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PolyOne invests in Shanghai polymer innovation center

25-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

PolyOne, polymer materials provider has opened a new innovation center in Shanghai to 'increase speed-to-market' for customers in Asia Pacific.

Unilever introduces 'Talent Week' to stay on top of 'cutting-edge methodologies'

24-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Unilever North Asia held a 'talent learning week' for thousands of employees in Shanghai as part of a strategy to encourage cutting-edge methodologies in 'the real business world'.

AkzoNobel sees South East Asia's value with €30 million Thailand investment

24-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As South East Asia continues to evolve as a lucrative market for the cosmetics industry, AkzoNobel is investing more than €30 million in a Thailand based facility.

Skin care and sun care bring top revenue in the Asia Pacific

23-Jun-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Those segments accounted for nearly half of the cosmetics market share in the region last year, according to a newly released report from ApacMarket.com that examines the business in six countries.

@cosme beauty awards announced in Japan

23-Jun-2015 By Simon Pitman

@cosme, an online review portal for cosmetics and beauty products, has announced the first ever Spring/Summer awards for Best Cosmetics of 2015.

Unilever shakes up marketing approach with Google partnership

18-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Hindustan Unilever is shaking up its marketing approach by teaming up content creators like Facebook and Google in an effort to move away from traditional product placement.  

L’Oréal entrusts Singapore University with display design

18-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

L'Oréal's travel retail Asia division has again entrusted the National University of Singapore with the design of an exhibition that showcased 22 of its brands for a recent TFWA event.

Japan to further ease visa restrictions to boost sales

17-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Japanese government is reducing its visa requirements as well as investing in language services to encourage tourist spending in the country.

Southeast Asia ramps up biggest demand for halal cosmetics

16-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to Future Market Insights, Southeast Asia accounts for the bulk of the demand for halal cosmetics in the region, due to high Muslim populations.

Global beauty research finds Japanese are the 'most critical' of their looks

11-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to a global survey by market researcher GfK, while half of the people were found to be 'fairly' or 'completely' satisfied with their looks, Japan's people are the most self-critical with over 1 in 10 'not at all...

Asia's the second largest cosmetics market after Europe, experts report

11-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the latest research from ApacMarket.com, Asia-Pacific is the second largest market for cosmetics after Europe, expected to reach $126.8 billion by 2020, registering a CAGR of 4.02%.

Emami moves into scalp care with 'Kesh King' business

09-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Emami has moved into the ayurvedic scalp care segment with the acquisition of six year old hair care brand 'Kesh King’, reportedly one of the largest deals in India's FMCG sector.

Post show: China Beauty Expo organisers report success

04-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the organisers of the China Beauty Expo, the 20th edition of the country’s 'biggest cosmetics event' reinforced its status in the market this year.

Taiwan to follow EU's ban on estrogen in cosmetics

04-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Taiwan could impose a ban on the use of three kinds of estrogen — estradiol, estrone and ethinylestradiol in cosmetics by 2016.

Jumei's concern over China's reduced tariff on imported cosmetics

03-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Following China's decision to reduce the tariff on imported cosmetics by nearly 50 per cent, beauty retailer Jumei is worried the cut will affect its' pricing advantage.

L'Oreal also slashes prices as China reduces import tariff

02-Jun-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Following China's decision to reduce the tariff on imported cosmetics, L'Oreal has announced its' plans to reduce the price of imported ranges.

As organic cosmetics take off in Asia, experts report 'greenwashing' issues

29-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Although various green brands have boycotted China, Organic Monitor reports that the market remains the most prominent in Asia, which also brings its own challenges.

Kao further invests in Shanghai market

28-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Kao has invested in its' third facility in China with a ¥5bn plant in Shanghai which will focus on producing key ingredients for shampoo and other cosmetics.

Korea is China's second largest exporter of cosmetics

28-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Korea has become the second largest exporter of cosmetics to China behind France, with 34 per cent market share.

Market Insight

ASEAN is ideal for catering to organic and natural demand, says expert

27-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Whether working out, meditating or making healthy purchasing decisions, consumers today are taking better care of their health. This shift in behaviour has impacted the cosmetics industry, particularly with organic or natural demand.

Shiseido reveals plan to revive China business

27-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

After recording a 4.8% drop in sales in China, Shiseido's three year plan focuses on boosting growth, particularly in this market.

Korean men are becoming the No.1 choice for cosmetic campaigns...

21-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

South Korea is by far leading the way in male grooming so it's no surprise that men are starting to dominate the cosmetics advertising world.

Sephora extends its reach in e-commerce in China with JD.com

20-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

E-commerce in China is a valuable investment for international players - if done in the right way. Recognising the challenges in this arena, beauty retailer Sephora has turned to e-mall, 'Jingding' to extend its reach.

Singapore Advertising Authority - 'number of complaints on beauty ads rising'

19-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the Advertising Standards Authority of Singapore (ASAS), cosmetic advertising has been receiving a high number of complaints and feedback of late.

Japan's largest cosmetics portal - @cosme invests in English version

19-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The largest cosmetics and beauty portal in Japan, @cosme.com has invested in an English-language portal to tap into an even bigger market share.

Beard trend sees Indian men go to great lengths for facial hair

14-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

From sophisticated rituals to complex and innovative skin care - male grooming in Asia is BIG. Take for example India, where the latest trend is with facial hair loss treatments rather then the scalp.

In-cosmetics Korea taps into market concerns with anti-pollution focus

13-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As Asian consumers increasingly demand better results from their skin care regime, the in-cosmetics Korea programme is addressing one of their biggest concerns - pollution.

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.

Asia's senior market not to be underestimated, says Euromonitor

07-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Contrary to popular belief that senior consumers are frugal spenders with lower incomes, Euromonitor says they are a growing demographic that cannot be ignored, providing rich opportunities for companies that get it right.  

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. 

P&G concentrates on e-commerce in Korea

29-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Korea's Procter and Gamble division has announced it is investing more in an 'e-commerce channel' as well as the latest in digital technology.

Pola Orbis to see profits of 20 billion yen in 2015

29-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japanese cosmetics giant, Pola Orbis has refocused its' strategy in China, stepping up internet sales and streamlining its' efforts to put it on track for a year ending profit of around 20 billion yen ($164 million yen).

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.

Could Kao snap up P&G’s Wella hair care unit?

28-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Procter & Gamble has reportedly published sale documents for its’ Wella hair care brand, and although the company has yet to comment on the speculation, Japanese giant Kao is among those tipped to be a potential buyer.

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..

Shiseido steps up retail strategy in Japan

22-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As part of Shiseido's goal to become more accessible to Asian consumers, the brand is heavily investing in enhancing its' travel retail business with duty-free stores.

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

Kline talks multicultural product innovation..

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As the multicultural beauty product segment continues to outpace the overall U.S. market’s growth for cosmetics, mainstream brands are investing in varied ranges to cater to this demand.

in-cosmetics coverage

Regulatory expert discusses navigation of China cosmetics market

21-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

We speak with Tommy Kong to find out more about China market regulations and the type of strategies that are most effective for entry into the vast and still fast-growing market.

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.

Korean TV shows boosting cosmetics sales in China

16-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Demand for Korean beauty products is soaring in China, and sources now reckon this is thanks in large part to the influx of Korean television drama in the country.

Indian brands investing in hair care: new ranges launched

16-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty in India is all set to expand its offering of hair care ranges from four to seven by the end of this year, making the most of the sector’s recently-predicted potential.

L'Oreal branching out with first Asian-American brand ambassador

15-Apr-2015 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ever on the look out to maximise its presence in the fast-growing ethnic personal care category, L’Oreal has announced the signing of its first Asian-American brand ambassador, model Soo Joo Park.

2015: The Year of the Chinese Mask

09-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

More and more Asian beauty industry shows have been dedicating areas to face mask investment and innovation, dubbing 2015 'The Year of the Chinese Mask.'

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.

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.

Datamonitor Comment

Can South Korea's Missha make a comeback with new markets?

07-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Although its' touted as South Korea’s 'first successful budget cosmetics brand', Missha has had a tough time maintaining its status of late, what with having to close its' Hong Kong and Macau outlets and analysts concluding that it...

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.

China Beauty Expo readies for its 20th anniversary edition

01-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

One of the biggest beauty events in the world will open its doors in Shanghai next month. And stressing its size, this year the China Beauty Expo will be showcasing more than 3,000 brands.