Oct 2010, 30 pages, EUR 599, Competitive Stakes Rising as Market Evolves. Although healthy growth in the European natural cosmetics market is continuing, competitive stakes are rising because of new entrants and growing consumer price sensitivity. Value brands are gaining market share since the economic downturn, with some retailer private labels doing exceptionally […]
Packaging: The Stepchild of Sustainability in Beauty Industry?
Although packaging has high environmental footprint of cosmetic products, it appears to be largely ignored when beauty companies look at sustainability. Even organic cosmetic companies – many of which have sustainability built into their corporate ethos – are lagging in adopting sustainable packaging. Such companies have been pioneers in adopting natural & organic cosmetic standards, […]
#8041-12 Technical Insights: Natural Food Ingredients in Cosmetics
August 2010, 95 pages, EUR 999, Formulating with Food Ingredients: Opportunities & Challenges. A growing number of product developers and formulators are turning to the kitchen table for cosmetic ingredients. This report looks at the possibilities of using food ingredients in cosmetic applications, highlights the associated technical & formulation issues and gives case […]
Europe: Natural Cosmetic Brands on Expansion Spree
A growing number of natural cosmetic companies are building a pan-European presence by entering new country markets. Established companies such as Korres Natural Products and Melvita are opening concept stores across Europe, whilst new brands are expanding distribution. Madara Cosmetics, the leading natural cosmetics company in Eastern Europe, has entered a number of new countries this […]
#1401-60 The Nordic Market for Natural & Organic PC Products
July 2010, 116 pages, EUR 899, Imported Brands Flourishing in Nordic Region. Natural & organic personal care products are coming into the Nordic region from a number of continents to meet high consumer demand for ‘chemically-clean’ cosmetics & toiletries. Imported brands are flourishing because of high market growth rates and the absence of […]