India's retail cosmetics market is predicted to grow to $2.68 billion by the year 2020, with this in mind UBM held its first personal care expo in New Delhi this month.
According to two new surveys carried out on personal care products in Denmark, the country’s Consumer Council says that one in four body lotions contain allergens or endocrine disruptors (EDCs), whilst it is even higher in hand soaps.
Despite the major downward trend of global stock prices, Avon has had some good news as its share prices rose almost 5% upon news that a $62 million lawsuit is about to be settled.
As Chinese cosmetics gain momentum in the West, Jahwa's premium brand, Herborist is venturing into North America with a range based on its hundred year expertise in ancient ingredients and techniques.
Japanese cosmetics brand, Isshin-do Honpo has taken male grooming to another level with a range of quirky 'superhero' re-juvenating face masks, perhaps to entice men into more exciting skin care routines...
According to scientists from Israel and Germany, tighter EU regulations prohibiting the use of animals in safety testing, although more humane - is ultimately hindering new cosmetic product development.
With Euromonitor forecasting Indonesia as one of the top 10 global skin care markets by 2019, personal care ingredient suppliers are stepping up their efforts to penetrate and consolidate their presence.
Personal care giant, AmorePacific found itself among those affected by the devaluation of the Yuan this month - experiencing a loss of 11 per cent in a market it considers as its second-biggest.
The Swiss ingredients provider has teamed up with Future Group (Future Consumer Enterprise) to develop new brands and products specifically for the Indian personal care market.
The trend for consumers to be fitter and healthier is one of the biggest influences helping the professional skin care market show signs of recovery, with Germany and the UK as the driving regions at present.
To commemorate its 20th anniversary Cosmoprof Asia has some special events in store, including a new awards ceremony dedicated to French Cosmetics innovation.
As the West calls for more of South Korea's beauty innovations, even the smallest of players are benefiting, despite struggling to ward off stiff competition at home.
Schwarzkopf has been voted Australia's most trusted hair care brand, beating the likes of Dove and L'Oreal to the top spot for 'offering quality and substance'.
Japanese colour cosmetics retailer, Ainz & Tulpe has introduced facial recognition shop windows that capture shoppers as they walk by with the latest make-up 'looks' they can then access in their native tongue at discounted prices.
Procter and Gamble’s CEO admits the company was clearly over-extended, particularly in Beauty, but with the refocus ‘essentially done’ it will become a simpler business to create value from.
According to market analysts, there is still real opportunity for beauty companies to further educate Chinese consumers and add to their skin care routines with more products.
Recent research released by Canadean reveals a strong interest in celebrity culture in Asia as three in ten consumers say its either 'important or very important' that a personal care product is endorsed by a famous person.
Despite the obvious sustainable benefits of coconut oil over palm, a politician has accused the Philippines government that the latter should be given an equal footing as coconut shows 'little growth' due to pests and calamities.
As the largest generation ever, Millennials’ spending will reach $2.5 trillion dollars in 5 years and the new Women 2020 study from Meredith Corporation highlights what that means for personal care and cosmetics brands.
Mumbai-based creative agency, 'Cut The Crap' has taken on what claims to be India’s 'first' halal cosmetics brand, iba to 'create a brand that would be progressive and non-preachy.'
According to a report published by China's largest e-tailer Taobao.com; 2015 witnessed explosive growth in online shopping overseas, with new buyers accounting for 28 per cent, and with a preference for local specialties in other countries and regions.
Joshiryoku danshi refers to a generation of young Japanese men who aren't interested in a traditional masculine role but rather invest their time and money on 'feminine activities' like shopping and beauty routines.
NetBase, the social analytics solutions firm, compiled data in a recent report that explores what exactly consumers are saying about leading skin care brands and reveals how those brands can leverage social media more fully.
L’Oréal is building its digital team with a host of experts as it looks to gain a strong competitive advantage and win the battle against its cosmetics rivals, according to company chairman and CEO, Jean-Paul Agon.
South Korean beauty brand 'Recipe Cosmetics' is hoping to change the game with a sun care technology that aims to cool down the skin with snowflake shaped particles.
Following Coty's acquisition of P&G’s beauty portfolio, the colour cosmetics player is set to make its mark in India's fast-growing professional hair care market for the first time.
This year's in-cosmetics Asia show in Bangkok will focus on 'natural and organic'. With products in this segment accounting for 3% of all cosmetic sales, organisers say it is a theme that reflects one of the industry's biggest global...
The European Commission has banned an eyebrow enhancer from being sold in Bulgaria after finding that it does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation as it contains high levels of the cationic surfactant benzalkonium chloride.
As growth slows in China, AkzoNobel is reportedly seeking out markets that are experiencing robust economic growth like Thailand, India, Vietnam and Indonesia.
Following accusations that Hindustan Unilever exposed former factory workers in Kodaikanal to mercury poisoning, the brand states that "extensive studies found no harm to workers or the environment".
As Korean cosmetics really start to become known for their creativity and high quality, China has its sights set on the country's finest R&D and production personnel to help it compete in the beauty arena.
Having studied how the loss of dermal anchoring structures leads to skin sagging, Shiseido has discovered that exercises to contract and relax facial muscles can stimulate fibroblasts to prevent this, and a licorice extract can be used as the active ingredient...
While halal beauty is becoming an increasingly attractive category, market researcher Euromonitor reveals that for the multinationals; Asia's landscape is not 'easy game'.
With 10 per cent of China's rural communities reportedly making a living selling products online, e-commerce retailers are making moves to invest in these merchants.
Having secured a strong following of Chinese consumers in the UK, supplement supplier 'Works with Water' Nutraceuticals has been selected to sponsor the fifth series of TV show China's Next Top Model.
Beiersdorf has continued on its positive growth path thanks to the weak euro’s current situation, lower costs, and rising sales of Nivea and Eucerin products; although it remains cautious after business slowed in the first half of the year in the Western...
Returning to Shanghai in March, 90% of PCHi's 2016 booths have already been booked up as organisers report the show to be the most diverse and robust edition to date.
In an effort to bring regulations more in line with Western standards, the CFDA has submitted a revised draft of the supervision and management of cosmetics to the State Council.
Inspired by the space film 'Gravity', South Korean brand, IOPE has devised a stunt where a model tests whether its air cushion compact can cope in zero gravity conditions.
Despite the Chinese market proving tough for some of LVMH's brands, the luxury goods firm reported a 6 per cent increase in its perfumes and cosmetics division.
A recent SCCS ruling that alpha-arbutin is safe will have a ripple effect for Asia's skin care markets as the ingredient, used in skin tone applications is one of the biggest growing segments on the region.