State of Packaging 5 | Global Cosmetic Industry

A New Fragrance Era

A New Fragrance Era

Most scented products’ fragrance is synthetic or an essential oil. What about a 3rd option? An option to fill the gap and the demands of our planet. One that benefits our health and needs. The answer is Sensegen’s New Natural Fragrance Initiative.

The antiperspirant/deodorant category has been revolutionized with effective sustainable ingredients and packaging; image courtesy of Cliff Booth for Pexels.

Body Care & Hygiene Growth Drivers

Ingredients, packaging and brand innovation have started an eco-revolution.

From plastic-neutral claims to carbon-capture innovation, beauty’s supply chain and leading brands are reshaping the state of sustainability.

The 2022 Clean & Sustainable Beauty Agenda

Collective action, biodegradable technologies, escalating upcycling, and plastic- and carbon-neutral certifications are pushing the envelope for people- and planet-friendly innovation.

For 2022, the prestige hair care sector is expected to jump 15% year-over-year, a growth rate that is anticipated to continue through 2024.

The 2022-2024 Hair Care Agenda

Clinical and sustainable innovation, scalp care, and a revamped color sector are driving growth.

Color cosmetic sales have recovered amid more away-from-home activity.

Color Cosmetics’ Rebound

New product, ingredient and packaging innovation is poised to capture resurgent growth.

According to Euromonitor International’s “Beauty Survey,” 36.1% of global respondents cited skin/hair health benefits as their main motivation for using dermocosmetics in 2021; photo by Ron Lach from Pexels.

Capturing the Dermocosmetics Boom

How a demand for scientific-backed results led to a renewed embrace of all things clinical.

In the past 24 months, 47% of consumers have purchased sexual wellness products, with another 38% saying that, although they have not purchased sexual wellness products, they intend to do so; photo by KoolShooters from Pexels.

Consumers: Intimate/Sexual Care is Wellness

A new survey uncovers the once-taboo buying habits and curiosities of shoppers.

Emerging research regarding the environment and human health is drastically impacting sun-defense innovation; photo by Ksenia Chernaya for Pexels.

Perspective: Sun Care that Protects People & the Planet

The sustainable sunscreen era poses technical challenges amid ongoing research into human and environmental health.

Over the past 25 years, Evonik has developed a range of ceramide and sphingolipid technologies—including the production of pure skin identical ceramides—with a variety of applications.

Skin and Hair Decoded

Unlock the secret of natural beauty.

Beyond ingredients, many suppliers are now offering digital tools to aid customers on their product innovation journeys.

14 On-trend Beauty Ingredient Innovations

Color matching, sustainable antioxidants, menopausal care, sandalwood anti-aging and more top our latest list of innovations.

Acne is by far the top skin care concern among beauty buyers ages 25 and under.

5 Generational Skin Care Peeves

Consumer concerns are relatively consistent across generational cohorts, with all shoppers seeking a skin care holy grail.