As the technology showcase gears up to return for its second year, we take a look at how anti-ageing and sensitive skin are dominating its two-day programme.
Shopping search engine and price comparison platform, Priceza, unveils the top shopping industry categories for popular Southeast Asian countries in 2018.
At this year’s in-cosmetics Korea 2018, Xin Qu, R&D Lab Manager at Ashland’s Shanghai Technical Centre examined how cosmetics actives and pollution shielding technologies can impact the hair and scalp.
Prestige beauty player, Estée Lauder, and The University of Hong Kong, School of Professional and Continuing Education (HKU SPACE) collaborate to explore and upgrade customer shopping.
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.
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.
We caught up with Lisa Hong, Beauty and Fashion Research Analyst from Euromonitor International at this year's in-cosmetics Korea to look at the opportunities and threats for K-beauty brands.
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...
It's your final opportunity to register for the Skin Protection 2018 online event, so do it now so you can take advantage of our full online webinar presentation programme, which will let you in on everything you need to know about this fast moving...
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.
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.
Accessing its relationships with international players and global knowledge, LF Beauty is working with beauty companies in China to create innovative products and solutions.
Storytelling is having a dramatic impact on how indie brands are crafting, communicating and connecting communities both online and offline. In this special focus on how Asia-Pacific brands of today are marketing themselves, we look at how culture is...
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.
Singapore University of Social Sciences welcomed over 100 industry and academic professionals at the Mystique of Luxury Brands Conference 2018 on 8th May and 9th May 2018.
The first ever CosmeticsDesign Summit will take place in June 2019 and this unique face-to-face event will focus on one of the industry’s biggest trends – the skin microbiome.
Following the recent acquisitions of Trilogy and John Masters Organics, Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor) sees a growing interest in the burgeoning Asian-based naturals and organic market.
Formulation innovations, marketing trends and regulations will be at the forefront of this year’s in-cosmetics Korea 2018 as its speakers are announced.
As tea-based skin care products provide “an excellent source of antioxidants, and for its anti-ageing and skin-soothing benefits when ingested”, we explored the trend sweeping through China with Laurie Du, Senior Beauty & Personal Care Analyst, China,...
Mintel reveals that two-thirds of Chinese consumers believe that lifestyle factors have an impact on the skin, yet cosmeceuticals are slow to gain uptake in China.
The photo enhancement app provider strengthens its cooperation with the US Consulate by discussing future commitment and activities to develop social media platforms in the Asia-Pacific nation.
In our sustainability focus, we delve into the metamorphosis of water in beauty and personal care by looking at the demand for waterless product R&D efforts and releases.
We caught up once again with Aditi Vyas, Director, Azafran Innovacion to discuss the drivers and considerations when positioning and launching organic products.
Today’s consumers demand value over price, hence the popularity of premium beauty goods over mass market items. Time is synonymous with brands providing this added-value.
As Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) closed the doors on its 11th edition in Shanghai, it continues to strengthen its position as a "choice sourcing platform” for the international personal care sector.
As Chinese consumers become more conscious about their own health and the state of the environment, brands will tap into this with sustainable and progressively protective product launches.
Despite a surge in technological investment, Matthew Crabbe, Regional Trends Director, Asia Pacific, at Mintel, confirmed that the beauty and personal care market is seeing more indie and niche startups.
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