The indie beauty category has been leading the way when it comes to ground breaking and innovative products, so we at Cosmetics Design thought it a good idea to pick out some of the best.
South Korean cosmetic brands are turning their expansion efforts towards the Middle Eastern beauty and personal care market as growing geopolitical difficulties between the country and China continue.
Part II: Key trendsIn our second installment, we spoke to Vito Consiglio, Vice President, Personal and Home Care, Ashland, about the key trends influencing product development and strategic planning within the APAC region.
Indonesia is powering ahead in terms of economic development, driven by rapid growth in the population and the economy. And this is translating into a surge in beauty product spend and market opportunities.
The Swiss ingredients provider has teamed up with Future Group (Future Consumer Enterprise) to develop new brands and products specifically for the Indian personal care market.
Japanese cosmetics is long-regarded as one of the most innovative and fast-paced markets in the world, Euromonitor International research analyst Mariko Takemura explains the driving forces in that segment right now.
Unilever is investing robustly in the Middle East and North Africa region, a move which follows recent industry expert predictions for strong growth in the region for beauty and personal care.
Brazil is one of the most lucrative cosmetics markets on the planet and hold huge opportunity for manufacturers, and this will be a key focus of the upcoming in-cosmetics trade show in Hamburg.
Australian biotechnology company Phosphagenics, is to launch its new Elixia skin care range in Australia through an exclusive distribution agreement with Pulse Pharmacies.
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