Cosmetics

PCHi 2018 preview: China in focus

PCHi 2018 preview: China in focus

By Natasha Spencer

In its 11th edition, Personal Care and Homecare Ingredients (PCHi) will promote the latest innovative launches and industry developments to a global audience.

Colour Cosmetics trends in 2018

Colour Cosmetics trends in 2018

By Natasha Spencer

Sunny Um, Beauty & Fashion Analyst at Euromonitor International held a session on identifying opportunities in colour cosmetics in Asia-Pacific (APAC) at in-cosmetics from 31 October - 2nd November. Following the talk, we explore Euromonitor’s latest...

Asia leads global skin care sales, Euromonitor International reports

Asia leads global skin care sales, Euromonitor International reports

By Natasha Spencer

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) beauty market has achieved a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6% in recent years, announced global market intelligence company, Euromonitor International. Out of the total number of global sales, 51% of these come from the...

2018 in-cosmetics global event will focus on R&D

2018 in-cosmetics global event will focus on R&D

By Deanna Utroske

In response to attendee feedback, this coming April in The Netherlands, the annual beauty industry tradeshow will feature new programming dedicated to research, development, and innovation. Additionally, exhibitors from around the world will be on hand...

DKSH opens colour cosmetics innovation centre

DKSH opens colour cosmetics innovation centre

By Natasha Spencer

Leading ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor and provider of market expansion services, DKSH, unveils its first innovations centre, dedicated to colour cosmetics in South Korea.

Amorepacific builds on solid R&D reputation

Amorepacific builds on solid R&D reputation

By Natasha Spencer

The personal care giant secures International Federation of Societies of Cosmetic Chemists (IFSCC) host society award — presented to Eunbi Ko for her “exceptional thesis”.

Panasonic creates digital make up design tool

Panasonic creates digital make up design tool

By Natasha Spencer

The Japanese multinational electronics company cultivates new make up application software that allows shoppers to freely produce digital professional make up.

Guangzhou Batai Chemical focuses on soft-to-the-touch textures

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Guangzhou Batai Chemical focuses on soft-to-the-touch textures

By Natasha Spencer

As the Chinese silicon raw material name prepares to attend in-cosmetics Asia, we spoke to Stephanie Yu, Brand Executive, Guangzhou Batai Chemical about the importance of feel and texture, and how there’s a whole lot of “love in the cosmetics industry”....

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Kaneda talks about garnering trust through Made in Japan products

By Natasha Spencer

Yusuke Chikamatsu from the Cosmetic Raw Materials Department at raw material handler and distributor, Kaneda, talks us through their business aims, along with the functionality and high-quality nature of Made in Japan items.

in-cosmetics Asia counts down to 10th edition

in-cosmetics Asia counts down to 10th edition

By Natasha Spencer

Asia’s leading personal care ingredients event will celebrate its 10th instalment by welcoming first-time speakers and exhibitors, and unveiling recent product launches.

This is what an independent beauty brand looks like

This is what an independent beauty brand looks like

By Deanna Utroske

Since early this year, Cosmetics Design has been publishing the Indie Beauty Profile column weekly, showcasing the inspiring work of cosmetics and personal care entrepreneurs and their innovative brands. Now after nearly 30 installments, we pause to reflect...

K-beauty continues to build momentum in the US market

K-beauty continues to build momentum in the US market

By Deanna Utroske

A panel of experts speaking at last week’s MakeUp in New York color cosmetics trade show shared data, insights, and anecdotes explaining why and how the Korean beauty trend is growing in the States.