The UK government has worked alongside the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and wider beauty industry to digitally issue Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificates that should enable the export of ‘ordinary’ goods to China without...
The unwavering appetite for niche perfumes and brand mastery of digital communication are some of the reasons why we can expect more niche fine fragrance brands from Asia vying for the international spotlight.
A fourth-generation perfumer with global ambitions has made it his life mission to introduce the modern consumer to his family’s legacy of traditional Thai perfumery through his contemporary brand.
Japanese cosmetics company Kosé Corporation has relaunched its mass make-up brand Fasio to meet the new needs of consumers that have accelerated as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Essential oils have seen a revival in cosmetics over the past few years and will continue to surge, appreciated for their ability to impart a wide range of natural, unique and pleasant fragrances but also pack a bioactive punch, says a review.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we highlight the top-selling categories of Shopee’s mega festival, and brands looking to tap into a host of trends accelerating as a result of COVID0-19.
International beauty giant L’Oréal has kicked off green deliveries in Singapore with sustainable packaging and an electric delivery fleet with aims to improve its carbon footprint.
Kao Corporation is working to reinforce the online presence of its high-end beauty brand SENSAI in key markets such as Japan, China and Europe, in order to strengthen its position in the prestige skin care market.
Japanese beauty major Shiseido has announced that it will partially terminate the exclusive global license with Dolce & Gabbana regarding the product development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of its beauty products.
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