All news articles for October 2013

Asia is the land of opportunity for Naturex

Asia is the land of opportunity for Naturex

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients supplier Naturex is looking to target the Asian region due to the growing trend for natural and exotic ingredients, building on its successes in other markets.

Diagonal Reports shines spotlight on future beauty market

Diagonal Reports shines spotlight on future beauty market

By Katie Nichol

New research from market intelligence firm Diagonal Reports highlights that small yet significant consumer groups are influencing the beauty agenda worldwide, and ingredients and formulations are subject to increased scrutiny.

in-cosmetics Asia 2013, in photos

in-cosmetics Asia 2013, in photos

By Simon Pitman

This year's in-cosmetics Asia event opened its doors at the BITEC in Bangkok, Thailand, yesterday. The show boasts more exhibitors, a bigger than ever conference programme, the annual Best Ingredient Award and, new this year, the Product Trails,...

Nu Skin makes further investment as Operation China ramps up

Nu Skin makes further investment as Operation China ramps up

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having announced plans to invest more in China and with sales booming in the region, as per its financial results released earlier in the month, Nu Skin will now look to finish the building of its Innovation Park in Shanghai.

L’Oréal announces latest sustainability plan

L’Oréal announces latest sustainability plan

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L’Oréal announces it has made a commitment to transform its sustainability footprint by 2020 whilst at the same time, looking to achieve its business ambitions and reach a billion new consumers.

Green growth in China goes super-natural

Green growth in China goes super-natural

The global natural personal care market has flourished in recent years and despite stabilising in mature markets, it continues to chart impressive figures, particularly in China.

Online discussion and ecommerce important for cosmetics brands

Online discussion and ecommerce important for cosmetics brands

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Social media and the online discussion that these platforms provide are an important influence on cosmetics brands, and with ecommerce picking up pace in the developing world, CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com catches up with The Happy Marketer’s Rachit Dayal...

Oriflame further invests in stem cell technology field

Oriflame further invests in stem cell technology field

By Michelle Yeomans

The Sweden-based cosmetic company has invested in a new plant that will solely focus on the cultivation of plant stem cell cultures as it further aims to develop stronger anti-ageing ingredients that can boost and rejuvenate the skin.

Datamonitor insight into anti-ageing trends

An insight into anti-ageing: R&D is vital

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Scientific backing is to have a big say in the future growth of the anti-ageing arena as manufacturers look to meet more consumers and create a feeling of trust, according to Datamonitor International Consumer Insights analyst Daniel Bone.

Asian demand for Donkey milk in cosmetics has risen

Donkey milk cosmetics - crème de la crème for Asian consumers

By Michelle Yeomans

Cleopatra swore by it, bathing daily in asses' milk as part of her beauty regime. Now the spotlight is back on it as Asian cosmetics consumers, particularly those in Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea and China are said to be favouring it in anti-ageing...

Nu Skin ready to make $200m investment in China

Nu Skin ready to make $200m investment in China

By Simon Pitman

Nu Skin is looking to further grow its already extensive footprint in the China market by making a $200m investment in its manufacturing and logistical operations there.

Latest app detects presence of plastic micro-beads

Latest app detects presence of plastic micro-beads

By Michelle Yeomans

The ‘Beat the Micro-bead’ app for smart phones has been developed by 30 NGOs in a bid to offer consumers more information about the presence of the plastic materials in personal care products.

Sephora in the Indian markets

Sephora 'in talks' with new franchise partner in India

By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetics retailer Sephora is said to be in the process of finding a new franchiser for the Indian markets as a result of on-going 'spats' between its owner LVMH and current partner, Genesis Colors.

Cosmetics & Personal Care packaging innovations

Pack Peek

Pack Peek: New packaging this October

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As Autumn begins, the world of packaging has seen new launches in the professional, baby care and hair care markets. Here, Cosmetics Design delves into some of the latest personal care packs.