[video] Mintel's Top 4 Trends in Beauty

May 7th, 2018

Andrew McDougall, Global Beauty Analyst, Mintel

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Natural/sustainable vs. data/tech. . .What trends do you think are driving cosmetics R&D? Mintel tells us its picks, in this video interview with analyst Andrew McDougall at in-cosmetics Global. Watch now!

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