In the run-up to the leading event dedicated to advanced scientific techniques and insights in China, in co-operation with IFSCC, we spoke with Claudie Willemin Scientific Editor at International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) and...
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...
As the nation combines three of its key cosmetics regulations authorities, we take a look at how the influence of the healthcare industry and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) is impacting the regulatory landscape in China.
Multinational packaging and manufacturing company, Johnson & Johnson, prepares to launch its latest design facility in Science Park, Singapore, marking its first innovation unit outside New York.
Interestingly, while ploughing resources into online is a priority, today’s brands are now seeing human engagement and staff investment as crucial, Matthew Crabbe, Regional Trends Director, Asia Pacific at Mintel, highlights.
As the regulatory emphasis in China strives to move the animal testing narrative on, we spoke to Erin Hill, Co-Founder and President Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) on how China’s landscape varies from other markets.
With China’s aim to carve out an alternative approach to animal testing gathering pace, we spoke to Erin Hill, Co-Founder and President at the Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) about the importance of industry partnerships in making this a reality....
China is seeing a real transformation when it comes to the frequency of purchases made online, as consumers seek cost-effectiveness, convenience and efficiency. We explore what impact this will have on physical in-store shopping and overall customer service...
As China proposes to introduce two new non-animal alternative testing methods, we ask Troy Seidle, Vice President, Humane Society International (HSI), whether China is embracing talks and moves to adopt alternative options.
The Indian personal care business is set to hit the $1 bn (€815.2 mn) revenue mark by March 2018, largely prompted by the positive performance of its leading domestic names and investment in the Chinese market.
For its 11th edition, Asia’s international platform for creative packaging will present the latest industry insights under its 2018 theme, ‘Experience the future of luxury packaging’.
International beauty and health retailer, A.S. Watson Group (ASW), supports tech innovation and beauty-based entrepreneurship with the first ever retail-themed Big Data hackathon in Hong Kong.
Clarivate Analytics, a global leader in providing trusted insights and analytics to accelerate the pace of innovation, releases its annual study revealing the globe’s top 100 global innovators, with Asia taking the top spot.
Consumer goods giant, Unilever, and Indonesian government-owned palm oil plantation company, PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN), reach an agreement to step up production of sustainable palm oil in Indonesia.
It's the last day to submit feedback on the China Food and Drug Administration’s (CFDA) published draft rules on the classification of cosmetics as it closes its public consultation period on 30th January 2018.
International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), a leading innovator of sensory experiences, moves ahead with a new flavours and fragrances plant located in Sri City, in the State of Andhra Pradesh in India.
In its 11th edition, Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) will promote the latest innovative launches and industry developments to a global audience.
Personal care giant, Shiseido, launches its new open innovation project with support from high school females, aged 14-18 years old, and companies from a range of industries.
Positive impact organisation, CEO Asia, launches the first Brands for Good Awards in Singapore to support and encourage the development of sustainable enterprises.
Moving forward, brands need to focus on building trust and loyalty to encourage consumers to embrace machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).
In this three-part interview with Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, we delve into the impact of facial care innovations in the Asian beauty space.
The best things come in small packages, and that is certainly true when it comes to indie brands as they utilise convenience and customisation to make it big.
We caught up once more with Delon Wang, Trends Manager, Asia-Pacific at Mintel, for the final instalment of our Made in Australia series to consider the impact of sociological considerations from the millennial demographic.
As the beauty industry anticipates a rise in indie brands, we spoke to Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, about what we can expect from the not-so-small-timers.
Mintel’s Beauty Retailing China 2017 report found that almost 50% of Chinese beauty consumers aged 20-49 used mobile payment when buying beauty or personal care products in the six months to November 2016.
Sheet masks created and inspired by Asian brands are taking off all over the region and further afield in Europe and the US, providing the ideal collaboration for after sun care segments.
Commenting on whether the 'Being Me' trend hails from the personalisation and customisation trend, Joyce Lam, Trends Analyst, APAC, at Mintel said: “Product personalisation and customisation do make part of ‘Being Me’, but the trend itself is...
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