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L’Oréal confirms Indonesia is its fastest growing mass market

06-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

As the fourth most populated country in the world, Indonesia, is a key growth market for L’Oréal.

Street trends: Where make up and fashion strut their stuff

06-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Following in the fashion industry’s footsteps, beauty brands are using autumn/winter trends to develop their brands' consumer bases and provide inspiration for their latest ranges and campaigns.

Hong Kong takes centre stage at beauty retail-based Big Data hackathon

05-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

International beauty and health retailer, A.S. Watson Group (ASW), supports tech innovation and beauty-based entrepreneurship with the first ever retail-themed Big Data hackathon in Hong Kong.

What does the Chinese consumer of tomorrow want?

05-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Chinese digital magazine, Jing Daily, and RTG Intuition, which belongs to RTG Consulting Group, identify emerging trends that specifically appeal to Gen-Y and Gen-Z Chinese consumers.

Submission deadline is looming for the Beauty Industry Awards

30-Jan-2018 By Simon Pitman

The deadline for submissions to the Beauty Industry Awards is February 26th. Watch this video to find out more about the competition, the ten ingredient and finished product categories and how to make your submission.

China public consultation for new draft cosmetics classification comes to a close

30-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

It's the last day to submit feedback on the China Food and Drug Administration’s (CFDA) published draft rules on the classification of cosmetics as it closes its public consultation period on 30th January 2018.

PCHi 2018 preview: China in focus

29-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

In its 11th edition, Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) will promote the latest innovative launches and industry developments to a global audience.

Budding cosmetic chemists can now turn to virtual internships

25-Jan-2018 By Simon Pitman

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Protective beauty part 2: 2018 will be about instant results, efficacy and textures

23-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

As the cosmetics industry concentrates on what will be big in 2018, we take a look at one of the sectors set to take it by storm and the developments inspiring this growing trend.

Protective beauty part 1: Specific references build assurance

22-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

As the anti-pollution segment gathers further momentum, we spoke to Vivienne Rudd, Director of Global Innovation and Insight, Beauty & Personal Care, at Mintel, about the new protective claims answering consumer needs.

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Indie brands part 2: Is a power shift in our midst?

17-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

The best things come in small packages, and that is certainly true when it comes to indie brands as they utilise convenience and customisation to make it big.

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Indie brands part 1: The formula for success

16-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

As the beauty industry anticipates a rise in indie brands, we spoke to Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, about what we can expect from the not-so-small-timers.

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Aftersun care part 3: Sheets masks are a natural springboard

15-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Sheet masks created and inspired by Asian brands are taking off all over the region and further afield in Europe and the US, providing the ideal collaboration for after sun care segments.

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Being me: Individualism and diversity booms in China

10-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Commenting on whether the 'Being Me' trend hails from the personalisation and customisation trend, Joyce Lam, Trends Analyst, APAC, at Mintel said: “Product personalisation and customisation do make part of ‘Being Me’, but the trend itself is...

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Aftersun care part 2: Is natural its next growth area?

10-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Natural ingredients and active beauty trends are helping three of Asia’s largest sunscreen markets to explore and boost the aftercare sun market.

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Mother Nature part 2: Local sources and biotech

10-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Industry experts are calling for beauty and personal care brands to upgrade their use of natural and sustainable ingredients and adapt these to the modern environmental picture.

Bathe it like Beckham: L’Oréal and celeb former footballer team up on male grooming brand

10-Jan-2018 By Lucy Whitehouse

A new male grooming brand, House 99, is on the way from L’Oréal in collaboration with David Beckham.

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Mother nature part 1: Adapting ingredient use

10-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

We spoke to Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, beauty and personal care, Mintel about how brands can harvest natural ingredients to protect and preserve sources in their nearby environment.

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Aftersun care part 1: Entering mainstream skin protection?

09-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

In this three-part interview, we explore the current aftersun care landscape throughout APAC and its growth opportunities against the tanning and aftercare heavyweight regions: Europe and the US.

New health and wellness expo comes to Hong Kong

08-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Asia’s largest health and wellness consumer show, Green Queen Expo 2018, will showcase all elements of living a healthy eco-lifestyle, drawing upon natural beauty and cosmetics, and holistic health.

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Ruling beauty part 2: The individual way

08-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Staying true to one’s self is set to be a huge trend in 2018, with consumers seeking personalised beauty.

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Ruling beauty part 1: Is demographics losing its grip?

03-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Global research firm, Mintel, stated that in today’s beauty market, "brands stop targeting consumers based on their age, gender, or body type".

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Anti-pollution part 2: Lessons Asia can teach Europe

20-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

In the second part of our interview with Vivienne Rudd, Director of Global Innovation and Insight, Beauty & Personal Care, at Mintel, we look at whether comparisons can be drawn between Asia and Europe, and what’s missing from the European anti-pollution...

Gouda strikes deal with Walgreens Boots Alliance

19-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Chinese pharmacy chain, Gouda, is set to receive investment from pharmacy-led, health and wellbeing company.

Kanebo to welcome new president in the New Year

18-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The skin care, make up and hair care provider will kick off 2018 with a change at the top as it replaces its president, representative director and executive officers.

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Debunking value myths part 5: “It’s not about being cheap or expensive”

18-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

In the final part of our five-part interview with Dr. Jochen Krauss, economist, pricing expert and Managing Partner of Simon-Kucher & Partners, we learn about the final two myths of modern-day value pricing to help offer food for thought when forming...

Tekni-Plex reveals new manager for Chinese operations

13-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Innovative packaging materials developer and manufacturer, Tekni-Plex, promotes Michael Luo to general manager of its China operations.

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Debunking value myths part 4: What does an industry leader look like?

13-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Simon-Kucher & Partners identified five common myths relating to value pricing in its recent ‘Value Pricing in the Chemical Industry - Rebooted’ whitepaper, so we’ve put these to Dr. Jochen Krauss, economist, pricing expert and Managing Partner of...

2018 in-cosmetics global event will focus on R&D

13-Dec-2017 By Deanna Utroske

In response to attendee feedback, this coming April in The Netherlands, the annual beauty industry tradeshow will feature new programming dedicated to research, development, and innovation. Additionally, exhibitors from around the world will be on hand...

PCHi 2018 announces its fountain awards are open for entry

12-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) reveals details of returning key attractions and unveils its conference topics.

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Debunking value myths part 3: How the business landscape impacts value

12-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As APAC navigates regulatory variations and ongoing updates across the region, we asked Dr. Jochen Krauss, economist, pricing expert and Managing Partner of Simon-Kucher & Partners the impact that this ambiguity has on innovation for cosmetics and...

Beauty Trends 2018

Beauty industry trends to look out for in 2018

12-Dec-2017 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team has compiled a list of the top trends to look out for in each of the three regions we cover - Europe, the Americas and Asia Pacific. Be sure to watch this video so you can clue into what to expect in 2018 and stay one step ahead...

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Debunking value myths part 2: Value pricing in the age of information

11-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

We spoke with Dr. Jochen Krauss, economist, pricing expert and Managing Partner of Simon-Kucher & Partners to talk through the concept of failure and how brands can improve their value pricing in 2018.

Cosmoprof Asia achieves record-breaking numbers

06-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

2017's "One Fair, Two Venues" edition sees 9% growth compared to its 2016 instalment.

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Debunking value myths part 1: What is it and what is yours?

06-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

In this five-part interview special with Dr. Jochen Krauss, an economist, pricing expert and Managing Partner of Simon-Kucher & Partners, we explore the concept of value and how cosmetic and personal care brands can transform their positioning and...

Cle de Peau Beaute unveils Felicity Jones as its global brand face

05-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As Shiseido focuses on Cle de Peau Beaute’s strategic brand relaunch, it names the Academy Award-nominated actress Felicity Jones as its 'Global Brand Face'.

NetEase Kaola pledges €2.55 bn to US brands

29-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

China’s dominant cross-border e-commerce platform plans to triple its number of available US brands to 3,000 by 2020.

Alibaba celebrates successful merchandise volume at global shopping festival

28-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Gross merchandise volume (GMV) figures reached $25.3 bn (€21.5 bn) following this year’s 11.11 global shopping festival.

Cosmax acquires cosmetics manufacturer Nuworld

27-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The leader in cosmetics original design manufacturing (ODM), Cosmax, builds upon its strong procurement history, with the acquisition of cosmetics maker Nuworld.

NetEase Kaola introduces French brands to Chinese consumers

22-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

China’s leading cross-border e-commerce platform, NetEase Kaola, hopes to increase its presence of available French brands to 500 by early 2018.

China Jo-Jo opens three new retail health shops

21-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Leading China-based pharmacy, China Jo-Jo, expands with new retail drug stores to provide health and wellness solutions to consumers.

InterCharm Beauty Expo Korea welcomes K-beauty names

20-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Cosmetics players from the skin, hair, nail and home equipment spheres will promote their Made in Korea products to the global market.

Ginseng from Canada on its way to being a cosmetics and personal care ingredient

16-Nov-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The government has just announced funding meant to make emerging markets more aware of the country’s exportable ginseng crop.

L'Oréal and Tencent delve into MarTech

15-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Beauty giant, L'Oréal, and Chinese media name, Tencent, launch their brand data centre and focus on inspiring beauty with MarTech.

in-cosmetics Asia marks 10th anniversary with over 10,000 unique attendees

15-Nov-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The turnout for the Reed Exhibitions-organised event rose by 17% as in-cosmetics Asia welcomed more professionals from over 70 countries around the world.

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Ashland eyes emerging Asian markets to sustain regional growth

07-Nov-2017 By Gary Scattergood

Ashland is looking to step up its efforts in Myanmar, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Cambodia to drive sales success in more of Asia’s emerging markets, while also looking to ramp-up its technical services for customers in the region.

Industry-dominating ingredients shortlisted for Innovation Zone awards

30-Oct-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Judged by an expert panel, the in-cosmetics Asia best ingredient awards has named its ten newly-launched and cutting-edge ingredients.

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Mapping the customer journey part 1: Smartphones and touchpoints

25-Oct-2017 By Natasha Spencer

With the technological landscape becoming more and more diverse, we caught up with Pranktik Mazumdar, Managing Partner, Happy Marketer to find out how brands can best utilise these channels to market their brands and new launches.

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Emotions and experiences meet efficacy in Asian markets

24-Oct-2017 By Natasha Spencer

We spoke with Florence Bernardin, Founder of Information & Inspiration, about the rising popularity of immersive and experiential shopping throughout Asia.

JD.com launches high-end e-commerce platform Toplife

23-Oct-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Aiming to offer the optimum online shopping experience, JD.com now prepares to give brands a luxury-only direct channel to Chinese consumers through Toplife.