Gender neutral personal care
May 2024According to Innova Market Insights more than half of consumers globally said that they think it is important that beauty products are both for males and females/gender neutral. Twenty-seven percent of male consumers globally say they have increased makeup usage compared to 12 months ago. Overall, Innova Market Insights data shows a 74% growth of the term “gender neutral” use in Personal Care & Beauty from 2019 to 2023.
Fenty Skin Lux Ultra Hydrating Cherry Lip Balm (Denmark)
- This unisex lip balm enriched with Barbados cherry extract and rich in antioxidants nourishes, moisturizes, improves and strengthens the lips’ moisture barrier and revives the texture of the lips.
- It is ideal for caring and soothing dry, chapped lips.
Autumn Care & Trends
Sep 2024Innova Market Insights data indicates from April 2023 to March 2024, 30% of Personal Care product launches featuring an autumn-related claim were in the Hand, Bath & Shower category, particularly in Body Lotions, Moisturizers and Oils. Additionally, there has been a 44% increase in Skin Care launches with autumn claims from April 2019 to March 2024, with facial treatments showing rapid growth.
Hybrid makeup innovation
Aug 2024Brands are developing multifunctional cosmetic products to align with minimalist routines. According to Innova Market Insights, 20% of consumers globally say multifunctional products appeal to them. Since the post-pandemic grind and driven by fast-paced lifestyles, consumers are now looking for 2-in-1 and multifunctional makeup products with higher degrees of usage convenience to minimize the time of their daily makeup routines.
Healthy aging
Aug 2024Innova Market Insights data indicates that personal care launches with anti-aging claims experienced a 2% average annual growth rate between April 2019 and March 2024. Facial/Neck Moisturizers accounted for 43% of these launches. The top positionings of anti-aging Personal Care launches were Moisturizing & Hydrating, Reduces Fine Lines/Wrinkles and Brightening/Illuminating.
Summer care & trends
Jul 2024Summer is approaching, and the personal care industry is responding with a wave of summer care products designed to meet the season's unique demands. From advanced sunscreens with broad-spectrum protection to lightweight, hydrating moisturizers in eco-friendly packaging or convenient format, this season’s NPDs are embracing practices to keep skin healthy, radiant and protected throughout the summer months.
Beauty AI and tech innovations
Jul 2024According to Innova Market Insights, brands explore cutting-edge technology with AI and the metaverse to create engaging consumer innovations. AI is transforming beauty, with 76% of consumers emphasizing the importance of makeup products tailored to their skin type. Beauty brands also include digital influences in their product development. This also aligns with nearly half of global consumers believing that new ingredients and technologies enhance the effectiveness of personal care products.
Botanical personal care developments
Jun 2024Innova Market Insights data indicates consumer interest in natural ingredients for personal care products continues to be impactful, with Skin Care emerging as the top category for botanical/herbal product launches. However, claims of botanical/herbal attributes are also gaining ground in the Shaving & Depilatory and Oral Care categories. Ginger and ginseng root are among the fastest-growing botanical ingredients in personal care.