China

Beauty e-tailer JD.com plows ahead with strengthening its Asia reach

Beauty e-tailer JD.com plows ahead with strengthening its Asia reach

By Michelle Yeomans

It's full steam ahead for China e-tailer JD.com which has invested in a Hong Kong base to engage more with brands and retailers across Asia, and to make it easier, and quicker for international merchants to ship directly to consumers in China.

Next Top Model catapultes 'Works with Water' into Asia

Next Top Model catapultes 'Works with Water' into Asia

By Michelle Yeomans

Having secured a strong following of Chinese consumers in the UK, supplement supplier 'Works with Water' Nutraceuticals has been selected to sponsor the fifth series of TV show China's Next Top Model.

How YOU can navigate China's regulations on imported cosmetics

How YOU can navigate China's regulations on imported cosmetics

By Michelle Yeomans

In an effort to standardize cross-border e-commerce procedures, China's Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is set to release detailed regulations for the industry. This Cosmetics Design gallery breaks down the...

Jumei buys stake in Korea's 'Its Skin'

Jumei buys stake in Korea's 'Its Skin'

By Michelle Yeomans

Jumei, China's leading online beauty retailer has acquired a minority stake in Korean prestige brand It'S SKIN, which has become extremely popular with Chinese consumers.

Kao further invests in Shanghai market

Kao further invests in Shanghai market

By Michelle Yeomans

Kao has invested in its' third facility in China with a ¥5bn plant in Shanghai which will focus on producing key ingredients for shampoo and other cosmetics.

Sephora extends its reach in e-commerce in China with JD.com

Sephora extends its reach in e-commerce in China with JD.com

By Michelle Yeomans

E-commerce in China is a valuable investment for international players - if done in the right way. Recognising the challenges in this arena, beauty retailer Sephora has turned to e-mall, 'Jingding' to extend its reach.

Mibelle talks targeted growth in China and regulatory challenges

PCHi Insight: Part Two

Mibelle talks targeted growth in China and regulatory challenges

By Simon Pitman

In the second part of this interview with Switzerland-based Mibelle Biochemistry, managing director Dr. Fred Zulli shares his vision about targeted ingredient launches for the China market, while underlining the regulatory challenges.

Nu Skin gets the go ahead for China's Zhejiang Province

Nu Skin gets the go ahead for China's Zhejiang Province

By Michelle Yeomans

International skin care player, Nu Skin has been given the go ahead to begin direct selling in China's Zhejiang Province, bringing its' global presence to a total of 30 cities in 19 provinces and municipalities.

Rising cosmetics demand drives fatty acid esters market

Rising cosmetics demand drives fatty acid esters market

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

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.

Thailand tipped to be 'huge' in organic cosmetics

Thailand tipped to be 'huge' in organic cosmetics

By Michelle Yeomans

Thailand has been flagged as having huge potential in ASEAN's organic cosmetic market, which is expected to contribute to the overall cosmetic market with a growth of nearly 9.5% by 2020.

'Brands MUST stay out of China in order to speed up change,' says HSI

Part II

'Brands MUST stay out of China in order to speed up change,' says HSI

By Michelle Yeomans

Yesterday, Cosmetics Design spoke to Alain Khaiat about cosmetic brands opting out of China over animal testing. On his advice that the bigger players ‘cannot afford not to be present’, the HSI disagrees, claiming that on the contrary, brands can and...

Can cosmetic brands afford to opt out of China over animal testing?

Can cosmetic brands afford to opt out of China over animal testing?

By Michelle Yeomans

While the ruling to end mandatory animal testing for most cosmetics in China came as good news on June 30 - the law only refers to domestic firms, meaning international ‘cruelty free’ brands were faced with having to go against company policy or miss...

Cosmetics industry brushes off talk of slump in China

Cosmetics industry brushes off talk of slump in China

By Michelle Yeomans

While the volume of cosmetics imports dropped heavily compared with the same period last year, international cosmetic giants claim the market is still growing and opportunities are aplenty.  

Nu Skin Q2 results see significant decline

Nu Skin Q2 results see significant decline

By Simon Pitman

Skin care specialist Nu Skin says continued problems in its China operations have weighed heavily on its second quarter results, causing revenues and profits to fall.

China skin care takes its rightful place as 3rd largest market

China skin care takes its rightful place as 3rd largest market

By Michelle Yeomans

In 2012, China became the world's third largest cosmetics market following the US and Japan. Now, analysts report that by October 2013, the total sales of skin care products in China to have reached CNY 47.9 billion.

Mary Kay further invests in China

Mary Kay further invests in China

In a move which counters that of some of its retreating rivals, US beauty brand Mary Kay is looking to establish itself further in China with the purchase of an office building in Shanghai.

China authorities put Nu Skin under investigation

China authorities put Nu Skin under investigation

By Simon Pitman

China authorities have put direct sales player Nu Skin under investigation, following a report in the China newspaper People’s Daily last week that the company has been operating an illegal pyramid scheme.

L’Oréal pulls Garnier brand out of China

L’Oréal pulls Garnier brand out of China

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

L’Oréal announces its decision to pull its Garnier brand out of China stating that it will look to concentrate on other brands that are performing stronger in the region.

Editor’s picks: the top articles of 2013

Editor’s picks: the top articles of 2013

This year we’ve made every effort to keep you up to date on major advancements in emerging markets to what you can expect next in terms of trends and brand innovations. Here; we’ve rounded up the most impacting stories of the year..

Cosmetic manufacturers report China not as rewarding as other markets

Cosmetic manufacturers report China not as rewarding as other markets

By Michelle Yeomans

Although the booming Chinese market is considered to be the most lucrative for cosmetic manufacturers, some exhibiting at Cosmoprof Asia revealed that the Japanese, Singaporean, Southeast Asian and Hong Kong markets were more rewarding for them!

Evonik ventures into Shanghai

Evonik ventures into Shanghai

By Michelle Yeomans

Evonik Industries has opened a new production facility in China that it says will focus specifically on organic specialty surfactants in a bid to further expand business sustainably on the region.

Asian demand for Donkey milk in cosmetics has risen

Donkey milk cosmetics - crème de la crème for Asian consumers

By Michelle Yeomans

Cleopatra swore by it, bathing daily in asses' milk as part of her beauty regime. Now the spotlight is back on it as Asian cosmetics consumers, particularly those in Thailand, Malaysia, South Korea and China are said to be favouring it in anti-ageing...