All news articles for May 2018

How Kao’s brand portfolio is shaping up

How Kao’s brand portfolio is shaping up

By Natasha Spencer

Kao first entered the beauty scene in 1887. For more than a century, the Japanese beauty heavyweight has launched a multitude of brands to attract its domestic and global consumers.

Miniso to open 500 stores in Canada by 2021

Miniso to open 500 stores in Canada by 2021

By Natasha Spencer

Product developer, Miniso, plans to develop its presence in Canada and continue its high growth momentum to open 500 stores over the next three years.

Ashland showcases latest ingredient launches at NYSCC Suppliers' Day

Special Newsletter: NYSCC Suppliers' Day

Ashland showcases latest ingredient launches at NYSCC Suppliers' Day

By Simon Pitman

We caught up with Joel Mantelin, global marketing manager for biofunctionals at Ashland Specialty Ingredients at the recent NYSCC Suppliers' Day to find out more about the company's latest ingredient launches, including a new stem cell based...

Ashland showcases its sustainable aloe vera sourcing in Mexico

Special Newsletter: NYSCC Suppliers Day

Ashland showcases its sustainable aloe vera sourcing in Mexico

By Simon Pitman

We caught up with Joe Torella, vice president, skin care and business intelligence, Ashland to find out more about the company's very interesting sustainable aloe vera sourcing project in Mexico.

Genomatica debuts bio-based butylene glycol at in-cosmetics global

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Genomatica debuts bio-based butylene glycol at in-cosmetics global

By Deanna Utroske

At the 2018 in-cosmetics global event in Amsterdam, Cosmetics Design Editor Deanna Utroske spoke with Lisa Kennedy, Director of Business Development at biotech development company Genomatica, about their first personal care ingredient.

Beiersdorf grows e-commerce presence in China

Beiersdorf grows e-commerce presence in China

By Natasha Spencer

German personal care company, Beiersdorf, enters into a strategic partnership with a leading online retail platform for imports in China, NetEase Kaola.

Using culture as a marketing method

Using culture as a marketing method

By Natasha Spencer

Storytelling is having a dramatic impact on how indie brands are crafting, communicating and connecting communities both online and offline. In this special focus on how Asia-Pacific brands of today are marketing themselves, we look at how culture is...

Kao creates new cosmetics portfolio

Kao creates new cosmetics portfolio

By Natasha Spencer

Japanese cosmetics name, Kao Group, builds a global portfolio of brands to propel growth in both Asia and Europe.

Indie and Fragrance: a business partnership with sillage

Special Newsletter: Indie Brands

Indie and Fragrance: a business partnership with sillage

By Deanna Utroske

Niche, startup, and independent brands are proliferating in beauty and fragrance alike. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at several indie fragrance brands with proven or probable longevity in the market.

New trend alert: Shaping brows in China

New trend alert: Shaping brows in China

By Natasha Spencer

Global market intelligence provider, Mintel, explains how and why Chinese beauty shoppers are turning their attention to eyebrow make up.

Amorepacific opens its first pop-up shop in New York

Amorepacific opens its first pop-up shop in New York

By Natasha Spencer

In a joint partnership with prestigious fashion magazine, Marie Claire Magazine, the South Korean beauty leader, Amorepacific unveils its inaugural global beauty pop-up in New York City, US.

Cica cream: The latest craze from South Korea

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Cica cream: The latest craze from South Korea

By Natasha Spencer

Sensitive skin care concerns are on the rise, so we caught up with Laurie Du, Senior Beauty & Personal Care Analyst, China, at Mintel to find out how cica creams are providing a sensitive solution.

L'Oréal acquires Korean color cosmetics company Stylenanda, founded by Kim So-hee

L'Oréal acquires Korean color cosmetics company Stylenanda

By Deanna Utroske

The global K-Beauty movement has, until now, been premised largely on skin care. When this deal closes, the multinational beauty corporation will be in a position to bring Korean makeup to the world—thanks to Kim So-hee and the multimillion dollar brand...

Lab INC. launches daylight skin protector

Lab INC. launches daylight skin protector

By Natasha Spencer

The South Korean beauty creator aims to protect user’s skin from daylight damage with its newly-released and currently sold out Demar3 Protector.