With the environmental impact on the skin continuing to be a key concern for consumers, David Boudier, Scientific Communication Manager at Silab talks us through how neuro-soothing ingredients are pushing the natural segment into its next phase.
After launching its latest natural skin care offering, Neurofense, in January 2018, we got the lowdown on neuro-soothing ingredients from French cosmetics producer, Silab, and why these appeal to APAC consumers.
Personal care giant, Shiseido, and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) carry out joint research on stress and the potential to conduct self-assessments.
Following in the fashion industry’s footsteps, beauty brands are using autumn/winter trends to develop their brands' consumer bases and provide inspiration for their latest ranges and campaigns.
The deadline for submissions to the Beauty Industry Awards is February 26th. Watch this video to find out more about the competition, the ten ingredient and finished product categories and how to make your submission.
Following the success of the skin care favourite, we continued our conversation with Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care, Mintel, on how the sector developed in 2017 and what’s in store for 2018.
As the cosmetics industry concentrates on what will be big in 2018, we take a look at one of the sectors set to take it by storm and the developments inspiring this growing trend.
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.
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.
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...
As facial masks have become "an integral part of many consumers’ regular skin care routines throughout the Asia Pacific region", we asked Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst, Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel what is driving...
Shiseido Group’s, luxury brand, Clé de Peau Beauté, launches its limited edition, holiday season ‘Coffret Synactif’ from its premium product range ‘Synactif’.
With DIY and customisation becoming huge buzzwords in 2017, we spoke to Florence Bernardin, Founder of Information & Inspiration about why this trend has really got off the ground now.
In the final part of our interview with Philip Hwang, Brand Strategy Director at Brandimage, we explore the importance of provenance in cultural marketing messages and what the future of fragrance in APAC may look like.
Chemist Dr. Chen Wugang is the founder of Taiwanese skin care and beauty salon franchise, with Joanna Chen now at the helm of Chlitina as the CEO. Ryan Chao, Chlitina’s Chief Operating Officer for the Greater China area, talks about the latest developments...
The Indian government and leading brands recognise the potential of Ayurvedic beauty and are supporting its growth, Shreyansh Kocheri, Senior Research Analyst at Euromonitor International explains.
Performance chemicals manufacturer, Camlin Fine Sciences, and its subsidiary company, CFS Europe, gain a 51% stake in Chinese enterprise, Ningbo Wanglong Flavors and Fragrances (Wanglong).
The New York-headquartered cosmetics manufacturer has teamed up with the Korean star to promote its latest lip range and further push the K Beauty trend.
Chinese mobile internet company, Meitu, has tapped into the growing technological trend by installing its virtual counter cosmetics experience via its MakeupPlus app.
With its new film, 'The Expiry Date', SK-II plans to build upon its philosophy ‘#changedestiny’ and create a Pan-Asian discussion about age-related pressures.
We caught up with BeBe & Bella probiotics skin care founder Allison Krebs-Bensch to find out more about what it takes to launch a brand in this rapidly evolving space.
Cosmetics Design is readying its seventh annual edition of the Skincare Ingredients online conference, a chance to keep up to date on trends, network and stay on top of this fast-moving category.
Customisation and personalisation within colour cosmetics has been a hot trend of 2017, so we caught up with Marty Lumain, a Chemical Engineer at Seppic to talk about the role that emotions play in shaping our cosmetics choices.
Masa Ohtake is recognised for his contributions to the global beauty industry and support for other students embarking on a cosmetics career through his leadership at Shiseido Beauty School.
Cosmetics and personal care powerhouse, Shiseido, signs an agreement with UN Women, the UN organisation committed to achieving gender equality and empowerment, to promote gender equality in Japan.
The Speak Easy study, managed by media and marketing firm, Mindshare, and creative think tank, J. Walter Thompson Innovation Group, have released its report outlining how brands should incorporate voice activation and tech into their propositions to build...
Our latest CD Buzz highlights the not-to-miss bits at in-cosmetics Global 2017. When the doors open in London's Docklands next week there will be a focus on sustainability, a special feature on colour cosmetics, a packed educational programme and...
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