Euromonitor International’s 2017 edition highlights a strong beauty and personal care industry
The market research provider describes the industry’s global growth as ‘respectable’ at 5% in 2016.
Archives for May 30, 2017
Croda moves ahead with £27m facility expansion
Croda has announced the official start of the major expansion of its UK facility in Hull, with which it is aiming to double its capacity.
Fragrance ingredients made via fermentation have arrived on a commercial scale
Robertet and Ginkgo Bioworks collaborated on a production strategy, using designer yeast, that can now create fragrance notes at a scale sufficient to meet the needs of the cosmetics, perfume, and personal care industry.
Indie Beauty: Where ideas, inspiration, innovation, and investments happen in the cosmetics and personal care industry today (part 1 of 2)
The rise of independent brands has been called everything from a competition to a revolution and by several monikers much better or worse (depending on the perspective). Here, Cosmetics Design examines all things indie—what’s winning, what signifies,...
Harrods launches new ‘integrative beauty’ concept: holistic beauty and wellness clinic
In a move that appears to respond to the ongoing rise in the crossover between beauty and wellness, Harrods department store in London has launched a clinic concept that promotes a holistic beauty approach.
Indie Beauty: Where ideas, inspiration, innovation, and investments happen in the cosmetics and personal care industry today (part 2 of 2)
The independent beauty movement is unstoppable. It’s no longer niche and it’s no longer negligible. Here Cosmetics Design examines all things indie—what’s trending, how conventional beauty is responding, and more.
Social media moguls: how independent beauty brands have the edge on the internet
Compared to more traditional, larger beauty players - with some notable exceptions, including L’Oréal - indie beauty brands have generally been leading at the forefront of the industry when it comes to consumer engagement via digital.