Color+Cosmetics - Natural Products INSIDER
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Color+Cosmetics - Natural Products INSIDER
The Art of Color+Cosmetics A SPECIAL ALL-DIGITAL ISSUE VOLUME 1 ISSUE 4 October 2012 US$39.00 The Art of Color+Cosmetics From fall’s earthy and rustic shades to summer’s exotic and luminous tones, each season is filled with a complementary and sundry palette of color, which translates into trends, new technologies and innovations in the color cosmetics space that span global territories and, finally, land in the hands of beauty consumers. ContentS A SpeCiAl All-digitAl iSSue Volume 1 iSSue 4 october 2012 Features 4 Top Color Trends for 2013 ..................................................4 Beauty Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics ...................10 The Full Data Palette of Color Cosmetics ....................13 22 Beauty Q&A Spotlight: BABOR ...................................... 22 Makeup as an Extension of Skin Care .......................... 25 25 10 How Makeup Transcends the Global Market .............. 29 29 Copyright © 2012 VIRGO Publishing, LLC. All rights reserved. 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All items submitted to SUPPLYSIDE COSMETICS INSIGHTS become the sole property of VIRGO Publishing, LLC. SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com editor'sletter A Catalogue of Color As fall is ushered in and we begin the descent into the close of 2012, cosmetic counters around the globe will be peppered with a palette of seasonal colors and New Year’s trends. This month, SupplySide Cosmetics Insights is all about color … cosmetics. Yana Grammar explores the top color cosmetics trends for 2013, while Shawn Towne, global educator for jane iredale, dives into the emerging trend of creating makeup with skin care benefits. If you’re looking for regulatory guidance, Angela Diesch, an attorney with Greenberg Traurig LLP, gives a straightforward checklist of questions you should be asking when entering the multifunctional makeup skin care market. Other topics include market data on the many color cosmetics segments, how makeup transcends global markets and beauty Q&A spotlights with cosmetic companies. Come see us next month at SupplySide West in Las Vegas, Nov. 7 to 9. We have a great education track lined up, including presentations on sustainability, fragrances, nutricosmetics and more. It’s a wonderful opportunity to hear smart and insightful conversations about the beauty industry, connect with peers and colleagues, and maybe win a round or two of blackjack. See you in November. Alissa Marrapodi Cosmetics Editor amarrapodi@vpico.com IN THIS ISSUE Color Trends p.4 ■ Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ 3 Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com 2013trends top Color Cosmetics Trends for 2013 Industry Leaders and Brand Innovators Weigh-In on the Hottest Trends for the Upcoming Year by Yana Grammer As 2013 steadily approaches, color cosmetic companies are already working on new products based on future trends and predictions for the years ahead. It used to be that trends originated from celebrities or fashionistas, and we would look to the runways to predict the newest colors for spring, summer, fall or winter. Now that we are all connected through social media and the Internet, fresh ideas are made in real time. Trends that start globally in Milan, Hong Kong or New York can be translated instantly to trendsetters all over the world. This instant gratification in how what’s new is viewed carries with it a world of contradiction because so many factors influence how we think, feel, dress, communicate and relate. Leading industry experts sum up the contradictions, look into their crystal balls and give the top ways color cosmetic brands can help consumers enhance their beauty and individuality in the New Year and beyond. 1 ClassiC Cool Colors Cool tones are back for 2013. While red and black will always be part of the color palette any time of year, interpretations of these classic colors will be at the forefront of what’s trending next year. Bright, deep, beautiful red lips will continue to be the norm; but now, red will be found in totally unexpected places. Deep, chromatic, almost blue-reds mix with pearlescent pigments to create metallic reds that can be used in eye shadows and eyeliners. Black, the long time go-to for eyeliner and mascara is now infused with silver or gray mica for multidimensional color that’s sleek silver—not down-market sparkle. Cool, dark blue IN THIS ISSUE Editor's Letter p.3 ■ Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 4 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com 2013trends is on point for the eye area as a variation on classic black; and anticipate dark blue for nails as this old classic becomes fresh again. Brands that breathe innovation into the old classics like blue, red and black will be trend winners in 2013. 2 Category-speCifiC CosmetiC Kits Cosmetic kits have always been hot and a much sought-after accessory when it came to makeup application. Saving both time and money, a no-brainer for busy girls on the run, cosmetic kits were a “We saw a surge of boxed makeup sets which carried eye, lip and face products in one during 2011 and 2012; but going forward in 2013, category specific sets one-stop shop, offering a full color palette for eyes, lips and face. In 2013, we see a new direction when it comes to cosmetic kits, Toni K., founder and creative director of NYX Cosmetics sums it up, “We saw a surge of boxed makeup sets which carried eye, lip and face products in one during 2011 and 2012; but going forward in 2013, category specific sets such as eye shadow only or lip color only is trending.” 3 paCKaging With purpose Companies that are striking it green continue to make a presence and eco-friendly packaging makes an even louder statement in 2013. Taking advantage of creative ways to use packaging to communicate natural positioning like sustainable materials, natural ingredients and recycled packaging, companies are using materials and shapes like never such as eye shadow before. Material innovation is being driven by consumer desire to be more only or lip color plastics to come down as more investment flows toward their development only is trending.” - TONI K., founder and creative director, NYX Cosmetics eco-conscious. Many industry experts are expecting the costs of bioand production capacity. Toni K. agrees the Packaging With Purpose trend is here to stay. “Packaging made with recyclable materials is a hot trend,” she said. “This is most apparent through EU’s decision to convert allowance of the use of PVC material to PET only.” 4 natural ingredients for faCe Toni K. predicts the desire for using natural and/or organic cosmetics will become more widespread; however, the actual purchase and use depends on the category. “For instance, people are more concerned with ingredients for foundations or face powders than eye shadows or lipsticks, so they are more likely to be less discerning with their purchase of the eye and lip products.” IN THIS ISSUE Editor's Letter p.3 ■ Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 5 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com 2013trends A perfect example of this is the new bareMinerals conversationstarting campaign, to champion its award-winning foundation franchise and the launch of its first-ever solid bareMinerals Ready SPF 20 Foundation. Rooted in the brand’s heritage of speaking to its all-natural, mineral-based foundations as a closer relative to skin care than makeup, this campaign introduces the idea that “foundation” has become a dirty word thanks to cakey, pore-clogging formulas that have given the category a bad rap, instituting fear in women who are relentlessly seeking the solution to flawless skin. The campaign helps posit that bareMinerals Ready SPF 20 Foundation doesn’t look or feel like a foundation, offering skin care benefits along with long-wearing coverage. The campaign titled “We Don’t Like Using the F-Word” aligns with the brand’s desire to challenge the status quo while offering a unique perspective on what bareMinerals Ready SPF 20 Foundation can do for the skin. 5 multi-funCtional CosmetiC produCts According to a new report by The NPD Group Inc., BB creams— multifunctional products that combine the functionality of primers, SPF and moisturizers with the anti-aging benefits of skin serums, and that are also referred to as blemish balms or beauty balms—have grown significantly in sales in the past several months. The relatively new product category is quickly catching the fancy of a small segment of U.S. women, and in the 12 months ending March 2012, BB creams sold in U.S. department stores generated close to $9 million according to NPD BeautyTrends. Women tell NPD while they expect BB creams to provide skin care and makeup benefits, they want to understand more about the product and how it works. According to NPD, about eight in 10 beauty shoppers like beauty products that offer multiple benefits, and that rises to more than nine in 10 for BB cream purchasers. The top five benefits expected from a BB cream include: natural-looking coverage (52 percent), moisturizes/ hydrates skin (47 percent), nourishes/treats skin (42 percent), provides SPF sunscreen protection (42 percent) and improves skin texture (38 percent). IN THIS ISSUE Editor's Letter p.3 ■ Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 6 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com 2013trends Toni K. also sees the demand for multi-purpose and multi-functional cosmetic products like BB creams on the rise for 2013. “There is a surge in consumer demand of tinted moisturizer and BB creams that contain sun block, moisturizing ingredients and foundation all in one,” she said. “This clearly shows people want the most benefits from their beauty product while also offering ease in use. Consumers are becoming more discerning and savvy so they want products that save time and money.” it’s little wonder among marketers that an important new buzzword eclipsing the traditional “point 6 soCial media expansion Social shopping sites and widgets constitute the next evolution of the shopping blog. Combining the authenticity and passion of consumer-generated content and editorial with the added capability for a brand to distribute its own content such as video or Web-based information, these sites offer the product for sale at the moment of recommendation. It’s little wonder among marketers that an important of purchase” is the new buzzword eclipsing the traditional “point of purchase” is the new new concept of “point content on the Internet enjoy adding widgets and shopping applications of recommendation.” Consumers who blog and create content on the internet enjoy adding widgets concept of “point of recommendation.” Consumers who blog and create to their sites as a “cosmetic enhancement” to their content. Social media has an incredible impact on trend forecasting, according to Toni K. “It’s a powerful medium that shares what’s new, cutting edge, hot off the runway, etc.; so not only brands but consumers are quick to react, and don the color and style. It has resulted in a proliferation of fashionistas and beauty gurus who are able to share their unique styles, thus inspiring others to be creative and express themselves and shopping through fashion and beauty. Not only are we seeing celebrities wearing applications to their the hottest and newest clothes, accessories and makeup looks, but sites as a “cosmetic enhancement” to their content. also non-celebrities via blogging and vlogging. The impact is powerful and our society as a whole is more in tune and expressive of their unique style. The greatest impact is the ability to share through social media, which allows people to have more inspirations from peers thus empowering through connections with others that were limited to the faces and characters in magazines, TV and movies in past decades.” Smaller, independent brands are also using the power of social media to gain market share, create buzz and set themselves apart from the IN THIS ISSUE Editor's Letter p.3 ■ Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 7 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com 2013trends competition. Kali Sharp, founder of EyeDoll Chatter, a new cosmetic brand geared toward the tween/teen market, uses an interactive model that really sets her brand apart from others in the teen/tween category. “Our interactive iPhone/iPad app allows customers to select the cosmetic scents and colors that they are wearing, and it posts those selections to Beauty marketers seeking to leverage these exciting Facebook and Twitter, or they can text their friends; it’s truly interactive. Our customers (‘EyeDoll Girls’) love the fact they can personalize their makeup by combining our scented cosmetics with our colors. They can create Bubble Gum eye shadow and wear that with Cotton Candy blush and Root Beer lip gloss. It’s such a fun and unique experience new trends should for the tween and teen market.” Kali sites her background in creating pay special apps in the digital space along with her sister’s expertise in cosmetics attention to social media, interactive applications and social shopping sites in particular. as her motivation for starting the brand. But the real inspiration behind EyeDoll Chatter is the increasing activity that tweens and teens continue to exhibit on social networking sites. Kali said, “Tweens and teens are increasingly active on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter. Research shows on average they send more than 3,000 text messages per month. That’s a huge opportunity to stay connected to this demographic because we know tweens and teens love products that can be personalized and shared via social networking.” Beauty marketers seeking to leverage these exciting new trends should pay special attention to social media, interactive applications and social shopping sites in particular, as they represent the best opportunities to take full advantage of the changing face of the beauty industry through electronic media. ■ Yana Grammer is a product developer and marketing consultant to the beauty industry with more than 16 years of experience bringing industry-leading skin care, hair care and cosmetic brands to market. She offers a creative, hands-on approach to the product development process – breathing innovative products to life from inception throughout the entire product lifecycle. Contact her at YGrammer@gmail.com. IN THIS ISSUE Editor's Letter p.3 ■ Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 8 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com 1,500+ booths and 1000’s of innovations from around the world Be a part of it. supplysideshow.com Attend SupplySide West to Explore, Discover, Innovate and Market. Explore the 1500+ booths with more than 10,000 ingredients and technologies from around the world. Global Expo and Conference Join your colleagues at this year’s new events Gathering Ingredient Suppliers and Buyers from Around the World like SupplySide Why, Editor’s Choice Awards EXPLORE. DISCOVER. INNOVATE. MARKET. Reception and the Marketing Insights Summit to name a few. The Venetian & Sands Expo, Las Vegas November 7-8 November 5-9 SupplySide Tradeshow SupplySide Education #SSWExpo Q&A with Benefit Cosmetics’ eVp of global marketing Julie Bell by Alissa Marrapodi BENEFIT COSMETICS® was founded in 1976 as a San Francisco makeup boutique, The Face Place, by the Ford twin sisters. While the name was changed to Benefit Cosmetics in 1990, it has not changed its focus, and has mastered the art of combining humor and makeup. That the popular Benetint was created after an exotic dancer asked for a “nipple stain” shows this upbeat and playful brand has serious character. So who better to ask a few questions to about creating a brand with personality than the brand with a personality? Q: Colors, aesthetics, packaging, graphics, type fonts, etc.—all of this plays into creating a brand’s personality. How can a cosmetic brand use these features to create a personality that not only resonates with its customers, but builds a loyal fan base? Benefit: Benefit has been successful because we have stayed true to ourselves and are truly one of a kind. Benefit focuses on problem solving by offering instant beauty solutions that put a smile on your face. We want our customers to have a unique experience when they use our products. To create a personality, we believe what’s on the inside is equally as important as the outside. Our aesthetic inspiration comes from every day conversations and observations. Over the years, we have collected modern and vintage pieces for inspiration. We have vintage mannequins, compacts, posters, handbags and lots of old magazines. For our packaging, we use modern and cutting-edge art mixed with a dash of humor. We like to say that we embrace every era with a nod to the past and a jump start to the future. The duality of bold but girly imagery and tongue-in-cheek humor captivates our customers and builds a loyal fan base. IN THIS ISSUE Color Trends p.4 ■ Color Cosmetics p.13 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 10 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com Q: Similarly, how can cosmetics companies talk her language (perhaps via packaging, ad campaigns, etc.) so she can “get to know” the brand and what’s she’s all about? Benefit: The Benefit culture of fun and laughter is understood and embraced from culture to culture. The Benefit gal, whether she lives in Paris, New York, Hong Kong or Dubai, is very cross generational. Even though our core customer is in the 20 to 40 age range, women of all ages are drawn to Benefit because of our unique approach to beauty. Our customers were and continue to be so diverse. They have different backgrounds, different stories and different lives. Some are mothers, some are daughters, some are grandmothers. There is a Benefit gal that lives in all of us! We reach our Benefit fans by being fun and approachable, and relating to them on a personal level simply by putting a smile on their face— whether it’s through our creative packaging or our thought-provoking, traffic-stopping visuals. We also connect with them through social media by keeping content fresh and relevant, and always thinking about what our fans and followers are hungry for in the digital space (beauty tips and tricks, SF style photos, behind the scenes scoop). We adapt to the everevolving social space (i.e., Pinterest and Instagram) to reflect the Benefit brand, provide additional content and continue the relationship beyond the in-store experience. Q: Next is what’s inside. How does a brand create a personality with the products/formulations themselves (e.g., foundation, eye shadow, lip tint, etc.)? Benefit: The single most important thing when creating a product is to start with a “need.” Every new product must fill a need for our customers. The challenge is coming up with something that is completely original. For most products, our inspiration comes from our day-to-day life. Any situation or conversation can give us an idea for a new product. We speak with our customers … we find out what they want. IN THIS ISSUE Color Trends p.4 ■ Color Cosmetics p.13 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 11 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com We were inspired to create our newest brightening liquid foundation, hello flawless oxygen wow, out of a need in the marketplace for a hydrating liquid foundation that could provide natural-looking, buildable coverage with SPF protection; and boy did our customers thank us! Q: Most cosmetics lines are created with a specific goal or message in mind. How does a brand communicate its goals/message through its personality? Benefit: Co-founders Jean and Jane Ford started Benefit with the goal of making women feel good about themselves; and we’ve done just that for more than 35 years. It’s important for us to give our customers a fun, interactive, feel-good experience with our products. Our goal has always been to create quality products that deliver results, but also make you smile and feel confident. In fact, our Benefit brand motto is, “Laughter is the best cosmetic … so grin and wear it!” Q: Cosmetic brands can have fun with this idea of creating a personality. What are some fun campaigns, products, displays, etc., that Benefit has used to express itself to its customers? Benefit: At Benefit, it’s all about the fun-factor! There are no rules and we love to push the envelope. Our two star products, they’re real! mascara and the POREfessional primer, both have visuals that embody the Benefit spirit and explode the brand DNA. They’re real! features our seductive “Honest Leah” who swears that ALL of her “assets” are real, including her lashes. The POREfessional is such an all-star primer we needed an action-hero to bring the product to life. SpyGal is her name and zapping pores is her game. Q: What advice would you give to brands just starting out? Benefit: Your customers are everything. Look to them for inspiration! ■ IN THIS ISSUE Color Trends p.4 ■ Color Cosmetics p.13 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 12 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata the Full data palette of Color Cosmetics by Alissa Marrapodi FROM FALL’S EARTHY and rustic shades to summer’s exotic and luminous tones, each season is filled with a complementary and sundry palette of color (and products) across the cosmetics counter—shadows, liners, blushes, lips, nails and more. According to The NPD Group, prestige makeup sales within U.S. department stores grew within the first half of 2012 by 8 percent, making this category worth $1.8 billion. nail it The nail segment may be the smallest segment in makeup, but it’s experiencing the largest growth of all prestige makeup. In the first half of 2012, the category grew 68 percent, according to The NPD Group. Color enamel grew 70 percent, nail care 36 percent and base/top coats more than 100 percent. “Fun shades and colors like neons and metallics, along with funky textures and decals have added to this growing trend,” said Karen Grant, vice president and senior global industry analyst, The NPD Group. IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 13 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata Nail expert and Custom Nail Solutions’ president and founder, Katie Saxton, said the top six hottest nail trends this autumn are: • Double Reverse French Manicure: Featuring a dark color (such as black) painted at the tips of the nails, with the rest of the nail covered in a soft shimmer or clear polish. • Black and Gold Nail Wraps by OPI: “These wraps are fast, easy to apply and long-lasting,” Saxton said. “It is a very dramatic look that is great for evening.” • Sally Hansen Magnetic Nail Color: 3D isn’t just hitting the silver screen; it’s hitting the nail aisle, too. With several colors to choose from, two coats, a magnet and a top coat are all you need for a little dimension. • Burgundy Nail Polish: “A very elegant polish that is the ‘go-to’ color this fall season,” Sexton said. • Matte Polishes: “A matte top-coat takes away your nail color’s shine and gives even the girliest polishes an edgy, modern look,” Saxton advised. • Complete DIY Nail Customization: This truly is all about her. She can create any shape, length and color sans salon. “Rather than paint the nails one solid color, a huge trend will be decorating the nails to express one’s artistic ability, as well as show off one’s unique interests,” Saxton said. “This can mean painting the nails with intricate designs like tribal art, or decorating them with words and characters from favorite movies and television shows. Nails will become one’s artistic easel for a new kind of self-expression.” Adding in a little texture … butter LONDON took runway fashions—sequins, tweed, velvet and satin (oh my!)—and made them the next-best-thing in nail. It infused its autumn/winter 2012 line with glitter particles, and metallic and holographic finishes. Its color palette may be reminiscent of fall foliage, but less earthy with more rust, shimmering greens and silvers. IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 14 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata BirchBox’s Beauty Pulse Survey, including more than 10,600 respondents, found some nail trends may be seeing some tough love this year. When survey respondents were asked which trend they wished would go away, 22 percent said nail art. On the other hand (no pun intended), status nail is garnering some popularity, as 22 percent named it one beauty trend they’re most excited about. Even more interesting, and perhaps surprising, is more than 40 percent of respondents (across all regions) said they would “totally” wear neon nails to work (21 percent said “No way,” neon nails are never appropriate for work). The most affirming trend appears to be gels, as 60 percent of respondents said they are willing to try a gel manicure. eyes: shadoWs, liners and masCara From midnight’s smoky eye to sunny Sundays’ navy eyeliner, the eyes are makeup’s perfect palette for adding texture, mood and purpose. In 2012, mascara and eyeliner emerged as two of three products most used (the other being foundation), with 75 percent of women respondents (n=1,020) reporting they wear both products, according to Mintel’s Color Cosmetics – US – July 2012 Cosmetic Usage. This trio also shows promise in bundling if beauty companies are looking to capitalize on in-brand purchasing. However, the hot “always wear” product out of the three is mascara. “Women are more likely to report ‘always wearing’ mascara than they are to report ‘always wearing’ other eye makeup products,” according to Mintel’s Color Cosmetics - US - July 2012 Eye Makeup. “Younger women, aged 18 to 34, are more likely than their older counterparts to wear these products at all, and to wear them every day.” Like two peas in a pod, with high usage comes an increase in sales. The NPD Group reported eye, which accounts for 28 percent of makeup sales, increased 5 percent in dollar sales, generating more than $512 million. Sub-segments Mascara (+6 percent), IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 15 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata Eye Liner (+11 percent) and Eye Brow (+17 percent) all showed growth. All Other Eye declined by 8 percent and Eye Applicator was flat. “Consumers continue their desire to play with color, and accentuate and define their eyes,” Grant said. “Underlying these trends is one consistent element—they have the lowest price points in the prestige marketplace.” What do women want most out of their mascara? The NPD Group said thickening/volume and lengthening, with more than six in 10 mentioning each benefit. Anti-clumping was next— 56 percent rated this important—followed by defining and waterproof (or resistant). According to Mintel, from October 2010 to November 2011, 53 percent of women aged 18 and older who wear mascara (n=8,057) said they wear regular mascara, 48 percent wear waterproof and 32 percent wear water resistant. One thing Mintel did note is household income has little impact What do women on the brand of mascara used. When it comes to eye shadow and liner, powder and crayon/ want most out of pencil are the leading types of eye shadow/eyeliner/brow pencil their mascara? used. Guidance-liners, and cream and liquid liners, which are all relatively new products, reported lower use, according to Mintel. Again, the bundle effect may work with shadows, too. Mintel said, “Offering combination eye shadow/brush packages could be a way to promote product lines, as some 53 percent of eye shadow wearers report applying with a brush (compared to 38 percent who use whatever comes with the product).” faCe it Face, which includes everything from foundation and blush to concealer and powder, is the largest segment of prestige makeup, according to The NPD Group. It accounts for 49 percent of dollar sales and reported a 7-percent growth in dollars from last year, with almost 30 million face products sold in department stores, totaling $891 million. IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 16 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata According to BirchBox’s Beauty Pulse Survey, when asked what level of coverage the respondents wear: 28 percent said a full face of foundation, 22 percent said mineral makeup, 22 percent said tinted moisturizer, 15 percent said beauty balms (BB creams) and 18 percent said they wear nada. When broken down by age, the highest use of a “full face of foundation” was reported in the under 21 group (32 percent) and older than 61 group (33 percent). “While foundation is still popular, BB creams and mineral makeup are gaining popularity,” BirchBox said. “The 20 and under age group uses BB creams most often, while 21 to 50 year olds are more likely to use mineral makeup.” However, even though BB creams may be on the rise, 40 percent of those surveyed said BB creams “baffle them.” Mintel reported 24 percent of women respondents said they wear BB creams, and 7 percent said they “always wear” BB creams. The research firm also noted that BB creams, along with bronzers and primers, have the greatest growth opportunity. And, for those still in favor of traditional foundation, you will be happy to know there are still plenty of you out there. When broken down by region, “Every geographic region except the Northeast prefers full coverage, with 30 percent of respondents in the South and the West going out with a full face of foundation,” BirchBox noted. What the ladies are looking for, according to The NPD Group’s Makeup In-Depth Consumer Report 2012, is if their foundation “evens out skin,” with more than three-fourths of foundation users citing this as an important benefit. Next benefits in line are SPF protection, moisturizing and oil-free/won’t clog pores. Mintel’s research confirms BirchBox’s findings, as 69 percent of women (n=1,202) said they wear foundation and 41 percent “always wear” it. Breaking it down a little further, liquid foundation appears to be the favorite, with 56 percent of foundation-wearing respondents (n=8,132) citing it as the type of foundation makeup they wear; while loose powder and cream are worn by just more than a third. “Respondents aged 18 to 24 are those most likely IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 17 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata to use loose powder as well as powder cream/cream-to-powder, as younger women are more experimental with the products that they use,” according to research conducted by Mintel and Experian Simmons from October 2010 to November 2011. “Furthermore, these younger consumers are coming of age at a time when a wider variety of types of products are available and as such are more accustomed to having more choices available.” if you’re wondering what brand is her favorite, mintel says, “CoVeRgiRl® has a hold on young women.” A total of 37 percent of women who wear foundation If you’re wondering what brand is her favorite, Mintel says, “COVERGIRL® has a hold on young women.” A total of 37 percent of women who wear foundation makeup (8,269) said COVERGIRL is their brand. Taking face products one step further is the introduction of makeup with skin care benefits. If there is one beauty trend consumers are demanding more of, this is it. The NPD Group’s 2012 Makeup In-Depth Consumer Report found more than eight in 10 women use makeup products with skin care benefits. Additionally, 61 percent of women said they use makeup products with benefits similar to those found in their skin care products. It’s true. Companies such as Veil and Juice Beauty have introduced a concealer and a pressed powder packed with ingredients that boost skin health. “ Beaut y brands are seeing the value in multitasking ingredients,” said Ameann DeJohn, founder of Ameann|Solutions. “These multifunctional ingredients are providing powerful makeup (8,269) results and allowing brands to streamline their marketing story. said CoVeRgiRl multiple benefits and real results that enables them to use one is their brand. Consumers appreciate the ability to find creams that have product instead of three.” The NPD Group said the top two sought-after benefits in all makeup products are moisturizing and SPF protection. “It can be said that makeup products with skin care benefits create a perception of ‘more bang for the buck,’ and consumers may believe they are getting more value,” Grant pointed out. “As such, it could be inferred that women perceive additional value from layering.” IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 18 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata CheeKy Blush has bloomed into a whole new concept of texture and color. The introduction of cheek stains and cream blushes have taken the traditional pressed powder and given it a new purpose. The NPD Group reported blush, a sub-segment of the face category, grew 7 percent in first half of 2012 (January to June). According to Mintel, ladies like their blush. Sixty-five percent of women respondents said they wear blush and 34 percent “always wear” blush. Add a little “metal” to that blush, aka a bronzer, and only 40 percent of women respondents said they wear a bronzer and 18 percent “always wear” a bronzer. lip JunKie Women are lip product junkies. They can’t get enough! BirchBox’s Beauty Pulse survey reported 90 percent of women had at least two or more lip products in their purse at that moment. In fact, lip is the third largest makeup segment in U.S. department stores, ringing in almost $305 million in first half of 2012, according to The NPD Group, noting its 8 percent growth (January to June 2012). Mintel’s research also confirmed women’s affinity for lip products, as 71 percent of women respondents said they wear lip gloss, 71 percent said they wear lipstick, 47 percent said they wear tinted lip balm and 33 percent said they wear lip stain. Top Two Most Important Lipstick Benefits: 74% 68% women said moisturizing women said long wearing IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 19 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata Top Two Most Important Lip Gloss Benefits: 65% women said a glossy finish 64% women said moisturizing Source: The NPD Group’s Makeup In-Depth Consumer Report 2012 The hottest three lip sub-segments were: Lip Color (+10 percent), All Other Lip (+54 percent; multi-functional lip products, lip moisturizer, etc.) and Lip Applicator (+9 percent), according to The NPD Group’s BeautyTrends®, while Lip Gloss and Lip Liner both increased 3 percent. The top three best-selling prestige lip stick sellers (according to dollars sold) were: MAC, Lancome L’Absolu Rouge and Lauder Pure Color Lipstick. According to Mintel, her top 10 favorite brands are: CoverGirl, Revlon, Avon, Maybelline, Clinique, L’Oreal, Mary Kay, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Burt’s Bees and Estee Lauder. Where lip products are really booming is overseas in Europe. According to Companies and Markets’ Lip Care Product Market report, Europe is dominating the global lip care products market, estimated to reach US$1.9 billion by 2017. One big contributor to this predicted growth is the fashion industry, as well as trends, new product introductions, rising consumer interest and disposable income. the hoW and the What? According to Mintel, there are a few things women don’t know, one of them being how to apply makeup. Twenty-four percent of IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 20 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com colorcosmeticsdata women respondents said they don’t know how to apply makeup. “Instructional videos on quick and easy makeup application that can be accessed through on-package QR codes and in-store displays could encourage purchase, with the promise of additional resources to help guide the user in the home,” the research firm advised. While you’re providing instructional, how-to videos, you may want to send a sample to go along with it, as 81 percent of trends such as BB creams and women who wear makeup at least occasionally (n=950) said a free sample is an influential factor when choosing a new makeup product or brand. Next up is a coupon/rebate/special offer, with multi-functional 76 percent of women citing this incentive as influential on their makeup have purchasing decisions. Where incentives really play a role is the enabled companies to get creative while meeting her needs and demands. launch of a new product. “When looking at the range of makeup types used by the sources users turn to for product information, those who use newer-to-market products, such as bronzer, primer, BB cream, lip stain and tinted lip balm, are more likely to report a range of items [such as free samples, coupons, recommendations from friends and family, etc.] influence their product selection,” Mintel said. “This underscores the importance of adopting a broad spectrum of techniques to encourage consumers into product adoption.” The comprehensive color cosmetics category is experiencing healthy growth and innovation. Trends such as BB creams and multi-functional makeup have enabled companies to get creative while meeting her needs and demands. It will be interesting to see where these trends stand in a year and what further product concepts have been introduced into the marketplace. ■ IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: Benefit Cosmetics p.10 ■ Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 21 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com Q&A with BABoR international’s makeup director Peter Schmidinger by Alissa Marrapodi FOUNDED IN 1956 by Michael Babor, BABOR International has been globalizing its natural, patented approach to skin care—hydrophilic natural cosmetics with BIOGEN® and the facial cleanser with hydrophilic oil via HY-ÖL®—for more than 60 years. What BABOR has mastered is the art of blending skin care with color makeup. Enter Peter Schmidinger: In collaboration with BABOR, Schmidinger—who started his career more than 20 years ago in Germany, and was the stylist for Nicole Kidman in Moulin Rouge, as well as other celebrities such as President Bill Clinton and Heidi Klum—helped create BABOR’s new makeup range Face Design. Q: Where is this demand for skin care benefits in your makeup coming from? What are the driving factors? BABOR: The skin care aspect was, of course, essential for BABOR as a leading brand in skin care. Having a makeup that is “just” color wouldn’t fit the skin care standards of the brand. Together we developed a unique product line, one that “takes care” of the woman who puts it on. This knowledge has helped me to create a makeup line that contains products of high quality, are easy to handle and produce excellent skin caring results. Nourishing the skin is one of the most important aspects of the BABOR makeup line. Sea fennel extracts IN THIS ISSUE Color Cosmetics p.13 ■ Extension of Skin Care p.25 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 22 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com regenerate, vitamin E effectively protects from free radicals, and lupine oil regenerates and protects the skin barrier. The amino acid complex L-PCA gives additional moisture. Q: Similarly, are these products fulfilling a need or creating a niche in the marketplace? BABOR: Skin care is getting more and more important even for color cosmetics! Modern women are looking for a product that combines beautiful colors and skin care in one product. That is why the FACE DESIGN COLLECTION offers protection, treatment, regeneration and color all in one. Q: W h at fo r m u l at i o n c h a l l e n g e s a r e a s s o c i ate d w i t h multi-tasking makeup? BABOR: It is quite a challenge to put so many highly effective ingredients into a makeup without changing its consistency, texture or color. Every tiny alteration in a cosmetics formula affects the whole product. That is why makeup that unites color and skin care is a masterpiece of beauty engineering. Q: To skin care or not skin care: What are the perks of creating makeup with skin care benefits? BABOR: It is like the icing on a cake having this special skin care treat for your skin. And you really feel the skin care components of the FACE DESIGN COLLECTION pamper your skin as soon as you put it on. IN THIS ISSUE Color Cosmetics p.13 ■ Extension of Skin Care p.25 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 23 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com Q: From ingredients to the final product—be it a mineral makeup or foundation, concealer, blush or eye shadow—how are ingredients selected and how is the final product’s function paired with those ingredients? BABOR: We monitor international trends in fashion and lifestyle very carefully while working with an international agency from Paris specializing in cosmetic trends. In addition, we included colors that I always longed for during my 20 years of experience, as I feel they can give a face a special glow or the eyes a brilliant yet mystical expression. First we sat down with R&D and they told us which active ingredient would fit this makeup line the best, and they started developing the lifting complex. After this, we did dermatological tests and I tested the products myself in my academy in Munich, where I tested how they are to work with. I wanted to have products that are beautiful in color and easy to use. Q: What ’s the future of the categor y, including trends, challenges, innovation, etc.? BABOR: The future is all about convenience. Forget two-in-one products—the future is all about five-in-one products that are easy to handle and have a great effect. Plus, they need to be “green”, meaning their ingredients should be from sustainable sources and so should be their production. ■ IN THIS ISSUE Color Cosmetics p.13 ■ Extension of Skin Care p.25 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 24 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com skincare |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| The Complete Face: makeup as an extension of Skin Care by Shawn Towne BETWEEN THE YEARS 150 AND 200 A.D., a Roman physician named Galen discovered that by mixing melted beeswax, olive oil and rose oil with water, he could hydrate and soften the skin. Commonly known as the first formulation of cold cream, its simplicity and purity would likely be a top seller in today’s market. More consumers are seeking simpler, yet effective, formulas in their skin care, and spend significant time and money to care for their skin through professional and at-home care. It is only recently, however, that the same attention has been applied to makeup, where traditional formulas can not only aggravate skin concerns instead of improving them, but also cause them. Makeup has been the Cinderella of facial care until now. Fortunately, consumers have learned to demand more from their products and this is changing the way makeup is formulated in major ways. It isn’t enough to simply advertise “hypoallergenic;” consumers want benefits. Thus, in the last two decades, a whole new breed of makeup has entered the market. Previously, makeup was something women put on in the morning and washed off as soon as they could because they suspected it was not good for their skin. Now, a new generation of safer, cleaner and even therapeutic formulas has emerged. Some cosmetic companies have even built their names on providing nothing less than makeup that is good for the skin. A good example of this is mineral makeup. IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 ■ Global Market p.29 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 25 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com skincare |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| With the introduction of mineral foundations in 1994, women benefited from a weightless formula that provided superior coverage and did not create heavy buildup. They could wear it all day for sun protection and beautiful coverage without worrying about clogged pores, toxicity or irritation. Even better, skin looked healthy and natural. Mineral makeup was first classed as a fad and then a trend. Ten years later, it moved into mainstream where it has had lasting influence on the cosmetics industry. The success of mineral makeup inspired the industry to accept color cosmetics as a serious contributor to skin care. A new breed of products known as cosmeceuticals saturated the market. Women have learned to include the dermatologist’s office and spa as well as the department store in their search for the perfect cosmetic. Makeup not only has the ability to complement skin care, but is the perfect vehicle for delivering antioxidants and vitamins to the skin. Liposome technology, for example, can turn liquid, cream and gel foundations into effective skin care as they deliver hydration and anti-aging benefits to the skin. Makeup with sun protection is particularly effective since makeup is the last thing put on the face and, therefore, can be touched-up easily to continue sun protection throughout the day. Women have learned that meaningful broad-spectrum sun protection is possible in a compact powder. Some of today’s dosage forms, such as mineral powders, have allowed women with chemical sensitivities to wear sun protection for the first time. A true mineral-based product can be applied immediately after a microdermabrasion or a light peel so there is no downtime. It will not only cover redness, but it will help to calm erythema from treatments. It is important to replace the stratum corneum that has been lost after these kinds of procedures because that is the body’s first defense against the sun. New technology continues to make innovation possible. BB cream, made popular first in the Far East, has become the new IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 ■ Global Market p.29 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 26 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com skincare |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||| trend in hybrid skin care makeup. Its origin as a post-procedural healing balm with significant coverage made it an ideal product for today’s consumer. What women love about BB cream is its the old days, we used to say ability to multi-task. Many formulas deliver hydration, refinement, skin brightening, sun protection and antioxidant value in one easy application. What skin care therapists love is that their patients statistics prove that are continuing home-care by aiding the health of their skin with if someone likes the makeup they choose rather than undoing all the good work something she will tell six people; now, of course, those six people can easily be 600 or more accomplished in the treatment room. As a global educator for jane iredale, I’ve found the most effective marketing is through word of mouth. Nothing beats getting the right products on a client’s skin. In the old days, we used to say statistics prove that if someone likes something she will tell six people; now, of course, those six people can easily be 600 or more at the touch of a button. So it isn’t enough to hope that she tells a few friends, a brand must make it possible at the touch of a for consumers to interact with each other through social media. button. So it isn’t A brand’s transparency is crucial to its credibility and goodwill. enough to hope that she tells a few friends, a brand Throughout the world, the same need to publically express satisfaction or dissatisfaction exists. Consumer endorsement has propelled mineral makeup to the fastest growing segment of the cosmetics industry and makeup will continue to become an important part of a good skin care must make it regimen. As consumer demand for greater performance grows, possible for we can expect to see more innovation and a wider variety of consumers to options that provide beautiful coverage and color, in addition to increasing benefits for the skin. ■ interact with each other through Shawn Towne is the global educator for jane iredale – The social media. Skin Care Makeup. He has been a working makeup artist for 25 years. His career with jane iredale has taken him all over the United States and to Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia and South Africa. IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 ■ Global Market p.29 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 27 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com skincare Is Your Makeup Also Skin Care? Are You Sure? by Angela Diesch THERE IS A GROWING TREND in the cosmetic industry for companies wanting to tap into consumers’ desire to have healthy younger looking skin while wanting to simplify their beauty routines. To this end, more cosmetic companies are developing multi-functional makeup with skin care benefits. As these products increase in the market it is likely we will see powder makeup applications and liquid foundations touting claims for increased hydration, line filling and age reversing capabilities. No matter how well intentioned, companies should recognize and appreciate the risk of litigation. In particular, a lesson may be learned from the recent class action litigation facing the cosmetic industry over natural and organic claims, as well as actions against the food industry regarding products’ health benefit claims. Whether you view these issues as a hyper-technical approach tying the marketers’ hands, rather than false advertising, the fact remains class actions against cosmetic companies are on the rise. And, it is not just the plaintiffs’ bar turning its attention to cosmetic companies; FDA and district attorneys (at least in California) are also taking a strict approach to enforcing false advertising laws regarding ingredient claims. Accordingly, cosmetic companies entering the multifunctional makeup skin care market should take a critical look at their marketing and labeling. In doing so, a few questions should be asked: • Does the research support the claims? • Does the amount of active ingredient(s) in the product upon which the claim is based justify making the claim, e.g., good source claims, antioxidant claims? • Does the claim benefit the consumer or is it really just a benefit to the product, e.g., vitamin E as a preservative compared to its antioxidant characteristics for the consumer? • Does the claim appear applicable to the entire product or just certain ingredients in the product, e.g., natural and organic claims? Of course, you may have heard this before—that’s because it’s good advice. Spend the time and money to evaluate and seek advice now, rather than litigate later. Angela Diesch is an attorney with Greenberg Traurig LLP and part of its Products Liability and Mass Torts Practice. Diesch assists cosmetic clients in a variety of areas including claim evaluation and litigation. IN THIS ISSUE Q&A Spotlight: BABOR p.22 ■ Global Market p.29 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 28 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com globalmarkets how makeup transcends the Global Markets by Alissa Marrapodi SIMILAR TO THE WORLD of fashion, makeup trends and influences (including packaging, colors and formulation) are swapped, shared, borrowed and started in and among multiple global regions, more specifically North America and Europe, as well as Asia. To debate and discuss these influences, MakeUp in New York, held Sept. 12 to 13, 2012, brought together makeup insiders from Stila and Strand Cosmetics to B.Kolormakeup & Skincare and Geka. It is said in order to predict the next conceptual trend (in color and style) just look back eight years, a.k.a. the eight-year long circle, as the trends are similar every eight years. Regardless, makeup has seen many faces throughout history—from porcelain skin with hints of pink during the 18th and 19th centuries to a move away from white skin to new colors during the “glamorous years” from 1920 to 1945 and the boom of makeup as a self expression of art circa today. prestige and ethniC marKets The United States was trailing behind the European market with regards to sales on luxury lines, but that is shifting. What’s interesting to note is, from the consumer’s point of view, makeup trends start in the United States. An example of this is instant beautification. Europeans learned this from U.S. consumers and it’s quickly becoming a way to promote both makeup and skin care. In fact, prestige is now moving toward this trend, looking a lot at instant beauty. IN THIS ISSUE Extension of Skin Care p.25 ■ Contacts p.33 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 29 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com globalmarkets design spotlight: LipSense ® What happens when you combine color with staying power? A really good lip product. This month’s design spotlight is LipSense®, created by Joni Rogers-Kante. You may be familiar with her brand, as celebrities like Christiana Aguilera are big supporters; but its staying power is what caught our attention (it lasts up to 12 hours after one application), as it is rivaled by few, if by any at all. The waterproof, non-wax, liquid lip color formula does not smear, rub off, kiss off or feather. What’s in it? The primary ingredient, SD alcohol 40, delivers color to the skin, but does not strip the lips of moisture. It immediately evaporates from the skin upon the delivery of the technology and is germ- and bacteria-free, eliminating contamination. Other ingredients are: Paeonia suffruticosa (Moutan) root extract, Hypericum perforatum extract (St. John’s wort), Tilia cordata flower extract and Isodonis japonicus extract. Texture and Gloss: Every color is offered with a choice of texture: matte, sheer sparkle or frost; the final touch, restorative glosses are available in glossy, matte, glitter or pearl. North America is also the export platform for the ethnic market (versus Europe); however, all territories and regions are always scouting new trends, so adaptation to ingredients from all over the globe is very prevalent. One ethnic trend that is billowing globally is beauty balm (BB) creams. First popular in Asia, BB creams are making more than a splash in the global cosmetics market. What’s helping spur and drive this crossover is social media, as consumers are able to continuously and constantly exchange feedback, no matter their location. But the question remains: Is there such a thing as a universal makeup product? This is a big debate. Some say yes; others say no. Others say it’s not a question of if there is one, but rather there are many interpretations of a universal product. However, from a formulation point of view, clients still require very specific IN THIS ISSUE Extension of Skin Care p.25 ■ Contacts p.33 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 30 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com globalmarkets formulations due to climate, skin color, etc. For example, U.S. clients request a glow, whereas Asian clients request whitening. This concept may be better understood when using mascara as an example. The consumer’s regional location is directly tied to her lash demands. Asians like straight lashes; where U.S. consumers like long and volumized lashes, which not only leads to formulation differences, but the need for different geometries of the brush itself. Environment also plays a major role, as dry or humid climates will require different formulations, too. To rEAd MorE about tools and accessories for mascara, blush, eye shadow, etc., application, check out October’s discussion on makeup tools and accessories on our SupplySide Community Color North America and Europe have similar focuses on color usage, formulation, pigments, etc., as color trends really cross over worldwide and transcend to where the consumer is located. Both regions have a greater request for quality versus quantity—safer, more natural formulations and also “something new.” To the “something new” end, skin care built into makeup is becoming a first choice, and color a second choice, as there is a definite trend toward problem-solving products. On the flip side, clients don’t have the same requests in Europe as in the United States. U.S. clients prefer fun, shiny and sparkly colors; whereas European clients ask for colors related to clothing—colors tied closely to fashion and fabric. IN THIS ISSUE Extension of Skin Care p.25 ■ Contacts p.33 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 31 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com globalmarkets Consumer Preferences in the U.S. vs. Europe* UNITEd STATES EUroPE ➡ The Look: Dramatic ➡ The Look: Natural ➡ Packaging: Drives the first buy; formulation drives the second buy. ➡ Packaging: Drives the first and second buy; Europeans want it to look good. ➡ Innovation: Interested but formulation and packaging are more important ➡ Innovation: Interested but function is more important ➡ Performance: Prefer formulation over packaging ➡ Performance: Prefer packaging over formulation * Per a consumer panel innovation Many agreed North America is more innovative; but, no matter, innovation is one of the most important aspects cosmetic firms can offer. When addressing makeup, both color trends and formulation function are important; but, anti-aging, antioxidants and wrinkle reduction are driving innovation and scientific development. Both North America and Europe are interested in innovation, but from different points of view; however, both care about the ease of use, including packaging. The U.S. market values practicality. It isn’t wooed by aesthetics, but instead it holds the “show me” mentality. You can’t fake it with pretty packaging; the product has to work, but that doesn’t mean it has to be expensive. When looking at Europe versus North America, consumers are very brand specific; so Lancôme may have a die-hard following in Europe, where as Clinique may have strong loyalties in North America. One point that was stressed was companies don’t want to innovate just to innovate; they want to innovate for the consumer. Lots of products came out that were too complicated and sophisticated, which caused a lot of confusion among consumers. As Asian trends such as BB creams move West, and skin care and makeup move closer to becoming one, the global cosmetics market will continue to be a shape-shifter that not only strives to meet the needs of beauty advocates, but serves as a platform for smart, trend-setting technologies and products. ■ IN THIS ISSUE Extension of Skin Care p.25 ■ Contacts p.33 SupplySide CoSmetiCS inSightS • the Art of Color+Cosmetics digital issue 2012 ■ Table of Contents p. 2 32 cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com supplysidecosmeticsinsightscontacts cosmetics.supplysideinsights.com SupplySide Cosmetics Insights is a comprehensive destination site where cosmetic, personal care and cosmeceutical companies find premium content, video, digital magazines and reports centered on understanding how new ingredients, processes and formulations fuel the most popular cosmetic categories, including skin care, anti-aging, beauty products, sun care and more. 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