Targeting the India market for cosmetic and personal care goods requires a clear strategy that avoids a number of potential pitfalls, claims Anurag Sharma, executive director of Ayurveda-based cosmetics brand Baidyanath.
The market researcher has compiled an interactive report exclusively for Cosmetics Design readers based on the key consumer insights and product trends currently impacting the global fragrance sector.
Ingredients supplier Naturex is looking to target the Asian region due to the growing trend for natural and exotic ingredients, building on its successes in other markets.
Cosmetics consumers, young and old, offer cosmetics companies great potential if targeted correctly, says Vivienne Rudd, with regards to how differentiation is key for different generations.
New research from market intelligence firm Diagonal Reports highlights that small yet significant consumer groups are influencing the beauty agenda worldwide, and ingredients and formulations are subject to increased scrutiny.
The Asia chapter of the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit is due to open its doors November 11 – 13 in Hong Kong, when the many challenges of going green will be at the forefront of discussions.
The leading cosmetics ingredients show in the Asia Pacific region is ready for business today, with the Best Ingredient Awards set to highlight some of the most innovative new technologies.
The global natural personal care market has flourished in recent years and despite stabilising in mature markets, it continues to chart impressive figures, particularly in China.
Social media and the online discussion that these platforms provide are an important influence on cosmetics brands, and with ecommerce picking up pace in the developing world, CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com catches up with The Happy Marketer’s Rachit Dayal...
As the final countdown gets under way for next week’s in-cosmetics Asia event in Bangkok, both visitors and exhibitors alike should keep an eye out for the brand new Product Trails.
Scientific backing is to have a big say in the future growth of the anti-ageing arena as manufacturers look to meet more consumers and create a feeling of trust, according to Datamonitor International Consumer Insights analyst Daniel Bone.
According to its most recent report on the China cosmetics market, Reportlinker revealed that despite being affected by a slow-down in the economy, the sector has tripled in terms of growth in the last ten years.
Cleopatra swore by it, bathing daily in asses' milk as part of her beauty regime. Now the spotlight is back on it as Asian cosmetics consumers, particularly those in Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea and China are said to be favouring it in anti-ageing...
Whilst many people are still not convinced by men’s cosmetics, Future-Touch founder Antoinette van den Berg believes the market is ready and more willing to accept these products in the future.
It’s now less than two weeks until in-cosmetics Asia opens its doors again at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Center, from October 29 – 31.
Increasing disposable income and smaller households are turning the Chinese cosmetics packaging industry into a juggernaut, according to a report by Euromonitor.
According to the latest market research, L’Oreal remains a domineering force in China’s cosmetics sector as it achieves RMB12.05 billion in 2012, less than 20 years after wading into the country’s then, underdeveloped markets.
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.
In March 2014 senior cosmetics industry decision makers from around the world will make their way to Cannes, France, to attend the inaugural Cosmetics Vision, an industry-first event focused on innovation and sustainability as a source of commercial advantage...
New research finds that the online retail channel is driving very strong growth in cosmetic and fragrance purchases in Australia, which is being particularly driven by eager male consumers.
Unilever’s Dove brand has been labelled as a ‘genius’ marketing brand for its use of social and digital media campaigns to communicate and engage with consumers.
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’.
Market researcher Kline has identified seven untapped markets for professional skin care, including South Africa, Thailand and Indonesia, and will be providing expanded coverage of these markets in the 10th edition of its Professional Skin Care Global...
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.
Today marks the start of our second HairCare Ingredients online event, bringing to hair care professionals the most targeted and up-to-date information as well as providing an invaluable networking opportunity.
Participants in the Haircare Ingredients 2013 online event are reminded that they have no time to lose as registration for the events closes at 9am CET, on the actual day of the event, September 18th.
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.
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 first multi-ethnic global cosmetic brand has likened Asian, Spanish and African skin tones as being similar and revealed that what most brands don’t realise is each ethnic group is experiencing the same challenges when it comes to cosmetics.
The 13th Asia Surfactants Personal & Home Care Market event is due to open its doors in Shanghai next month and this year will focus in on the crucial elements of affordability and sustainability.
As numbers grow and demand heightens, it is time for hair care manufacturers to better serve African consumers worldwide, according to a new market report.
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.
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.
Now you can keep up-to-date with all the latest news from the cosmetics industry whilst on-the-go with our new specially designed iPhone and Android application.
It seems the skin whitening obsession in India may have reached its limits. According to marketing research firm Nielsen, the Indian skin whitening cosmetics market experienced a 4.5 per cent negative growth in sales volume in 2012.
It is no surprise that the latest trend in hair care has been influenced by its skin care cousin as anti-ageing properties are now taking over shampoos, conditioners and serums, and helping boost ingredient manufacturers.
The date for HairCareIngredients 2013 is set for September 18th, and the second annual event in the series should be the biggest and most comprehensive to date.
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 the industry researcher, youths spend big on cosmetics - as over 75 per cent of those surveyed reported their branded cosmetic consumption to have gone up by about 65 per cent in last ten years.
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.
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