Moving forward, brands need to focus on building trust and loyalty to encourage consumers to embrace machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI).
Speaking with Jo Chidley, Founder, Beauty Kitchen, we continued our conversation on the importance of making natural products 100% just that, and how new entrepreneurs can make the leap into the cosmetics realm.
The huge anti-pollution trend started off in the Asia Pacific region, where markets such as China, Korea and Japan continue to be the main source of innovation and a constantly diversifying product pipeline. But the buzz comes with a warning: over-saturation!
As consumers increasingly seek products that serve a variety of cosmetic and beauty needs, we spoke to Cynthia Leung, Brand Manager at The Australian Paw Paw Company about market opportunities, ingredient considerations and its latest skin care range,...
We look at the biggest factors impacting new product development by considering the latest demographic trends, spotlighting what consumers really want and tapping into digital technology.
Specialty chemicals manufacturer Verdezyne has teamed up with Connell Bros Co. (CBC), one of the leading marketers and distributors in the Asia-Pacific region, to facilitate the sale and distribution of its Biolon DDDA product.
Those segments accounted for nearly half of the cosmetics market share in the region last year, according to a newly released report from ApacMarket.com that examines the business in six countries.
The global fatty acid esters market is set to continue its growth over the next five years thanks to demand from the cosmetics and personal care industry, with significant demand coming from Asia-Pacific.
British cosmetics company Lush has recognized a number of Asian players in its annual Fighting Against Animal Testing 2014 award to highlight efforts to outlaw animal testing.
Although growth in the Asia Pacific region still remains robust for L’Oréal, it continues to show signs of slowing as the company's second quarter results also reveal that the strength of the Euro is taking its toll on doing business in the region.
Germany-based fine chemicals player Oxea says that its Nanjing, China specialty esters facility is now up and running, and will meet growing demand for the compound in the Asia Pacific region.
In a move that will further strengthen its global production network, German chemicals firm BASF announced it is to build a world-scale specialty amines plant at its existing site in Nanjing, China.
Estée Lauder has hired former MD for Proximity Beijing, Alex Csergo, as its senior director of the Asia-Pacific region in an effort to ramp up its customer relationship management practices.
The Mediterranean cosmetics boutique has announced its plans to further expand in Macau, an area its CEO believes “is worth” obstacles like high rent or insufficient labour.
Men's skin care markets are becoming polarized between the simple and the complex, as Euromonitor beauty and personal care analyst Nicole Tyrimou identifies the key trends in this developing cosmetics field as simplicity and multi-functionality.
Chemicals manufacturer Huntsman is looking to boost its output and standing in the Asia-Pacific region having inaugurated its new centre, in what it calls a ‘key’ market.
Despite the faltering economies in Japan and China over the last year, Asia Pacific remains the dominant region in premium facial care, according to the latest global skin care report from Euromonitor.
The global Fragrance and Perfumes market is expected to grow over the next five years, driven primarily by growth expected in the underpenetrated emerging markets such as Asia-Pacific.
Having made Asia-Pacific one of the key emerging markets it is focusing on, cosmetics maker L’Oréal is reaping the rewards as sales in the region boosted the company’s year performance.
On the back of launching its latest anti-aging product, cosmetics company Avon states that it expects its skin care segment to post double digit growth this year.
According to a report published by the United Nations Environment Programme, Asia is the largest regional emitter of mercury in the world, and cosmetics are noted amongst other products as contributing.
2012 was a big year for the cosmetics industry in Asia-Pacific, with emerging markets booming, big players upping their presence and changing regulations. CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com takes a look at the top stories of the year in this 2012 round-up.
As consumers pay more attention to carbon emission and waste reduction, the global green packaging market is being driven forward and is expected to reach new height in the next five years.
Cosmetics player Estée Lauder is furthering its efforts to make its presence felt in Asia-Pacific and leverage its rapid sales growth in China by launching a new skin care line aimed specifically at the local consumers.
The organizers of the in-cosmetics Asia say the continued growth of the event has helped it to attract over 40 first time exhibitors to the forthcoming show, which opens in Bangkok in early November.
The market for professional hair care in the Asia Pacific region, and particularly India, has continued to grow and could position brand owners for high profit margins, a new report reveals.
With more than a fifth of total sales generated in Asia-Pacific, it is no wonder Estée Lauder has turned its focus to the region, and according to the make-up maker, skin care holds the key for market growth.
CosmeticsDesign online news publisher is pleased to announce the launch of CosmeticsDesign-Asia.com, its third publication providing targeted daily news on cosmetics formulation and packaging for the Asia-Pacific region.
It appears the market for lip care products has weathered the recent economic downturn as the global market dominates in Europe and has been estimated to reach $1.9 billion (€1.5 bn) by 2017.
Specialty chemicals company IMCD has continued its strategy of strengthening in the Asia-Pacific region by opening its regional headquarters in Singapore and strengthening the team there.
With low penetration and a large customer base, the cosmetics and toiletries market in China is a lucrative one for both local as well as international players.
Sustainability is emerging as a key trend in luxury packaging as luxury marketers look to promote their environmentally responsible credentials through their choice of packaging materials, a recent report from the UK-based market research company Pira...
BASF was hard hit by the global downturn in 2009 and is turning to sustainability measures as a means of cutting costs and getting the business back on track.
Rhodia has just completed the acquisition of its minority partner’s shares in its joint venture Rhodia Thai Industries, as part of the firm’s wider strategy to reinforce its global presence in specialty surfactants.
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