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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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Facial masks in 2017 part 2: The sheet mask segment grabs share

22-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

In 2016, Asia-Pacific (APAC) accounted for 76% of global launches in 2016.

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Facial masks part 1: Taking over skin care

17-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

In this three-part interview with Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, we delve into the impact of facial care innovations in the Asian beauty space.

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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.

Skin care trends in 2018

15-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Global research firm, Euromonitor International, reveals the key trends, opportunities and future for skin care in APAC.

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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.

Shiseido launches new IoT personalised skin care system

08-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese personal care company, Shiseido, prepares to release its personalised skin care system, Optune, which utilises the Internet of Things (IoT).

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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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Water sources are getting an upgrade

02-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Vivienne Rudd, Director of Global Innovation and Insight, beauty and personal care at Mintel discusses the use of fruit extracts in water to communicate a healthy and attractive marketing message to consumers.

J&J Innovation unveils Seoul Innovation Quickfire Challenge winners

02-Jan-2018 By Natasha Spencer

Personal care and consumer goods giant, Johnson & Johnson, announced the winners of its Seoul Quickfire Challenge, which was in partnership with Seoul Metropolitan Government, Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI), Janssen Korea and...

Creso Pharma and Zhejiang enter Chinese cosmetics market

20-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Creso Pharma has entered into a strategic partnership and commercial distribution agreement with Hong Kong-based Zhejiang Kingdom Creative.

Azafran Innovacion releases new sun care range

20-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Known for its organic ingredients and product portfolio, the Indian cosmetics label has launched its D’Fend SPF Crème sun care collection.

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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.

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Anti-pollution part 1: Asia surpasses Europe for product launches

19-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

We caught up with Vivienne Rudd, Director of Global Innovation and Insight, Beauty & Personal Care, at Mintel, to ask who the big players are in Asia, and whether marketing strategies are adept to achieve growth.

Asia leads global skin care sales, Euromonitor International reports

19-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) beauty market has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% in recent years, announced global market intelligence company, Euromonitor International. Out of the total number of global sales, 51% of these come from the...

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.

Surfactants play a “crucial role in cosmetics development”

18-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Leader in personal care innovation and R&D investment, Shiseido, develops a “core-corona emulsification” technology.

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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.

Dr. Tvacha Clinic strives for Indian Beauty and Wellness leadership space

13-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Following its recent role as skin care expert for FBB Colours Femina Miss India pageant, Dr. Tvacha Clinic plans to expand its skin care offering.

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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.

Cosmax wins first intellectual property management award

06-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

South Korean cosmetics producer, Cosmax, made 2017 the year it concentrated on improving the quality of its intellectual property.

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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...

Yonwoo Packaging scoops best skin care packaging prize at Cosmopack Asia

05-Dec-2017 By Simon Pitman

Yonwoo Packaging's highly innovator skin care dispenser design walked away with the top prize in the best skin care packaging category for Cosmopack Asia awards. Cosmetics Design was at the event, held in Hong Kong last month, and cornered a company...

BKolor Makeup & Skincare scoops Cosmoprof Asia prize

05-Dec-2017 By Simon Pitman

BKolor Makeup & Skincare won the top prize for the Compack Asia awards in the skin care category for a product offering that company founder Mario De Luigi refers to as a "magic product". Cosmetics Design caught up with the company boss...

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'.

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Biomod part 2: Dry masks are “next-generation” in travel friendly and personalised skin care

05-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As we continue our exploration of the development of dry masks, we look at the facial care market itself and how this has changed with Biomod's founding CEO, Karine Théberge.

Kao completes new beauty production factory in Taiwan

04-Dec-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The Japanese skin care, hair care and personal care giant has finished work on its new facility in Taiwan, dedicated to the production of beauty items.

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