As in-cosmetics Korea prepares to launch its Formulation Day on 13th June 2018 in Seoul, South Korea, we look at how R&D teams in the Asian heavyweight region are innovating formulations.
China is seeing a real transformation when it comes to the frequency of purchases made online, as consumers seek cost-effectiveness, convenience and efficiency. We explore what impact this will have on physical in-store shopping and overall customer service...
Personal care giant, Shiseido, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) carry out joint research on stress and the potential to conduct self-assessments.
As China proposes to introduce two new non-animal alternative testing methods, we ask Troy Seidle, Vice President, Humane Society International (HSI), whether China is embracing talks and moves to adopt alternative options.
Researcher, developer and producer, Venn Skincare, pairs up with South Korean vegetable manufacturer, Asia Seed, to create vegetable-based skin care formulations.
As China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) gets ready to close its public consultation on 15th February, we take a look at the two newly-proposed non-animal methods of cosmetics testing.
North Asia, Greater China and Southeast are next on the agenda, as premium anti-ageing supplier, Nu Skin Enterprises, launches its new beauty tool and treatment cleansers.
Following China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) published bulletin on the potential adoption of two non-animal methods of cosmetics testing, we spoke to Troy Seidle, Senior Director, Research & Toxicology Department, Humane...
The Indian personal care business is set to hit the $1 bn (€815.2 mn) revenue mark by March 2018, largely prompted by the positive performance of its leading domestic names and investment in the Chinese market.
For its 11th edition, Asia’s international platform for creative packaging will present the latest industry insights under its 2018 theme, ‘Experience the future of luxury packaging’.
Following in the fashion industry’s footsteps, beauty brands are using autumn/winter trends to develop their brands' consumer bases and provide inspiration for their latest ranges and campaigns.
Chinese digital magazine, Jing Daily, and RTG Intuition, which belongs to RTG Consulting Group, identify emerging trends that specifically appeal to Gen-Y and Gen-Z Chinese consumers.
It's the last day to submit feedback on the China Food and Drug Administration’s (CFDA) published draft rules on the classification of cosmetics as it closes its public consultation period on 30th January 2018.
In its 11th edition, Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) will promote the latest innovative launches and industry developments to a global audience.
Personal care giant, Shiseido, launches its new open innovation project with support from high school females, aged 14-18 years old, and companies from a range of industries.
Moving forward, brands need to focus on building trust and loyalty to encourage consumers to embrace machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).
Commenting on whether the 'Being Me' trend hails from the personalisation and customisation trend, Joyce Lam, Trends Analyst, APAC, at Mintel said: “Product personalisation and customisation do make part of ‘Being Me’, but the trend itself is...
Personal care and consumer goods giant, Johnson & Johnson, announced the winners of its Seoul Quickfire Challenge, which was in partnership with Seoul Metropolitan Government, Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), Janssen Korea and...
The skin care, make up and hair care provider will kick off 2018 with a change at the top as it replaces its president, representative director and executive officers.
The Certification of Environmental Standards (CERES) makes it onto the non-profit natural and organic cosmetics-focused organisation’s list of approved certifiers.
Yonwoo Packaging's highly innovator skin care dispenser design walked away with the top prize in the best skin care packaging category for Cosmopack Asia awards. Cosmetics Design was at the event, held in Hong Kong last month, and cornered a company...
Gotha Cosmetics walked away with the top prize for its makeup formulation at the Cosmopack Asia event last month. Cosmetics Design spoke to Martin Breur about the transformative lipstick that scooped the prize and what the win means for the company.
BKolor Makeup & Skincare won the top prize for the Compack Asia awards in the skin care category for a product offering that company founder Mario De Luigi refers to as a "magic product". Cosmetics Design caught up with the company boss...
As Shiseido focuses on Cle de Peau Beaute’s strategic brand relaunch, it names the Academy Award-nominated actress Felicity Jones as its 'Global Brand Face'.
Cosmetics Design caught up with Cosmopack Asia show director Rossano Bozzi to find out about all the developments at the expanded packaging event, held in Hong Kong recently. This year's innovations included a full make-up compact production line,...
The Japanese skin care, hair care and personal care giant has finished work on its new facility in Taiwan, dedicated to the production of beauty items.
Leading ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor and provider of market expansion services, DKSH, unveils its first innovations centre, dedicated to colour cosmetics in South Korea.
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