Like women, men are increasingly aware of the importance of their bodies and their image. According to the reports in 1995, 65% of men thought that, it is "important to take care of their skin" and it was seen that, 19% of men used their partner's skin care products. In 2004, there was an increase of about 29%.
The cosmetics market for men (care) is becoming an economic reality. Even though the size is still marginal, it is growing fast. The launches of skin care lines are increasing and there is an increase in the investment with respect to R&D and the brand strategies are gaining sophistication. Retailers are showing interest in this specific market with respect to the cosmetics for men. But it is probably due to the structuring of the distribution of cosmetics for men that this market niche will win in the coming years.
The area of cosmetics for men can be divided with various by-products such as:
• Shaving products
• Fragrances
• Care (about the study)
• Shampoos
These products for men are currently experiencing a great success and one can see a gradual increase of over 10% in the market with respect to beauty products. In 2003, the market value of France amounted to 679 million Euros having 18 million male consumers. In terms of perfumes, only half of 73% of men used it on a daily basis. In addition, 52% of men used deodorants, often associated with their favorite fragrance.
It should be noted that, the consumption of male cosmetics has been underestimated due to the fact that a large majority of men use products same as that of their companion. In order to establish new patterns of consumption, the brand must offer products that can be adapted to any skin type and that can "act" quickly, as men spend only 14 minutes on an average per day in the bathroom.
The company has evolved significantly over the past decade with: change in the morals and rise of selfishness in individuals. Nowadays, men worry about their body and the way they look. The trend increases with an increase in the number of single people.
There has also been the emergence of gay tendency and its democratization.This led to a sexual liberalization, both among the homosexuals and among the heterosexuals. They were called "homo sexualized straight people." This trend was even more enhanced with the advent of metrosexuals. In addition to this, there is the ubersexual: they are almost similar to metrosexuals but they display the traditional manly qualities such as masculinity, confidence, etc.
Finally, the most important phenomenon is the feminization of society. Feminine values guide the behavior of individuals and today women have gained a strong independence and they equal men although some differences still exist (particularly in terms of wages).
During the 90s, male expenses in the supermarkets had doubled. Their share in the expenses of health and beauty represented 10.5% of total value in 2003: 675 million euros against 5.8 billion of women. First in the list: shaving and aftershave then hygiene and colognes for the rest.
Tags: Nickel company, cosmetic care market for men, case study of the company
[...] The buying process We could have established a procurement process for each segment of the application, however the similarity of some steps are because of lack of adequacy. We have therefore established a common process by distinguishing the specific differences between the four behaviors. (See diagram next page) PART III: THE CASE OF NICKEL ENTERPRISE This brand shows no other claims than to improve the lives of men. Nickel is now distributed in 17 countries. Men don't feel embarrassed nowadays to stand among people to buy cosmetic products. Superstores have also contributed to the democratization of cosmetic products for men. I. [...]
[...] History In 1996, Philippe Dumont, the former head of the L'Oreal Paris group established the first beauty salon for men and launched the first four range of products under a brand "Nickel." It now consists of fifteen products,the parent company and an institute which has been established at Printemps Haussmann in Paris. It was established in places like the Marais in Paris (gay neighborhood), because it knew that homosexuals are the precursors of the new line. Nickel focuses on simplicity and offers a range of products for “serious men who take themselves seriously. [...]
[...] In addition, the French market of beauty for men announced an accelerated growth in both markets: cosmetics and hair. IV. Supply analysis Description In the 70s, the hygiene products were commonly used by men: shampoos, shower gels, deodorants, styling and shaving products. Nowadays, the choice of cosmetics has diversified and new products have emerged in the market such as creams and hair coloring products (reserved for the fairer sex). Jean Paul Gauthier in 2003, released his line of perfumes for men and women. [...]
[...] The range" products by Nickel To meet the needs of the smaller group, Nickel launched a range of more conventional and cheaper products in August exclusively at Monoprix.This showed the desire of the brand to reach multiple targets and thus expand its market potential. The Institutes The choice of location was very important (in gay neighborhoods) for reaching metro-sexual consumers. The decor plays an important role and the atmosphere should be very and relaxing. The company thus offers its customers: water health courses and manicure The name of the proposed "bar" services has a connotation typically for men. [...]
[...] Evolutions About the company The company has evolved significantly over the past decade with: change in the morals and rise of selfishness in individuals. Nowadays, men worry about their body and the way they look. The trend increases with an increase in the number of single people. Then there was the emergence of gay tendency and its democratization.This led to a sexual liberalization, both among homosexuals and among heterosexuals. They were called "homo sexualized straight people." This trend was even more enhanced with the advent of metrosexuals. [...]
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