Cosmetics packaging supplier Anisa International are celebrating a decade of production in China and its founder and CEO says that it is down to the quality that they can produce there in comparison to anywhere else.
As the Chinese consumer becomes the number-one luxury spender in the world, our expert reckons US and European prestige brand managers are suddenly paying closer attention to their overseas spending behaviour.
The Chinese government has announced that the country's main cosmetics regulation is to be revised which offers the opportunity for the industry to move beyond animal testing.
Leading Japanese cosmetics company Pola Orbis Holdings Inc has announced the opening of a new global strategy office in New York to focus on furthering the company’s worldwide presence.
Giving local manufacturers a glimpse of what is to come at the main exhibition in Bangkok in October, in-cosmetics Asia hosted its first-ever conference, in South Korea on 12 September 2013.
Latest market research shows that the premium beauty category for the island state of Singapore is continuing to see high growth rates as the trend towards upgrading continues.
As Datamonitor finds Chinese consumer lifestyles to have hardly been dented by the recession, its analysts say there are key steps international brands can take to properly cater to the country’s ‘market of contrasts’.
US-based cosmetic packaging supplier Topline has announced a new production facility located in Tianjin, a move that considerably expands the company’s global production base.
Ingredients player Croda has received regulatory approval from Chinese authorities to acquire a majority stake in Sichuan Sipo Chemical, as it looks to boost its presence in Asia and other emerging markets.
Products such as male BB and CC creams are popular in South Korea, where men’s cosmetics make up a huge segment of the beauty market; however, despite growth in the USA, Euromonitor says that men are not ready to abandon their masculine style just yet.
An increasing demand for facial surgery in South Korea is providing lucrative opportunities for international skin care brands to develop pre-or post-surgery products – if not ranges that could ultimately replace the need for surgery in the long run.
Henkel CEO, Kasper Rorsted, says his company will be targeting China as part of its plans to expand its beauty business into fast growing emerging markets.
Japanese cosmetics stores will provide increased discounts on sales in Taiwan in response to the depreciation of the Yen, according to a report by the China Post.
The city of Karatsu is aiming to build a cosmetics industry hub that will replicate the French industrial center which will take strength from its strategic location.
South Korean-Chinese boyband Exo and Taeyeon of the pop group Girls Generation have become the latest bands to endorse the Nature Republic cosmetics brand.
The China Exit-Entry Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (CIQ) has reconfirmed that it is still responsible for implementing the labeling review of imported cosmetics at Chinese ports, despite State efforts to abolish provisions.
According to the China National Committee on Ageing, major US personal care players are investing in China’s ageing population, a segment that has seen explosive growth in terms of cosmetic expenditure of late.
As cosmetic consumers continue to demand more marine based products, a recent study has found Japan, China and South Korea to account for 84 per cent of all macroalgae patents whilst the overall cultivation of crops have increased by 7.5 per cent on average...
This year’s in-cosmetics Asia event will have a major focus on the fast growing, rapidly evolving and increasingly innovative South Korea market for cosmetics and personal care.
According to China’s largest third-party payment platform Alipay, the online sales boom has reached Japan and the Republic of Korea, as Chinese online shoppers shift their attention from the Western markets.
The men’s skin care market is booming in South Korea thanks to acceptance of product use and the willingness to look good in the professional environment, despite China’s market size estimated to be bigger.
Cosmetic companies like AmorePacific are investing in China's beauty and personal care market which is estimated to be worth $34 billion this year, after its revealed that Chinese consumers favour South Korean cosmetics.
According to a list released last week by China's AQSIQ, certain batches of prestigious international brands such as Estée Lauder, Elizabeth Arden and L'Occitane were found for sale on the market, despite being way past their sell by date.
The Japan Tourism Agency (JTA) is planning to add cosmetics and food to duty-free items permissible to foreign travelers, according to a report by The Japan Times newspaper.
Show organisers have revealed ethical sourcing and biodiversity to be the main focus of the 3rd Asia-Pacific edition of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, in an effort to raise awareness and encourage sustainable sourcing in the region.
Online retailer Taobao has started to see an uptake in consumers from smaller locales in China investing in the online forum to buy cosmetics, particularly in 2012 where they were found to buy more products over their urban counterparts.
Of late, the South Korean cosmetics giant has been focusing on expanding its business in the AP region in an effort to confirm its stance as a key player in the ‘Korean beauty’ trend.
By 2016, market researcher McKinsey & Company estimates that there will be 351 million online shoppers in China, ringing up 2.2 trillion renminbi (US $3.48 billion) in revenues. At that point, internet penetration will be 80 percent in the cities,...
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has turned its attention to India’s middle class masstige market having established a wholly-owned subsidiary, Shiseido India Private, in Mumbai.
Utah-based Nu Skin has received official notification from China's Ministry of Commerce of its approval to commence direct selling activities in five additional provinces and 30 districts.
Wacker Silicones, a division of the Germany based chemicals company has invested in five new business teams to support sales in the region as it continues towards its goal to strengthen its presence in Asia.
Algae has become an increasingly important ingredient for a cross-section of cosmetic and personal care ingredients, and it seems like Asia Pacific is rapidly evolving as the dominant player with opportunities for development.
The Korean beauty industry is the major trend-setter in Asia and is perfect for the male grooming sector, according to one finished goods manufacturer.
Leading fragrance player Inter Parfums USA says that it has signed an exclusive licensing agreement through its Hong Kong subsidiary with leading China luxury brand Shanghai Tang.
Japanese cosmetics maker Shiseido has opened a new head office building in Tokyo to consolidate and streamline the company’s operations and enhance productivity, as well as becoming its hub for ‘new value creation’.
The shampoo category is the best of a bad bunch in the Japanese hair care market as it struggles to deal with the declining population and falls behind oral hygiene and men’s toiletries with a CAGR of just 4.0 per cent to 2017.
According to the most recent research from market analysts Digital Luxury Group, Chanel has become the number one most sought-after global luxury brand in China, overtaking Louis Vuitton particularly in the beauty segments.
The developing men’s grooming trend in India and China are driving the global sector according to the latest research by analyst Kline, thanks to greater disposable income raising usage levels.
EU health commissioner Tonio Borg has urged Chinese authorities to follow the European example and rid the cosmetics arena of animal testing and turn to alternative methods instead.
The leading event for the Japanese ingredients market, Cosme Tech 2013, is due to open its door next week and the Cosmetics Design editorial team will be there to report on all the highlights.
According to analysts Research and Markets, global demand for N-butanol, a solvent used in cosmetics, has grown significantly over the past few years and is expected to grow at a more rapid pace by 2018, mainly driven by growing demand in the Asia-Pacific...
China is a target market for many industries particularly cosmetics, due to rising affluence in the region and the fast economic growth it is displaying; and this will see fragrances boom in the coming years too.
As the cosmetics market in Asia continues to grow and offer great potential to ingredient suppliers and manufacturers, the organisers of this year’s in-cosmetics Asia event have honed in on the key trends for the next edition.
According to the Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong, the cosmetics industry has come out on top with a 12 per cent rise in purchases compared to this time last year, beating overall growth sales for food, alcohol and various other consumer...
Skin lightening has long been a trend in Asia and is set to continue to boost the global market in the next five years, according to Global Industry Analysts’ latest report.
According to a recent meeting of the EU Chamber of Commerce in China, more European companies are planning further investment in the country, particularly in its western areas.
The tactic employed by ingredients suppliers in order to stay one step ahead has developed a much more consumer-led theme in recent years and this is relevant when observing the big players’ approach to Asia.
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