South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) will enhance its halal certification support project to facilitate local companies’ entry into the “continuously growing” halal cosmetics market.
According to European Union officials, the long-awaited Cosmetics Products Regulation (CPR) may not be revised until 2025 or even beyond, due to internal disagreements.
Beauty retailer Sa Sa says spending in Hong Kong, especially on during weekends and public holidays, is being impacted as locals flock to Shenzhen in search of bulk deals.
Our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market includes Watson’s retail transformation, oral care trends, the impact of price hikes in Japan and more.
As ever-changing EU regulations impact businesses that produce beauty and personal care ingredients and formulations, how will this affect the industry now and in the future?
Pharma Hemp is maintaining a positive outlook on opportunities for cannabidiol (CBD) in Asia Pacific’s beauty market despite the regulatory fluctuations and variations in the region.
A dentist-founded luxury oral care brand believes its range of 24K gold oral care products with resonate with consumers in Asia, where consumers have a strong affinity with luxury goods.
Beauty membership programmes are increasingly important on e-commerce platforms to help develop long-term connections with beauty consumers as competition heats up.
The renewal of luxury K-beauty brand The Whoo has helped to bolster sales for LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) and restore the firm’s growth trajectory.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) has emphasised that non-halal certified products, including cosmetics, are mandated to clearly indicate so on packaging.
As more beauty and personal care companies make the transition to become greener, sustainability has been a key theme at this year’s InCosmetics Global show. We asked the experts how companies can facilitate this transition, wherever they are in their...
Exclusive insights from beauty leaders L’Occitane Group, Sa Sa International, G&M Cosmetics, Pretti5 shed light on the resilient Hong Kong beauty and personal care market and reveal why it remains a key market in Asia Pacific.
CJ Olive Young has collaborated with the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) to establish a KRW100bn (USD74.3m) fund to support the growth of small and medium-sized (SME) beauty companies.
It’s been a week of beauty companies forming alliances across Europe. Last night in Brussels, L'Oréal Groupe, Beiersdorf, Givaudan, IFF, KIKO Milano and Ancorotti Cosmetics joined hands to launch the Value of Beauty Alliance and highlight the industry’s...
Top executives from industry leaders L’Oréal, Coty, Kenvue, Unilever, and more are set to share exclusive insights into the future of the beauty industry at CosmeticDesign’s brand-new digital summit taking place end-January. Register now to secure your...
Here we dissect the regulatory challenges set to shape the year ahead that will affect the Asia Pacific cosmetic industry, with expert insights from leading industry insiders.
Oral care brand Piuma Care is seeking opportunities to redefine the oral care landscape by combining science and design with its active bristle technology.
A recently published report on Sustainable Beauty revealed that sustainable beauty products are 'top of mind for beauty consumers' and that the growing demand for these products' will continue to be relevant in the future.'
We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including MINISO fragrances, La Prairie’s Douyin debut, China’s new toothpaste regulations, Perfect Diary’s fine line-reducing lipstick, and more.
A New Zealand firm has identified potent antibacterial properties in manuka leaf extract, positioning it as a potential substitute for manuka essential oil or honey in cosmetic formulations.
Unilever's Indian subsidiary is committed to driving innovation in order to uncover potential opportunities within the nation's beauty and personal care market, says its CEO.
The rivalries between China’s stalwart and emerging e-commerce players are set to make the upcoming Singles’ Day intensely competitive in the world’s second-biggest beauty market.
Toothpaste products in China will be regulated under a new set of measures starting from December 1, which a regulatory analyst says is a more rigorous approach that has raised entry thresholds and brought about various challenges for companies.
Thai beauty and wellness brand HARNN has embarked on its next phase of expansion through a retail store opening in Singapore, while building presence in the spa and hospitality sectors across Asia.
The beauty category continues to see growth as consumers seek out ways to give their skin a lift, add some shine to their hair and enhance their nails. But like everything else in health and wellness, there’s no one-size-fits all solution. Not everyone...
Skin microbiome may be the talk of the town in recent times, but founder of Aussie cosmetics brand Mary Grace, has warned against excessive use of “hype words”, as consumers could grow fatigue of the trend before it fully takes off.
Advances in our understanding of the skin microbiome and the gut-skin axis are opening up “a lot of possibilities in a market that can sometimes feel saturated”, says Marie Drago, founder of Gallinée.
Japanese retail firm istyle Inc has underscored the importance of creating engaging and enjoyable shopping experiences to draw post-COVID beauty consumers back into stores.
We have announced the winners of the 2023 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards, held to recognise the brightest and best products, ingredients and initiatives across the nutrition industry.
Innovation consultant Monique Large shared her views on the future of sustainability and gave a sneak peek of what she’ll be discussing at the upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit.
The Australian Tea Tree Industry Association (ATTIA) has attempted to assure the cosmetics industry that it is doing its best to challenge the proposed classification of tea tree oil as a reproductive toxin.
The European Parliament and European Council have reached a provisional agreement on new rules to ban misleading marketing and provide clearer product information.
In our round up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty and personal care market, we feature Redken’s entry into India, Caudalie’s new acne launch and more.
To celebrate Organic September, we spoke to Director General for NATRUE and new co-chair of the Sustainability Beauty Coalition, Dr Mark Smith, about what’s on the agenda, trends in upcycling and sustainable packaging.
The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of Singapore (CTFAS) is set to launch the CTFAS Academy, which it hopes will elevate cosmetics industry standards in Singapore.
BioPowder is targeting Asia’s fast-growing natural beauty market where it believes upcycled plant-based powders can help eliminate ‘invisible microplastics’ across multiple categories.
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