With Nobel Prize recognition, journal articles and focused research from leading brands such as Incospharm, autophagy is synonymous with innovative and effective cell response for the cosmetics space.
Growing in adoption in both established and emerging beauty and personal care markets, digital wallets and contactless card-based payments are on the rise.
We continue to explore what Korean brands need to bare in mind when it comes to the challenges they face, relevant considerations and questions to ask before making the leap into Europe.
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi of Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan, received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2016, for his finding of essential genes relating to autophagy almost 30 years ago.
Chinese skin care name, Dr. Plant, has teamed up with The Kunming Institute of Botany (KIB) to use dendrobium as an active ingredient in its latest product range.
South Korean beauty brands are growing in popularity with Hong Kong consumers, with particularly strong interest from the millennial demographic, a report from global performance management company, Neilson highlights.
Cosmetics giant, L'Oréal, and e-commerce leader, Alibaba Group, are boosting their efforts to reduce waste by using environmentally friendly packaging.
At in-cosmetics Korea 2018, we explored what Korean trends are impacting R&D and distribution tactics with cosmetics and household suppliers, Zeuschem, and personal care company, schülke International.
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.
Recognising the impact and influence that Korean cosmetics have on the global industry, Grant Industries was present at in-cosmetics Korea and took home silver at its Formulation Awards.
Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science, comments on how Korean brands can navigate domestic regulations to present and handle claims.
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.
As the cosmeceuticals sector is carving out a unique name for itself and strong reputation with shoppers, we look at the attitudes impacting these trends and challenges that brands should strive to overcome to boost its appeal.
Global marketing strategy consultancy, Clear, conducts study to explore how Chinese, US and UK brands are drawing in loyal consumers in the natural cosmetics segment, and how Chinese traditional remedies are proving a source of inspiration.
Speaking at in-cosmetics Korea on 13th June 2018, Jessica Jin, Associate Beauty Director, at Mintel reveals the opportunities available for the Chinese cosmeceuticals market.
The popularity of Japanese beauty products and solutions are enjoying growing success and stretching beyond their domestic market to reach global consumers.
We chatted to Michael Nolte, Creative Director, Beautystreams, about the power of colour predictions, product forecasts, and consumer insights, and how this can be translated into positive product choice and marketing moves.
As we look at K-beauty's burgeoning status internationally, we caught up with Ju Rhyu of Inside the Raum to look at the possibilities and hurdles for brands, along with successful marketing strategies.
As Japanese skin and hair trends have struck an appealing chord with cosmetics shoppers, we explore with Jorge Larranaga, Deputy Director, Manufacturing Department at Number Three what buyers are looking for and whether a competitive relationship exists...
K-beauty has achieved world-renowned industry status and is synonymous with innovative, creative and exciting beauty. We talk to Ju Rhyu of Inside the Raum to get the lowdown on the latest Korean beauty updates.
Leader in personal care innovation and initiatives, Shiseido, has awarded ten recipients with a grant following the 11th edition of its researcher science grant.
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.
As the leading Asia-based cosmetics event prepares to open its doors next week, we take a look at the leading innovations and trends on the agenda at this year’s instalment.
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.
Accessing its relationships with international players and global knowledge, LF Beauty is working with beauty companies in China to create innovative products and solutions.
We spoke with April Guo, General Manager, Personal Care Division, Hangzhou Reach Technology Group (CIRS Group), about the latest regulations affecting the Chinese cosmetics marketplace.
German personal care company, Beiersdorf, enters into a strategic partnership with a leading online retail platform for imports in China, NetEase Kaola.
On 16th May, market-foresight advisory firm, ABI Research, reveals that the consumer robotics market will reach 100 million shipments and $23 bn (€19.6 bn) in revenue by 2026
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.
Sensitive skin care concerns are on the rise, so we caught up with Laurie Du, Senior Beauty & Personal Care Analyst, China, at Mintel to find out how cica creams are providing a sensitive solution.
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