The Chinese government announces that it will cut the import tax for high-end cosmetics to 50% effective from November 1 in bid to make its market more hospitable.
For companies keen to register cosmetics products in both markets, this guest article from regulatory expert reveals the big differences of which to be aware.
Omnichannel luxury beauty and lifestyle brand distributor, Luxasia, is to take a majority stake in Australia-based fragrance distributor Pacific SMM, further boosting its expansion into Australia and New Zealand (ANZ).
With a total of 40,000sqm and 90% of booths taken up, the upcoming edition of Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) is set to be the biggest yet, its organisers Reed Sinopharm Exhibitions (RSE) announced.
L'Oréal China has deepened its partnership with Alibaba’s Tmall to develop a male beauty line tailored just for the Chinese market, with the help of data-driven consumer analytics.
Vinegars have been used globally for centuries in cooking, medicine, cleaning, and personal care. Now with consumers’ interest in naturals, blend-it-yourself products, and time-honored traditions, vinegar is showing up quite often in skin care, hair and...
Luxury skin care brand SK-II has harnessed state-of-the-art technology to launch China’s first smart beauty store to provide consumers with highly-personalised self-shopping experience.
Consumers are changing their perception of beauty and are increasingly choosing a more holistic approach rather than quick-fixes and cover-ups, according to leading APAC analyst.
While much of the cosmetics and personal care industry is preoccupied with flashier categories (like color and skin care) and emerging technologies (like microbiome-friendly ingredients), an astute group of independent personal care brand leaders are...
Investor opposition has meant that Unilever will be keeping its headquarters in the UK, rather than its previously planned move to the Netherlands. We take a look behind the headlines at why.
With an ocean of information that can chart consumer behaviour and reveal their innermost desires, big data is empowering indie beauty brands to create truly one-of-a-kind products and services that take bespoke beauty to a whole new level.
In our round up of the top five stories gaining popularity online, we highlight the latest developments in China as well as explore the clean beauty scene
China’s discerning and digital savvy consumers can now virtually customise bespoke scents on the Jo Malone London Tmall store based on personality, preference and mood.
in-cosmetics Asia will highlight hair care at this year’s event, as the Asia-Pacific region sets itself on track to becoming the largest market by 2022.
Health and beauty retailer A.S. Watson is upgrading its VIP membership with “unparalleled levels of rewards” as an investment in loyal VIP customers who spend eight times more than the average consumer.
Shiseido has highlighted the efficacy of retinol on neck wrinkles, which the company says is increasingly becoming a concern for women, in its latest research and development project.
Here's a recap of the most-read beauty and cosmetic stories of September, featuring tariff issues, cross-border e-commerce law changes, as well as ingredients trends.
Iba Halal Care, India’s only Halal-certified cosmetics brand, has raised $3m in Series-A funding to tackle expansion plans in the nation’s burgeoning sector.
What’s new in animal testing regulation, naturals claims, nano UV filters and ingredients transparency? In this special feature, we cast an eye over the latest and most impactful shifts in regulation and safety for the beauty and personal care industry.
Direct-selling beauty firm AVON has appointed a new General Manager to its Indian operations in bid to improve the company’s position in the country’s fast-growing market.
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