Hair care

Japanese Isetan Mitsukoshi opens online shop on Alibaba’s Tmall Global

05-Dec-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Japan’s largest department store, Isetan Mitsukoshi, launches its e-commerce shop on Alibaba Group's Tmall Global to strengthen its online-to-offline (O2O) presence and appeal to Chinese consumers.

L'Oreal Japan develops musical way to get a grip on hair damage

05-Dec-2016 By Natasha Spencer

L'Oreal Japan develops a way to reveal the level of hair damage through sound and plans to roll out devices in salons next year.

Sustainability goals for 2017 and beyond part II: improving environmental and social impact

05-Dec-2016 By Natasha Spencer

As APAC companies develop sustainability targets that make both an environmental and social difference in 2017, we spoke to Amarjit Sahota, Director of Organic Monitor about the cosmetics industry's key concerns and how it will be focusing on these...

Sustainability goals for 2017 and beyond part I: resources and ethical labelling

30-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

As the latest Sustainable Cosmetics Summit took place earlier this month, in this two-part article we discuss with Amarjit Sahota, Director of Organic Monitor, the key sustainability topics on the cosmetics agenda for next year and beyond.

Cosmoprof Asia director discusses new show format

30-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

At last week's Cosmoprof Asia event in Hong Kong, event director Michael Duck took the time out to discuss this year's new format, which saw the show split between two event spaces, and also threw some light on what to expect for next year's...

5 top functional ingredient launches of 2016

29-Nov-2016 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

2016 was a year that saw an increased focus on fast-to-market formulations, continued growth of the natural sector and a huge explosion in interest in the sensory aspects of a formulation. So… what functional ingredients have caught formulators attention...

China restricts Korean K-beauty influence

28-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Distribution agreements and commercial relationships between China and South Korea’s cosmetics, beauty and personal industries have suffered a significant setback as China imposes stricter broadcasting rules.

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 names first Innovation Circle Award winners

28-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 saw 650 new companies attend its two-venue event and inaugural Innovation Circle Awards.

Cosmetics Design launches Beauty Industry Awards!

28-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team is delighted to announce the launch of its regional and global Beauty Industry Awards, the first award of its kind to recognize achievements in the entire spectrum of formulation expertise.

Korean National Assembly Forum highlights alternative testing methods

23-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Humane Society International is holding an Assembly Forum in Korea to emphasise the importance of “supporting advancing science without suffering”.

Amorepacific ramps up support for technological innovation

23-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

South Korean cosmetics leader, Amorepacific, demonstrates the importance of ongoing R&D through technology and innovation.

Korea to inspire at International Beauty Expo 2016

23-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

The 14th International Beauty Expo Korea will take place between 25th -27th November 2016 at COEX complex, Seoul, South Korea.

South Korea makes first APAC free trade agreement with Central America

22-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

The trade ministry of South Korea, APAC’s leading cosmetics hub, has reached free trade agreements with six Latin American countries - Costa Rica, El Salvador, Honduras, Panama, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Cosmax and Alibaba partner to distribute Korean beauty to China

21-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Cosmax, South Korea's biggest cosmetics original development manufacturer (ODM), has teamed up with China’s online retailing giant Alibaba to create a new e-commerce platform to distribute Korean cosmetics throughout China.

Unilever China wins Sustainable Business Award

21-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Unilever China won the Sustainable Business Award for the second time at the recent British Business Awards.

Shiseido expands global R&D at China Innovation Centre

15-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Shiseido, the leading Japanese multinational personal care producer, has opened a new office building for the Shanghai branch of its China Innovation Centre, to strengthen its R&D capabilities in China.

How brands can evolve in personal care market part II

15-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Part II: Key trendsIn our second installment, we spoke to Vito Consiglio, Vice President, Personal and Home Care, Ashland, about the key trends influencing product development and strategic planning within the APAC region.

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 to opens its doors with education and innovation insights

15-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 will open its doors to over 60,000 visitors and approximately 2,700 exhibitors from 46 countries and regions to introduce its new World Asia Forum and Innovation Circle Awards.

How brands can evolve in personal care market part I

15-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Part I: Brand IdentityAs the personal care industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region continues to develop and compete with its US and European counterparts, we take an in-depth look at one of the leading brands focusing on the APAC marketplace.In this...

MonoSol sees the beauty of dissolvable pods, packs, and films

14-Nov-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The manufacturing company behind P&G’s Tide Pods for laundry and Cascade Action Pacs for automatic dishwashers is expanding into cosmetics and personal care.

Special Newsletter: Sustainaibility

Why are Unilever and L’Oréal leading the way on sustainability?

11-Nov-2016 By Simon Pitman

The biggest cosmetic and personal care players are making huge inroads on their sustainability objectives, consistently raising the bar in an effort to reduce energy and waste.

Croda invests in three new laboratories in APAC

10-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Croda International, the British speciality chemicals company, has furthered its plans to open three new laboratories in Greater China, Republic of Korea and Indonesia.

Greenpeace calls for microplastic ban and clear labelling

09-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Greenpeace identifies microplastics in five leading cosmetic retailers and concludes that almost 50% of the brands’ products have inadequate labelling.

Shin-Etsu Chemical expands silicone business

09-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Shin-Etsu Chemical plans to build a new plant in Japan and expand its technical centre in Japan to grow its silicones business.

Brenntag acquires EPChem’s distribution business

09-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical distribution, signs an agreement to acquire the distribution business of EPChem Group in Singapore.

Personal care brands prepare for in-cosmetics Asia 2016

08-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

in-cosmetics Asia 2016 is set to reveal the latest trends to dominate the Asia-Pacific (APAC) marketplace and will highlight what the personal care and ingredients sectors can expect to see going into 2017.

Dabur to acquire CTL group’s personal care business

03-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Dabur, the Indian consumer goods manufacturer, is acquiring the personal care business of South-Africa’s CTL group.

Domestic brands to lead China's growth

02-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

In a recent report, Euromonitor International predicts that China’s domestic players will contribute significantly to the beauty and personal care industry over the forecast period.

Ingredients shortlisted for Innovation Zone New Ingredient Awards

02-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Ten of the cosmetic industry’s most innovative new ingredients have been selected as finalists in the in-cosmetics Asia Best Ingredient Awards.

Cosmoprof Asia 2016 launches the World Asia Forum

01-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

This year, the renowned cosmetics event will introduce the World Asia Forum, its 2016 educational programme. 

Shiseido starts construction on Japanese Global Innovation Centre

01-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Shiseido, the leading Japanese multinational personal company, has started construction on its Global Innovation Centre (GIC).

Digital landscape set to revolutionise consumer and brand habits

01-Nov-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Customisation, wellness and digital retailing are three of the main trends in the Asian-Pacific cosmetics market that look set to take shape and continue to grow in 2017 and beyond.

20th APHCA Hair Olympics in the Philippines

26-Oct-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Hair and make-up experts from 18 Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries will compete at the coveted APHCA awards in the Philippines.

Five strange habits of consumers you’re never going to change

19-Oct-2016 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

We use personal care products every day, and trial new products as we need or hear about them. What you may not realise is there are some interesting consumer habits somehow hard-wired into our brains that even the most seasoned Cosmetic Chemist finds...

Aviation and Luxury: The New Cosmetics Collaboration?

19-Oct-2016 By Natasha Spencer

As Etihad Airways announces its collaboration with leading fashion and beauty brands, we spoke to Vivienne Rudd, ‎Director of Global Insight and Innovation, Beauty & Personal Care at Mintel on how luxury is coupling up with aviation.  

What’s influencing the Japanese naturals market?

19-Oct-2016 By Natasha Spencer

As consumers seek natural and organic cosmetic products, we deliver the second part of our interview with Jorge Larranaga, Senior Manager Manufacturing Division at Number Three in Japan on what developments in the cosmetics and associated industries are...

Farouk Systems strengthens hair care partnership with Korea’s LG H&H

12-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The two companies already collaborate, but a new deal lets Farouk and LG H&H advance manufacturing and distribution internationally.

AmorePacific prioritises product sustainability

12-Oct-2016 By Natasha Spencer

As sustainability continues to grow in the natural and organic sector, we spoke to Jun-Seong Park, Heritage Material Research Team Leader/Manager, R&D Unit at AmorePacific, who emphasises that “product sustainability must be ensured to achieve sustainable...

Hair care products lead Japan’s naturals market

12-Oct-2016 By Natasha Spencer

As the global natural cosmetics sector is one of the fastest growth segments within the beauty industry, we spoke to  Jorge Larranaga, Senior Manager, Manufacturing Division at Number Three in Japan to find out why the Japanese market is no exemption.

Asian markets up since consumption tax cut

12-Oct-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Recent results show higher markets, following China’s removal and reduction of its consumption tax on the cosmetics sector.

Two Views: Is beauty ready for bacteria?

06-Oct-2016 By Deanna Utroske

The microbiome, probiotics, and bacteria are buzz-worthy topics in personal care and cosmetic formulation. For this installment of Two Views, Cosmetics Design asked Kelly A. Dobos of Sun Chemical and Shaheen Majeed of Sabinsa if and how the industry is...

DKSH and Henkel collaborate in Singapore

05-Oct-2016 By Natasha Spencer

DKSH, the leading market expansion services provider with a direct focus on Asia, is progressing its partnership with hair care producer Henkel in Singapore, by extending the alliance to include products by hair cosmetic brand Schwarzkopf.

Wipro Consumer Care acquisition creates South China opportunities

29-Sep-2016 By Natasha Spencer

The India-based FMCG  company, Wipro Consumer Care and Lighting, hopes its acquisition of Zhongshan Ma Er, a family-run Chinese business, will leverage its position in the South Chinese market.

What’s next in the K-Beauty boom?

29-Sep-2016 By Natasha Spencer

The K-Beauty boom shows no signs of slowing down and is evolving to keep up with consumer demands.

Print-a-perm? L’Oréal aims to lead on bioprinting hair

28-Sep-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

L’Oréal has announced the launch of a partnership aimed at developing the bioprinting of  hair follicles.

ISO 16128 and national standards set to create global consistency

28-Sep-2016 By Natasha Spencer

As the natural and organic cosmetics market remains fragmented yet in a state of rapid growth, the ISO 16128, along with national standards, aim to provide consumers with transparency and confidence.

P&G Specialty Beauty Business revamps marketing strategy with Hyland

28-Sep-2016 By Natasha Spencer

Multinational manufacturer, P&G, has placed Hyland Media in charge of its media activities, one month before the Coty merger is expected to be finalised.

Thailand to focus on increasing cosmetic growth by up to 10%

28-Sep-2016 By Natasha Spencer

The Thai Industry Ministry hopes to increase cosmetics industry growth in both Thailand and the wider AEC through innovation and R&D.

FESPA launches first FESPA Asia event in Bangkok

27-Sep-2016 By Natasha Spencer

FESPA Asia will welcome the print industry in February 2017, which has a fundamental influence on the development of cosmetics and skin care packaging.

Nu Skin settles SEC prob

27-Sep-2016 By Natasha Spencer

The global anti-aging and skin care products maker has reached an agreement with the  Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a probe into the company’s charitable contribution in China.