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.
In her Indie Beauty Profile, Brianne West, founder of Ethique (a brand that makes only solid-bar-form personal care and beauty products), shares a bit of what she’s done to create a successful brand that stands as an example of what a more socially, culturally,...
The Indie beauty category and the naturals trend have always been a perfect complement, so it comes as no surprise that some of the most progressive and forward-thinking natural brands are also independently owned.
We take a look at a few of the beauty players leading the charge with digital, making the most of opportunities to reach and engage with consumers online.
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.
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.
Photo enhancement app publisher, Meitu, releases new features for Mother's Day and partners with the British Museum to launch its new limited edition smartphone.
Innovation and technology are key components to bolster the impact and efficacy of ingredient usage. We caught up with Jane Zhang, Head of Personal Care in China, Azelis to talk through Azelis’ strategic plans.
The online shopping and selling destination in Southeast Asia is celebrating a key period in its growth, marked by its collaboration with Alibaba, and pop-up event in Singapore.
As Azafran Innovacion puts the steps in place to grow its store numbers from 1,500 to 10,000, we spoke with the company's Director, Aditi Vyas, on how it navigates the Indian beauty landscape.
As the bioengineering company pursues its focus and relationship with Asia-Pacific (APAC) consumers, we talk to Damien Perriman, Senior Vice President of Specialty Chemicals at Genomatica about the company’s achievements and experiences in the market...
As Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) closes its doors for another year, we bring you the winners of this year’s Fountain Awards which praise fresh and cutting-edge technologies and progressive developments.
As the UK-headquartered male skin care and beauty brand marks 2018 as a key growth period for its expansion in Asia, we caught up with Simon Duffy, Founder of Bulldog Skincare For Men to ask what we can expect from the male skin care sector.
After launching in 850 Olive Young stores in South Korea in 2012, we speak to Simon Duffy, Founder of Bulldog Skincare For Men on how the company has become “the number one selling men’s lotion and men’s cleanser in-store in the country" and how...
Since the advent of BB creams, multifunctional color cosmetic products have evolved to the point where almost every product in the category has various claims.
From augmented reality and artificial intelligence, to shifting trends in digital retail, we take a look at how app technologies are shifting colour cosmetics trends and behaviours.
Following its acquisition of Chemcolour in 2017 and its recent alliance with Momentive, the leading global speciality distributor talks about its entry into the APAC market and plans for growth.
Launched in Japan in 1969 with 25 branches and offices in Shanghai, the US and the UK, we spoke to Kumiko Kumagai, Deputy General Manager of Sun Chlorella London about the power of Chlorella and the natural trend.
Indian integrated ‘Farm to Face’ player and provider of innovative organic personal care products increases its activities to its domestic marketplace.
Describing itself as a premier online beauty and wellness destination, the Indian retailer has announced its latest addition to its brand portfolio: ‘Soap Story’.
North Asia, Greater China and Southeast are next on the agenda, as premium anti-ageing supplier, Nu Skin Enterprises, launches its new beauty tool and treatment cleansers.
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