Gallery: Our top 10 most-read beauty and cosmetic stories of September

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Here's a recap of the most-read beauty and cosmetic stories of September, featuring tariff issues, cross-border e-commerce law changes, as well as ingredients trends.

Read more about tariffs issues, cross-border e-commerce law changes and ingredient trends in our 10 most-read APAC cosmetics stories of September.

Top 10 most-read stories of September
Top 10 most-read stories of September

Read more about tariffs issues, cross-border e-commerce law changes and ingredient trends in our 10 most-read APAC cosmetics stories of September.

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Cosmetics face stricter regulation as China’s CBEC rules set to change
Cosmetics face stricter regulation as China’s CBEC rules set to change (monsitj/Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Cosmetic products imported via cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) into China look set to require registration with the China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) before they can be imported into the country from next year.

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Sephora to launch first Asian concept store in Shanghai
Sephora to launch first Asian concept store in Shanghai (Hand-out/SEPHORA)

Sephora has announced plans to open the first Asian concept store in Shanghai, while unveiling a new campaign and WeChat social retail channel.

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China’s new laws will hold e-commerce platforms responsible for counterfeit cosmetics
China’s new laws will hold e-commerce platforms responsible for counterfeit cosmetics

China has introduced new legislation that will hold online platforms such as Alibaba and JD.com accountable for fake goods sold by third parties on their websites, in a bid to curb the spread of counterfeits and strengthened their IP protection.

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How 3 beauty brands are making an engaging noise on social media
How 3 beauty brands are making an engaging noise on social media

When investing in social and digital community-led business growth plans, social media marketing strategies and in-depth editorial calendars, beauty and personal care brands need to build an emotional connection with customers.

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China tariffs on cosmetics: Estée Lauder Cos mindful but confident impact will be minimal
China tariffs on cosmetics: Estée Lauder Cos mindful but confident impact will be minimal

Estée Lauder Cos will be able to absorb the impact of worsening trade terms between US and China because of the company’s high growth margins and investments in capacity, according to executive vice president and CFO Tracey T. Travis.

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China’s FDA recalls skin care product by Shiseido-backed manufacturer
China’s FDA recalls skin care product by Shiseido-backed manufacturer

China’s Food and Drug Administration (CFDA) ordered the recall of a skin care product over concerns that it looked too much like a beverage and could potentially confuse and harm consumers, especially children.

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Mask marketing: How facial mask creators are tapping into target audience demands
Mask marketing: How facial mask creators are tapping into target audience demands

Teens, natural and organic stories, dry masks  — all are dominating the burgeoning global facial mask skin care segment. But how can marketers embrace ingredient sourcing, innovative product launches and engaging social media strategies to communicate with consumers?

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Trends Watch: global cosmetics and personal care ingredients
Trends Watch: global cosmetics and personal care ingredients

Four ingredient sourcing strategies are rising to the top, as consumer demand for plant-derived, natural, and bio-based beauty continues.

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Unilever utilises A.S. Watson’s customer insight to launch TRESemmé in China
Unilever utilises A.S. Watson’s customer insight to launch TRESemmé in China

Unilever is deploying A.S. Watson retail insights and expertise of Chinese market to launch TRESemmé haircare in China.

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Cosmetics hit as Indonesia sets higher import taxes on more than 1,000 products
Cosmetics hit as Indonesia sets higher import taxes on more than 1,000 products

Cosmetics and personal care items will face a raise from 2.5% to 10% in Indonesian import taxes as the government goes on the defensive to support its weakening currency.

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