Belei is the new - and first-ever - skin care brand from global internet retailer Amazon. Based on consumer data insights, is this the future of brand development in beauty and personal care? We take a look in this Editor’s Spotlight.
As beauty, health and wellness continue to collide, the demand for edible beauty products continues to rise. We speak to three experts to examine the developments, trends, challenges and future potentials of this space.
It is the biggest event on the calendar for the worldwide cosmetics and personal care ingredients market, but the fact that is so enormous can also make it daunting and difficult to navigate.
SenzaGen has received patent approval from South Korean Patent Office for its GARDskin testing technology, in a move the firm says will help strengthen its position in Asia.
Japanese beauty giant Shiseido is hoping to convert non-foundation users with its ‘medicated’ hybrid foundations, and create a whole new market in the process.
The governments of Costa Rica and South Korea have signed a trade agreement that triggers the Central American Free Trade Agreement between the two countries, dropping tariffs on Korean cosmetic imports.
Microbiome beauty brand Gallinée has made its Asian debut in Singapore and founder Marie Drago hopes to leverage its early entry to quickly expand across Asia.
Revieve CEO Sampo Parkkinen believes there is strong market potential in Asia for its AI-powered skin care advisor and plans to hone in on the region’s beauty sector.
At next month’s in-cosmetics global tradeshow in Paris, beauty startups and independent personal care brands will have a clear path to follow and an easier time connecting with ingredient suppliers that are offering low order volumes and other services...
From controversy over skin whitening products to The Body Shop’s recent animal testing alternative appointment, we round up the biggest recent headlines in regulation and safety in this Editor’s Spotlight.
A.S. Watson Group has partnered with L’Oréal-backed ModiFace to launch a virtual make-up testing service in order to keep up with consumer demand for new shopping experiences.
Kolmar Korea is planning to commercialise its newly developed 3D-printed skin cream and then use the technology to develop 3D-printed make-up such as lipstick and compact powder.
Animal testing bans for cosmetics are in place in a large number of countries and regional states, but some are still delaying in introducing these. We take a look and consider how far there is left to go with animal testing alternatives too. Watch in...
In our round up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight Australia’s animal testing ban, M.A.C.’s exclusive China collection, Indonesia’s compulsory halal labelling laws and more.
We round up of our most-read news pieces about China, featuring M.A.C’s success with a China-exclusive collection and financial results from L’Oréal, Estee Lauder, LG H&H and more.
A huge body of scientific evidence makes it hard to deny that pollution from the agricultural industry has contributed significantly to global climate change, but what might perplex some is how this is connected to the cosmetics and personal care industry.
Our third annual Beauty Industry Awards has been another huge success, with a tremendous number of high quality entries making the judges’ decisions harder than ever.
This month, the social sales beauty company added its name to a growing roster of businesses and corporations participating in WEPs. And late last week, when Deborah Gibbins, the company’s chief operating officer, spoke at a United Nations forum focused...
French consumers are using fewer personal care products, so being relevant to their specific demands is becoming essential. Here, Anaïs Dupuy, Business Development Manager, Kantar Worldpanel, reveals the key drivers for beauty in France and reveals exclusive...
Sensient believes there is plenty of opportunity in China for its food-grade pigments because beauty consumers are continuing to prioritise health and safety.
Indie beauty businesses with roots in Israel, like FRÉ Skincare, have been available on the market in the United States for a few years and are now moving to be competitive with mainstream personal care brands in the region.
South Korean beauty conglomerate AmorePacific has pledged to use paper packaging over bubble wrap, in response to consumer concerns over plastic waste and its environmental damage.
The baby-specific personal care market in China will double to $2.8bn by 2023, according to new research which highlights the benefits of premiumisation and the impact of the relaxation of China’s one-child policy.
We round up of our most-read cosmetics regulation stories of the region, featuring animal testing in Australia, updates on Indonesia’s mandatory halal law and more.
The naturals trend continues to go from strength to strength, but as the category continues to evolve, the rise in consumer demand is also giving way to added responsibilities.
The global beauty giant has, for the third consecutive year, teamed up with the Hello Tomorrow Global Challenge: a competition that aims to connect and empower the most promising scientific and technological startups.
What is claimed to be the world’s first eco-friendly and biodegradable glitter has been launched in China at the PCHi exhibition, and won the event’s Fountain Award for its plant-derived cosmetic glitter.
Late last week, the blog and social content agency led by Ron Robinson announced that it has gotten in to the personal care products business, formulating and retailing 2 facial skin care products and leaving the door open for a fuller line of beauty...
Conscious consumerism has pushed organic and natural beauty market to all time high, a new report from the Soil Association Certification. We take a look at the findings in this Editor’s Spotlight.
Singaporean skin care and spa brand Porcelain has unveiled its first smart spa which utilises digital technology to create personalised, interactive and seamless spa experience.
In her Indie Beauty Profile, Melanie Gleeson, founder of endota, tells how a first job in beauty grew into a spa services business and eventually a brand with 3 distinct product lines. And, she passes along the advice of a friend that changed her into...
We caught up with Edison Diaz, who is director of applied research in EAME (Fragrance Division), Symrise, to discuss the current state of the fragrance industry, its present major challenges and how the industry can move forward.
Merck is adapting to China’s rapidly developing personal-care industry as it faces pressure and competition from local players, which have upped their game in terms of quality and innovation.
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