are weaker and costs hold back stronger profit growth.
L'Oreal and Nestle, plan to enter the Chinese market in 2011 with their beauty pill brand Inneov, as more young people turn to dietary supplements to improve skin and hair conditions, according to press reports.
Unilever has announced a big rise in both net profit and turnover for the third quarter on the back of big gains from emerging markets and a solid performance from personal care.
Swiss company Cosmetochem International has signed a new
distributor for its botanical extracts and actives in the US and
Latin American markets. The deal is part of the group's aim to
increase sales in the Americas by as much...
Atrium this week announced its full acquisition of active
ingredient supplier Siricie. The €1.6 million cash deal
demonstrates the trend of biotechnology companies moving further
towards novel products.
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