Skincare trends from Asia Pacific have revolutionised the beauty industry over the past decade. Innovation powerhouses such as South Korea and Japan, along with China and the rise of C-Beauty continue to inspire Asia and the globe. Sharon Kwek, Mintel’s Director of Consulting for Beauty & Personal Care, says with
Due to the pandemic’s lasting impact, the importance of ethics, the changing role of identity and technology is set to greatly influence the future of the beauty industry. KinShen Chan, Mintel’s Senior Beauty & Personal Care Analyst, says consumers want to see companies broadcast measurable sustainable efforts, embrace self-expression through
On top of credentials like being organic and natural, sustainability is a big drawcard for people when they’re choosing a beauty, hair or skincare product. In fact, not only is it a crucial part of mindful consumption, a recent survey shows that one in two consumers rank sustainability as a
When cousins Megan Potter and Amanda Hawtin put their heads together in early 2018, they realised two things. One, they were both passionate about creating a business that delivered the freedom to do something they loved and the flexibility to work around their family. And two, with Megan’s 15 years’
On the back of sales growth that has ranged from 200 to 600 per cent since the first quarter of 2020, industry insiders have dubbed skincare the ‘new lipstick’. It refers to the ‘lipstick effect’, where consumer spending on smaller, more affordable luxuries during times of hardship tends to grow
It’s been more than three decades since the green-and-gold ‘Australian Made’ kangaroo first hopped onto consumer products. Since then, the logo has become a powerful marketing tool. In fact, recent research shows 97 per cent of Australians associate it with safe and high-quality products. In particular, Australian Made has emerged