China

L’Oréal outperforms in China: CEO hails strength of e-commerce, digital marketing and brands

11-Aug-2020 By Amanda Lim

French cosmetics conglomerate the L’Oréal Group has outperformed the market in China thanks to the strength of e-commerce, digital marketing and brands, according to its CEO.

CSAR subsidiary regulations: Latest draft detail how China hopes to streamline ingredient registration process

04-Aug-2020 By Amanda Lim

China has released two drafts supporting Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR), one of which specifies how it plans to improve the process of cosmetic registration and notification.

Digital push: Sa Sa International strengthen online efforts to brace against tough market conditions

29-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

Hong Kong-based cosmetics retailer Sa Sa International is placing more attention on its online channels in order to help the company reduce cost and make up for it battered brick-and-mortar outlets.

草本技术：安全和功效问题推升中国美容市场对“高科技草本”的需求

28-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

跨国公司 Merck 称，随着消费者对安全和功效的日益关注，中国化妆品市场对于草本化妆品成分的需求亦水涨船高。

IIVS 总裁认为中资公司的大力支持将对非动物试验方法产生“积极影响”

28-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

Institute for In Vitro Sciences Inc (IIVS) 相信，借助国内化妆品公司的支持，有望助其进一步推动在中国实施非动物试验方法的目标。

中国新规：CSAR 条例在经历新冠疫情延误风波后正式发布

28-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

国家药品监督管理局发布《化妆品监督管理条例》最终版本，条例将于 2021 年 1 月 1 日生效。

冠病疫情带动美容业发展，中国对直播带货实施“监管”

28-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

直播带货是美容和个护公司的热门营销工具，在新冠疫情疫情爆发后火速发展。中国计划出台新规则，以规范直播带货。

疫情对策：中国美容行业如何度过新冠疫情危机

28-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

中国的个人护理品牌正积极通过新式零售体验和技术与消费者们展开互动，以期安然度过新型冠状病毒 (COVID-19) 危机。

Herbal technology: Safety and efficacy concerns driving demand for ‘high-tech herbals’ in China’s beauty market

28-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

Rising consumer concern for safety and efficacy is carving out demand for herbal cosmetic ingredients in China’s cosmetics market, according to MNC Merck.

Next powerhouse? Zhejiang seeks to boost standing internationally by developing local cosmetics industry

28-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Zhejiang government has published a document detailing plans develop its cosmetics development zone to boost its competitiveness among the international players.

All about me: Chinese consumers turning to fragrance as new mode of self-expression

23-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

Fragrance brands can draw in Chinese consumers by catering to their need to channel their self-expression through perfumes, according to Givaudan.

Essential protection: Anti-pollution cosmetics a ‘must-have’ for Chinese consumers in all segments

22-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

China’s obsession with urban pollution is driving consumer demand for anti-pollution cosmetics and pushing cosmetic companies to develop innovative solutions to a complex issue.

Iconic takeover: Shiseido’s NARS digital campaign in China travel retail outperforms sales expectations by double-digits

20-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

An extensive digital campaign by Shiseido Travel Retail has helped to drives sales of NARS Cosmetics products in the Chinese duty-free market.

China animal testing: Details on new rules expected to drop within next 6 months - analyst

20-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

Clarification on the rules regarding animal testing in China is expected to be issued in the next six months, following the publication of the recent Cosmetics Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR).

Pandemic playbook: How China’s beauty industry weathered the COVID-19 crisis

15-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

China’s personal care brands are engaging with consumers through new retail experiences and technology in order to weather through the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.