Cosmetics and skincare has long been a booming market in Germany, where innovative product developments and growing consumer aspirations have together fuelled growth. However, there are now signs of saturation and disillusionment, and as a result trading-down. Growth is thus slowing.

Other Mintel reports of relevance include:

- Cosmetics and Fragrances, Consumer Goods Europe, March 2001

- Soaps, Bath & Shower Products and Deodorants, Consumer Goods Intelligence, April 2002

Cosmetics and skincare has long been a booming market in Germany, where innovative product developments and growing consumer aspirations have together fuelled growth. However, there are now signs of saturation and disillusionment, and as a result trading-down. Growth is thus slowing.

Other Mintel reports of relevance include:

- Cosmetics and Fragrances, Consumer Goods Europe, March 2001

- Soaps, Bath & Shower Products and Deodorants, Consumer Goods Intelligence, April 2002

and the forthcoming:

- Fragrances, Consumer Goods Intelligence, June 2002

- Haircare, Consumer Goods Intelligence, September 2002.

Mintel's European Consumer Goods Intelligence service provides product market information for five European countries: France, Italy, Germany, UK and Spain. Each month the service covers a different market sector, with 20 covered in each 24-month cycle.

Consumer Goods Intelligence focuses on the European food, drink and non-food sectors. This series provides detailed consumer data, including purchasing patterns and attitudinal research. Consumer Goods Intelligence complements the comprehensive gnpd (global new products database), also available from Mintel.