All news articles for July 2016

Spending on beauty up in China, despite cooling economy

Spending on beauty up in China, despite cooling economy

By Lucy Whitehouse

Chinese consumers are still keen to spend on beauty in China, according to newly released research from Mintel, with the majority of those surveyed stating they spent more on facial skin care in 2015 compared to 2014.

Eye on the Trends in Asia: Ethical

Eye on the Trends in Asia: Ethical

By Lucy Whitehouse

Four key trends are set to define the Asia Pacific skin care market in the coming period, according to recent research by Euromonitor International. In this mini-series, Cosmetics Design takes a closer look at each: this time, we consider ethical.

How Korea could corner the halal market

How Korea could corner the halal market

By Lucy Whitehouse

A collaboration between Korea and Malaysia could see Korea leap to the forefront of halal beauty innovation and manufacture, an industry expert has suggested.

Eye on the Trends in Asia: digital

Eye on the Trends in Asia: digital

By Lucy Whitehouse

Four key skin care trends for the Asia Pacific region have been identified by Euromonitor International for the period up ahead. In this mini series, Cosmetics Design takes a closer look at each: here, we consider digital.

L’Oréal will acquire skincare, makeup company IT Cosmetics for 1.2 bn

L’Oréal will acquire IT Cosmetics

By Deanna Utroske

Friday afternoon, the self-proclaimed world’s leading beauty company announced the signing of a deal to purchase skin care and makeup brand IT Cosmetics for over $1bn — validation of IT Cosmetics’ hard-earned reputation for innovation and consumer loyalty.  

Boots prepares for South Korea launch

Boots prepares for South Korea launch

By Lucy Whitehouse

Walgreens Boots Alliance, pharmacy-led health and beauty player, has entered into a franchise partnership that will see it enter South Korea through the country’s number one hypermarket retailer.

Eye on the Trends in Asia: Well-being

Eye on the Trends in Asia: Well-being

By Lucy Whitehouse

Well-being within beauty and personal care is one of four key trends tipped to define the skin care market in Asia in the coming years, according to the latest research from Euromonitor International. 

Eye on the Trends in Asia: customisation

Eye on the Trends in Asia: customisation

By Lucy Whitehouse

Four key trends are tipped to define the skin care market in Asia in the coming years, according to research from Euromonitor International. In this series of specials, Cosmetics Design takes a closer look at each, starting here with customisation.

The first natural salicylic acid hits the market

The first natural salicylic acid hits the market

By Lucy Whitehouse

A new natural salicylic acid has been released by raw materials producer Alban Muller, with the company claiming it is the first 100% natural molecule of the acid to enter the market.

Are you up to date with cosmetics regulation across Asia?

Are you up to date with cosmetics regulation across Asia?

By Lucy Whitehouse

ChemLinked Cosmetic Portal, a market information provider on regulation and compliance across Asia, has begun launching a series of ‘cosmepedia’ aimed at equipping beauty industry professionals with country-specific regulatory knowledge.

Four key trends for the future of anti-ageing

Four key trends for the future of anti-ageing

By Lucy Whitehouse

At the recent in-cosmetics Korea event in Seoul, the in-cosmetics Group released a new market report revealing the latest key movements in the anti-ageing arena and predictions for future growth.

Evolution of sensation – why sensory matters so much now

Evolution of sensation – why sensory matters so much now

By Belinda Carli, Institue of Personal Care Science

Touch has such a big impact on human emotions. Have you ever noticed how the feel of your personal care products can have a similar effect? In this guest article from an industry expert, Belinda Carli takes a look at the evolution of sensation in beauty.

Is beauty from within set to make a comeback?

Is beauty from within set to make a comeback?

By Simon Pitman

Beauty from within never went away in Asia, but in Europe initial enthusiasm waned, while in the US it never really took off in a big way. So is the time now ripe for firms to be investing in the area again?

LVMH to invest in Korean cosmetic company Clio

LVMH to invest in Korean cosmetic company Clio

By Simon Pitman

LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton is taking the plunge into the innovative and fast-growing South Korean cosmetics industry by investing $50m (€45m) in CLIO Co.

Women spend on beauty for confidence and youth, study finds

Women spend on beauty for confidence and youth, study finds

By Deanna Utroske

The Changing Face of Beauty, a global study conducted by Allergan, reflects a shift in consumer expectations; women today opt for products and procedures to improve how they feel, rather than simply how they look.

Baby skin care products enjoying boom in China

Baby skin care products enjoying boom in China

By Lucy Whitehouse

Thanks to the relaxing of its historic 'one-child policy' in January this year, China is set to see a boom in its baby and child-specific markets, with baby personal care one of the segments set to lead the charge.

Facial recognition technology can now beat make-up

Facial recognition technology can now beat make-up

By Simon Pitman

Colour cosmetics might make people look good, but lipstick and eyeshadow can also play havoc on facial recognition technology, which is what U.S. Army researchers have been working to rectify.

‘Gemology’ anti-ageing facials build momentum in Tokyo

‘Gemology’ anti-ageing facials build momentum in Tokyo

By Michelle Yeomans

Gems are big in anti-ageing right now. While snail extract and bee venom has been capturing formulators' attention in recent years, diamond powder and precious gems have been rising through the ranks – thanks to their high quality rejuvenating properties.