The latest patent filings point to sustainability as a major driver in lip care, while ingredient innovation is focused on long-lasting and multifunctional claims.
Simon Pitman, Global Beauty Specialist
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what consumers want and why
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PRODUCT INNOVATION TRENDS
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patent landscape
- Graph 1: patent families pertaining to lip care, by year, 2010-21*
- Graph 2: top 10 organisations with active patent families globally (excluding China), lip care, 2010-21
- Lead with sustainability
- Extend the wear
- Offer multiple benefits
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The IMPLICATION
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APPENDIX
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