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in-cosmetics North America 2018, in photos

in-cosmetics North America 2018

in-cosmetics North America 2018, in photos

By Simon Pitman

Here are some of the photo highlights of a the busy in-cosmetics North America event, where there were many new ingredient launches, a strong conference program and underlying themes such as the adaption to the needs of indie beauty formulators. Click...

in-cosmetics North America show director talks about what's new

in-cosmetics North America 2018

in-cosmetics North America show director talks about what's new

By Simon Pitman

in-cosmetics North America show director Daniel Zanetti talks about what was new at this year's event as well as how key industry trends such as color cosmetics growth and indie beauty are impacting business

The rise and rise of vegan claims for cosmetics

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The rise and rise of vegan claims for cosmetics

By Simon Pitman

Cosmetic and personal care carrying vegan claims are definitely on trend these days, highlighted by a daily deluge of new product launches carrying animal-friendly labels, worldwide.

Why indie brands are embracing crowdfunding

Why indie brands are embracing crowdfunding

By Natasha Spencer

Indie brands may well be perceived as the welcome disrupters of the beauty world. These small, often independently-funded outlets, are making a big impact on cosmetic aficionados.

Aesthetic treatments is the latest space for male beauty

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Aesthetic treatments is the latest space for male beauty

By Natasha Spencer

Sharon Kwek, Senior Innovation and Insights Analyst of Beauty and Personal Care at Mintel notes that as “masculinity is changing”, this is creating prime opportunities for male grooming brands to innovate their product formulations.

C-beauty is on its way

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C-beauty is on its way

By Natasha Spencer

Hot on the footsteps of its Asian predecessors, K-beauty and J-beauty, is the Chinese beauty sphere set to be the next phenomenon making waves around the globe?

Ashland reveals trio of active ingredient technologies

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Ashland reveals trio of active ingredient technologies

By Natasha Spencer

Ashland speaks to Cosmetics Design Asia on the importance of environmental protection for hair and scalp as it unveils its Optimage SF microgel and SeaStem biofunctional with Zeta Fraction technology offerings.

Beaubelle launches anti-fatigue eye gel in Malaysia

Beaubelle launches anti-fatigue eye gel in Malaysia

By Natasha Spencer

Holistic skin rejuvenation supplier, Beaubelle, unveils its eye gel in the Southeast Asian country as the brand strives to “tackle premature ageing caused by digital stress”.

What’s urban living doing to our hair and scalp?

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What’s urban living doing to our hair and scalp?

By Natasha Spencer

At this year’s in-cosmetics Korea 2018, Xin Qu, R&D Lab Manager at Ashland’s Shanghai Technical Centre examined how cosmetics actives and pollution shielding technologies can impact the hair and scalp.

BASF signs MoU for chemical facility in China

BASF signs MoU for chemical facility in China

By Natasha Spencer

German chemical company, BASF, enters into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to consider the launch of its first fully-owned production plant in China.

Coty teams with DKSH in Asia

Coty teams with DKSH in Asia

By Deanna Utroske

Again Coty has partnered with the market expansion services company, in this instance to advance the beauty maker’s professional hair care business in Singapore and Malaysia.

Incospharm launches autophagy-inducing MelaTrepein

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Incospharm launches autophagy-inducing MelaTrepein

By Natasha Spencer

As the South Korean name works towards its vision of becoming a global leader of autophagy-inducing active speciality ingredients, Incospharm launches its MelaTrepein solution at in-cosmetics Korea 2018.

Vietnam: Why it is a growing choice

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Vietnam: Why it is a growing choice

By Natasha Spencer

We explore the popularity of the South East Asian market with Taiwanese medical beauty name, Chlitina, following its expansion into the region.

How is J-beauty expansion shaping consumer choice?

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How is J-beauty expansion shaping consumer choice?

By Natasha Spencer

The popularity of Japanese beauty products and solutions are enjoying growing success and stretching beyond their domestic market to reach global consumers.

The Skin Protection 2018 online event is tomorrow - register now!

The Skin Protection 2018 online event is tomorrow

By Simon Pitman

It's your final opportunity to register for the Skin Protection 2018 online event, so do it now so you can take advantage of our full online webinar presentation programme, which will let you in on everything you need to know about this fast moving...

Shiseido re-launches hero serum

Shiseido re-launches hero serum

By Natasha Spencer

Japanese heavyweight, Shiseido, has unearthed its hero serum concentrate for re-entry into the personal market, along with a new advertising campaign to support its efforts.

Miniso to open 500 stores in Canada by 2021

Miniso to open 500 stores in Canada by 2021

By Natasha Spencer

Product developer, Miniso, plans to develop its presence in Canada and continue its high growth momentum to open 500 stores over the next three years.