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AmorePacific reports sales increase, profit slump

28-Nov-2013 By Chris BARKER

South Korean cosmetics company AmorePacific has reported a decrease in Q3 profits as a result of poor overseas markets and investment and marketing activities for new products.

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Future Beauty Trends: Finding the right target

25-Nov-2013 By Imogen Matthews

The recent Beauty Futures Forum conducted by trends forecasting agency 'The Future Laboratory' identified what we can expect next in terms of original concepts and different ways of targeting beauty consumers post-recession. Here, our expert...

Japanese health and beauty sales beat recession downturn

21-Nov-2013 By Chris BARKER

Health and beauty shops in Japan have avoided the country’s general economic malaise to post respectable growth from 2007-2012, according to statistics from Euromonitor and the Global Retail Theft Barometer for 2012-2013.

L’Oréal turns attention to testing alternatives in China as it ramps up regional business

20-Nov-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As the biggest cosmetics company in the world, and one of the most active in China, with new plans announced to ramp up operations further, L’Oréal has come under scrutiny over its stance of doing business in a country that requires animal testing on...

Inside track: Regulatory expert explains CFDA non-animal testing decision

14-Nov-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Yesterday, Cosmetics Design reported on the CFDA’s recent decision to allow some cosmetic companies to bypass animal testing on their products. We spoke to the Chemical Inspection & Regulation Service in China to break down the specifics of the adjusted guidelines.

Guys, losing your hair? It could be gravity’s fault…

06-Nov-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

A plastic surgeon in Turkey claims that the effects of gravity may explain the apparently paradoxical effects of testosterone in male pattern baldness, or androgenic alopecia (AGA).

Demand for hair colourants in India set to boost global market

06-Nov-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Over the next five years India is expected to be the star performer in the colourants sector which in turn is going to boost the global hair care market posting the fastest growing innovation activity.

New Delhi implements differentiation to determine cosmetics levy excise duties

05-Nov-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Supreme Court in New Delhi has implemented a "cure or care" differentiation to separate medicinal products from cosmetics in a bid to avoid confusion as to when suppliers will need to pay a levy of central excise duties.

Synthetic tea tree oil puts both cosmetics consumers and genuine suppliers at risk, producer claims

22-Oct-2013 By Simon Pitman

Synthetic and uncertified tea tree oil has been flooding the market for years now, and is cropping up in cosmetic products worldwide causing big problems for both consumers and manufacturers, a leading supplier of the ingredient claims.

Market expert finds cosmetics sector growing, despite China slow-down

22-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to its most recent report on the China cosmetics market, Reportlinker revealed that despite being affected by a slow-down in the economy, the sector has tripled in terms of growth in the last ten years.

L’Oréal paves the way to acquire two brands from Shiseido

18-Oct-2013 By Simon Pitman

L’Oréal has confirmed a draft agreement that will see it acquire the Decléor and Carita professional skin care brands from Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido.

Lubrizol ups its Asia focus with new centre in Singapore

10-Oct-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Lubrizol has strengthened its presence in Asia with the opening of its new Innovation Centre in Singapore, which will have a positive impact on its personal care offerings.

Kao reinforces business with research & production divisions

09-Oct-2013

To fortify the Group's cosmetics business, Kao says it will integrate research and production divisions that will specifically support its cosmetics business operations.

L’Oreal still dominating China with 12.4% growth

08-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the latest market research, L’Oreal remains a domineering force in China’s cosmetics sector as it achieves RMB12.05 billion in 2012, less than 20 years after wading into the country’s then, underdeveloped markets.

Amway consolidates China as its no.1 market

08-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

When direct sales player Amway made efforts to expand beyond its US markets back in 1995 to crack China, it appears to have been a bold move that has more than paid off, as almost 20 years on, the country provides 90% of its business.

L’Oreal Australia chooses Carat to engage customers digitally

02-Oct-2013 By Chris BARKER

Cosmetics giant L’Oreal Australia has revealed that they have chosen Carat for their marketing needs in order to engage customers through both new and old media.

Asia in Focus

Expert highlights the 'power of the travelling Chinese consumer'

02-Oct-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As the Chinese consumer becomes the number-one luxury spender in the world, our expert reckons US and European prestige brand managers are suddenly paying closer attention to their overseas spending behaviour.

Datamonitor reveals how brands can cash in on China's 'markets of contrasts'

26-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As Datamonitor finds Chinese consumer lifestyles to have hardly been dented by the recession, its analysts say there are key steps international brands can take to properly cater to the country’s ‘market of contrasts’.

Increased tariffs will see knock-on affect in India cosmetics market

25-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Assam government in north-eastern India has increased VAT on cosmetics from 12.5 to 13.5 per cent, which regional industry experts reckon will trigger a knock on effect in terms of price despite the rise only being that of one per cent.

Croda acquires Sipo to boost emerging market expansion

24-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Ingredients player Croda has received regulatory approval from Chinese authorities to acquire a majority stake in Sichuan Sipo Chemical, as it looks to boost its presence in Asia and other emerging markets.

Hair care surfactant boost as Kao ups fatty alcohols production

17-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Kao’s chemicals division has increased the production capacity for fatty alcohols used in hair care by 1.4 times at its new plant in the Philippines as it looks to grow its portfolio.

It is time for hair care manufacturers to recognise African consumer needs

11-Sep-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

As numbers grow and demand heightens, it is time for hair care manufacturers to better serve African consumers worldwide, according to a new market report.

BRB invests in Asia-Pacific to support its growth in personal care

10-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The silicone producer is the latest to expand its Asian footprint by broadening its Malaysian industrial efforts in a bid to further integrate new ingredients that it reckons the industry is in need of.

Top cosmetics firms guilty of overpackaging in China

09-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

Olay, L’Oreal and Nivea have been found guilty of using too much packaging for their products in Chinese markets.

Malaysia’s halal cosmetic market grows by a third

05-Sep-2013 By Chris BARKER

Malaysia’s halal cosmetics exports grew by a third from 2010 to 2012, according to the Muslim organization Industry Development Corporation (HDC).

Cosmetics Bill introduced after receiving parliament seal of approval

03-Sep-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

A new Drugs and Cosmetics (Amendment) Bill has been introduced by the Indian government that includes the establishment of a Central Drugs Authority as an overarching body to regulate cosmetics.

CIQ reminds it still implements labeling reviews of imported cosmetics

03-Sep-2013

The China Exit-Entry Inspection and Quarantine Bureau (CIQ) has reconfirmed that it is still responsible for implementing the labeling review of imported cosmetics at Chinese ports, despite State efforts to abolish provisions.

Study finds China takes shine to South Korean cosmetics

15-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

Cosmetic companies like AmorePacific are investing in China's beauty and personal care market which is estimated to be worth $34 billion this year, after its revealed that Chinese consumers favour South Korean cosmetics.

Assocham survey finds Delhi youth spends most on cosmetics

13-Aug-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the industry researcher, youths spend big on cosmetics - as over 75 per cent of those surveyed reported their branded cosmetic consumption to have gone up by about 65 per cent in last ten years.

Industry calls on the Indian govt. to end confusion over cosmetic regulation

11-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

The Indian cosmetics industry has launched a campaign whereby it is calling on the government to end legal confusion over regulations governing the sale of imported products in the country.

Aussie hair market fair as category struggles

04-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Hair care is not having its best time throughout Asia-Pacific, with all markets hit, and Australia is no different as growth is stuttering slightly, with hair colourants and styling agents emerging as the top categories.

Shampoo shines but Japanese hair care declines

04-Jul-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The shampoo category is the best of a bad bunch in the Japanese hair care market as it struggles to deal with the declining population and falls behind oral hygiene and men’s toiletries with a CAGR of just 4.0 per cent to 2017.

Chanel found to be top beauty brand in China - report

02-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the most recent research from market analysts Digital Luxury Group, Chanel has become the number one most sought-after global luxury brand in China, overtaking Louis Vuitton particularly in the beauty segments.

Voice of the Industry

"The effect of aromas in beauty is not quackery, they have a concrete ability to impact the body," says expert

01-Jul-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

That expert is Tyler Heiden Jones, president of the revolutionary organic beauty brand Intelligent Nutrients, who reveals that the company’s newest in store experience; a bio feedback machine, can scientifically show the instant impact aromas have on...

Environmental standard introduced to ease Oz consumers’ concerns

25-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Not-for-profit organisation Good Environmental Choice Australia (GECA) has released a new environmental standard for personal care and cosmetics products to ease consumer concerns over the use of palm oil, toxic chemicals and greenwashing.

Ayurvedic tipped as 'new growth frontier' for beauty business in India

18-Jun-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

As the world continues to go green, the demand for ayurvedic cosmetics particularly in India, is set for an increase in demand as cosmetics featuring natural or herbal components become more important to consumers.

It’s official! in-cosmetics Brasil announces date

17-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Having established itself in Europe with its ingredients show, and successfully launched in Asia too, Reed exhibitions is taking the in-cosmetics brand to Brasil to focus on South American personal care ingredients.

Understanding Asia’s different regulations...

06-Jun-2013 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Market entry in Asia is often a stumbling block for many and can present cosmetic companies with a number of obstacles to overcome due to different regulatory requirements. Here Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the main markets and the different...

Cosmetics purchases increase as retails sales are up in Hong Kong

06-Jun-2013 By Michelle Yeomans

According to the Census and Statistics Department of Hong Kong, the cosmetics industry has come out on top with a 12 per cent rise in purchases compared to this time last year, beating overall growth sales for food, alcohol and various other consumer...

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