According to the fragrance specialists, cool mint, the re-appearance of fresh tea notes, and fruity rhubarb are set to influence spring/summer fragrance formulations in 2015.
As the Chinese buyer market prepares to become the new reference point for industry, product safety concerns drive sales of imported brands, and the guarantee of quality is paying the biggest dividends.
The business of men’s cosmetic goods grew to more than Rs 3 billion in Nepal in 2013 with fairness creams and face washes with the likes of Emami Fair, Nivea and Garnier dominating the domestic market.
Last year, the number of visitors to Japan hit a record 10.36 million and with waived visa restrictions and a soon-to-be abolished consumption tax, cosmetics sales are to set to see a significant rise.
Marc Rosen’s career trajectory has been remarkable. Not only has he made a name for himself as one of the world’s leading fragrance packaging designers, he has also managed to stay at the top for 35 years – a rare feat in this fast-changing arena.
The China Beauty Expo has surpassed the competition to be officially crowned the biggest industry event in Asia, according to organisers Shanghai Baiwen and Informa.
For Japan’s 150,000 Muslims and the one million Muslim tourists who visit the country each year, sourcing halal still poses a problem particularly when it comes to cosmetics.
The organisers of the Japan cosmetics trade show Cosme Tech are introducing a World Ingredients Pavilion with the aim of attracting more international ingredients players to the event.
This month we're focusing on the rise of the scalp care market in Asia, where our expert, Florence Bernardin, says consumers place treatment of this area on the same level of skin care. After all, she says, the skin of the scalp is connected to the...
Dollar share for the scalp care segment is growing, say market researchers at Kline in a recent blog, with the segment now on the up following recent consumer enthusiasm for hair oils.
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.
“Make creams more fun for kids,” advised beauty industry trends forecaster Antoinette van den Berg at the recent in-cosmetics industry event, urging sun care manufacturers to meet specific consumer group demands.
Natural nail care beauty specialist Safe ‘N’ Beautiful is debuting its new Halal nail polishes at the Beautyworld Middle East international trade fair that is taking place in Dubai from 27-29 May 2014.
'3D' seems to be the buzz word of the moment for the cosmetics industry. Just last week we reported innovation in 3D printing, now we’ve discovered a new invention that makes it possible to use it for colour cosmetic formulations.
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...
The uptake of certified sustainable palm oil has seen a 49% increase in the first quarter of 2014 compared to last year which many believe is a positive landmark for the industry that has been threatening to destroy rainforests in Indonesia and around...
With the demand for green actives growing at a quick rate and many ingredient suppliers producing innovative ingredients, the topic will become a key focus at this week’s Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in New York.
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.
Beiersdorf, the manufacturer of skin care brand Nivea, is angling to profit from the lucrative male grooming sector in Indonesia, stating it wants to see 20% growth in the sector within the country.
Lush, well-known for the heady scents and visual identity of its high street outlets, is now attempting to translate its very physical retail offering onto the web.
Research published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology examined the misattributions people make when considering what the opposite sex find attractive, and finds that less make-up actually has more appeal.
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.
This month we are focusing on the anti-ageing skin care market in Asia, where our expert, Florence Bernardin says global brands must take heed in approaching consumers that view getting older very differently from the West.
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.
In the latest move from beauty brands mobilising to leverage the increasing number of consumers from rural areas of India, Unilever has launched a music streaming marketing service for its beauty brands.
Cosmetics brands need to make it their mission to ensure that the word ‘green’ is used correctly and does not confuse consumers and lose its meaning, according to Estée Lauder’s Aveda brand.
A recent report from market research firm TechNavio has highlighted the rise of cosmetics able to make halal claims, noting it expects the category to see growth at a CAGR of 11.08% over the period of 2014 – 2018.
The cosmetics industry can catch up with other industries and effectively utilize digital marketing and mobile apps according to an expert in the field.
Educating consumers is the only way brand owners can ensure that cosmetic packaging reaches sustainability goals according to a Korean chemical manufacturer.
At last week's in-cosmetics Hamburg event Cosmetics Design spoke to Euromonitor International's head of beauty and personal care, Irina Barbalova to find out what are the latest developments in the emerging markets, particularly in Brazil and...
Recent video advertising campaigns by Dove and Veet have met with criticism from consumers and professional commentators, emphasizing the importance of the increasingly dominant marketing format for the beauty industry.
International cosmetics giant L'Oréal has launched a new mass-market level product onto the Indian hair colourant segment, in a move that could ignite a price war.
The male grooming category has been promising plenty of opportunities for many years, but it never seems to have delivered, a fact that has been underlined once again by the recent downturn in the category attributed to the fashion for beards and facial...
The upcoming growth predicted for India’s male grooming sector is an opportunity that Pond’s, a beauty brand from Hindustan Unilever (HUL), is looking to exploit in the near future, with a launch of a range aimed specifically at men.
Cosmetics Design caught up with Daniel Oliveira, of ABIHPEC's business intelligence unit, who explained that there are still big opportunities in the market for cosmetics and personal care, despite signs of the economy slowing down.
With the Indian cosmetic industry forecaste to reach $200 billion by 2020, more beauty focused events are springing up all over the country, Kosmetica being the first of its kind in New Delhi.
In an exclusive interview at the in-cosmetics event in Hamburg, Beiersdorf R&D corporate director Andreas Clausen tells Cosmetics Design that conversing and sharing ideas with the industry is still leading to some key innovation.
China, India and Japan will all participate in the upcoming growth of cosmeceuticals in the Asia Pacific region, according to Ken Research’s latest market report.
Beauty brands taking up the opportunities offered by big data are profiting big, both from the cost-saving and money-making prospects analysis can offer.
The rambunctious founder of UK men’s grooming brand King of Shaves says he disagrees with the suggestion that the big personal care players do not know how to communicate with men.
The Chinese government is now actively promoting hemp cultivation in various industries, including cosmetics, as a tool for lifting rural Chinese out of poverty.
The cosmetics sector in Australia has recorded unexpectedly steady growth of late, according to the latest market report from IBISWorld, and rising competitivity means brands must continue to adapt to consumer preferences and demands to keep this momentum...
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