Skin care

Shiseido reveals plan to revive China business

27-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

After recording a 4.8% drop in sales in China, Shiseido's three year plan focuses on boosting growth, particularly in this market.

Euromonitor runs rule over recent nutraceutical award winners

25-May-2015 By Simone Baroke

Market analyst Euromonitor International dissects recent NutraIngredients Awards winners to provide category perspective from sustainable omega-3 to healthy ageing in this guest article.

IOPE takes bio-science expertise to China

21-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

In an effort to become the ‘No.1 global bio-functional brand', Amorepacific's IOPE is moving into China with two stores in June.

Korean men are becoming the No.1 choice for cosmetic campaigns...

21-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

South Korea is by far leading the way in male grooming so it's no surprise that men are starting to dominate the cosmetics advertising world.

Sun protection conference postponed until next year

20-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Singapore version of the sun protection & anti-ageing skin care conference originally scheduled for July, has been postponed until next year as organisers cite 'it will take time' for the event to take off.

L’Occitane's Reine Blanche range 'brightening' up Asia

20-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

L’Occitane has developed 'Reine Blanche', a whitening skin care range specifically for Asian women which features a plant - reine des pres (meadosweet), said to illuminate and brighten the skin in a 'gentle way'.

Sephora extends its reach in e-commerce in China with JD.com

20-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

E-commerce in China is a valuable investment for international players - if done in the right way. Recognising the challenges in this arena, beauty retailer Sephora has turned to e-mall, 'Jingding' to extend its reach.

Japan's largest cosmetics portal - @cosme invests in English version

19-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The largest cosmetics and beauty portal in Japan, @cosme.com has invested in an English-language portal to tap into an even bigger market share.

Plant stem cells are a natural way to speak about anti-ageing, says expert

18-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Younger consumers in particular, prefer plant stems cells to traditional ingredients like retinol, giving brands an opportunity to tailor their messaging for different age groups in South Korea.

Shiseido sees opportunity in Japan's pollen concerns

14-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As well as experiencing a high pollen count this spring, Japan has been hit by the pollution coming from China, which has opened up a new segment of opportunity for cosmetic players... 

Chanel - favoured by China’s luxury consumers

13-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to L2’s Digital IQ Index, Chanel is the luxury brand China's shoppers are most likely to buy, thanks in part to social media platforms helping to influence and facilitate the purchase. 

In-cosmetics Korea taps into market concerns with anti-pollution focus

13-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As Asian consumers increasingly demand better results from their skin care regime, the in-cosmetics Korea programme is addressing one of their biggest concerns - pollution.

Japanese anti-ageing beer has arrived

12-May-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Each can of the new beverage, being marketed as a beauty enhancer, contains 2 grams of collagen.

Are beards trending because men are under pressure?

12-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the University of Western Australia, the more competition men have to deal with, the more flamboyant they become to assert their dominance. In fact, scientists say beards could be a sign of this. 

Patenting natural cosmetics ingredients is big business

07-May-2015 By Deanna Utroske

Lawyers in Australia confirm that, as a type of intellectual property, natural ingredients and formulations make up the single largest cosmetics category being granted the legal protection.

India's first halal cosmetics brand gains momentum

07-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

After launching in 2014, IBA Cosmetics - India’s 'first' Halal certified range has attracted a steady consumer base, and not just from the Muslim community.

Asia's senior market not to be underestimated, says Euromonitor

07-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Contrary to popular belief that senior consumers are frugal spenders with lower incomes, Euromonitor says they are a growing demographic that cannot be ignored, providing rich opportunities for companies that get it right.  

A look at Fujifilm's astaxanthin 'breakthrough' in skin care...

06-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

By transferring its' expertise with antioxidant astaxanthin to cosmetics, Fujifilm has been making serious headway in Asia with the Astalift skin-care range.

K-beauty demand takes Laneige to the top

06-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to market research firm Brand Stock, Laneige is Korea's most valuable cosmetics company for women, thanks to the popularity of South Korean culture overseas.

Innovation in Indonesia

L'Oréal 'Brandstorm' national award goes to Indonesia's 'Absolute Jetset' concept

05-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

L'Oréal has named 'Bisnis.com', a team from the University of Indonesia as the national winner of its' Brandstorm competition for their 'Absolute Jetset' concept for the Lancôme brand.

CIRS summit to address 'series of tremendous changes' in regulations

05-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Asia has become one of the biggest cosmetic markets in recent years, among which, China is the most prominent. In an effort to help the industry get to grips with supervisory policies, CIRS is hosting the region's 'first' regulations summit. 

The power of seaweed! Marinova's marine based skin care 'breaks new ground'

30-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Australian biotechnology company Marinova has been acknowledged by the industry for its work on skin care bioactives from marine-plant extracts.

L'Oreal brings virtual reality experience to Hong Kong

30-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

International cosmetics giant L’Oreal has taken its' beauty app 'Makeup Genius' to Hong Kong which allows customers to test the brand's products using their mobile phones or tablets as a virtual mirror.

Bulldog boss reveals why 'Made in UK' resonates with Korean men

30-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Following the roll out of natural male skin care range, Bulldog in Korea in 2013, Cosmetics Design caught up with founder Simon Duffy to discuss the challenge of the expansion and how men have reacted to the UK brand.

P&G concentrates on e-commerce in Korea

29-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Korea's Procter and Gamble division has announced it is investing more in an 'e-commerce channel' as well as the latest in digital technology.

Pola Orbis to see profits of 20 billion yen in 2015

29-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japanese cosmetics giant, Pola Orbis has refocused its' strategy in China, stepping up internet sales and streamlining its' efforts to put it on track for a year ending profit of around 20 billion yen ($164 million yen).

Sun Care Special

Spotlight on Asia: UV protection doesn't 'resonate' and pigmentation concerns are king!

28-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Exposure to the sun is avoided by all means in Asia. Protection is about obtaining clearer, whiter skin and treating pigmentation irregularities from as young as 15. Thus, experts say UVA protection rather than SPF products will treat this issue, however...

Milking it! NZ dairy based acne treatment attracts global interest

28-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Quantec's skin care treatment derived from New Zealand cow’s milk is now gaining major interest from the US.

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Why Korea? in-cosmetics talks about 'filling the gap' with first event in 10 years!

28-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With Korea tipped as the fourth largest beauty market in Asia, one wonders why the last personal care ingredients focused event was in 2005. Here, show organiser Ivan Rahal explains why Reed Exhibitions has chosen 2015 to fill in the gap.

Could Kao snap up P&G’s Wella hair care unit?

28-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Procter & Gamble has reportedly published sale documents for its’ Wella hair care brand, and although the company has yet to comment on the speculation, Japanese giant Kao is among those tipped to be a potential buyer.

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Asia's cosmetics regulations - what's new and what you need to know!

23-Apr-2015

The emerging Asian economies are lucrative new markets, but with legislation changing at a fast pace, it can be challenging keeping up to date on requirements. Here, regulatory specialist Alain Khaiat reveals the latest developments..

Kosé develops range to meet needs of India's women

23-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Japanese cosmetics firm, Kosé has invested in India's markets with a skin care brand it developed to better cater to the women of the country.

Shiseido steps up retail strategy in Japan

22-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As part of Shiseido's goal to become more accessible to Asian consumers, the brand is heavily investing in enhancing its' travel retail business with duty-free stores.

Taiwan set to be first 'cruelty free' market in South East Asia

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

The Parliament in Taiwan has launched a new bill to ban animal testing of cosmetics in the country, as well as the sale of animal tested cosmetics abroad.

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Kline talks multicultural product innovation..

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As the multicultural beauty product segment continues to outpace the overall U.S. market’s growth for cosmetics, mainstream brands are investing in varied ranges to cater to this demand.

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Regulatory expert discusses navigation of China cosmetics market

21-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

We speak with Tommy Kong to find out more about China market regulations and the type of strategies that are most effective for entry into the vast and still fast-growing market.

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Indonesia's beauty market among 'new growth hot spots'

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

With emerging markets slowing down, attention has turned to core businesses and untapped markets such as Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey. Cosmetics Design caught up with Euromonitor to discuss new growth hot spots.

in-cosmetics coverage

Who knew! Sea anemone found to combat skin ageing

21-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

On speaking with Dr Alain Khaiat at in-cosmetics Barcelona, he directed Cosmetics Design's attention to his relationship with StartletDerma, whose work with sea anemones has led to a new method in collagen delivery.

P&G looks to expand its anti-pollution skin care offerings

16-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

In Asia, Procter & Gamble is already at the forefront in providing anti-pollution skin care solutions. In the second part of this exclusive interview we take a look at the development of products that aim to stretch those offerings worldwide.

Korean TV shows boosting cosmetics sales in China

16-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Demand for Korean beauty products is soaring in China, and sources now reckon this is thanks in large part to the influx of Korean television drama in the country.

Indian brands investing in hair care: new ranges launched

16-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Jawed Habib Hair and Beauty in India is all set to expand its offering of hair care ranges from four to seven by the end of this year, making the most of the sector’s recently-predicted potential.

P&G research stays one step ahead on anti-pollution skin care

15-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

Anti-pollution is a claim we are starting to see more and more of on skin care products in Asia, and increasingly worldwide. This exclusive interview lifts the lid on how P&G is tackling the issue.

L'Oreal branching out with first Asian-American brand ambassador

15-Apr-2015 By Lucy Whitehouse

Ever on the look out to maximise its presence in the fast-growing ethnic personal care category, L’Oreal has announced the signing of its first Asian-American brand ambassador, model Soo Joo Park.

'Lab grown' diamonds could mean more affordable luxury skin care

14-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Diamond encrusted skin care creams are indeed a luxury both for the wearer and their pocket, but now scientists say they can replicate the gem in labs, which suggests cheaper production costs, which may in turn, become more affordable for the consumer.

Korea's 'grooming-jok' trend gaining momentum

14-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

As the male grooming routine builds momentum in Asia, personal care players are racing to cater to Korea's rising 'grooming-jok' trend.

2015: The Year of the Chinese Mask

09-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

More and more Asian beauty industry shows have been dedicating areas to face mask investment and innovation, dubbing 2015 'The Year of the Chinese Mask.'

Sorbet natural cosmetics making headway in NZ

09-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

An ambitious Christchurch cosmetics start-up is elbowing its' way to the forefront of New Zealand's cosmetics market. Which just goes to show that it's not just the big players changing the game.

Melbourne's beauty industry booms thanks to flagship stores

08-Apr-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

According to research by Melbourne's central 'GPT group', the beauty industry is booming in the Australian city, thanks to flagship stores and investment from international beauty brands.

Benefit cosmetics loses trademark fight

08-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

A businesswoman has won her battle against Benefit Cosmetics, successfully blocking the company’s use of the term ‘Brow Bar’ exclusively in Australia.

New Addition!

Welcome to Brand Innovation – the latest addition to our news coverage

08-Apr-2015 By Simon Pitman

We are introducing an exciting addition to our news categories called "Brand Innovation". The new category has now gone live across all three of sites - Cosmetics Design Europe, USA and Asia – and will bring you up to speed on the industry products...