Skin care

Kawaii Way bottles Tokyo style for international fans

07-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetics player, Asia Kawaii Way has launched 'Face Toyko' cosmetics boxes to share popular make-up products and techniques from Tokyo with the rest of the world. 

P&G turns to vloggers for SK-II skin care 'empowerment campaign'

06-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Procter & Gamble has turned to mainstream stars and popular vloggers to promote the benefits of its skin care brand SK-II through 'A day in my life' stories as part of a new 'empowerment campaign'.

E-commerce powers on: South Korea’s ‘Lotte.com’ teams up with China’s major e-tailer

01-Oct-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Expansion is the name of the game for Asia's e-commerce giants as they strive to capture millions of eager online shoppers with cross border platforms that offer access to thousands of local and international brands.

Australia's Bellabox signs with Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba

30-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Capitalizing on the growing demand for Australian-made products in China, beauty subscription brand Bellabox has signed up with e-commerce giant, Alibaba to educate consumers about how ideal the service can be.

CIRS clears up 'poor understanding' of baby toiletry guidelines

30-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Since the implementation of the Guideline in 2013, less than 100 non-special use baby care toiletry imports were permitted into China by the CFDA. CIRS reckons this is down to the industry's 'poor understanding' of the notification and...

Berry nice! Asia's 'beauty from within' formulators preference for Nordic fruit

29-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

East Asia's supplements market - which includes 'beauty from within' products is favoring bilberries, lingonberries and cloudberries so much that workers from Thailand are even traveling to Finland and Sweden for supplies.

Beauty e-tailer JD.com plows ahead with strengthening its Asia reach

29-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

It's full steam ahead for China e-tailer JD.com which has invested in a Hong Kong base to engage more with brands and retailers across Asia, and to make it easier, and quicker for international merchants to ship directly to consumers in China.

Shiseido’s Social Business Model in Bangladesh recognised by the UN

24-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has recognised cosmetics maker Shiseido’s Social Business Model, whereby it seeks to improve social status and lifestyle of rural women by skin care products, as ‘Business Call to Action’ (BCtA).

L'Oréal's ‘Makeup Genius’ app sees success in China with 4.7 million downloads

23-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to L'Oréal, its 'Makeup Genius' app which allows shoppers to test the brand's products using their mobile phones or tablets as a virtual mirror, has racked up 4.7 million of a total 14 million global downloads, from China...

Swiss brand Qamaré develops skin care range for Asia's hot climates

23-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Swiss skin care manufacturer, Qamaré has developed a halal based range to treat skin exposed to hot climates in Asia, particularly pigmentation - one of the leading skin issues in the region.

Barentz moves into China beauty supplements arena with New Skyport acquisition

23-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Barentz International is moving into the beauty supplements arena with the acquisition of New Skyport, a distributor of specialty ingredients for the nutrition industry in China.

Amore Pacific targets unique positioning in the Colombian skin care market

22-Sep-2015 By Simon Pitman

As part of plans to expand beyond Asia, South Korean cosmetics player Amore Pacific says Colombia is a likely contender as a new market to enter, and the skin care category should prove the primary aim.

Korea's beauty players dominate China's cosmetics imports

22-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the Korean International Trade Association, Korean companies accounted for 22.1 per cent of China's imported cosmetics in 2015, closing the gap with its French rivals whose combined market share was 30.6 per cent.

Amway invests $25 million in second Vietnam facility

22-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Amway has invested in $25 million in a Binh Duong based facility that will focus on beauty from within brand, Nutrilite as part of its 'long-term commitment to Vietnam.'

Battle of the beauty devices: L’Oreal takes Clarisonic 'imitator' to court

22-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

L’Oréal has launched legal proceedings against Australia's 'BrandPoint', stating it has been 'misleading and deceptive' with claims for its 'PuraSonic' product by comparing it to the global players' Clarisonic skin...

Amore Pacific mulls entering the Colombia market

21-Sep-2015 By Simon Pitman

As part of moves to expand its market reach beyond Asia, Amore Pacific executives are on a mission to gauge whether Colombia will be one of the next new markets it opens up in.

Japan to see high growth in beauty supplements thanks to rising male interest

17-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japan is expected to be the prominent contributor of skin and hair care beauty supplements revenue, ahead of China by 2020.

PCHi organisers open up pre-registration ahead of 2016 edition

17-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Returning to Shanghai in March, the ninth edition of PCHi is now open for pre-registration which organisers are encouraging industry professionals to make use of, to avoid onsite fees and queues at the show.

AmorePacific makes it onto Forbes 'most innovative companies' list

16-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

South Korea beauty giant, AmorePacific has made its debut at No. 28 in Forbes 2015 'World’s Most Innovative Companies' list. 

Two new species of Thai snails are tipped for cosmetics developments

15-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Thai scientists have discovered two new species of psychedelic-yellow tree snails whose free radical antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties will inspire many new skin care developments to come.

Japanese scientist awarded for 'trail-blazing work' on stem cells research

10-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

This year's Chanel 'CE.R.I.E.S.' Award that honors global research in the area of healthy skin and/or its reactions to environmental factors has been scooped up by Japan's Emi Nishimura M.D., Ph.D.

Could Ahava acquisition take it into China and away from West Bank issue?

09-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With China’s Fosun International in talks to buy Ahava Dead Sea Laboratories, some question if it's a sign the company, whose products are based on Dead Sea minerals, is more willing to be acquired due to pressure of the boycott, divestment and sanctions...

Cosme Toyko 2016 to attract the biggest international audience yet!

09-Sep-2015

The 2016 edition of Cosme Toyko is fast gaining international interest; attracting more exhibitors than ever from Europe, the US, Middle East and Africa.

Solvay teams up with L'Oréal to promote sustainable practices in India

08-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Solvay has teamed up with L'Oréal to teach sustainable agricultural practices to guar bean farmers in India - derivatives of which are used in various hair and skin conditioning products.

AmorePacific partners up with LG Household to showcase 'K-beauty' innovation

08-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

In an effort to conquer China, two of South Korea's biggest cosmetics players hit the road this month to showcase the K-beauty innovations gaining traction around the globe.

Major beauty players scramble to partner with 'at home' beauty app services

03-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Being 'tech-savvy' is top priority right now for international beauty brands, which has seen many of them partner up with app specialists to offer consumers 'extra added value'.

India & China to take the reigns in the beauty technology arena

03-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As growing concerns of the effects of ultraviolet radiation and an increase in disposable income sky rockets demand for at-home beauty devices, China and India are set to take the reigns in terms of growth.

Premium Chinese brand, Herborist aims for global domination

26-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As Chinese cosmetics gain momentum in the West, Jahwa's premium brand, Herborist is venturing into North America with a range based on its hundred year expertise in ancient ingredients and techniques.

Superhero skin care masks? Japan's mixing it up in male grooming

26-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japanese cosmetics brand, Isshin-do Honpo has taken male grooming to another level with a range of quirky 'superhero' re-juvenating face masks, perhaps to entice men into more exciting skin care routines...

'Mini' in-cosmetics event to focus on Indonesia

25-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With Euromonitor forecasting Indonesia as one of the top 10 global skin care markets by 2019, personal care ingredient suppliers are stepping up their efforts to penetrate and consolidate their presence.

Cosmoprof Asia celebrates 20th edition with French focused awards ceremony

20-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

To commemorate its 20th anniversary Cosmoprof Asia has some special events in store, including a new awards ceremony dedicated to French Cosmetics innovation.

EcoWaste Coalition calls for crackdown on fake cosmetics in the Philippines

19-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The EcoWaste Coalition Project has called for the Philippines government to crack down on counterfeit whitening creams being sold in Guadalupe.

China's beauty market offers scope for 'quick growth and loyal consumers'

19-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to market analysts, there is still real opportunity for beauty companies to further educate Chinese consumers and add to their skin care routines with more products.

Contrary to Europe, celebrity status IS enough to boost beauty product sales in Asia

18-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Recent research released by Canadean reveals a strong interest in celebrity culture in Asia as three in ten consumers say its either 'important or very important' that a personal care product is endorsed by a famous person. 

Ten year study finds Chinese shoppers account for 28 per cent of online shopping overseas

13-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to a report published by China's largest e-tailer Taobao.com; 2015 witnessed explosive growth in online shopping overseas, with new buyers accounting for 28 per cent, and with a preference for local specialties in other countries and regions.

Asia in Focus

The male grooming revolution is on its way with Japan's ‘joshiryoku danshi’

13-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Joshiryoku danshi refers to a generation of young Japanese men who aren't interested in a traditional masculine role but rather invest their time and money on 'feminine activities' like shopping and beauty routines.

Recipe Cosmetics designs sun protection in the form of ‘snowflakes’

12-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

South Korean beauty brand 'Recipe Cosmetics' is hoping to change the game with a sun care technology that aims to cool down the skin with snowflake shaped particles.

in-cosmetics Bangkok shines the spotlight on natural & organic

12-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

This year's in-cosmetics Asia show in Bangkok will focus on 'natural and organic'. With products in this segment accounting for 3% of all cosmetic sales, organisers say it is a theme that reflects one of the industry's biggest global...

As Korea's cosmetics gain momentum, China eyes up its R&D and production experts

11-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As Korean cosmetics really start to become known for their creativity and high quality, China has its sights set on the country's finest R&D and production personnel to help it compete in the beauty arena.

Shiseido finds licorice extract and facial exercises stop skin sagging

07-Aug-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having studied how the loss of dermal anchoring structures leads to skin sagging, Shiseido has discovered that exercises to contract and relax facial muscles can stimulate fibroblasts to prevent this, and a licorice extract can be used as the active ingredient...

Multinationals beware! Niche players are dominating Asia's halal beauty segment

06-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

While halal beauty is becoming an increasingly attractive category, market researcher Euromonitor reveals that for the multinationals; Asia's landscape is not 'easy game'.

Next Top Model catapultes 'Works with Water' into Asia

06-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Having secured a strong following of Chinese consumers in the UK, supplement supplier 'Works with Water' Nutraceuticals has been selected to sponsor the fifth series of TV show China's Next Top Model.

China FDA submits 'revised draft' on the supervision of cosmetics

05-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

In an effort to bring regulations more in line with Western standards, the CFDA has submitted a revised draft of the supervision and management of cosmetics to the State Council. 

DSM is 'pleased' alpha-arbutin is ruled safe as "skin tone is one of Asia's biggest segments"

04-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

A recent SCCS ruling that alpha-arbutin is safe will have a ripple effect for Asia's skin care markets as the ingredient, used in skin tone applications is one of the biggest growing segments on the region.

Japan to lure more tourists with app that translates product labels into different languages

30-Jul-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japan's efforts to attract as many tourists as possible in the run up to the Olympic Games continues with a new mobile app that allows visitors to translate products into their own language with the swipe of a phone.

Shiseido snaps up former Estée Lauder VP to help with 'Vision 2020' plan

30-Jul-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Shiseido has hired former Estée Lauder Asia-Pacific VP, Roxana Daver to manage its global business development unit as it pushes forward with 'Think Global, Act Local' strategy.

Halal-based colour cosmetics segment is Asia's strongest contender

28-Jul-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

A rising Muslim population in Asia has seen halal production and consumption increase, where the colour cosmetics sector is dominating demand.

China considers official ban on cosmetics ads found to have ‘exaggerated claims’

23-Jul-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

China's Legislative Affairs Office has published a draft document in which it states it is considering an official ban on any cosmetics advertisements with 'exaggerated claims'.

Japan's new wave of beauty devices… for men

23-Jul-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

While beauty devices have become popular with Asian women in recent years, brands, aware of a rise in spending on male grooming on the region, have started to cater more cosmetics tools for men.

Nestlé Skin Health invests in first Asia based hub to support healthy ageing

22-Jul-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

To address the 'under appreciated' needs of an increasingly ageing population, Nestlé Skin Health's innovation hub in Shanghai will look at skin health issues including intense dryness, skin cancer and ageing.