Lush's cheeky campaign falls foul of Australian advertising watchdog
Labelled as 'pornographic' and 'offensive' by the Australian Advertising Standards Bureau, a recent campaign by beauty brand Lush has been pulled from stores.
Archives for November 5, 2015
Sustainability Special Newsletter
Synthetic brush fibers as a sustainable choice
Natural animal hair was once readily available as a by-product of food industries. Now that’s changing along with the global food supply. And, consumer attitudes are shifting too. As a result, beauty tool makers are developing new fiber alternatives.
Asian demand for curcumin in cosmetics to drive market growth
Curcumin, derived from turmeric, is participating in the ongoing growth for the beauty and personal care market in the Asia Pacific region, a new report by Transparency Market Research has revealed.
Dispatches from Bangkok
K-beauty textures, mood changing fragrances and interactive packaging lead multi-sensory experience
The emergence of multi-sensory experiences in the beauty market connects the product to the consumer in an increasingly engaging way. According to Mintel; Korea's unusual textures, mood changing fragrances and interactive packaging are major attractions...
Sustainability Special Newsletter
Sustainability: Climate change, the Amazon, Asian consumers and the squirrel's hair
Welcome to our Sustainability Special Newsletter, which brings a collection of articles touching on subjects as diverse range of topics that help form this increasingly vital pillar of the cosmetics business.
Sustainability Special Newsletter
Does Asia's consumers care about 'eco friendly' over price and texture?
It's nothing new to say that Asia's consumers prioritize price and texture when choosing and indeed remaining loyal to a beauty brand. However, shoppers are becoming less passive towards eco-friendly products, increasingly prioritizing greener...