The in-cosmetics Paris appears to be the best attended event in almost to date, if preliminary figures prove to be an accurate representation. In this photo gallery we bring you some of the most interesting developments from the biggest formulation players....
At last week's PCHi event, held in Guangzhou, Southern China, the industry witnessed a flurry of new ingredient launches, and here we have highlighted a few of the more exciting new products in this photo gallery.
The Latin American region has always been about hair care, so combine that with the naturals trends and you have a segment of the market that is alive with new product launches and innovation.
A World Health Organisation survey found that nearly 40% of women polled in countries including China, Malaysia, India the Philippines and South Korea said they regularly used whitening products – but brands have sometimes been too eager to please, with...
Here's a recap of the most-read beauty and cosmetic stories of December, featuring latest innovations in beauty science, Halal beauty, animal testing, Cosmoprof Asia 2018, and more,
Here's a recap of the most-read beauty and cosmetic stories of September, featuring the latest in animal-testing, Halal trends as well as updates on Chinese import taxes.
![Unmet hair care needs of hijab-wearing Muslim women is creating huge opportunities for players. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/03/04/hijabi-hair-care-unmet-needs-creating-massive-opportunities-for-industry-players-dow/12242276-1-eng-GB/Hijabi-hair-care-Unmet-needs-creating-massive-opportunities-for-industry-players-Dow_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Concerns remain surrounding the breathability and water-permeability of wudu-friendly nail polish products. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/02/25/can-nail-polish-be-halal-concerns-over-breathable-and-water-permeable-claims-of-wudu-friendly-nail-polish/12220793-1-eng-GB/Can-nail-polish-be-halal-Concerns-over-breathable-and-water-permeable-claims-of-wudu-friendly-nail-polish_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![The beauty needs and habits brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic are pushing companies to rethink packaging and design. [GettyImages]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/03/03/change-fosters-innovation-how-the-pandemic-is-driving-new-beauty-packaging-and-design-trends/12208460-1-eng-GB/Change-fosters-innovation-How-the-pandemic-is-driving-new-beauty-packaging-and-design-trends_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Native Biologique is eyeing huge opportunities in the Philippines skin care market, which it believes is poised for rapid growth. [Native Biologique]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/filipino-brand-native-biologique-aims-to-capitalise-on-domestic-skin-care-surge/12220744-1-eng-GB/Filipino-brand-Native-Biologique-aims-to-capitalise-on-domestic-skin-care-surge_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![A lack of understanding of fatwa has led to confusion about the permissibility of alcohol use in halal personal care products such as fragrances. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/right-intentions-why-alcohol-use-in-halal-beauty-and-personal-care-products-is-permitted/12220693-1-eng-GB/Right-intentions-Why-alcohol-use-in-halal-beauty-and-personal-care-products-is-permitted_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Welcia-BHG Singapore is focusing on increasing its percentage of Japan-made offerings. [Welcia-BHG]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/japnese-retailer-welcia-bhg-sees-more-j-beauty-offerings-in-singapore-as-key-for-growth/12228341-1-eng-GB/Japnese-retailer-Welcia-BHG-sees-more-J-beauty-offerings-in-Singapore-as-key-for-growth_wrbm_tiny.jpg)