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Patenting natural cosmetics ingredients is big business

07-May-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Lawyers in Australia confirm that, as a type of intellectual property, natural ingredients and formulations make up the single largest cosmetics category being granted the legal protection.

India's first halal cosmetics brand gains momentum

07-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

After launching in 2014, IBA Cosmetics - India’s 'first' Halal certified range has attracted a steady consumer base, and not just from the Muslim community.

Innovation in Indonesia

L'Oréal 'Brandstorm' national award goes to Indonesia's 'Absolute Jetset' concept

05-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

L'Oréal has named 'Bisnis.com', a team from the University of Indonesia as the national winner of its' Brandstorm competition for their 'Absolute Jetset' concept for the Lancôme brand.

CIRS summit to address 'series of tremendous changes' in regulations

05-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Asia has become one of the biggest cosmetic markets in recent years, among which, China is the most prominent. In an effort to help the industry get to grips with supervisory policies, CIRS is hosting the region's 'first' regulations summit. 

L'Oreal brings virtual reality experience to Hong Kong

30-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

International cosmetics giant L’Oreal has taken its' beauty app 'Makeup Genius' to Hong Kong which allows customers to test the brand's products using their mobile phones or tablets as a virtual mirror.

in-cosmetics coverage

Why Korea? in-cosmetics talks about 'filling the gap' with first event in 10 years!

28-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With Korea tipped as the fourth largest beauty market in Asia, one wonders why the last personal care ingredients focused event was in 2005. Here, show organiser Ivan Rahal explains why Reed Exhibitions has chosen 2015 to fill in the gap.

in-cosmetics coverage

Asia's cosmetics regulations - what's new and what you need to know!

23-Apr-2015

The emerging Asian economies are lucrative new markets, but with legislation changing at a fast pace, it can be challenging keeping up to date on requirements. Here, regulatory specialist Alain Khaiat reveals the latest developments..

SkintechMD launches label-scanning app for cosmetics

22-Apr-2015 By Deanna Utroske

The new CosScann app recommends beauty products for customers depending on what ingredients are listed on the label.

Taiwan set to be first 'cruelty free' market in South East Asia

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Parliament in Taiwan has launched a new bill to ban animal testing of cosmetics in the country, as well as the sale of animal tested cosmetics abroad.

in-cosmetics coverage

Indonesia's beauty market among 'new growth hot spots'

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With emerging markets slowing down, attention has turned to core businesses and untapped markets such as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor to discuss new growth hot spots.

Melbourne's beauty industry booms thanks to flagship stores

08-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to research by Melbourne's central 'GPT group', the beauty industry is booming in the Australian city, thanks to flagship stores and investment from international beauty brands.

Benefit cosmetics loses trademark fight

08-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

A businesswoman has won her battle against Benefit Cosmetics, successfully blocking the company’s use of the term ‘Brow Bar’ exclusively in Australia.

New Addition!

Welcome to Brand Innovation – the latest addition to our news coverage

08-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

We are introducing an exciting addition to our news categories called "Brand Innovation". The new category has now gone live across all three of sites - Cosmetics Design Europe, USA and Asia – and will bring you up to speed on the industry products...

in-cosmetics Korea goes live!

08-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Visitor registration for the first ever in-cosmetics Korea - currently the only exhibition in the country solely dedicated to personal care ingredients, is now live.

Japan's 'cherry blossom' season reels in Chinese shoppers

07-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As shopping trips to Japan continue to boom, Chinese people who received visas in March are expected to travel to shop and experience the 'cherry blossom season' in April.

HK businesses losing out as tensions continue over 'parallel traders'

31-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As some Hong Kong protesters continue to harass tourists, retailers are baring the brunt, as shoppers from the mainland and even local residents are put off by the confrontation at malls.

China's 'House call' beauty services are making serious profit...

31-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Beauty service companies offering a portfolio of manicurists or beauticians that visit customers at their own home are gaining momentum in China as women are reported to be more comfortable with letting a 'stranger' into their home. 

Indonesia invests in women: ANGIN fund helps start-ups

31-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Angel Investment Network Indonesia is investing in the early stages of women-led start-ups, backing entrepreneurs across various industries including cosmetics.

L’Oreal launching Urban Decay, NYX, and MakeUp Genius in Australia

25-Mar-2015 By Deanna Utroske

To better connect with younger consumers not actively shopping at department store counters, the global beauty brand is marketing to its digitally agile brands and platforms to savvy Australians.

L'Oréal reveals plans to look beyond ASEAN markets

24-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetics maker L'Oréal has announced it will be exploring markets outside of ASEAN with the ranges it produces in Indonesia.

CFDA to tighten supervision around cosmetics

24-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

China's FDA has announced its' plans to tighten the regulation around cosmetics in the country.

Jumei sees slump in orders despite Q4 tipped to be the strongest..

24-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The fourth quarter is reported to be the strongest for China’s online retailers, thanks to shopping holidays like Singles' Day. However, Jumei seen a decrease in total orders in 2014 by 5.9% to 9.6 million. 

Scientists say fish embryo test can screen more than 1,000 toxins at one time

19-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Hong Kong based biotech company, Vitargent has developed a technology that uses fish embryos to test for toxic substances in everything from cosmetics to food. 

Increasing women in the workforce to turn Japan's economy around

19-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Despite repeated attempts to revitalize the economy, Japan remains mired in weak growth. However, analysts now say increasing the number of women in the workforce will turn things around. 

Post PCHi: we talk technology and e-commerce with show organisers

18-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

The PCHi 2015 event has continued the strong growth pattern with organiser Reed Sinopharm claiming visitor numbers were up 12% in the first two days as e-commerce and the role of technology prove to be key show themes.

South Korea's Memebox focused on taking success global

17-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Memebox, is looking beyond South Korea's market, which accounts for 80% of its sales, to strengthen its' efforts in China and the US.

New cosmetics Bill in South Korea has regulatory 'loopholes', says HSI

17-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

While a cosmetics Bill requiring the mandatory use of alternatives in South Korea has been introduced, the Humane Society International says there are still regulatory loopholes that must be closed.

Korean brands scaling down in Japan due to weak Yen

12-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

While more and more Japanese cosmetics brands see value in Korea’s markets, Korean companies are scaling down their business in Japan, due to the weak yen.

L’Oréal still investing in women: first Vietnamese scientist awarded fellowship

12-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Dr. Tran Ha Lien Phuong is the first Vietnamese scientist to be acknowledged by L'Oréal, as part of a programme that supports young female researchers around the globe.

University of Karachi sets up dedicated Halal product testing lab

11-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The University of Karachi’s (UoK) International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences (ICCBS), has turned its attention to dedicated testing of Halal cosmetics and other Halal products by setting up a special laboratory at its Industrial Analytical...

Japan's tax free stores boosting cosmetics spending

05-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japanese stores offering tourists tax free shopping have hit their government target five years early, as the number offering the service shot up by 60% in the last six months. 

Clearasil maker challenges India's call for 'animal origins' to be declared in cosmetics

05-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Delhi High Court has been challenged on a notification that requires cosmetics packaging to indicate if it contains any ingredient of animal origin; - a green dot for 'vegetarian' and a red/brown one for 'non-vegetarian'.

AkzoNobel aims for better service and sustainability with new China plant

04-Mar-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Chemicals company AkzoNobel is targeting the China market and looking to better serve its personal care customers there with a new alkoxylation facility in Ningbo bringing the company’s total investment in the strategic multi-site to more than €400 million...

Cosmetics Design's colour cosmetics forum kicks off today!

04-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

There's still time left to register for Cosmetics Design's multifunctional colour cosmetics forum, where our panel of experts will discuss the latest innovations and challenges of a segment where alphabet creams are just the tip of the iceberg...

China cosmetics market continues to post double-digit growth

03-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

Although the slowdown in the growth of the China economy has put the brakes on the cosmetics market, growth last year still registered in double-digit figures and is forecast to remain so until 2017.

Online cosmetics purchases accounts for 60% of Vietnam's $3bn revenue

03-Mar-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

In 2014, each consumer spent $145 on average, shopping online in Vietnam, with fashion and cosmetics accounting for 60 per cent of the country's $3b revenue.

Beauty Expo to highlight Asian Brand Building Lab

03-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

The China Beauty Expo will highlight innovation in new Asian brands with a dedicated floor area that will platform the latest launches thanks to a partnership with Centdegres.

Southeast Asia pushes for Union to encourage regional ties and investment

26-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As the Association of Southeast Asian Nations moves towards a unified 10-member state, measures are being put in place to reduce trade barriers, ease investment, and ensure the free flow of goods, services and skilled labour.

Japan's biggest beauty website launches Chinese-language service to conquer market

26-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japan's largest beauty community website, @cosme has invested in a Chinese-language service on e-commerce platform Tmall, as it tries to conquer the Chinese market.

Rising cosmetics demand drives fatty acid esters market

25-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The global fatty acid esters market is set to continue its growth over the next five years thanks to demand from the cosmetics and personal care industry, with significant demand coming from Asia-Pacific.

Glossybox finally reports profit after ‘over-expansion' problems in Asia

25-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to beauty sampling brand Glossybox, after an expansion in Asia that nearly took the business under, the company has finally started to see a profit.

AmorePacific’s Cushion compact sees global popularity take off

19-Feb-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The influence of Korean beauty has seen a trend for AmorePacific’s Cushion compact take off, attracting worldwide attention and revolutionizing the make-up routine for women.

Taiwan to revise cosmetics statute following major inspection

18-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Following 'relatively high rates of reports of violation' with consumer products, Taiwan's FDA has carried out a major inspection of the labeling and content quality of some widely-used cosmetics.

E-commerce brings French cosmetics and perfume to Chinese consumers

17-Feb-2015 By Deanna Utroske

JD.com launched the French Mall platform this month where consumers in China can purchase imported French goods, a class of products already lucrative for the a online direct sales company.

Chinese New Year spending - Chanel a favourite with shoppers

17-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As the holiday approaches fast (Feb 19), various luxury brands are investing in increasing their visibility to fight off the competition. Something, perhaps Chanel isn't too worried about, due to its' popularity with Chinese consumers.

Asia in Focus

WeChat is re-inventing China's direct sales model, says expert

12-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

China is already the second largest online retail market in the world, and the fastest growing. There, the details lie in creating more active events, promotions and digital marketing strategies, especially through social media platforms like WeChat.

"Made in Korea” cosmetics viewed as sophisticated and of high quality

11-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As domestic markets inch closer to saturation, numerous Korean brands have really started to recognize their own R&D and manufacturing capabilities, which is transforming how “Made in Korea” products are viewed.  

Japan's tourism trade to reach 3.8 trillion yen by 2020

05-Feb-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Spending in Japan by international visitors increased in 2014, with tourists reportedly spending 2.03 trillion yen on souvenirs ranging from premium goods to cosmetics.

Japan's love of fake eyelashes could be damaging in the long run..

29-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

A study carried out at the Georgia Institute of Technology found that frequent wearers of long synthetic eyelashes are at risk of eye damage, as they tend to funnel air into the eye instead of protecting it.

Part II

'Brands MUST stay out of China in order to speed up change,' says HSI

22-Jan-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Yesterday, Cosmetics Design spoke to Alain Khaiat about cosmetic brands opting out of China over animal testing. On his advice that the bigger players ‘cannot afford not to be present’, the HSI disagrees, claiming that on the contrary, brands can and...