Brand innovation

Oil and cosmetics: Mixing the industry up?

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Oil and cosmetics: Mixing the industry up?

By Natasha Spencer

Leading petrochemical developer, Michang, certainly believes so as it strives to show how oil is safe and relevant in today’s cosmetics world.

Beaubelle launches anti-fatigue eye gel in Malaysia

Beaubelle launches anti-fatigue eye gel in Malaysia

By Natasha Spencer

Holistic skin rejuvenation supplier, Beaubelle, unveils its eye gel in the Southeast Asian country as the brand strives to “tackle premature ageing caused by digital stress”.

Indie Beauty Profile Michelle Matthewman Caim & Able

Indie Beauty Profile

Michelle Matthewman, Caim & Able

By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Michelle Matthewman, managing director of Caim & Able (a personal care brand centered on the topical benefits of magnesium), has a realistic take on the time commitment required to run a personal care startup. And, she...

Amorepacific issues landmark 10th sustainability report

Amorepacific issues landmark 10th sustainability report

By Natasha Spencer

Adopting the theme, ‘A MORE Beautiful World’, the South Korean conglomerate unveils its 10th Sustainability Report since its initial report in 2009, marking a first for the Korean beauty industry.

Incospharm launches autophagy-inducing MelaTrepein

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Incospharm launches autophagy-inducing MelaTrepein

By Natasha Spencer

As the South Korean name works towards its vision of becoming a global leader of autophagy-inducing active speciality ingredients, Incospharm launches its MelaTrepein solution at in-cosmetics Korea 2018.

Shiseido re-launches hero serum

Shiseido re-launches hero serum

By Natasha Spencer

Japanese heavyweight, Shiseido, has unearthed its hero serum concentrate for re-entry into the personal market, along with a new advertising campaign to support its efforts.

Korean beauty device enters China

Korean beauty device enters China

By Natasha Spencer

The cosmetics machine, hailed as Korea’s most popular tool of its kind, will soon be available in China via an exclusive agreement with Secoo.

How Kao’s brand portfolio is shaping up

How Kao’s brand portfolio is shaping up

By Natasha Spencer

Kao first entered the beauty scene in 1887. For more than a century, the Japanese beauty heavyweight has launched a multitude of brands to attract its domestic and global consumers.

Miniso to open 500 stores in Canada by 2021

Miniso to open 500 stores in Canada by 2021

By Natasha Spencer

Product developer, Miniso, plans to develop its presence in Canada and continue its high growth momentum to open 500 stores over the next three years.

Kao creates new cosmetics portfolio

Kao creates new cosmetics portfolio

By Natasha Spencer

Japanese cosmetics name, Kao Group, builds a global portfolio of brands to propel growth in both Asia and Europe.

Indie Beauty Profile Brianne West Ethique

Special Newsletter: Indie Beauty Profile

Brianne West, Ethique

By Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Brianne West, founder of Ethique (a brand that makes only solid-bar-form personal care and beauty products), shares a bit of what she’s done to create a successful brand that stands as an example of what a more socially, culturally,...

Indie and Fragrance: a business partnership with sillage

Special Newsletter: Indie Brands

Indie and Fragrance: a business partnership with sillage

By Deanna Utroske

Niche, startup, and independent brands are proliferating in beauty and fragrance alike. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at several indie fragrance brands with proven or probable longevity in the market.

Amorepacific opens its first pop-up shop in New York

Amorepacific opens its first pop-up shop in New York

By Natasha Spencer

In a joint partnership with prestigious fashion magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, the South Korean beauty leader, Amorepacific unveils its inaugural global beauty pop-up in New York City, US.

Lab INC. launches daylight skin protector

Lab INC. launches daylight skin protector

By Natasha Spencer

The South Korean beauty creator aims to protect user’s skin from daylight damage with its newly-released and currently sold out Demar3 Protector.

 Bulldog Skincare sponsors Ji-sung Park

Bulldog Skincare sponsors Ji-sung Park

By Natasha Spencer

As footballer Ji-Sung Park “becomes man’s best friend”, Bulldog Skincare introduces its celebrity influencer to its consumer base.

How to master the forward-thinking approach, according to Azelis

Brand Profile - Part 2

How to master the forward-thinking approach, according to Azelis

By Natasha Spencer

Innovation and technology are key components to bolster the impact and efficacy of ingredient usage. We caught up with Jane Zhang, Head of Personal Care in China, Azelis to talk through Azelis’ strategic plans.

Sofina launches in Singapore

Sofina launches in Singapore

By Natasha Spencer

The Kao-owned skin care and make up brand has engaged in its first roll-out in the ASEAN marketplace.

How Lazada is utilising O2O

How Lazada is utilising O2O

By Natasha Spencer

The online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia is celebrating a key period in its growth, marked by its collaboration with Alibaba, and pop-up event in Singapore.

Azafran Innovacion on its “aggressive” expansion plans

Brand Profile

Azafran Innovacion on its “aggressive” expansion plans

By Natasha Spencer

As Azafran Innovacion puts the steps in place to grow its store numbers from 1,500 to 10,000, we spoke with the company's Director, Aditi Vyas, on how it navigates the Indian beauty landscape.

Genomatica on building its brand in Asia-Pacific

Brand profile

Genomatica on building its brand in Asia-Pacific

By Natasha Spencer

As the bioengineering company pursues its focus and relationship with Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers, we talk to Damien Perriman, Senior Vice President of Specialty Chemicals at Genomatica about the company’s achievements and experiences in the market...

PCHi 2018 Fountain Awards celebrate innovation

PCHi 2018 Fountain Awards celebrate innovation

By Natasha Spencer

As Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) closes its doors for another year, we bring you the winners of this year’s Fountain Awards which praise fresh and cutting-edge technologies and progressive developments.

Male skin care: What's trending in 2018?

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Male skin care: What's trending in 2018?

By Natasha Spencer

As the UK-headquartered male skin care and beauty brand marks 2018 as a key growth period for its expansion in Asia, we caught up with Simon Duffy, Founder of Bulldog Skincare For Men to ask what we can expect from the male skin care sector.

Multifunctional color cosmetics go the next level

Special Newsletter: Colour Cosmetics

Multifunctional color cosmetics go the next level

By Simon Pitman

Since the advent of BB creams, multifunctional color cosmetic products have evolved to the point where almost every product in the category has various claims.

Evolution of app technologies in colour cosmetics

SPECIAL NEWSLETTER: COLOUR COSMETICS

Evolution of app technologies in colour cosmetics

By Lucy Whitehouse

From augmented reality and artificial intelligence, to shifting trends in digital retail, we take a look at how app technologies are shifting colour cosmetics trends and behaviours.