Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s latest completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
Shiseido Travel Retail is looking to accelerate the growth of its colour cosmetics segment with an assortment of make-up products to help travel-weary consumers achieve the desired natural look while on-the-go.
Cosmetic products have traditionally relied heavily on water, but as worries of freshwater supplies continue to mount, the cosmetics industry must challenge itself to innovate with less of it – or without it completely.
Givaudan Active Beauty has developed a new highlighter imbued with skin care ingredients such as prebiotics in order to cater to the growing demand for all-in-one beauty products in APAC.
International beauty major L’Oréal has developed advanced sunscreen formulations that provide increased protection, improved sensorial experience, enhanced appearance and skin whitening.
Developing food supplements that carry beauty claims for aesthetic benefits presents a real opportunity that the nutritional industry must look at seriously, says a regulatory expert.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring Kao Corp’s perfumery research, a study on why skin creams cause a rash, sustainable bug-based chitosan and more.
SHOW WILL NOW TAKE PLACE IN OCTOBER FOLLOWING SECOND POSTPONEMENT
The organisers of in-cosmetics Global have now postponed the cosmetics trade show to October due to the steep escalation of the ongoing outbreak of Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 in Europe, particularly Spain.
Morocco’s Botanika Marrakech says it has received multiple offers from “big” names in Asian retail, solidifying its confidence of expansion across the region.
While the microbiome skin care movement and consumer interest in paraben-free cosmetics and personal care products might suggest that preservatives are falling out of favor in the beauty industry, new data from the market research and consulting firm...
Conscious consumerism is here to stay and as the fast-paced clean and ethical beauty trend takes its grip, industry needs to start delivering on all fronts – overcoming lab and regulatory hurdles along the way.
The upward trend for colour cosmetics in Asia is spurring Italian cosmetics maker Chromavis to pursue opportunities in the region to increase its growth.
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
Allergic skin reactions can be caused by many different chemical compounds found in skincare creams, cosmetics and other topical consumer products, but how they trigger the reaction has remained somewhat mysterious…until now.
L’Oréal Group CEO cautioned that the coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) would cause a temporary slowdown but remained confident that the company would still be able to outperform the market in 2020.
Generation Z are looking for playful beauty experiences to counter their anxiety about the future but also expect all products to be inherently sustainable and designed with purpose, say trend experts.
Experts in Australia have been urging the public to carry on using sunscreen even though a widely publicised study has shown chemicals can be absorbed from some products into the bloodstream.
Our round-up of how the APAC cosmetics industry has been impacted by fall out of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, featuring Shiseido, Estée Lauder, Kosé Corporation and PCHi2020
in-cosmetics Global will feature a dedicated beauty tech zone, showcasing the latest smart products and providing a platform to network and spark collaboration.
Developing sustainable, luxurious beauty products that combine aesthetics and ethics is definitely possible and must be collectively led by prestige brands, says the packaging director of Chanel.
Ayurveda-inspired skin care brand Purearth has invested in blockchain technology to help consumer discover the ‘origin, journey and impact’ of its products.
Indonesia new halal certification requirements could provide Malaysian cosmetics companies with an open door to its market, while domestic companies scramble to be registered.
More luxury brands are striving to walk the thin line between exclusivity and inclusivity in a segment that has historically been synonymous with being exclusionary.
L’Oréal has reported its strongest sales growth in a decade, with Luxe and Active cosmetics surging significantly and e-commerce growing ‘spectacularly’, according to its CEO and chairman.
The Shiseido Company saw net sales and operating profit increase by 5.7% and 5.1% respectively due to the strong momentum in Travel Retail, China and EMEA, its full-year 2019 figures reveal.
Next-day shipping and 10% discounts are no longer enough to build brand affinity in beauty and as consumer touchpoints balloon, cross-channel and consistent marketing is crucial, says an online marketing expert.
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
Our top stories on Asia Pacific cosmetic regulation, featuring updates on China CSAR, changes to the IFRA Standards, top cosmetics regulatory issues on the agenda in 2020, and more.
Cosmetic companies must develop new product formats in order to capitalise on the rising popularity of Centella asiatica – commonly known as cica – in the sensitive skin category, says Seppic.
Unilever has reported a net profit decline for 2019, with a clear slowdown in North Africa, Middle East and Turkey, but says prestige beauty and skin care should stimulate future growth.
‘Reduce, reuse, recycle’ is beauty’s current sustainability mantra, but what if industry went one step further and considered carbon capture in packaging materials? One futurologist says it’s do-able.
In our round-up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight Kao’s first fine-fibre products, Symrise’s project to discover China’s fragrance identity, Lazada’s move into new retail and more.
Tech innovation will trigger important advances in customised consumer experiences and precision beauty in the coming years; the challenge will be making products with strong values, says the head of L’Oréal’s Technology Incubator.
The tremendous rise of CBD beauty is continuing to fire up, fuelled by indie and skin care innovation, but weed washing and big brand resistance remain key hurdles to growth, according to Prohibition Partners.
The CEO AI / AR firm Perfect Corp believes skin and hair care will be the next big areas of tech development driven by the rapid advancement of mobile camera technology.
In an article published late last year in the ACS journal Central Science, researchers document how polyethylene can be catalytically upcycled into liquid lubricants and waxes.
Here’s our Editor-in-Chief’s completely subjective and occasionally irrational take on three food, nutra and cosmetics stories that have caught his attention – not always for the right reasons…
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has reported stable full-year 2019 results, with marginal growth in consumer health driven largely by Neutrogena innovation despite a sales dip in baby care.
We round up our top stories on e-commerce developments featuring Lazada’s venture into new-retail, illegal cosmetics on Amazon and eBay, G&M’s expansion into India through Amazon India, and more.
Industry experts say beauty brands can benefit from infusing products with ingredients such as vitamin C, E and marine collagen to attract Asia Pacific consumers.
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