As China’s regulatory landscape continues to shift, one expert believes it will move to abolish compulsory animal testing on imported cosmetics very soon.
Japanese personal care company Kao has announced the development of a fine fibre technology that creates a barely-visible film on skin, which can potentially enhance wear-time and texture of the cosmetic formulations.
Online retailer Lazada has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Korea Intellectual Property Protection Agency (KOIPA) vowing to remove Korean counterfeit goods on its platform.
Moschino has launched another limited edition make-up collection under Korean brand Tony Moly, hot on the heels of its latest collaboration with fashion retailer H&M.
China and Canada have jointly pledged to reduce use of microbeads in beauty and personal care products, following a meeting between Premier Li Keqiang and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,
China has decided not to subject first-time cross-border e-commerce (CBEC) imports to licensing, registration or record-filing requirements, signalling easier times ahead for foreign cosmetics companies.
To realise her vision of launching her range of natural handmade soaps in China, Janet Shearsmith turned to the massively popular diagou distribution channel to enter the market.
Between unpredictable regulations, staggering costs and finicky consumers, China is not an easy market to conquer, especially if you are a natural or organic beauty brand, according to one expert.
France’s cosmetics industry is considered one of the leaders in the market, but with strong competition from international and regional brands, can French companies leverage on its national identity to maintain an edge in the cut-throat Chinese market?
China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) officially announced that the registration of first-imported non-specials cosmetics has been replaced entirely by filing management nationwide.
The online to offline (O2O) retail environment has led many businesses to create effective campaigns through digital platforms to entice consumers through the doors of their physical companies, but what is it about offline marketing techniques that are...
Shiseido’s nine-month profits and sale “reached all-time highs” with help from China and travel retail sales, and despite natural disasters and supply shortages in its home country.
While once the daigou channel was an unorganised means of distribution from countries like Australia to China for mostly health products and supplements, it is quickly transforming into something far more proper—especially for cosmetics manufacturers...
This week the cosmetics company announced its new tech hub in Cambridge, Massachusetts, as well as changes to Marc Rey’s role, adding the responsibilities of chief growth officer to his current position as president and CEO of Shiseido Americas. Both...
In a forward-looking statement issued late last month, the consumer packaged goods and pharmaceutical company announced an offer to acquire Ci:z Holdings Co., Ltd., which owns the Dr.Ci:Labo, Labo Labo, and Genomer skin care brands as well as some salon...
This week the multinational personal care, cosmetics, and fragrance maker announced a new partnership with the advocacy group behind the Leaping Bunny logo. Along with the announcement came news that the Cover Girl makeup brand has been certified by Cruelty...
Here's a recap of the most-read beauty and cosmetic stories of September, featuring the latest in animal-testing, Halal trends as well as updates on Chinese import taxes.
Yunnan Baiyao, a Chinese toothpaste brand that has become a household name for its herbal approach to treating bleeding gums, has defended its use of tranexamic acid in its formula, which has led to question the brand’s label claims.
Asia dominates beauty and personal care sales when compared to its global counterparts, with an anticipated value increase of $33 bn (€29 bn) between 2017 and 2022.
South Korea’s cosmetics exports has become the driving force of the country’s exports sector, with its value quadrupling over the last four years to reach $4.95bn.
We round up of our most-read news pieces about China, featuring exclusive partnerships, reduced import tax rates and why compulsory animal-testing will take more than five years to stop.
CK Hutchison, owner of beauty retailer and pharmacy Watsons, has struck a deal with Meitu to build a new social media orientated business model that enhances online and offline interaction with consumers.
South Korean cosmetics firm Cosmax earns a vegan certificate for its Hwaseong production plant to meet the rising demand for vegan cosmetics in the market.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has opened two new facilities in China this month, one of which is the company’s first lab focusing on naturals outside of the US.
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.
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.
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.
China’s discerning and digital savvy consumers can now virtually customise bespoke scents on the Jo Malone London Tmall store based on personality, preference and mood.
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.
European beauty retailer Feelunique has signed a deal with Secoo to launch a flagship store on its e-commerce platform in bid to reach out to its Chinese customer base.
No.7, Soap & Glory and more will soon be available to Chinese consumers as Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and the Alibaba Group unveiled the official flagship of Boots on cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.
Shiseido has relaunched its limited-edition, traveller-exclusive 24-hr Defense Mist Duo in pop-ups across Japan’s travel-retail outposts - using its #StrongSouls campaign as a platform.
Cosmetic-related items were among the Trump administration’s finalised list of $200bn worth of imports subjected to an additional 10% tariffs effective September 24, which will be increased to 25% by the start of next year.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy (KCNA) and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will sponsor K-beauty fairs in New York and Florida in order to help smaller South Korean cosmetic companies to penetrate the lucrative US beauty...
South Korea’s leading skin care brand Aesthetic Hydration Cosmetic (AHC) has made its way into China and will now be available on e-commerce platforms and through local health and beauty stores across the country.
Beauty products from North Korea may soon be available globally as leader Kim Jong Un again highlighting the potential of the country’s cosmetics sector.
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.
The Shiseido Group has named Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi as the latest global brand ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté, in bid to capture the Chinese market.
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