Archives for April 28, 2014

Philips trusts Korean male opinion on facial devices in determining rollout

Before rolling out VisaPure Men, a new electric facial-cleaning device in Asia, Philips is testing the product in Korea to establish if men will ultimately go for the product.

Asia in Focus

Ageing is an accomplishment in Asia, so beware about how you communicate with skin care, says expert

This month we are focusing on the anti-ageing skin care market in Asia, where our expert, Florence Bernardin says global brands must take heed in approaching consumers that view getting older very differently from the West.

3D printing set to take cosmetics packaging to the next level

First there was the steam engine, then the electric motor and more recently industrial robots. Now another new technology is set to transform many areas of manufacturing– 3D printing.

'Scientists must be in the vision, not just the formulation,' says Oriflame VP

Cosmetics Design was invited to Oriflame’s facility in Dublin where Senior Vice President of research and development revealed the importance of laboratories being involved in the end vision of a product.

Brands hone in on Hong Kong’s enthusiasm for organics

Sukin, a skin care brand from Australia which focuses heavily on its products’ natural claims, is set to move into Hong Kong, as organic claims continue to rouse consumers in the region.