For the first time at in-Cosmetics Asia – which begins today, Tuesday October 30 – a series of 90-minute research and development (R&D) will be taking place across all three days.
South Korea’s cosmetics exports has become the driving force of the country’s exports sector, with its value quadrupling over the last four years to reach $4.95bn.
Luxasia, a Singapore-based luxury beauty and lifestyle omni-channel distributor, has identified Vietnam as a strategic growth market, brimming with potential.
We round up of our most-read news pieces about China, featuring exclusive partnerships, reduced import tax rates and why compulsory animal-testing will take more than five years to stop.
The International Fragrance Association (IFRA) is making it a priority to increase awareness of the IFRA standards across APAC, following the launch of its new regional offices in Singapore.
CK Hutchison, owner of beauty retailer and pharmacy Watsons, has struck a deal with Meitu to build a new social media orientated business model that enhances online and offline interaction with consumers.
International fragrance manufacture Iberchem Group is capitalising on the commercial success it has achieved in South East Asia with the inauguration of a new subsidiary in Bangkok.
Speciality chemical company Clariant has entered a partnership with PT Martina Berto, an Indonesian cosmetics manufacturer, to tap into the company’s expertise in South East Asian plant-based ingredients.
South Korean cosmetics firm Cosmax earns a vegan certificate for its Hwaseong production plant to meet the rising demand for vegan cosmetics in the market.
Reports that cosmetic giants Shiseido and Kao ramping up efforts in Asia signal the growing popularity of Japanese cosmetics amongst consumers in the region.
Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Department (NPRA) has recalled 14 skin care items after they were found to contain potentially harmful ingredients.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) has opened two new facilities in China this month, one of which is the company’s first lab focusing on naturals outside of the US.
Although China has made significant strides in moving away from animal-testing, its challenges suggest it may take more than five years for the country to completely stop compulsory animal-testing for cosmetics, says one analyst.
A well-known Chinese blogger, Hao Yu, claims that he is suing the Estée Lauder Companies, after alleging that its luxury brand La Mer was responsible for misleading advertising.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
European beauty retailer Feelunique has signed a deal with Secoo to launch a flagship store on its e-commerce platform in bid to reach out to its Chinese customer base.
No.7, Soap & Glory and more will soon be available to Chinese consumers as Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and the Alibaba Group unveiled the official flagship of Boots on cross-border e-commerce platform Tmall Global.
Shiseido has relaunched its limited-edition, traveller-exclusive 24-hr Defense Mist Duo in pop-ups across Japan’s travel-retail outposts - using its #StrongSouls campaign as a platform.
Cosmetic-related items were among the Trump administration’s finalised list of $200bn worth of imports subjected to an additional 10% tariffs effective September 24, which will be increased to 25% by the start of next year.
The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy (KCNA) and Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) will sponsor K-beauty fairs in New York and Florida in order to help smaller South Korean cosmetic companies to penetrate the lucrative US beauty...
South Korea’s leading skin care brand Aesthetic Hydration Cosmetic (AHC) has made its way into China and will now be available on e-commerce platforms and through local health and beauty stores across the country.
Beauty products from North Korea may soon be available globally as leader Kim Jong Un again highlighting the potential of the country’s cosmetics sector.
As the makeup black market continues to thrive in the Philippines, the EcoWaste Coalition believes that the only way to tackle the problem is with hard ball methods such as stricter border control, tougher sanctions and punishments that match the crime.
This year, in-cosmetics Asia is placing the spotlight on hydration to help cosmetic manufacturers tap into the growing Asian aspiration of achieving glass-like, cloudless skin.
China has introduced new legislation that will hold online platforms such as Alibaba and JD.com accountable for fake goods sold by third parties on their websites, in a bid to curb the spread of counterfeits and strengthened their IP protection.
The Shiseido Group has named Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi as the latest global brand ambassador for Clé de Peau Beauté, in bid to capture the Chinese market.
Cosmetics and personal care items will face a raise from 2.5% to 10% in Indonesian import taxes as the government goes on the defensive to support its weakening currency.