Making Scents of Holiday Home Fragrances
As 2013 comes to a close, I made my traditional round of store checks to sniff out some holiday home fragrance offerings. Being in South Florida, how is it not possible to be in a jolly mood with the weather so wonderful, far away from the Northeast’s snow and freezing temperatures?
From ribbed colored glass candles at Pier 1 to oversized metallic filled candles at Walmart, there appeared to be something to light up the season for all budgets. The household aisle, where mass marketers traditionally showcase their wares, was adorned with holiday/winter collections from Glade, Febreze, and AirWick. I became lost in the differences between Frasier Fir, Christmas Wreath, Glistening Pine, and Shimmering Spruce – how can anyone choose given this forest of variants?Continue reading
The Shine of the Hair Oils Market and the Straight Talk on Keratin-based Hair Smoothing
Helping you get ahead, our two most recently published global studies take a market-savvy look at particularly exciting segments of the salon hair care market: hair oils and keratin-based hair smoothing.
An in-depth review of both markets has revealed that few similarities can be found between the two, except perhaps one: a number of small, niche players specializing only in oils and oil-infused products or keratin-based straightening.
In the hair oils market, following Moroccanoil’s success, more brands are beginning to offer their own take on hair oil, including global leader L’Oréal with its Elixir Ultime from Kérastase and L’Oréal Professionnel’s Mythic Oil, with both being among the top selling hair oil products globally. Continue reading
At $29+ Billion, the Global Natural Personal Care Market is Naturally Strong
Despite variable economic conditions, the natural personal care market continues to see strong growth, posting a healthy 10.6% increase globally to reach USD 29.5 billion at the manufacturers’ level in 2013. Brazil and particularly China are the fastest-growing natural personal care markets, with sales in China increasing nearly 24% in 2013 and slowly challenging the United States’ global market share.
Growth within mature markets, driven by the large number of brands present in the regions competing on products, price, and product efficacy, remains impressive as exemplified by a 7% increase in the United States and 6% in Europe.Continue reading
Sales Grow 6.2% for Crop Protection Distributors during 2013
With growth of 6.2%, the U.S. crop protection chemical industry is projected to become an $11 billion market at the distributor cost of goods sold (COGS) level during 2013, according to the recently published report Leading Distributors in the U.S. Crop Protection Industry: A Strategic Market Analysis by global consulting and research firm Kline & Company. By tracking the leading 17 distributors, the report covers over 96% of total crop protection chemicals sales within the United States. Sales reported include both private-label crop protection chemicals and adjuvants, which include surfactants, oils, water conditioners, and drift control agents.Continue reading
Lace, Feathers, and Sparkles During Beauté Sélection Lyon
Making headway in the French hairdressing industry capital of Lyon, the Beauté Sélection trade show made waves, attracting a multitude of beauty professionals, as well as schools and academies. The organizers and exhibitors impressively assured a jam-packed show with catwalks, workshops, conferences, and live product demonstrations.
Within the multitude of hair/beauty accessories, a few eye-lash and hair extensions and nail-related booths stood out.Continue reading
L’Oréal Ventures Outside of the United States for Recent Professional Skin Care Acquisitions
The past few years were significant for M&A activity in many industries, with the professional skin care market being no exception. Given the recent surge in acquisitions of brands in this market, one wonders what attractive opportunities still exist.
Since Kline started tracking this industry in the early 2000s, nearly all of the independent brands that target the physician dispense sector have been acquired, with the most substantial acquisitions occurring this year!Continue reading
Smile – The U.S. Professional Oral Care Market is Showing its Teeth, Sees Kline
With a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.1% over the last three years, manufacturers’ sales of professional oral care products in the United States are offering much to smile about with sales in 2013 alone estimated at $426.5 million, according to Professional Oral Care USA, which includes extensive research with dentists and dental hygienists by worldwide consulting and research firm Kline & Company.
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Evolution of Personal Care Market in the USA
Infographic representing the evolution of personal care market in the USA for Kline’s 50th anniversary of Cosmetics & Toiletries USA research, 1963 – 2013. https://bit.ly/CT50anni
50 Years Old and Still Looking Fabulous – Kline’s Cosmetics & Toiletries USA Study Celebrates a Golden Jubilee
Celebrating half a century of authoritative personal care market insights in the United States, we are further expanding our Cosmetics & Toiletries USA research with an enhanced database yielding even greater flexibility to users. With a granularity extending to consumer insights, an assessment of the ever-growing naturals trend, male grooming segment, and professional segments of skin, hair, nail care, and aesthetics markets, Kline’s five-decade-old vigor remains unabated.
Trick-or-Treatment!
Pumpkins aren’t just for pie anymore. This time of year, we see inspiration from these beautiful orange edibles in coffee, candles, and even beer. More and more, They are sprouting up in the world of beauty, with numerous examples of beautiful pumpkin picks and Halloween treats uncovered during our industry research.
When it comes to skin care, pumpkin enzymes can be a natural and powerful exfoliant and antioxidant. Spas across the country are offering pumpkin peels and facials to exfoliate dead skin cells and help rejuvenate skin for a natural glow. Several products can create the experience at home, including MyChelle Dermaceuticals’ collection, which includes Pumpkin Renew Cream, Incredible Pumpkin Peel, and Creamy Pumpkin Cleanser.Continue reading
