Skin care

The Cosmetics Design anti-pollution forum is today!

22-Feb-2017 By Lucy Whitehouse and Simon Pitman

The industry is buzzing over this trend and with over 1,000 subscribers signed up for our event today it is clearly not one to miss.

It's Skin set to merge with Hanbul Cosmetics

21-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Korean cosmeceutical brand, It’s Skin, is set to merge with K-beauty leader Hanbul Cosmetics to enhance its position in the Chinese marketplace.

PCHi welcomes new dermo and natural cosmetics platforms

21-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) has opened its doors to celebrate its 10th birthday. To mark a decade of the PCHi 2017 conference and exhibition, there will be a host of new beauty segments to explore.

Active beauty: Making health and fitness look good

21-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Market research company, Mintel, reveals that active beauty is set to be a dominant trend in 2017, as companies invest in tools and applications that encourage consumers to focus on health, fitness and beauty.

Nippon Shikizai buys shares in Orleans Cosmetics

20-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese Nippon Shikizai, a make up and skin care contract manufacturer, reveals that its 100% subsidiary, Thepenier Pharma Industrie, has acquired shares of Orleans Cosmetics.

Jala Group creates first 3D bioprint of artificial skin

20-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Chinese cosmetics company, Jala Group develops imitation skin using 3D bioprinting technology for beauty matching

Male hair and skin care is big on video

14-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As the male grooming sector pairs evolving regimes with digital channels, the hair and skin care segments are thriving.

Australia reforms cosmetic regulation NICNAS

14-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Major changes impacting Australia’s cosmetics industry will come into force by 1st September 2018, with some proposed changes already in effect since 1st September 2016, Chemlinked reports. 

Pop-up stores: Celebrating the benefits of offline and online?

14-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As leading global retail giants conglomerates Amazon and Shiseido announce they are embracing the pop-up retail trend, we explore the benefits they can provide and what it will mean for brick-and-mortar shopping and e-commerce buys.

What customization means to the personal care industry

13-Feb-2017 By Belinda Carli, director of The Institute of Personal Care Science

Customization is set to be one of the biggest trends for personal care in 2017 – so just what does it mean to the Personal Care industry and what should brands and formulators be doing to customise their offerings? Here are a few options to consider…

Three approaches to Korean Beauty for the US market

08-Feb-2017 By Deanna Utroske

Monday in New York City, CEW hosted a panel on the K-Beauty Boom. Industry leaders from Glow Recipe, Sephora, and Amorepacific US shared insights into the latest trends and innovations in the category as well as their company’s distinct strategies for...

L’Oreal Thailand opens green distribution centre

07-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As L’Oreal Thailand opens its green distribution centre at TPARK Bangna, the sustainability-driven facility is Asia’s first LEED-certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver level green distribution centre, reported business publication...

Sweatproof make up: Beauty brilliance around the clock

07-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The 24-hour beauty trend is driving the APAC region as consumers want to look and feel their best throughout the day and into the night, regardless of environmental influences such as pollution and the sun, and daily activities such as work and exercise.

Sustainability: A staple of brands’ communication strategies

07-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As companies strive towards implementing optimal environmental initiatives, Belinda Carli, Director, at the Institute of Personal Care Science explores how this ongoing focus is stepping up a gear in 2017.

Chinese beauty brands up digital investment, report says

07-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The L2 report uses its specific worldwide standard to analyse the capabilities and achievements of 98 beauty brands in China.

India moves towards cashless beauty buys amidst demonetisation decision

07-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Mintel, the UK-based market research company presents the dilemma facing retailers in India in 2017 and going forward, following its demonetisation move.

Extension for Beauty Industry Awards submission deadline

07-Feb-2017 By Simon Pitman

The Cosmetics Design has extended the deadline for the Beauty Industry Awards, giving interested parties another week to make their submissions. Watch this video to find out more and to clue in on the categories where we most want to see more submissions....

YouTube star Tina Yong explains why beauty brands need vloggers: Part One

02-Feb-2017 By Simon Pitman

Cosmetics Design spoke with You Tube beauty blogger Tina Yong, to ask her about how influencers like her are helping to shape the cosmetics and personal care industry.

Reckitt Benckiser Malaysia account awarded to Optimedia

01-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

FMCG leader, Reckitt Benckiser Malaysia, has selected Malaysian advertising and marketing company, Optimedia, to become its media agency partner, according to a report published by Asia’s news outlet, Marketing.

Top global consumer trends 2017 part 2: authenticity and personalisation

01-Feb-2017 By Natasha Spencer

In the second part of this article, we explore two more key trends making it onto Euromonitor International’s list of the top 10 global consumer trends for 2017 and take a look at what an authentic brand is and what personalised products are.   

Halal popularity goes global

31-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The halal cosmetics market is expected to rise to $52.39 bn (€48.9 bn) by 2021, up from $26.47 bn (€24.7 bn) in 2016, global technology research and advisory company Technavio, reports.

Personal care: Drivers behind the sector's future success

31-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Business insight providers, Markets and Markets, has released its latest findings on the top 10 care chemicals including colour cosmetics, personal care ingredients, cosmetic pigments and active ingredients, that are set to dominate the market to 2021.

Depilex SmileAgain Foundation appeals for a mandatory skin whitening standard in Pakistan

30-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Pakistan calls for the government to protect consumers as professionals warn against the negative effects of skin whitening creams.

Beauty and digital come together to launch the industry’s next creator

30-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Asia’s Next Top Beauty Creator, which seeks to find the most innovative creations in the industry, hits the web on 1st February 2017 to push Asia’s status as a leading trailblazer in cosmetics.

Shiseido prepares for Aupres brand revamp

25-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese and multinational personal care giant, Shiseido, gets set to renew its Aupres brand for the Chinese market.

Top global consumer trends 2017 part 1: ageing and immediacy

25-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Market research company Euromonitor International’s recent report on the ‘Top 10 Global Consumer Trends for 2017’  indicates how our attitudes to cosmetics and the overall shopping experience are changing.

Cosmax releases new vision to achieve K beauty and ODM dominance

25-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

To mark its 25th anniversary, leading South Korean beauty manufacturer and distributor, Cosmax, sets out its ambitious vision for 2017.

AmorePacific advances research and innovation efforts in Singapore

24-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The South Korean cosmetics conglomerate announces the opening of a new research and innovation laboratory in Singapore to further expand its leading position in Southeast Asia.

Customisable cosmetics: The trend on LG H&H’s lips

24-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

LG Household & Health Care is set to introduce South Korea’s first ever customised skin care solution, the country’s leading daily business newspaper, Pulse, reports.

A bigger and more international Cosme Tokyo and Cosme Tech event opens its doors

24-Jan-2017 By Simon Pitman

The show organisers are promising that this year’s exhibition will be 25% bigger and will have a far more international angle, as it opens its doors at the Big Sight in Tokyo this week.

China demands filing for host of first-import cosmetics products

23-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

China is changing the way it manages non-special use cosmetics that travel through the Shanghai Pudong area, as brands importing for the first time will now be subject to filing management, cosmetics regulatory portal, Chemlinked reports.

Shiseido acquires US customization player MatchCo

23-Jan-2017 By Simon Pitman

Shiseido has continued to expand its international and US footprint with the acquisition of MatchCo, a California-based developer of customized digital tools used in personalization beauty regimes.

Institute of Personal Care Science: Top trends in 2017

18-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As big brands focus on their new year strategies and development plans, we take a look at the Institute of Personal Care Science ’s projected trends and how they are set to transform the industry in 2017.

Cosme Tokyo 2017 to showcase Made in Japan cosmetics

18-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

This year’s Cosme Tokyo 2017 will place particular importance on promoting products formulated, developed and marketed on its home soil.

Wei Beauty launches new anti-pollution skin care solution

17-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The China-based beauty brand expands its product portfolio to offer a Golden Root Multi-Action Anti-Pollution Mist, aimed at lowering the impact of pollution on the skin.

Moana Skincare teams up to target Europe and the Middle East

17-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

New Zealand-based organic skin care brand, Moana Skincare has entered into a partnership agreement with active ingredient developer Aqua Bio Technology (ABT).

New Zealand moves forward with ban on microbeads

17-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Nick Smith, New Zealand’s Minister for the Environment has announced the country’s plans to ban the sale of personal care products containing plastic microbeads.

In-cosmetics Group reaches for new digital highs

16-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As the leading personal care ingredient events organiser achieved record-breaking success in 2016, we look ahead to what we can expect from in-cosmetics events in 2017.

AmorePacific enters Middle East market

16-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The South Korean beauty leader has teamed up with retail franchise operator, Aishaya Group, to expand its presence in the Middle East.

Shiseido creates new advertising campaign for 2017

16-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The New Year sparks a new marketing message for the Japan-based beauty powerhouse as it seeks to emphasise the power of beauty from within.

Fast Track Your Formulations in 2017

16-Jan-2017 By Belinda Carli, Director, Institute of Personal Care Science

You have a great formulation idea but now that you are about to put that idea into action, what is the best to get it to market as quickly as possible. What's the best approach?

Less than four weeks left to submit for the Beauty Industry Awards

11-Jan-2017 By Simon Pitman

The count down to the first ever Cosmetics Design Beauty Industry Awards is well under way and there are now less than four weeks to go for the cut off date for submissions to the three regional competitions.

L’Oréal pays over $1bn to acquire Valeant skin care brands

11-Jan-2017 By Deanna Utroske

The beauty leader is buying three affordable, skin care brands that will substantially boost L’Oréal’s revenue in the active cosmetics category in the US market.

PCHi China 2017 trade show turns 10

09-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The 2017 Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) trade show has launched several new platforms as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Water conservation part II: What’s next for sustainability?

09-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Market information provider, Mintel, releases data on the emerging trend that will see the beauty and cosmetics industries prioritise conserving water and encourage consumers to do the same.

Shiseido scoops coveted Marie Claire award

09-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Japanese beauty front runner, Shiseido, picks up the renowned Marie Claire Prix d’Excellence de la Beauté accolade for its smart Synchro skin lasting liquid foundation.

Animal testing restrictions and alternative methods move forward in 2017

04-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Korea will become the next country in the APAC region to ban animal testing in cosmetics, while India further supports its decision by advocating non-animal alternative tests.

Water conservation part I: Where beauty meets sustainability

04-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Water is now being seen by the beauty, cosmetics and personal care industries as a scarce luxury that must be conserved.

Samsung announces new creative skincare projects

03-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Samsung Electronics will reveal its latest S-Skin and Lumini skin care solutions to the global marketplace in a bid to encourage creative technologies in the beauty place.

Teen and Tween market: Key target audience in 2017

03-Jan-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The beauty and cosmetics industries in APAC continue to prioritise market understanding, innovation and creativity, along with research and development to launch revolutionary products that appeal to both domestic and international markets.