Read more about China's efforts to stop compulsory animal-testing, Halal trends as well as updates on Chinese import taxes. in our 10 most-read APAC beauty and cosmetic stories of October.
Here's a recap of the most-read beauty stories in October, including China's efforts to stop compulsory animal-testing, Halal trends as well as updates on Chinese import taxes.
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Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Department (NPRA) has recalled 14 skin care items after they were found to contain potentially harmful ingredients.
A well-known Chinese blogger, Hao Yu, claims that he is suing the Estée Lauder Companies, after alleging that its luxury brand La Mer was responsible for misleading advertising.
The Chinese government announces that it will cut the import tax for high-end cosmetics to 50% effective from November 1 in bid to make its market more hospitable.
L'Oréal China has deepened its partnership with Alibaba’s Tmall to develop a male beauty line tailored just for the Chinese market, with the help of data-driven consumer analytics.
Although China has made significant strides in moving away from animal-testing, its challenges suggest it may take more than five years for the country to completely stop compulsory animal-testing for cosmetics, says one analyst.
Luxury skin care brand SK-II has harnessed state-of-the-art technology to launch China’s first smart beauty store to provide consumers with highly-personalised self-shopping experience.
Shiseido has highlighted the efficacy of retinol on neck wrinkles, which the company says is increasingly becoming a concern for women, in its latest research and development project.
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South Korean beauty brand Skinfood has filed for court receivership, claiming poor sales and accumulated debt had taken their toll.
Halal beauty and personal care products have potential to appeal to non-Muslims, largely due to its holistic positioning in the market.