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‘Skinimalism’ surge: UK prestige skin care sales declined 23% in 2020, finds NPD Group

01-Apr-2021 By Kacey Culliney

UK beauty consumers pared down skin care routines last year, adopting minimalist, back-to-basics approaches that led to a decline in overall prestige product sales, according to the NPD Group.

Prestige beauty in UK, France and Germany shows ‘signs of recovery’, says NPD Group

07-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Luxury cosmetic and fragrance markets in the UK, France and Germany have all shown signs of recovery thanks to growth in e-commerce, particularly in prestige perfumes and skin care, finds The NPD Group.

Make-up containing skin care benefits may hold the future in a difficult market

18-Aug-2010 By Andrew McDougall

Usage of make-up has seen a decline amongst women in the US; however multi-functional products may be the key to reignite the category.

China laps up premium skin care products

26-Jun-2008 By Simon Pitman

Latest research shows that there has been a significant rise
in the market for premium facial care products in China as the
country's booming economy continues to fuel consumer spend.

Prestige skin care and make-up look strong for 2008

02-Jan-2008 By Simon Pitman

The prestige beauty market continues to out-perform an otherwise
flat market as US consumers rush to treat themselves to expensive
anti-aging creams and metallic effect color make-up.

New consumer trend for sexy cosmetics

16-Nov-2006 By Louise Prance

A new trend has emerged for racy brand named cosmetics with many
manufacturers opting to give 'sexy' names to their beauty products
in order to entice the more daring female consumer.

Annual holiday survey shows moderate increase in fragrance sales

13-Oct-2006 By Louise Prance

Leading consumer and retail information company, NPD Group, has
released the 2006 annual holiday survey showing a 2 per cent
increase in intended fragrance sales for 2006, as traditional gifts
come back into fashion.