News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
As China migrates from investment dependent to one sustained more by consumer demand, Cosmetics Design questions whether a reported economic slowdown will mean the same for the cosmetics sector.
In an effort to focus on Asia, the specialty chemicals distributor has teamed up with Indena, a producer of actives derived from plants to distribute personal care ingredients in China.
Estée Lauder has taken legal action against fashion retailer Target accusing it of selling counterfeit cosmetics in its stores in Australia under the MAC Cosmetics brand.
Hydrocolloid producer CP Kelco has built on its continuing relationship with chemicals distributor Azelis, this time expanding into the People's Republic of China and Hong Kong as the demand for nature-based products increases.
The innovation shown in the Korean color cosmetics market is setting the tone for other countries in Asia-Pacific with its quick expansion and improved growth.
The market for professional skin care in South Korea continues to show one of the fastest growth rates in the industry, posting an increase of 9.5 per cent in 2011.