Skin care

AmorePacific named as 7th best global beauty brand

18-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Women’s Wear Daily (WWD) hails the South Korean cosmetics giant as number seven out of the world’s top 100 beauty companies.

Textures, ingredients and experiences boost South Korean cosmetics

17-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

South Korea has long been recognised as the beauty hub of Asia-Pacific as it continues to present new creations in the region.

Anti-pollution cosmetics consumers seek visual clues

17-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Belinda Carli, Director of Institute of Personal Care Science, puts forward the importance of seeing the effects of the environment for the growth of the anti-pollution sector.

Innovation in Thailand: Mintel highlights recent on-trend releases

17-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Over the past year, the Southeast Asian nation has emerged as a leading producer of skin care items that revolve around pollutant-protection properties and natural ingredients that aid wellness.

Supplier efficacy data drives anti-pollution claims

12-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

With anti-pollution brands focusing on new stories to generate brand and product interest, we asked Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science, how pollutant-protection research and claims are changing.

Voice technology part II: Why it is fuelling brand strategies

12-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As the Speak Easy report by Mindshare and J. Walter Thompson Innovation Group identifies voice technology as being more powerful than typing messages when it comes to developing customer relationships, we look at the report’s four main takeaways.

Voice technology part I: Building emotional connections with customers

11-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The Speak Easy study, managed by media and marketing firm, Mindshare, and creative think tank, J. Walter Thompson Innovation Group, have released its report outlining how brands should incorporate voice activation and tech into their propositions to build...

Rising markets: South Korea and facial skin care

11-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Market intelligence providers, Mintel, announced that the birthplace of K-beauty and K power now ranks in the top 10 for global beauty markets.

L’Oréal develops mechanobiology research to create massage device for anti-ageing

10-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

L’Oréal’s Research and Innovation launches a first-of-its-kind skin device targeting anti-ageing, based on mechanobiology research.

“China is the leader of new anti-pollution skincare in APAC”, Mintel reveals

10-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

In light of China becoming the dominant region for anti-pollutant products in Asia-Pacific, we asked David Tyrrell, Global Skincare Analyst at Mintel what we can expect to see from the growing skin care segment.

D&K Worldwide set to launch skin care range in India

05-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Following their attendance at the Beauty India show, Korean-based skin care label, D&K Worldwide, hopes to make its cosmetics product line a permanent fixture in India.

China’s e-commerce boom part IV: Creating a buzz overseas

05-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Mintel revealed in a recent blog how "online shopping for imported products lacks the excitement of shopping when travelling overseas", so we asked Matthew Crabbe, Director of Research, Asia-Pacific at Mintel, how companies can get Chinese consumers...

Anti-pollution claims strengthen emerging facial powder niche

05-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As facial powders have been tipped as the next big thing in the multifunctionality trend, Mintel explains how brands are utilising anti-pollution packaging claims and natural ingredients to boost their popularity.

Korean beauty gets significant shelf space at mass market retail chain CVS

05-Apr-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The retail pharmacy recently announced its K-Beauty HQ initiative which has 100+ products from South Korean skin care and beauty brands available online and in store as of this month.

Indie Beauty Profile

Katya Hegg, Lyeska skincare

03-Apr-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Katya Hegg, founder of Lyeska skincare runs through the distinctive benefits of her company’s signature ingredient and sheds light onto just how nuanced niche beauty brands can be.

in-cosmetics Global 2017 Preview

What not to miss at in-cosmetics Global 2017

30-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Our latest CD Buzz highlights the not-to-miss bits at in-cosmetics Global 2017. When the doors open in London's Docklands next week there will be a focus on sustainability, a special feature on colour cosmetics, a packed educational programme and...

China’s e-commerce boom part I: Reaching new highs

29-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Global market intelligence company, Mintel, reveals how China’s online retail market space is expected to grow to 1.3 tn Chinese yuan (€133.7 bn) by 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15%.

PCHi 2017 achieves record-breaking numbers with event firsts

29-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

This year’s Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show, organised by Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE), witnessed record-breaking numbers at its 10th-anniversary event.

Global Beauty Industry Award Winners

And the winners of the Global Beauty Industry Awards are...

29-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team is delighted to announce the winners of its inaugural Global Beauty Industry Awards, across seven different categories.

Wacker opens international training centre in Japan

28-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Silicone producer, Wacker, strengthens its appeal to the Japanese market through building a training centre in Tsukuba, near Tokyo.

“Formulators are central” to the development of natural personal care and cosmetic products

28-Mar-2017 By Deanna Utroske

This, according to Andrea Mitarotonda, head of R&D for the organic skin care brand Neal’s Yard Remedies. Ahead of his presentation on the green cosmetics market at in-cosmetics global next month in London, Mitarotonda spoke with Cosmetics Design about...

Top Southeast Asian trends influencing Western facial skin care

27-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

We take a look at Mintel’s report into how multiple ingredients and key consumer demands born from Southeast Asia are generating a wave of interest from US millennials.

Oud Essentials introduces new skin care brand in Kuala Lumpur

27-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Organic skincare label, Oud Essentials, presents its product range in Kuala Lumpur, ahead of its release in Asia.

Halal producers target non-Muslim and ethical lifestyle consumers

22-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Market research company, Mintel, finds that while the Muslim population continues to grow in APAC, halal cosmetics players are seeking certification to enter the non-Muslim cosmetics sector.

Azelis hires two new managing directors in APAC

22-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Global speciality chemicals distributor, Azelis, has made two new senior appointments to help make inroads with its expansion plans in the APAC region.

Nikkol and Amyris complete joint venture Aprinnova

20-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese cosmetics speciality chemical provider, Nikkol, finalises the formation of its joint venture with industrial US bioscience providers, Amyris, commercially labelled as Aprinnova.

China celebrates first PCHi Fountain Awards

20-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The 10th edition of the Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show held its inaugural Fountain Awards and revealed 30 award recipients.

Skin care brand Mamonde opens Lazada online store

20-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

AmorePacfiic-owned skin care and cosmetics name, Mamonde, launches its beauty range on Lazada's shopping platform.

Thai-based Shouvy launches skin whitening range

14-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Hailed as Thailand’s latest brand to “whiten, lighten, and brighten the skin”, Shouvy leverages the popularity of APAC’s skin whitening trend with Thailand’s prosperous cosmetics market.

Anti-fatigue part 2: Energy boosting Indian beauty

14-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

We continue our conversation with Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel on this growing niche segment and what we can expect from it in 2017.

Lisse uses hydrogen to create face mask first

13-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Korean premium beauty care producer, Lisse, has released the country’s first hydrogen-filled rejuvenation mask.

Anti-fatigue part 1: India’s evolving society prompts niche segment

13-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

UK-based market research company, Mintel, identifies the anti-fatigue area as an up and coming niche segment as consumers battle against burgeoning careers and lack of sleep.

Beauty Industry Award Regional Winners

And the winners of the Regional Beauty Industry Awards are…

09-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design team has been left stunned by response to our inaugural Beauty Industry Awards, and the results of the regional competitions are now in.

Self tanning versus skin whitening: a global skin care demand divide?

08-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

We asked Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel whether the tanning trend has been completely replaced by skin whitening in APAC.

Is plum poised to be the next big beauty oil?

08-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Beauty oil is one of the biggest skin care trends right now, as consumers opt for simpler and more natural regimes. But with a wide variety of choice, has plum oil been overlooked?

Sun protection: Is it time for a universal measure?

07-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Although self-tanning and skin whitening trends differ in the East and the West, both eastern and western consumers are conscious of the impact of the sun and the importance of wearing sun protection.

Biodiesel company makes the leap into cosmetics, part II

07-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

Pacific Biodiesel made a big jump from biodiesel to diversify into beauty oils, and in the second part of this article we find out why macadamia nuts were the best choice.

Clariant furthers its personal care brand identity in India

06-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As the Swiss company builds upon its presence in the natural ingredients sphere, it aims to appeal to the Indian market with a selection of organic cosmetic products.

Next-generation natural materials on the rise

06-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Market research company, Frost & Sullivan, reveals that next-generation natural materials are expected to replace traditional synthetic materials in the personal care industry.

Beauty and Fitness part 2: On-the-go make up

06-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As the beauty and fitness partnership is gaining traction amongst active consumers, we continue our conversation with Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel to look at why brands are creating make up solutions...

Indie Beauty Profile

Claire Mitchell, ECO. Modern essentials

06-Mar-2017 By …as told to Deanna Utroske

In her Indie Beauty Profile, Claire Mitchell, director of ECO. Modern essential talks about how her international business experience helped her grow the brand’s global reach and how wellness, natural beauty, and consumer trust intersect in today’s personal...

Biodiesel company makes the leap into cosmetics, Part I

02-Mar-2017 By Simon Pitman

It is not every day that a biodiesel company branches out into the cosmetic ingredients market, but that is exactly what Hawaii-based Pacific Biodiesel has done.

Beauty and fitness part 1: The new industry collaboration

01-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As consumers and brands alike have recognised the connection between fitness and beauty in recent years, we spoke to Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, to see how this trend is developing.

Kao launches Sofina IP in Taiwan and Hong Kong

01-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese cosmetics leader, Kao, will launch its latest brand, Sofina IP, in Taiwan and Hong Kong.

Vietnam: Free trade agreements boost cosmetics sector

01-Mar-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Through free trade agreements, import tariffs on cosmetics will be reduced to 0-5%, paving the way for the Vietnam’s domestic market to develop its presence in APAC.

Asianification: How halal cosmetics are gaining attention overseas

28-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As UK supermarket giant, Asda, is set to become the country’s first big store to offer halal cosmetics to its customers, we look at how the global marketplace is embracing Asian trends.

Cruelty Free International launches fresh appeal to UN

28-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Cruelty Free International campaign calls on celebrities to encourage the United Nations to globally ban animal cosmetics testing.

Globon wins exclusive contract with ACN

27-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

South Korea-based cosmetics manufacturer, Globon, will distribute its skin care and beauty products to direct seller American Communication Network (ACN).

Aloe vera cosmetics company launches in the Philippines

27-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Grace Cosmetics, an Australian cosmetics brand brings its aloe vera products to the Philippines.  

Baby care in the spotlight: Mintel reveals latest China trends

22-Feb-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse

Mintel has revealed insight into the growing baby care market, a segment within beauty and personal care that has been seeing strong progress in recent years.