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Color Cosmetics | Personal Cleansers | Skin Care | Sun Care
FCE Cosmetique Makes In-Roads in Latin America
FCE Cosmetique held its 23rd exhibition in São Paulo in May. The event runs concurrently with FCE Pharma. The fairs provided a showcase for 1,100 brands to 16,224 visitors. FCE Cosmetique attendance rose 20%, according to João Paulo Pic…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 07.02.18
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Functional Ingredients | Hair Care | Polymers | Surfactants
What´s Happening in The Hair Care Market in Brazil?
Caring for hair is a well established pastime in Latin America and is often one of the last steps in the grooming routine to be cut when consumers reassess their priorities, according to Hannah Symons, Euromonitor´s analyst for beauty and…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 04.02.18
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In-Cosmetics Latin America Draws a Crowd in São Paulo
The 4th edition of In-Cosmetics Latin America took place in São Paulo in September. The two-day event welcomed nearly 4,700 visitors, an increase of 12%. The exhibition featured 151 personal care ingredients companies, including major multinat…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 12.01.17
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Skin Care
The Anti-Aging Category Grows Up in Latin America
Global demand for facial skin care products continues to surge, according to industry experts. Some of the biggest gains are in the biggest markets; for example, from 2011 to 2016, sales in China, Japan and US, rose 42.58%, 10.51% and 20.30%, respect…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 10.02.17
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We’re No. 3! We’re No. 3! Hair Care in Brazil
The hair care category is competitive in every country on earth. It’s clear that consumers around the world deeply care about their hair and their concerns are reflected in the size of the market. According to Euromonitor International, global…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 05.01.17
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Color Cosmetics | Skin Care
In-Cosmetics Latin America posts big gain in attendance
The beauty industry returned to Brazil this year, when In-Cosmetics Latin America took place in São Paulo in October. The two-day event welcomed 3,500 visitors, an increase of 31% compared to last year. Visitors came from all over Latin Americ…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 12.01.16
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Industry Flocks to Brazil For FCE Exhibition
FCE Cosmetique, the primary business platform of the Latin American cosmetics industry, held its 21st exhibition in São Paulo in May. It is the first major event of the year for the cosmetics industry in Brazil and the region overall and it is…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 07.01.16
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What Do Companies Mean When They Say ‘Green?’
Sustainable, non-GMO, all-natural, organic—the terms appear across product categories. There’s no doubt that the world’s getting greener, and natural products within the personal care space are gaining in importance among consumers…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 07.01.15
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Avon Remains the Dominant Player in Color Cosmetics
During the past decade, Brazil has climbed to lofty height in the global color cosmetics industry. In 2008, Brazil was the No. 6 makeup market in the world; by the end of 2014, it had reached the No. 3 spot by growing more than 50% between 2009 and 2…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 05.01.15
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Personal Cleansers | Skin Care
Body of Evidence
Like in so many other countries, skin care is the largest segment within the Brazilian cosmetics, toiletries and fragrance industry, according to ABIHPEC (the Brazilian Association of the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Industry). Body care sales ha…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 01.06.15
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Brazilians Flock to In-Cosmetics
In-Cosmetics made in-roads into Latin America earlier this year, when the beauty event took place Sept. 9 and 10 in São Paulo. According to the organizers, In-Cosmetics welcomed more than 2,400 visitors—90% of which came from host countr…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 11.03.14
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Fashion Drives Hair Color and Styling Market in Latin America
Whether women are looking to hide their gray, add a dash of color or tame unruly flyaways, demand for hair colorants and styling products is on the rise throughout Latin America, according to analysts. Brazil, Mexico and Argentina are the three large…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 08.01.14
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Why Brazil’s Still on Top of the Fragrance World
Fragrance is big business in Latin America, especially in Brazil, which is the No. 1 market for scents in the world. With annual sales of about $7 billion, Brazil accounts for more than 15% of global fragrance sales. In Latin America, Brazil represen…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 06.02.14
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Beauty is a Natural Throughout Brazil
The Brazilian people have more awareness about environmental issues than consumers in other countries—and now there’s data to prove it! According to the results of a recent study by the Union for Ethical Bio Trade (UBET), 96% of Brazilian…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 03.05.14
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Brazil Dominates Hair Care In Latin America
Even among the Big 3, Brazil dominates the hair care market. According to Euromonitor, Brazil, Mexico and Argentina are the three largest hair care markets in Latin America, with 2012 sales of $5.9 billion, $2.3 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 01.01.14
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Man Power Is Driving Sales Throughout Latin America
The growing vanity of Latin American men is moving the male grooming market in the region. More guys are taking care of their skin, hair and body, which is evident in statistics provided by Euromonitor International. During the past five years, sales…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 11.04.13
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Skin Care
What’s Driving Latin America’s Anti-Aging Market?
Demand for anti-aging products is strong the world over, but gains are particularly buoyant in Latin America. According to Euromonitor International, global anti-aging product sales grew 44.5% during the past five years (2007-2012). Sales in China an…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 09.04.13
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Skin Care Sales Flourish Throughout Latin America
Whether it’s to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, whiten skin or protect against UV radiation, skin care is an important concern of people around the world. Regardless if it’s a department store counter in Canada, a supermarket in Urugua…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 07.17.13
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Competition Is Fierce In Brazilian Beauty
During the past 15 years, Brazil’s personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics sector sextupled to R$34 billion ($16.8 billion). In that time, Brazil became the world’s No. 1 market in fragrance, deodorant and children’s toiletries; t…Daniela Ferreira, Correspondent 05.03.13
