According to Innova Market Insights, 60% of global consumers are actively seeking natural ingredients in their skin care products. The research firm highlights’ Amplified Natural Actives’ as the 5th top Personal Care Trend for 2025. Moving beyond the focus on ‘free from’ formulations, consumers are now looking for enhanced natural actives that provide targeted, specific benefits.”

As consumers increasingly seek products that integrate beauty and wellness, neurocosmetics have emerged as a promising solution for nurturing both skin and mind. Backed by advances in psychodermatology and neuroscience, companies are leveraging the mind-body connection to develop personal care products that deliver scientifically driven mental wellness and mood-boosting benefits.

Innova Market Insights data indicates a fast growth in microbiome health launches for personal care, with a 34% increase in NPD from October 2019 to September 2024. Skin care was the leading category for that with nearly half (48%) of launches, but microbiome claims for sun care are surging with 92% growth in five years.

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 27% growth in personal care launches with premium claims from July 2019 to June 2024. Twenty percent of these launches were in the Hair Care category, while there was a fast increase in premium Oral Care launches, with 69% growth in five years.

Innova Market Insights data indicates a +97% average annual growth of ethical packaging and environment claims in global cosmetic launches from July 2019 to June 2024. 60% of these launches were in Face/Body Cosmetics, with the fastest increase in Eye Cosmetics.

Innova Market Insights data indicates that multifunctional makeup launches have surged by 34% between April 2022 and March 2024, reflecting a growing demand for these products. Brands are increasingly incorporating skin-nourishing ingredients, long-lasting formulas and multi-use benefits to cater to consumers’ fast-paced lifestyles. Notably, the top positionings of these launches include Ethical – Animal/Fish/Birds, No Animal Ingredients and Vegan, signaling a conscious shift toward more responsible beauty choices.   

According to Innova Market Insights, 63% of consumers globally believe natural ingredients are better for their skin than synthetic ones. Many are choosing anti-aging and nurturing ingredients, with natural retinol alternatives like bakuchiol gaining popularity. Additionally, consumers worldwide are embracing their cultural heritage by reintroducing traditional, time-tested ingredients.  

Innova Market Insights data indicates an 11% compound annual growth rate in beauty product launches with skin health claims between April 2019 and March 2024. Face Foundations/Illuminators were the top sub-categories of these launches from April 2023 and March 2024, accounting for 61%. Over half of the launches included a non-comedogenic claim, which also emerged as the fastest-growing health positioning among products with health claims.

Innova Market Insights data indicates an 11% compound annual growth rate in beauty product launches with skin health claims between April 2019 and March 2024. Face Foundations/Illuminators were the top sub-categories of these launches from April 2023 and March 2024, accounting for 61%. Over half of the launches included a non-comedogenic claim, which also emerged as the fastest-growing health positioning among products with health claims.