Industry buzz
BEUC proposes new definition for nanomaterials in cosmetics
The European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) has published a proposal to align the definition of nanomaterials used in cosmetic products...
Organisers of In-Cosmetics Asia provide snapshot on tradeshow to Vietnamese audience
The one-day roadshow that took place at Hotel Nikko in Ho Chi Minh City on 23 August 2012 attracted almost 200 delegates from leading...
Noxidoxi chooses Topline Primapack for its lip care products dedicated to smokers
A new player in the cosmetics field, Noxidoxi is launching the first-ever dermo-cosmetics range dedicated to smokers. The line was...
The fourth edition of Rives de la Beauté searches for hidden treasures
For its fourth edition, the Rives de la Beauté (Paris, 19 to 23 September 2012) will give priority to original experiences and special...
Cosmoprof Asia announces 9% growth in exhibition space
The 17th edition of Cosmoprof Asia will take place from 14 to 16 November 2012 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre,...
M&H Plastics and Silvergate launch a guide to colour matching
British packaging supplier M&H Plastics and Silvergate, a manufacturer of colour additives and masterbatches used in the manufacture...
Johnson & Johnson pledges to more transparency on ingredients
New Jersey-based multinational of health and personal care products Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has pledge to reformulate all its...
Urban Chinese hair care consumers turn to natural products, reports Mintel
Probably as the consequence of the series of high profile product safety scandals that have affected the China market, hair care products...
A new cylindrical mascara by Brivaplast
Mascara 1389, the latest born within Brivaplast’s cylindrical standard range, features a 100% polypropylene (PP) bottle produced using an...
Many natural brands chose to open their own stores in Asia
“The complexity of distribution in Asia is leading many natural personal care brands to take the direct route and open concept stores,”...