Skin care

Japanese natural and organic trends

Euromonitor International reveals Japanese natural and organic boost

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

in-cosmetics Korea launches product trails

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 in hair care and colour cosmetics

Anti-pollution breaks into hair care and colour cosmetics

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.

Sulwhasoo to open first Paris store

Sulwhasoo prepares to open first Paris store

By Natasha Spencer

AmorePacific-owned Sulwhasoo enters the Parisian marketplace by getting ready to exclusively launch at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, France, in September 2017.

Kanebo Cosmetics China

Kanebo Cosmetics to reach China in 2020

By Natasha Spencer

Skin care, make up and hair care beauty producer, Kanebo Cosmetics, prepares to launch its latest line of skin care products in China for 2020.

CDIB Capital invests in L&P Cosmetics

CDIB Capital invests in L&P Cosmetics

By Natasha Spencer

South Korean facial skin care name, L&P Cosmetics, receives an undisclosed sum from CDIB Capital, the private equity arm of China Development Financial.

Sunless tanning in APAC

Sunless tanning: Is there a niche?

By Natasha Spencer

While sunless tanner sales rise in the West, we spoke to Jane Jang, Senior Beauty Analyst at Mintel on why the market remains still in Asia as consumers opt for ‘reverse tanning’ instead.

Laura Mercier Cosmetics launches in Canada

Laura Mercier Cosmetics launches in Canada

By Deanna Utroske

Having been acquired by Shiseido Americas Corporation last year, the prestige brand’s portfolio of color cosmetics, skin care, bath and body care, and fragrance is now available in Canadia. Several of the brand’s functions—public relations, logistical...

Spotlight on biomimetic materials

Spotlight on Biomimetic Materials

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?

Its'Demo releases Pokemon-inspired cosmetics

Its'Demo releases Pokemon-inspired cosmetics

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.

Chinese league of legends team partners with Gillette

Chinese league of legends team partners with Gillette

By Natasha Spencer

EDward Gaming (EDG),  the professional eSports League of Legends team in China, will support Gillette in its efforts to boost male grooming market share in the leading APAC nation by appealing to gamers.

in-cosmetics Korea 2017

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

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.

Cell therapy for ageing

Cell therapy: Scientific breakthrough treats signs of ageing

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...

Cell therapy innovation set to reverse impacts of ageing

Exclusive interview

Cell therapy innovation set to reverse impacts of ageing

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.

Taiwan tightens cosmetics rules

Taiwan tightens cosmetics rules

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

Herballines and DKSH team up to target Myanmar

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.

Unilever and EAC Myanmar joint venture

Unilever and EAC partner in Myanmar

By Natasha Spencer

European consumer goods conglomerate, Unilever, and manufacturer and distributor, Europe & Asia Commercial Company (EAC), have launched a joint venture targeting Myanmar and the Asia- Pacific (APAC) markets.

Kao: Ethics over profits?

Kao: Ethics over profits?

By Natasha Spencer

For the 11th consecutive year, chemicals and cosmetics name, Kao, is voted as one of the ‘World’s Most Ethical Companies’.

Ageing: How consumer voice is disrupting the beauty industry

Ageing: How consumer voice is disrupting the beauty industry

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...

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

Anti-Pollution Special Newsletter

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

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

PCHi gears up for 2018

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. 

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

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

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

Cosmetic imports to Vietnam exceed €1 billion

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 claims: R&D-backed packaging influencing consumers

Anti-pollution Special Newsletter

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

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!

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