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Ecoresponsability

Trends

Under the influence of consumer expectations, technological innovations, feelings of the media, thoughts from various industry players, economic or regulatory contexts, trendy positionings, or societal reorientations… cosmetics trends are fast-changing. You will find everything you need here to learn how to anticipate them and evaluate their relevance…

Sustainability: a key issue for retailers

The beauty industry is switching to the green side of the force. Suppliers (of ingredients or packaging) and brands are redoubling their efforts to limit their impact on the planet and offer ever more virtuous solutions. But what about retailers in this race for sustainability? At the Sustainable Cosmetic Summit (held in Paris from 23 to 25 October 2024), Katarzyna Wisniewska, Sephora’s CSR Director, presented her company’s eco-responsible strategy.

Ingredients in the news: salicylic acid

Some cosmetic ingredients are all the rage and are all the rage for years, but then cosmetovigilance reveals certain problems or toxicological requirements come into play, the regulatory axe falls, and the “flagship” ingredient becomes the one that absolutely must be boycotted. The first episode in this series by Estelle Dehier, from Labosphère: salicylic acid.

When well-being comes first

Covid-19 has left its mark. Since the health crisis, well-being has become a priority for consumers. Most of them are aware that it is up to them to achieve this objective, but it is sometimes complicated for them to put the right habits in place. In its latest trends report, the Kantar forecasting agency looked at the wellbeing trend and the ways in which brands can respond to this need.

Longevity: a strong trend in the APAC region

As life expectancy increases, consumers are demanding cosmetic products adapted to their age-related issues. This trend is proving particularly true in the Asia-Pacific region, according to a recent article published by the Mintel forecasting agency.

Sustainability in cosmetics: consumers continue to have high expectations

For some years now, having an eco-responsible positioning has no longer been a differentiating factor for the general public, but rather a prerequisite. However, consumers are still just as sensitive to what brands are doing. At the Sustainable Cosmetic Summit (held in Paris from 23 to 25 October 2024), Ozlem Senturk, Senior Partner Global Sustainable Transformation Practice at Kantar, presented s...

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

E-commerce: the importance of verified reviews

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Faced with a plethora of cosmetic products, consumers are trying to make the right choice. To do so, more and more of them are consulting reviews writ...

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

When "ageing well" takes over from anti-ageing

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Are consumers making peace with their age? A recent study conducted by Harris Interactive (for the Observatoire Cetelem) shows that the French no long...

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

What are the hottest brands of 2022?

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A brand’s popularity is no longer measured only by the volume of products it sells. Since the advent of social networks, all beauty professionals work...

Monday, December 19, 2022

FEBEA and IKW publish a guide to best practices in biodiversity conservation

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France - Germany… this is not a soccer match poster, but the collaboration of two associations of beauty professionals. They worked together to write ...

Monday, December 19, 2022

Four cosmetics companies receive CDP Triple A rating

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As it does every year, the Carbon Disclosure Project (a non-profit organization that measures the environmental performance of companies) evaluates se...

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Towards the end of anti-aging?

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The beauty industry has always made cosmetics to fight against the signs of time. Yes, but the profile of consumers is changing and their expectations...

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

How is the luxury sector doing?

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For the past 13 years, IFOP has been associated with the Grand Prix Stratégies du Luxe (organized by the eponymous media) by producing the “Luxury Tre...

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

The evolution of anti-aging claims over time

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Anti-aging is one of the key issues that the beauty industry has been trying to address for years. And to convince consumers of the effectiveness of i...

Tuesday, December 13, 2022

Cosmetics Europe brings together the industry to "Commit for our Planet"

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Cosmetics Europe has launched an unprecedented industry-wide initiative, Commit for Our Planet, with the aim of reducing the environmental footprint o...

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Inflation: which cosmetics would consumers give up?

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While prices are rising, there is a decline in purchasing power. And when budgets are tight, many consumers find themselves making trade-offs. My Beau...

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

How to improve the shopping experience?

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E-commerce or stores, each channel has its followers… but that doesn’t necessarily mean everything is perfect. Retail Tech has sought to find out what...

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

E-commerce: the complaints of the French

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Since the Covid-19 pandemic, online sales have become a part of French people’s daily lives. Before placing an order, certain criteria are important t...