Faravelli
Gender neutral personal care
May 2024

According to Innova Market Insights more than half of consumers globally said that they think it is important that beauty products are both for males and females/gender neutral. Twenty-seven percent of male consumers globally say they have increased makeup usage compared to 12 months ago. Overall, Innova Market Insights data shows a 74% growth of the term “gender neutral” use in Personal Care & Beauty from 2019 to 2023.

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Summer beauty
Summer beauty
June 2025

According to Innova Market Insights, Sun Care’s NPD grew by 11% between April 2020 and March 2025. Sun Protection accounted for the largest share of launches at 83%, and this subcategory also had a 14% increase in product launches during the same period.

Active ingredient innovation
Active ingredient innovation
June 2025

Innova Market Insights data shows that active ingredient mentions in global Personal Care product launches grew at an average annual rate of 7% between April 2020 and March 2025. Skin Care represented 49% of all NPD, while Hair Care experienced a 13% rise in active ingredient use over the same period.

“Skinification” Innovation
“Skinification” Innovation
May 2025

According to data from Innova Market Insights, skin care claims in body care product launches grew by 21% between 2020 and 2024, highlighting the rising consumer demand for skin-focused benefits. Skin care ingredients are also increasingly making their way into cosmetics, reflecting a broader shift toward multifunctional beauty products.

Plant-based solutions
Plant-based solutions
May 2025

Innova Market Insights reveals a 23% growth in plant-based claims for personal care products from 2020 to 2024. With 60% of consumers globally seeking natural ingredients, the demand for plant-based skin care is stronger than ever.

Jojoba highlights
Jojoba highlights
April 2025

Innova Market Insights data indicates a 10% compound annual growth in beauty & personal care launches with jojoba between 2020 and 2024. One out of three launches with jojoba was lip cosmetics. The top three positionings in launches with jojoba were long-lasting, hydration support/increase and no animal ingredients. 

Natural Ingredients
Natural Ingredients
April 2025

According to Innova Market Insights, 60% of global consumers are actively seeking natural ingredients in their skin care products. The research firm highlights’ Amplified Natural Actives’ as the 5th top Personal Care Trend for 2025. Moving beyond the focus on ‘free from’ formulations, consumers are now looking for enhanced natural actives that provide targeted, specific benefits.”

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