News & Analysis on Cosmetics Innovation
With less than a week to go until the ban on selling animal-tested cosmetics in the EU, it appears that it has influenced several markets in Asia, with Korea, India and Japan all seeing instances of following suit in 2013 so far.
Japanese cosmetic giant Shiseido saw its sunscreen cream temporarily removed from shelves in Hong Kong after mainland reports suggested it contained a toxic metal.
The Mexican division of the cosmetics giant has teamed up with a label system specialist to create a shrink sleeve solution for its lipsticks, mascaras, and eyeliners in an effort to deliver more superior products at a lower overall cost.