2016

Shiseido in-store beauty advice

Japan first: The new age of in-store beauty advice

By Natasha Spencer

Hailed as “the first of its kind in the Japanese cosmetics industry”, personal care conglomerate, Shiseido, launches its digital counselling mirror and next generation cosmetics counter at its recently-renovated Ginza Siz store.

Lip care in China

China remains lip care hub part 1

By Natasha Spencer

As lip colour remains the fastest growing colour cosmetics subcategory in China, we spoke to Laurie Du, Senior Beauty Analyst, Asia Pacific at Mintel, to find out why it’s generating rising sales and how other trends are helping its success.  

Australia reforms cosmetic regulation NICNAS

Australia reforms cosmetic regulation NICNAS

By Natasha Spencer

Major changes impacting Australia’s cosmetics industry will come into force by 1st September 2018, with some proposed changes already in effect since 1st September 2016, Chemlinked reports. 

Shiseido wins Marie Claire award

Shiseido scoops coveted Marie Claire award

By Natasha Spencer

Japanese beauty front runner, Shiseido, picks up the renowned Marie Claire Prix d’Excellence de la Beauté accolade for its smart Synchro skin lasting liquid foundation.

Eurofragance opens Singapore fragrance facility

Eurofragance opens Singapore fragrance facility

By Natasha Spencer

Spanish fragrance designer and manufacturer, Eurofragance, inaugurates its Singapore plant as part of its corporate strategy to access growth opportunities in APAC.

PCHi Shanghai 2016 beats expectations

PCHi Shanghai 2016 beats expectations

By Simon Pitman

The PCHi Shanghai 2016 event, held at the beginning of this month, had a significantly larger number of exhibitors and also attracted a greater number of attendees.