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.
Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Department (NPRA) has recalled 14 skin care items after they were found to contain potentially harmful ingredients.
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.
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.
From packaging to logo design, home-grown Indian beauty brand Colorbar Cosmetics is changing its look in order to expand overseas and compete with global players in the market.
UAE beauty brand Al-Hur Beauty has launched in Malaysia, pledging to offer Muslim consumers safe and reliable all-natural cosmetics that meet the international standards for halal certification.
From Korea to India, cosmetic companies are rushing to be one of the first to tap into the fast-growing male-grooming market in Asia, with western brands like Chanel using Asia as a launch pad for male-centric beauty products.
Thai consumers will soon be able to get their hands on previously unavailable Japanese cosmetics after iStyle Inc. partnered with Siam Piwat Group to launch an @cosme store in Bangkok, which will be the first in South East Asia
Singapore-based Luxasia inks a deal with Hollywood favourite Lancer Skincare to distribute the luxury line across Asia-Pacific and help the brand grow its international presence.
Asia-focused market expansion services provider, DKSH, collaborates with specialty lipid developer and manufacturer, ABITEC, to appoint DKSH as an exclusive distributor in the Southeast Asian country.
