Encompassing electricity and energy in beauty: Mintel beauty & personal care forecasts Kinetique as key trend for 2012
According to Mintel Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) the key trend set to impact global beauty consumers in 2012 is Kinetique. and “beauty that’s plugged in”, “Beauty that’s plugged in” trend is set to drive innovation in the year ahead.
“We’re seeing this trend manifest itself in several ways,” explains Nica Lewis, Mintel Global Skincare Analyst. “From the next generation of at-home beauty devices that harness energy and light to new ingredients that boost cellular energy, beauty brands are giving consumers more power and vitality for better results.”
While at-home and on-the-go beauty devices are more established in the US and Japan, the Kinetique trend forecasts Europe as the next market for these beauty devices to take hold.
“Interest in beauty devices in Europe is still low, especially in the UK, France and Germany. More than two thirds of women in these countries say they’re unlikely to buy beauty devices for home use. Women in Italy and Spain are more plugged in to this trend. They show a preference for hair removal, anti-cellulite and deep pore cleansing devices for home use. This is partly climate-driven but also cultural since Southern European women are more likely to be familiar with these technologies from regular salon visits. The US is the dominant market for powered face care devices, but European manufacturers are now developing innovative light and laser-based solutions for anti ageing in anticipation of consumer demand.”
As well as the growth in beauty devices, 2012 and beyond will also look at the power behind the technology – what is driving it and ingredients that harness or boost cellular energy, such as sugar and oxygen. But its counter trend – beauty ingredients that limit or shield the skin from high energy blue or violet light – will also become a focus. And anti glycation claims, first seen in Japan, will give this trend renewed energy because of new actives coming to market – such as African Manilkara and Japanese apricot.
