As the market in the Asia Pacific region continues to grow at a strong pace, the halal and anti-pollution look set to dominate activity at the forthcoming in-cosmetics Asia event.
The global beauty industry could soon be done on a much more local supply chain model thanks to the rise of digital printing, according to a leading trend forecaster.
The top skin care demands from Asian consumers have been revealed, with younger consumers having a particularly weighty impact on the direction of the category.
Regardless of how successful an international beauty player may be on the Asia Pacific region, the China market practically evolves overnight and staying ahead of the game here – as L’Oreal knows only too well, takes risk and strategic foresight.
Noted to be Japan’s largest exhibition specialised in cosmetics, Cosme Toyko organisers are making the final preparations for the 2016 event which will be focused around showcasing what the country has to offer in cosmetic innovation...
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In an effort to strengthen its presence in China, BASF has invested in an additional production facility to ramp up its production of wax esters, emulsifiers and primary surfactants in Jinshan.
The second edition of the Makeup in Seoul is set to open its doors next week, with a bigger event, an extensive conference programme and more visitors expected.
Estée Lauder Companies has met with huge success in Asia on the back of a targeted approach to product development that delivers tailored products specifically designed for Asian consumers.
Connell Brothers, the Hong Kong-based distributor of fine chemicals, has expanded its footprint into the cosmetics and personal care distribution arena in China through the acquisition of a competitor.
AmorePacific has got big goals in mind, including a significant expansion programme that aims to make it the biggest cosmetics player in Asia and one of the biggest globally, according to the company’s chief technology officer, Hak Hee Kang.
The Cosme Tokyo and Cosme Tech 2014 show opened its doors at the Big Sight exhibition hall in Tokyo yesterday, having been moved from being held in May last year to the new mid-October dates.
As part of plans to increase its footing in both China and the Asia Pacific region, Canada-based ingredients provider Lucas Meyer Cosmetics says it has secured compliancy for four ingredients.
Skin care and nutritional supplements provider Mannatech has opened a new associate business centre in Singapore as part of plants to expands its Australasian business division into the city state.
The China Beauty Expo has surpassed the competition to be officially crowned the biggest industry event in Asia, according to organisers Shanghai Baiwen and Informa.
The organisers of the Japan cosmetics trade show Cosme Tech are introducing a World Ingredients Pavilion with the aim of attracting more international ingredients players to the event.
Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder has reported a sales slowdown in its second quarter in Asia, particularly in China and Hong Kong, along with weakness in Korea.
Latest market research shows that the premium beauty category for the island state of Singapore is continuing to see high growth rates as the trend towards upgrading continues.
Last week’s Cosme Tech show in Tokyo was already one of the biggest industry trade shows in the world, but next year event organizer Reed Exhibitions Japan want it to be even bigger and more international.
Tackling the enormous opportunities in the fast-growing Asia Pacific market requires careful consideration, taking into account the enormity of the region and huge cultural differences.
With the economic slowdown hurting Western markets hard, multinationals are increasingly turning to Asia Pacific to reinvigorate growth, but it seems that key to a good start is establishing a presence there.
The market for professional hair care in the Asia Pacific region, and particularly China, has continued to grow and could position brand owners for high profit margins, a new report reveals.
Procter & Gamble head of beauty Virginia Drosos has confirmed that she is retiring from her role in the company, while the division is set to be relocated from the global headquarters in Cincinnati to Singapore.
Fenchem is launching a herbal extract formula developed to lighten the skin, targeting the growing skin lightening market in both the Asia Pacific region and worldwide.
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