Indian beauty brand Saba Personal Care is hoping that its combination of halal and vegan products will broaden its appeal beyond Muslim consumers and steal a march on the MNCs that are yet to truly exploit such categories.
South East Asian cosmetics brands continue to be influential in the halal beauty space, despite attempts by international firms to gain a bigger slice of the pie, says a leading analyst.
NUME-Lab is seeing a market gap for skin care combining Swiss quality and halal certification, and has detailed expansion plans for Singapore, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
Indonesia’s Mad for Makeup has detailed how it is in benefiting from its 1,000 plus members’ social club for to aid new product development for its acne-friendly cosmetics, and to deliver additional marketing clout.
Singapore-based Nail Deck has developed a range of breathable halal nail polishes that have found appeal with non-Muslim consumers that seek out clean beauty values.
Halal consumers are prioritising halal certification or logos over cosmetic ingredients due to their perceived cleanliness, safety, and hygiene, according to a Malaysian study.
‘Skintellectual’ Muslim consumers are showing strong interest in multi-purpose products that are dedicated to their specific needs, and moving away from a purely makeup-centred approach, according to market experts.
Singapore-based oral care brand Pearlie White set to focus on expanding into Central Asia after recently obtaining halal certification for its products and manufacturing facility.
IFF-owned ingredients maker Lucas Meyer Cosmetics believes its latest upcycled active ingredient can solve major pain points in the hijabi hair care market, especially in the warm and muggy climates of Asia Pacific.
Food, nutraceuticals and cosmetics brands worldwide can now tap the expertise of a newly-minted halal alliance to enter the lucrative global halal market forecasted to reach USD$2.8 trillion by 2025.
Halal oral care has been touted as one of the top 10 most attractive export opportunities for Indonesia as it works towards its goal of becoming a top halal exporter, says a new report.
The unmet hair care needs of hijab-wearing Muslim women is creating huge opportunities for players to develop products that specifically target covered hair.
A lack of understanding of fatwa has led to confusion about the permissibility of alcohol use in halal personal care products such as fragrances, according to industry experts.
Concerns remain surrounding the breathability and water-permeability of wudu-friendly nail polish products, leading some to question exactly how halal nail polish can be.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we sat down with the founders of halal beauty brand Shade M Beauty to discuss the growing significance of the halal beauty segment and how it will continue to evolve in the years to come.
The global halal cosmetic and fragrance markets have taken a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, but it has also created opportunities for new product lines such as hand creams, face cream, eye care, and sanitisers.
Two former L’Oreal Group executives have founded a make-up brand to cater to the ethnically diverse group of consumers within the niche but growing halal market.
The ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis is pushing Singapore-based retailer The Min List to stock more homegrown brands to support fellow local businesses and reduce logistical issues brought about by the pandemic.
Malaysia has its work cut out to compete with Indonesia and Thailand as a leading supplier of skin care ingredients despite having the gold standard in halal certification.
As more consumers begin to understand that what you put on your skin is as important as what you eat, the halal demographic is now demanding more sophisticated product to cater to their personal care needs.
As halal beauty becomes more commonplace in the market, one brand owner believes the halal market is in danger of becoming a ‘soulless’ endeavour without the incorporation of toyyiban.
Indonesia new halal certification requirements could provide Malaysian cosmetics companies with an open door to its market, while domestic companies scramble to be registered.
Biozer, a Brazilian cosmetics player from the Amazon region, has secured Halal certification for its Simbioze Amazonica range and is about to start shipping to countries in the Middle East.
Consumer halal products such as skin care and cosmetics that are imported, distributed and traded in Indonesia must now be ratified according to the country’s halal product law, which officially kicked in last month.
Malaysian halal nail polish brands must go overseas for certification, and even if they receive accreditation, they cannot carry the badge of their home market regulator.
The partnership, announced today, expands the reach of Geltor’s animal-free, GMO-free collagen proteins, making the biotech ingredients available to personal care and beauty makers across the Asia-Pacific.
Cosmetics manufacturers preparing for halal certification will find the process slightly easier with the launch of an online tool that can advise them of their level of readiness.
Mibelle Biochemistry says it will continue to strengthen its portfolio of halal offerings to keep up with the surging demand for such cosmetic products.
Halal skin care firm Safi is aiming to become the largest halal beauty brand in Indonesia by capitalising on the “significant opportunities” in the market.
We round-up our top 5 trending stories featuring Amorepacifc's beauty supplement brand, a new animal testing device, an anti-palm oil-free boycott and more
When Fame Cosmetics was established in December 2015 by two Malaysian bloggers its skin care products sold instantly sold out – and now it is scoring success in the colour cosmetics space too.
As UK supermarket giant, Asda, is set to become the country’s first big store to offer halal cosmetics to its customers, we look at how the global marketplace is embracing Asian trends.
The halal cosmetics market is expected to rise to $52.39 bn (€48.9 bn) by 2021, up from $26.47 bn (€24.7 bn) in 2016, global technology research and advisory company Technavio, reports.
Increasing awareness among consumers about halal-certified products boosts the demand for Halal cosmetics and the fragrance sector, in particular, which is expected to generate the largest CAGR during the forecast period.
The Delhi High Court has been challenged on a notification that requires cosmetics packaging to indicate if it contains any ingredient of animal origin; - a green dot for 'vegetarian' and a red/brown one for 'non-vegetarian'.
Natural nail care beauty specialist Safe ‘N’ Beautiful is debuting its new Halal nail polishes at the Beautyworld Middle East international trade fair that is taking place in Dubai from 27-29 May 2014.
A recent report from market research firm TechNavio has highlighted the rise of cosmetics able to make halal claims, noting it expects the category to see growth at a CAGR of 11.08% over the period of 2014 – 2018.
With a worldwide population of just over 2 billion people and a total spend that only represents a fraction of the global cosmetics market, the indications are that halal cosmetics have plenty of room for future growth.
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