Digital has been called up as an essential tool for the marketing of beauty brands in India, with the CEO of one of the region’s key players in marketing, VML Qais, recently stating that a strong online presence is key for the industry.
As South Korean products continue to perform strongly internationally, it comes as no surprise that the latest data from the Korea Customs Service show growth in the last decade has seen the country’s exports rise to reach $1.05, six times that of 10...
Regional experts predict Japan’s knack for innovating product textures, concepts and formulas, particularly in the hair and skin care segments, will be tempting consumers from its fellow markets.
China has been highlighted as the most opportunistic market for beauty device marketers, as well as for brands that address a myriad of beauty issues, according to market researcher Kline.
South Korean firm LG Household & Healthcare has been taking more international steps of late, particularly in cosmetics, what with considering to buy Elizabeth Arden and now making plans to further expand in EMEA.
Sukin, a skin care brand from Australia which focuses heavily on its products’ natural claims, is set to move into Hong Kong, as organic claims continue to rouse consumers in the region.
The way to grow in the cosmetics industry is to acquire stock with an already good standing, and now South Korean household firm LG Household & Healthcare is considering a move to buy Elizabeth Arden.
Cosmetics manufacturer Shiseido will use research efforts into Langerhans cells and a function of skin immunity to develop a new line of skin care products as a solution for maintaining skin stability.
In 2012, China became the world's third largest cosmetics market following the US and Japan. Now, analysts report that by October 2013, the total sales of skin care products in China to have reached CNY 47.9 billion.
Japan-based cosmetics giant Shiseido has announced it will open a new facility in the country next week, which will conduct research into hair regeneration.
Educating consumers is the only way brand owners can ensure that cosmetic packaging reaches sustainability goals according to a Korean chemical manufacturer.
A new market report by research firm China Research and Intelligence notes that total sales revenue of the China cosmetic industry reached CNY 260 billion in 2013, and the analysts attributed this growth to rising resident income.
Consumer goods multinational, Procter & Gamble, has lost out to a competitor in South Korea, as the Supreme Court rules against its claim that fellow beauty brand Missha has damaged its reputation in the region.
The Chinese government is now actively promoting hemp cultivation in various industries, including cosmetics, as a tool for lifting rural Chinese out of poverty.
Cosmetics ingredients suppliers Symrise and Ashland scooped top honours at the China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Awards at the PCHi trade event earlier this year, both winning the Breakthrough Innovation Award.
Direct sales player Nu Skin has seen its share prices rebound rapidly, with industry reaction overwhelmingly indicating that the fine meted out by the China authorities was on the lenient side.
Silk cocoon-based skin care formulations are really starting to take off in Asia as consumers seek an alternative way to keep the skin radiant and treat the ageing process.
The China government says it will fine Nu Skin in excess of $500k for ‘illegal sales’ and ‘misleading’ consumers and will also make moves to tighten regulations governing direct sales.
Amazon China says it has closed a third party vendor following state media reports that it was selling fake cosmetics online, through the e-commerce retailer.
In this month's Asia in Focus, a series that hones in on the segments offering the most opportunities for the industry right now, we look at the power of Korean TV when it comes to influencing makeup trends and purchasing behaviour.
A probe by China's authorities into the direct seller Nu Skin’s business practices in the country could result in the possibility of fines or sanctions, the company has confirmed, but analysts believe the business will pull through.
Japan-based cosmetics player Kosé has made clear its intent to expand into the North American market, with its acquisition of a 93.5% stake in New York-based colour cosmetics and skin care brand Tarte.
India has got room for further hair care growth, according to market analysts at Trefis, and professional salon retail looks set to drive this expansion.
A 'Korean wave' is helping Asia's brands to take a strong foothold of the market share which will see them take their place at the top table amongst Western players once and for all.
Personal care manufacturer Ashland Specialty Ingredients (ASI) has won the China Personal Care & Cosmetics Innovation Award 2014, recognising Actopontine biofunctional ingredient for its anti-aging properties and improving skin firmness and elasticity.
Swiss manufacturer Givaudan is aiming to further reach out to its customers in Asia-Pacific and meet their needs, having announced the signing of a joint venture with Zhejiang Xinhua Chemical for the production of fragrance ingredients in China.
Japanese cosmetics company, Septem Soken, has confirmed a three year extension to its research at the Eskitis Institute's 'Nature Bank', with which it looks to discover potential new ingredients for skin care products.
Japanese beauty giant Shiseido is set to go ahead with the launch of its skin care brand ‘Za’ in India next month, following the successful establishment of its Mumbai subsidiary last year.
According to a new report by Canadean, demand for high quality and aesthetically pleasing packaging will aid the growth of the Japanese cosmetic plastics industry.
In the latest blow relating to its practices in China, beauty brand Nu Skin now faces a class action which seeks to recover damages for shareholders who have been hit by the on-going investigations into its alleged ‘illegal pyramid scheme’.
Consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble has been targeting the Southeast Asia market in a bid to profit from the region’s growth, and balance stagnant sales in the West.
Japanese conglomerate Showa Denko is targeting growth in its personal care division through further expansion into the China market and other countries in the Asia Pacific region.
Silicone-based ingredients supplier Wacker has unveiled a series of new product launches at the PCHi event in Shanghai last week, including a hair conditioner exclusively for the China market.
Estée Lauder has hired former MD for Proximity Beijing, Alex Csergo, as its senior director of the Asia-Pacific region in an effort to ramp up its customer relationship management practices.
Aquatic plankton rich in GP4G nucleotides dampens the effect of infrared and ultraviolet radiation on the appearance of skin, according to new studies showcased at the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients Exhibition (PCHi) in Shanghai.
This month CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com is focusing on China’s skin care market where our expert, Florence Bernardin, having just returned from her most recent trip there, reports the rise of beauty products claiming to protect the skin against air pollution.
VIPshop, a prominent Chinese flash sales site, has acquired a majority stake of cosmetics e-store Lefeng for $132.5 million, in an expansion which confirms that China’s e-commerce beauty market continues to strengthen.
Cosmetics retailer Jumei.com is the latest Chinese company to set it sights on US shores, after investor enthusiasm for China stocks is reported as being back on the up.
Having just announced strong financial results, direct sales cosmetics and nutritional products player Amway has revealed extensive investment plans that include significant expansion into the Asia Pacific region.
Chinese companies are setting their sights on returning to U.S. shores, specifically the IPO market, after investor enthusiasm for China stocks is reported as being back on the up.
Amyris has collaborated with Dowell, a personal care ingredients supplier, to distribute its sugar-based squalane, a renewable alternative to the controversial material, in the Republic of Korea.
According to market consultants, Bain & Co, China’s luxury goods market has slowed from 7% growth in 2012 to around 2% in 2013, with expectations of similar figures in 2014.
With an investigation currently under way into its operation in China, direct sales player Nu Skin announces preliminary quarterly results that will not yet account for an anticipated downturn.
An increase in technology, safety concerns and value are top of the trend list when it comes to consumers in Asia Pacific according to new research from Mintel.
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