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Consumer in-home use testing (IHUT) involves sending either a prototype or a product that is conditionally approved for in-market commercialization and has undergone safety and stability testing to a defined panel of targeted nationally representative consumers.

Validating Believable Beauty Claims

Part 1 of 3: Consumer in-home use testing (IHUT) provides the proof consumers need before they’ll buy in the form of substantiated claims.

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Feminine Care 2.0

Reinventing the category with fresh marketing, personal care product innovation, new distribution models and frank conversations.

Latin Beat: Import Activity in South America

Import/export numbers, market activity and sales increases demonstrate the dynamism of the South America cosmetics and toiletries market.

Latin Beat: Import Activity in South America

Import/export numbers, market activity and sales increases demonstrate the dynamism of the South America cosmetics and toiletries market.

Latin Beat: Paris Hilton for a Day

Lines and brands extend distribution in Argentina, more promotions, the beauty of chocolate, a race to raise funds and the end of a brand.

Latin Beat: Brazil and Argentina Reach Regulatory Agreement

Efforts for registration and trade harmony showing dividends.

More Beauty Suppliers Attracted to 2013 in-cosmetics Asia

The mix of new and returning exhibitors at the upcoming 2013 in-cosmetics Asia event reflects the pan-Asian and global perspective it provides.

Sales Decreases Cause Reorganization for Shiseido

After reporting a sales decrease of 1.2% for the three-quarter period ending December 31, 2012, Shiseido announced it is reorganizing parts of its business, including shutting down a factory in Kamakura and a research center in Kanazawahakkei.

Men’s Motivation: Euromonitor Pull Men’s Grooming Habit Trends from Survey

In analysis in its recent survey of global personal care and grooming habits, Euromonitor International is giving the spotlight treatment to the men’s side of the marketplace.

AI perfume, as you might expect, refers to fragrance uniquely created by algorithmically calculating the best match for a given consumer based on data gathered from questionnaires.

Trending: Haruna Kawaguchi Cosmetics, AI Perfume, Beard Growth Serum and More

Our "Consumer Pulse" report uncovers cosmetic-related searches growing in interest on Google Trends, TikTok and the web. Now trending: Haruna Kawaguchi, Lisa Cosmetics, Freshly Cosmetics, AI perfume, perimenopause tests, beard growth serum, #nudemakeup...

Rituals presented by those aged 7-18 featured sunscreen just 26.2% of the time, included an average of 6 products (average total cost: $168) and highlighted actives that can be irritating to young skin.

Too Young, Too Harsh: TikTok Beauty Routines Often Irritate Young Skin [New Data]

Ingredients such as AHA turned up multiple times, per the researchers, who also found that young influencers sometimes complained on-camera of burning sensations on their skin.

Asia-Pacific: Stepping Up the Pace

The region’s historic performance has been somewhat marred by the Asia-Pacific currently is the world’s second largest cosmetics and toiletries market with sales of $62.1 billion in 2005. Euromonitor International forecasts that its importance is set to swell by 2010 as its share of global growth increases by more than 10%...

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Packaging for Beauty | Skin Care Ingredient Launches + Trends: July/August Insider Insights

This month we delve into the diverse skin care and packaging for beauty categories.

In My Opinion: Molto Bella—Italian Beauty

Learning to think in new ways and to question established beliefs about beauty yields fresh and innovative approaches to the business of beauty. And an extended trip to Italy illuminates the power of beauty products and the deep positive impact on consumers.

Unilever Looks to Replicate Its Indian Retail Strategy

Successful Indian retail strategy may have expanding global potential.

LVMH Strong in 2013 Financial Results with Revenue of €29 Billion

For the company’s perfumes and cosmetics business group, LVMH recorded revenue of €3.71 billion for 2013, a 3% reported rise and 7% organic rise over 2012’s €3.61 billion in revenue.

Consumer trend reports from Harris Williams and NIQ reflect how inflation has affected overall consumer demand for beauty and personal care products.

2025 Beauty Strategies: How Brands Can Tap Consumers’ Value Focus

Strategies for beauty industry leaders to help navigate changes to beauty consumer behavior in 2025.

The report pairs Spate’s data-driven insights with a beauty innovation lens from the editorial team at Global Cosmetic Industry, a trusted resource for beauty innovators—from ingredient and packaging suppliers to product developers and beyond.

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