Market Entry

Amway benefits through working with Chinese officials, although business is slowing

26-Mar-2013 - Michigan-based Amway has manufactured its own success story in an unlikely market, although its sales growth looks to be slowing in China as competition increases, and counterfeits become a bigger...

Illegal cosmetics imports a big problem in China

05-Mar-2013 - Most of the illegal imports seized in China last month by border trade patrol agents were cosmetics says a statement from the Ministry of Commerce.

Li & Fung acquires cosmetic brand owner Lornamead

17-Jan-2013 - Hong Kong-based consumer goods group Li & Fung has acquired Lornamead Acquisitions and its subsidiaries for $190 million, securing a significant portfolio of personal care brands.

L’Oréal’s new R&D facility is part of plans to quadruple Indian sales

15-Jan-2013 - L’Oréal has inaugurated a new Mumbai research hub at the end of last week, which is part of plans to target significant growth in the India market, the company says....

Health Ministry issues guidance on new cosmetics import rules in India

10-Jan-2013 - In light of new legislation being put in place for the import of cosmetics products in India later this year, the country’s Health Ministry has issued guidelines to provide an...

Seven Scent further expands into Asia...

13-Dec-2012 - The UK fragrance brand is the most recent to call on specialty chemicals distributor DKSH for its expertise in selected Asian markets, in a bid to further expand its product line...

Merck expands it's cosmetic pigments network into China

08-Nov-2012 - Merck Chemicals has announced the opening of a ‘Pigments & Cosmetics Technology Application Network’ (TANC) in Shanghai in an effort it says, to better meet the growing needs of Chinese...

Panasonic aims new beauty grooming range at Southeast Asian market

08-Nov-2012 - After much success in the Japanese beauty product market, Panasonic is now extending its reach into Southeast Asia with a new range of ‘nanoe care’ beauty and grooming products, based...

Regulation will be on the tip of the tongues at in-cos Asia 2012 with dedicated workshop

11-Oct-2012 - As new EU regulation comes into play next year, replacing the European Cosmetics Directive, the Regulatory Workshop at the 2012 in-cosmetics Asia will look at how this affects regulatory frameworks...

Asian active ingredient market faced with counterfeit challenge

09-Oct-2012 - Fake cosmetics are still common in Asia-Pacific and are a threat to the regions active ingredients market according to a market researcher.

Kao reaches settlement with Henkel over hair dye infringement lawsuit

05-Oct-2012 - The intellectual property battle between Kao and Henkel over hair dyes has been brought to an end after the Tokyo-based firm announced it had reached a settlement and agreed to...

Estée Lauder to release first China-focused skin care brand

04-Oct-2012 - Cosmetics player Estée Lauder is furthering its efforts to make its presence felt in Asia-Pacific and leverage its rapid sales growth in China by launching a new skin care line...

Key to marketing organic cosmetics in Asia is 'authenticity and heritage'

02-Oct-2012 - Premium organic cosmetic provider has already made a significant impact on the Asia-Pacific market and CEO Sam McKay believes it is all to do with communicating the brand values.

Estée Lauder stresses the importance of skin care sales in Asia-Pacific

13-Sep-2012 - With more than a fifth of total sales generated in Asia-Pacific, it is no wonder Estée Lauder has turned its focus to the region, and according to the make-up maker,...

India a growth target for Avon as plans for product launches announced

05-Sep-2012 - The emerging markets are all the rage for cosmetics manufacturers at present and this is no different for direct seller Avon as it targets growth in India to try and...

Voice of the Industry

“I’m hopeful, but I don't see China implementing an alternative within the next few months,” says industry expert

05-Sep-2012 - In a frank discussion with the head of the Toiletry and Fragrance Association in Singapore, Dr. Alain Khaiat reveals he has doubts as to how soon Chinese officials will be...

L’Oréal looks to China and India to deliver as Asia markets lead sales drive

04-Sep-2012 - Global cosmetics giant L’Oréal has singled out the Asian markets as key to growth for the company, highlighting the number of big players targeting the region.

in-cosmetics Asia warms up with Vietnam roadshow focusing on local opportunities

30-Aug-2012 - The in-cosmetics Asia team warmed up for the main event in November with a taster exhibition in Vietnam focusing on the trends and opportunities in the local cosmetics market.