Here we take a look at the announcements and highlights in the cosmetics packaging world, whether it be in masstige or prestige, fragrance, skin care, make-up, the list goes on.
Avon Products has made progress in its turnaround bid by posting third quarter net income attributable to the company of $91.4 million, versus a loss of $5.5 million a year earlier.
Junko Miyano, digital marketing manager, Nihon L’Oréal, L’Oreal’s Japanese subsidiary, talked to Cosmetics Design about the company’s digital marketing strategy in the country. Started in 2006, it has evolved rapidly from a small base and a low budget...
The organisers of the in-cosmetics Asia trade show, taking place 4-6 November at the BITEC in Bangkok, have announced the shortlist for this year’s Innovation Zone Best Ingredient Award.
This year’s in-cosmetics Asia event sees the return of the Product Trails designed to fast-track visitors to the most innovative trends and forward-thinking suppliers in each sector, and here we take a look at those trails.
L’Oreal’s Travel Retail Division is launching its Vichy, La Roche-Posay and Kérastase brands in selected Travel Retail locations in Asia and the Americas, as it looks to capitalize on its ‘sixth continent’.
As part of its business expansion plans in Indonesia L’Oréal says it is about to renew its logistics management contract with global supply chain management company CEVA.
With visitors numbers up for the 2014 event, Reed Exhibitions Japan says it is looking to increase the size of the next event by 30% and hold it in January 2016.
in-cosmetics Asia, considered the leading exhibition and conference in the region, is due to take place next week in Bangkok, allowing hundreds of global personal care ingredient suppliers to exhibit their products.
As consumers continue to spend money on affordable luxuries like nail care; start-ups and big players alike are looking to kiosks rather than retail stores to cash in on these opportunities.
A newly established scientific committee are set to assess cutting edge research for the Probiota 2015 Scientific Frontiers poster session. Don’t miss your chance to present as entries close on November 7.
The industry has long been developing products that protect against UV skin damage. Now, scientists and formulators are focusing on warding off the effects of air pollution in Asia.
Scientists in China and Canada have shown that the addition of lignin to commercial sunscreens can actually enhance their effectiveness and that exposure to sunlight may help them work even better.
It's been ten years since Australia was involved in Trans-Pacific Partnership talks, and this time around nanoparticles and nanolabelling are high on the agenda.
Technology Applications International Corporation (NUUU) has concluded a clinical study to test the efficacy of anti-aging products, developed on earth and tested in space by NASA.
Procter & Gamble announces a number of changes to its management team in line with its plan to streamline the business by putting key personnel in place in core business lines.
Latest data from the China Bureau of Statistics shows that the country’s economy grew at the slowest pace in five years, but that consumer sales, and specifically those for cosmetics, remain strong.
Global beauty and personal care has reached a total value of $454 billion in 2013, with Asia-Pacific representing 28% of sales. Here, Euromonitor's Beauty and Personal Care analyst Pei Ying outlines four key trends driving growth in the industry.
Next month will see this year’s in-cosmetics Asia event take place in Bangkok, with the show launching a new feauture this year: its ‘Interactive Formulation Laboratory’.
L'Oreal signed this week to acquire the multicultural beauty brand and plans for it to continue under current leadership while making full use of its expertise in the multicultural beauty sector.
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.
With more than a quarter of Japan’s population over the age of 60, it is said that country suffers more from the issues of an ageing population than any other country. That’s no doubt why the anti-ageing industry is doing so well.
Symrise is strengthening its presence in the fast-growing West African with a new location in Lagos, Nigeria which will cover the Scent & Care and Flavour & Nutrition segments.
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.
Tapping into the growing interest in natural ingredients from Australia, Naturally Australian Products has launched a new range of ingredients sourced from all over the country.
Elder Pharma is planning on building its market share in the mouthwash segment in India by relaunching its AMPM range with a specific product for smokers and tobacco users.
The benefits of snail mucus on the skin have been known to the cosmetics industry for a while, and having seen a big trend in Korea, it is now heading to American shores and is expected to be the ‘newest fad’.
Shares in US-based Nu Skin spiked yesterday on the back of renewed investor confidence after the company announced the confirmation of a $375m credit note with the Deutsche Bank.
Cosme Tokyo 2014 will open its doors for the third time on October 20th, and will be revealing a distinctive emphasis on cosmetic ingredients and products developed from stem cells.
China is losing market share in the Asian natural & organic cosmetics market which analysts attribute to animal-testing methods and formulation challenges.
Vitamin D supplementation improves winter-related atopic dermatitis (AD) in children at risk of vitamin D deficiency and could provide a safe alternative to UV light treatment, according to a new study led by Boston researchers.
The company announced this week its intentions to further limit water use and packaging as well as to take advantage of more renewable materials by 2020.
Palm oil production slumped significantly in Malaysia during September, as demand from a host of industries, including cosmetics and personal care, has continued to fall this year.
Animal testing requirements are continuing to hamper growth in the market for natural and organic cosmetics in China, says market research company Organic Monitor.
Research from across the pond has shown how resveratrol works to inhibit growth of the bacteria that causes acne and can also be combined with benzoyl peroxide, a common acne medicine, to enhance the drug's ability to kill the bacteria.
Here, together with Mintel, Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the products representing the innovative facial care segment on the Asian markets right now...
The number of animal tests has declined significantly in New Zealand, but the Humane Society International says it will continue to put pressure on until the practice is totally outlawed.
The Australian market for cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries is showing distinct signs of bouncing back following some tough years of contraction, according to new data from IBISWorld.
By RJ Whitehead & Shane Starling from HI-Japan in Tokyo
Japan has always led the world in functional food experimentation even if the results of most of that have remained within the confines of the 127.3m-strong nation with the world's oldest average lifespan - 84.6 years.
The facial mask trend appears to have made the jump from the Asia Pacific region and is now showing the first signs of really taking off in Europe, according to market research group NPD.
The Chinese government has been called on to “adopt international best practices” with its' cosmetics regulation by the American Chamber of Commerce in China.
Australia-based Baxter Laboratories has developed an in-vitro skin compatibility and safety test which targeted the move away from testing products on animals.
Shares have risen in Coty since it announced its intention to acquire luxury fragrance and color cosmetics brand Bourjois from Chanel, but a Euromonitor analysts says the deal does not cover all bases.
Fragrance, colour cosmetics and skin care brand owner Coty has confirmed a binding offer to acquire Bourjois cosmetics from Paris-based fashion house Chanel.
According to Customs Service statistics; from January to August of this year, Korea exported the most cosmetics to China - 19,358 tons (US$323 million), knocking Japan off of the top spot.
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