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Trend predictions in APAC: What’s in store?

20-Jun-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Belinda Carli, Director of the Institute of Personal Care Science, takes us through the latest consumers’ needs and preferences evolving in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) cosmetics industry.

In-cosmetics Korea reveals top trends at this week’s show

19-Jun-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The personal care ingredients exhibition returns this week to COEX centre, Seoul, Korea between 20-22 June 2017.

Korea conducts research to develop natural and organic cosmetics standard

12-Jun-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As in-cosmetics Korea prepares to welcome regulators and formulators from around APAC and the globe, we spoke to Min-sun Kim, Cosmos assistant, Control Union Korea about the efforts to reach a harmonised standard for natural and organic cosmetics.  

Euromonitor International reveals Japanese natural and organic boost

07-Jun-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese cosmetics consumers demand “healthier, safer and more ethically conscious products” resulting from changing lifestyles, which is generating growing interest in the natural, organic and environmentally-friendly cosmetics areas.   

in-cosmetics Korea launches product trails

06-Jun-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As in-cosmetics Korea 2017 approaches, we take a look at the latest moisturisers, natural actives, anti-ageing and anti-wrinkle names and items revealed in the event's new product trails.

Anti-pollution breaks into hair care and colour cosmetics

05-Jun-2017 By Natasha Spencer

With the effects of pollution remaining a prominent concern for conscious consumers, we ask Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel, how companies are maximising innovation to achieve industry longevity.

Japanese hair and beauty artist receives Globe Educator Award 2017

30-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Masa Ohtake is recognised for his contributions to the global beauty industry and support for other students embarking on a cosmetics career through his leadership at Shiseido Beauty School.

Spotlight on Biomimetic Materials

25-May-2017 By Belinda Carli, director for the Institute of Personal Care Science

Biomimetics now plays a key part in cosmetic formulation, but what is true biomimetic activity and what to look for when determining biomimetic efficacy? And since it is about mimicking a natural process, are these materials better than synthetics?

The Estée Lauder Companies announce new leadership for skin care, hair, and color cosmetics brands

24-May-2017 By Deanna Utroske

This week the beauty company announced new executives and a leadership transition plan that will affect four prestige and luxury brands. The changes taking place are meant to ensure accelerated global brand growth.

Oat Cosmetics selects distributors in Malaysia and Taiwan

23-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Oat-derived cosmetics ingredients manufacturer and supplier, Oat Cosmetics, has appointed distributors in Malaysia and Taiwan to build upon Asia-Pacific demand for natural cosmetics.

Its'Demo releases Pokemon-inspired cosmetics

23-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese lifestyle company Its’Demo leverages the success of the Pokemon Go phenomenon, launched on home soil, to promote its Pokemon-themed cosmetics range.

Euromonitor analyst weighs in on Colgate-Palmolive potential sale

23-May-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Euromonitor, a market research provider, has released analyst insight on the potential Colgate-Palmolive sale.

in-cosmetics Korea to celebrate country’s €10 bn domestic market

22-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As Korea Customs Service reports a 44% increase in cosmetics imports from Korea in 2015 to 2016, and as the K-cosmetics market is expected to reach €10.95 bn this year, in-cosmetics Korea gets set to delve into the country’s latest trends.

Kuala Lumpur personalises the shopping experience

17-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The Malaysian capital welcomed visitors to its first Bangsar Shopping Centre Beauty and Fashion Week to offer shoppers an immersive and sensory experience.

Cell therapy: Scientific breakthrough treats signs of ageing

17-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

With almost two decades of cell therapy experience, Lee Buckler, President and CEO of RepliCel Life Sciences, has pioneered cell science approaches in the field of regenerative medicine. We continued our conversation on how RepliCel's scientific...

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Cell therapy innovation set to reverse impacts of ageing

16-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As anti-ageing solutions evolve to meet growing demands around environmental concerns, we spoke to Lee Buckler, President and CEO, RepliCel Life Sciences, about how its latest cell technology aims to transform hair and skin care.

GCPL launches hair care and soap range amid strong domestic growth

16-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Fast moving consumer goods leader (FMCG), Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL), prepares to release its new range of hair colourants and soaps in India and Indonesia.

L'Oreal's Ultra Doux partners with TerraCycle

15-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Ultra Doux, L'Oreal’s Chinese hair care brand, teams up with waste management company, TerraCycle, to handle hair care packaging waste sustainably.

Taiwan tightens cosmetics rules

10-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

APAC regulatory portal, Chemlinked, reports how Taiwan’s cosmetics industry has had a strict overhaul, designed to enable the country to better manage its beauty trading activities.

Herballines and DKSH team up to target Myanmar

09-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Asia-focused market expansion services specialist, DKSH, has partnered with personal care manufacturer, Paradise Products, to increase the awareness and sales of its Herballines brand in the Southeast Asian marketplace.

Yanagiya Honten reenters male hair care sector

09-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese hair care provider, Yanagiya Honten, has re-released Yanagiya Grease from its male grooming and styling product portfolio.

Leave-ins and scalp protection dominate Japanese hair care

02-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Mintel reveals that Japan is championing leave-in hair care and scalp protection releases and is the leading country for this growing segment in Asia-Pacific (APAC).

Asia and blurring of boundaries trend at in-cosmetics Global 2017

02-May-2017 By Imogen Matthews

Shifting consumer priorities was the thread running through many of this year’s Marketing Trends presentations at the in-cosmetics Global show in London, reports event consultant Imogen Matthews.

Ageing: How consumer voice is disrupting the beauty industry

01-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As Daphne Kasriel-Alexander, Consumer Trends Consultant at Euromonitor International revealed the changing voice of ageing consumers, we consider how this may have a rising influence over the marketing campaigns and product messages that anti-ageing products...

Johnson & Johnson targets 'Active Kids' with shampoo range

01-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Baby care producer, Johnson & Johnson, is entering the child-specific personal hair care sector by launching shampoos aimed at 3 to 10-year-olds.

Anti-Pollution Special Newsletter

Inside, Outside, Upside-down: Anti-pollution solutions in the Americas

28-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Pollution is a global reality and a particular concern in urban areas. Whether it’s from light, gases, particulate matter, organic compounds, or heavy metals, ingredient and personal care makers serving the region are innovating to mitigate pollution’s...

PCHi gears up for 2018

26-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Although the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show only closed its doors two months ago, 85% of its 2018 booths have already been booked. 

Ostrich antibody technology targets hair loss prevention

25-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Maz World is entering the Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks (HKSTP) to launch its ostrich antibody technology to the Japanese hair loss market.

Anti-pollution is massive but complicated. Here’s why

21-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

The anti-pollution trend is possibly one of the hottest topics in the beauty industry right now, but as it continues to boom its evolution is far from being clear cut.

Asian industry expert highlights latest trends in retail and K-Beauty

19-Apr-2017 By Simon Pitman

At the recent in-cosmetics Global event Cosmetics Design caught up with Nicole Fall, Founder of Asian Consumer Intelligence, to get the latest on the evolution of the K-Beauty trend as well as finding out about how the  fast-paced Asian retail environment...

Cosmetic imports to Vietnam exceed €1 billion

19-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Trade Map of the International Trade Center (ITC) and the World Bank (WB) reveals that the value of imported cosmetics entering the Vietnam market has more than doubled from below $500 mn (€469 mn) in 2011 to over $1.1 bn (€1.03 bn) in 2016.

Anti-pollution Special Newsletter

Anti-pollution claims: How R&D-backed packaging is influencing consumers

19-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The huge anti-pollution trend started off in the Asia Pacific region, where markets such as China, Korea and Japan continue to be the main source of innovation and a constantly diversifying product pipeline. But the buzz comes with a warning: over-saturation!

Healthy lifestyles fuel natural ingredient demand in India

18-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Market intelligence provider, Mintel, finds that healthy living, time management and overall happiness are opening up vast opportunities for brands in the natural sector.

AmorePacific named as 7th best global beauty brand

18-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) hails the South Korean cosmetics giant as number seven out of the world’s top 100 beauty companies.

Textures, ingredients and experiences boost South Korean cosmetics

17-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

South Korea has long been recognised as the beauty hub of Asia-Pacific as it continues to present new creations in the region.

Voice technology part II: Why it is fuelling brand strategies

12-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As the Speak Easy report by Mindshare and J. Walter Thompson Innovation Group identifies voice technology as being more powerful than typing messages when it comes to developing customer relationships, we look at the report’s four main takeaways.

Voice technology part I: Building emotional connections with customers

11-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The Speak Easy study, managed by media and marketing firm, Mindshare, and creative think tank, J. Walter Thompson Innovation Group, have released its report outlining how brands should incorporate voice activation and tech into their propositions to build...

China’s e-commerce boom part IV: Creating a buzz overseas

05-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Mintel revealed in a recent blog how "online shopping for imported products lacks the excitement of shopping when travelling overseas", so we asked Matthew Crabbe, Director of Research, Asia-Pacific at Mintel, how companies can get Chinese consumers...

Anti-pollution claims strengthen emerging facial powder niche

05-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As facial powders have been tipped as the next big thing in the multifunctionality trend, Mintel explains how brands are utilising anti-pollution packaging claims and natural ingredients to boost their popularity.

in-cosmetics Global 2017 Preview

What not to miss at in-cosmetics Global 2017

30-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Our latest CD Buzz highlights the not-to-miss bits at in-cosmetics Global 2017. When the doors open in London's Docklands next week there will be a focus on sustainability, a special feature on colour cosmetics, a packed educational programme and...

China’s e-commerce boom part I: Reaching new highs

29-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Global market intelligence company, Mintel, reveals how China’s online retail market space is expected to grow to 1.3 tn Chinese yuan (€133.7 bn) by 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%.

PCHi 2017 achieves record-breaking numbers with event firsts

29-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

This year’s Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, organised by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE), witnessed record-breaking numbers at its 10th-anniversary event.

Global Beauty Industry Award Winners

And the winners of the Global Beauty Industry Awards are...

29-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team is delighted to announce the winners of its inaugural Global Beauty Industry Awards, across seven different categories.

Wacker opens international training centre in Japan

28-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Silicone producer, Wacker, strengthens its appeal to the Japanese market through building a training centre in Tsukuba, near Tokyo.

Dr. Wolff launches caffeine-based shampoo

28-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Cosmetics producer, Dr Wolff, releases its Alpecin Sport Caffeine Shampoo in Hong Kong to help prevent hair loss.

Top Southeast Asian trends influencing Western facial skin care

27-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

We take a look at Mintel’s report into how multiple ingredients and key consumer demands born from Southeast Asia are generating a wave of interest from US millennials.

Azelis hires two new managing directors in APAC

22-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Global speciality chemicals distributor, Azelis, has made two new senior appointments to help make inroads with its expansion plans in the APAC region.

Beauty Industry Award Regional Winners

And the winners of the Regional Beauty Industry Awards are…

09-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team has been left stunned by response to our inaugural Beauty Industry Awards, and the results of the regional competitions are now in.

Biodiesel company makes the leap into cosmetics, part II

07-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Pacific Biodiesel made a big jump from biodiesel to diversify into beauty oils, and in the second part of this article we find out why macadamia nuts were the best choice.

Biodiesel company makes the leap into cosmetics, Part I

02-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

It is not every day that a biodiesel company branches out into the cosmetic ingredients market, but that is exactly what Hawaii-based Pacific Biodiesel has done.