Skin care

Part 2 Exclusive Interview

Are neuro-soothing ingredients the new natural niche?

19-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

With the environmental impact on the skin continuing to be a key concern for consumers, David Boudier, Scientific Communication Manager at Silab talks us through how neuro-soothing ingredients are pushing the natural segment into its next phase.

Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists celebrates its 50th Annual Conference

19-Mar-2018 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

The Australian Society of Cosmetic Chemists (ASCC) supports networking between Australian chemists and cosmetic brands – this year they celebrate their 50th Annual Conference with the latest innovations and high profile speakers leading the line-up.

Johnson and Johnson creates new design lab in Singapore

14-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Multinational packaging and manufacturing company, Johnson & Johnson, prepares to launch its latest design facility in Science Park, Singapore, marking its first innovation unit outside New York.

Amorepacific Group enters Australian cosmetics market

14-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

South Korea’s biggest beauty company champions growth opportunities in Australia by presenting its Laneige brand to the country’s shoppers.

Shiseido unveils its new 2018-2020 strategy

13-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Multinational personal care leader moves onto the next phase of its ‘Vision 2020’ plan by releasing its latest ‘three-year plan’ for 2018-2020.

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Australia and New Zealand are "springboards for Asian markets", Azelis reveals

13-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Following its acquisition of Chemcolour in 2017 and its recent alliance with Momentive, the leading global speciality distributor talks about its entry into the APAC market and plans for growth.

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Retail’s new look: Cost, convenience and choice

12-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Interestingly, while ploughing resources into online is a priority, today’s brands are now seeing human engagement and staff investment as crucial, Matthew Crabbe, Regional Trends Director, Asia Pacific at Mintel, highlights.

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Silab launches soothing skin care solution Neurofense

12-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

After launching its latest natural skin care offering, Neurofense, in January 2018, we got the lowdown on neuro-soothing ingredients from French cosmetics producer, Silab, and why these appeal to APAC consumers.

in-cosmetics global to feature 3 days of personal care and beauty marketing trends education

12-Mar-2018 By Deanna Utroske

The international personal care ingredients trade show takes place next month in Amsterdam. And this year, the thousands of product manufacturers attending will have free access to marketing trends programming, including a session on Beauty around the...

Jurlique builds new €24 mn natural beauty plant

07-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Australian skin care producer, Jurlique, will establish its $30 mn (€24 mn) natural beauty plant at Mount Baker in the Adelaide Hills, Australia.

P&G India appoints new CEO

07-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Madhusudan Gopalan, who is currently leading P&G business in Indonesia, will take over as MD and CEO of P&G India.

"2018 will be the year of Gen Z", report reveals

06-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

“Hello Beauty” from The Big Now’s research unit, Low Team, reveals the latest insights, trends and predictions to hit the global cosmetics market.

Sa Sa closes all stores in Taiwan

05-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Cosmetics and personal care name, Sa Sa, will close all of its Taiwanese stores to focus its resources on other markets.

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Sun Chlorella talks Japan, superfoods and the eco-conscious consumer

05-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Launched in Japan in 1969 with 25 branches and offices in Shanghai, the US and the UK, we spoke to Kumiko Kumagai, Deputy General Manager of Sun Chlorella London about the power of Chlorella and the natural trend.

Azafran Organics plans to open 10,000 retail outlets

05-Mar-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Over the next 12 months, the personal care company is set to increase its number of stores in India from 1,500 to 10,000 stores.

Saliva and facial expressions highlight stress levels, Japanese aerospace and Shiseido research finds

27-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Personal care giant, Shiseido, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) carry out joint research on stress and the potential to conduct self-assessments.

Japanese algae name enters the UK

27-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Algae-based beauty brand, Sun Chlorella, appeals to the natural, organic and environmentally-focused global trends by venturing onto the UK market.

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Consumer insights: Banishing stress is high priority

26-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Escapism is top of the agenda for today's consumers as they strive to remove daily stressors.

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Silicone developments are appealing to the ANZ personal care market

26-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

As leading speciality chemicals and food ingredients supplier, Azelis, becomes Australia Momentive’s exclusive distributor, we spoke to Camiel Huisman, Managing Director Australia, Azelis on what we can expect from Australia and New Zealand’s personal...

Beauty Industry Awards deadline extended to March 5th

23-Feb-2018 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team is thrilled by the tremendous response we have had for all ten of our Beauty Industry Award categories, but we are responding to numerous requests to extend the deadline by doing just that.

Azafran Innovacion unveils 2018 expansion plans

21-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Indian integrated ‘Farm to Face’ player and provider of innovative organic personal care products increases its activities to its domestic marketplace.

China makes strides in improving safety evaluation and cosmetics technical regulations

20-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

As China proposes to introduce two new non-animal alternative testing methods, we ask Troy Seidle, Vice President, Humane Society International (HSI), whether China is embracing talks and moves to adopt alternative options.

Lalavla: GS Retail rebrands Watsons to attract Millennials

20-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Following its recent acquisition of Watsons in Korea, GS Retail renews its brand identity and image.

Jebsen & Jessen (SEA) releases 16 personal care formulations

19-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Launched to encourage innovation amongst ASEAN companies, Jebsen & Jessen has also opened its innovation centre in Bangkok, Thailand.

Venn Skincare enters MoU with Asia Seed

19-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Researcher, developer and producer, Venn Skincare, pairs up with South Korean vegetable manufacturer, Asia Seed, to create vegetable-based skin care formulations.

Nykaa launches luxury ‘Soap Story’ bath bars

14-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Describing itself as a premier online beauty and wellness destination, the Indian retailer has announced its latest addition to its brand portfolio: ‘Soap Story’.

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China invites comments on suggested skin allergy and eye irritation testing methods

14-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

As China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) gets ready to close its public consultation on 15th February, we take a look at the two newly-proposed non-animal methods of cosmetics testing.

Tarte Cosmetics unveils its latest sea-themed vegan skin care range

14-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

KOSÉ-owned eco-friendly Tarte Cosmetics releases its new Rainforest of the Sea skin collection, to take its vegan-friendly brand ‘under the sea’.

P&G acquires New Zealand skin care name Snowberry

13-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Global consumer care giant, Procter & Gamble, purchases New Zealand natural ingredient-based skincare company, Snowberry.

Nu Skin uses Japanese knotwood plant in new multifunctional skin care contribution

13-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

North Asia, Greater China and Southeast are next on the agenda, as premium anti-ageing supplier, Nu Skin Enterprises, launches its new beauty tool and treatment cleansers.

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Proposed non-animal alternative testing methods are a positive, progressive step, Humane Society Senior Director says

13-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Following China’s National Institutes for Food and Drug Control (NIFDC) published bulletin on the potential adoption of two non-animal methods of cosmetics testing, we spoke to Troy Seidle, Senior Director, Research & Toxicology Department, Humane...

Beauty Industry Awards showcases the best in cosmetic ingredients

13-Feb-2018 By Simon Pitman

With the deadline drawing closer for the Beauty Industry Awards and the Cosmetics Design team would love to see more submissions from ingredient players.

Allergan to acquire Australian biotech company Elastagen

12-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Leader in medical aesthetics, Allergan, teams up with clinical-stage company, Elastagen, to develop its advanced tissue repair platform.

Emami invests in professional spa and salon name Brillare

12-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Leading FMCG personal and health care company in India, Emami, penetrates the professional personal care arena through its strategic agreement with Brillare Science (Brillare).

Wipro Consumer Care to reach $1 billion in revenue

12-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

The Indian personal care business is set to hit the $1 bn (€815.2 mn) revenue mark by March 2018, largely prompted by the positive performance of its leading domestic names and investment in the Chinese market.

P&G pledges $30 million commitment to female-owned enterprises in India

07-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

FMCG organisation Procter & Gamble (P&G) strives to make a stance on gender equality by sourcing $30 mn (€24 mn) from female-owned businesses in India.

Kao promotes skin care range to tourists

07-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese Kao targets overseas Asian visitors with its est skin care lotion.

Spotlight on Japan: premiumisation, exports and changing workforce see success

06-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Japan experiences overseas popularity with global beauty buyers through branding, industry and societal changes.

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.

Amorepacific’s Aestura sells Cleviel

05-Feb-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Aestura and Pharma Research Products sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to transfer Cleviel.

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.

Nature Republic opens first store in Indonesia

29-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Natural beauty brand, Nature Republic, pushes forward with its overseas expansion by launching its first brick-and-mortar store to the Indonesian customer base in Jakarta.

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

Make up sales rise in South Korea for school-goers

24-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

A recent survey reveals that make up sales to South Korean children in elementary school, aged 5-10 years old, are on the up.

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Facial masks part 3: Achieving premiumisation and sustainability

23-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Following the success of the skin care favourite, we continued our conversation with Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, on how the sector developed in 2017 and what’s in store for 2018.