Asia / Pacific
Shiseido aims to accelerate its business growth in the Philippines
The Tokyo based cosmetics giant intends to strengthen its cosmetics business in the Philippines through the creation of a new subsidiary...
Givaudan intends to spice up the fragrance world with India’s Synthite
The Givaudan group has entered into a strategic partnership with India-based company Synthite for the development of exclusive innovative...
Hawaii officially bans sunscreens suspected to harm coral reefs
By signing bill SB 2571 on June 3, 2018, Governor David Ige made Hawaii first state in the world to ban certain sunscreens suspected to...
L’Oréal acquires Korea’s Stylenanda to address millennials’ interest in makeup
Rumours were circulating after the Korea Economic Daily unveiled discussions between the two companies last month. They were eventually...
“Cross-border e-commerce is well-adapted to the Chinese beauty market”, Joël Palix, Feelunique
“The Chinese beauty market is the most open in the world,” declared Joël Palix, CEO of the Feelunique e-commerce platform at China...
Clariant and DKSH invest in Asia
Specialty chemicals suppliers, Clariant and DKSH, are investing in the Asian cosmetics markets. Clariant has opened a new laboratory in...
COSME Tokyo 2018 is taking on a new dimension within Beauty & Health Week Tokyo
COSME Tokyo returns in January 24 (Wed) - 26 (Fri) 2018 in a new venue, the Makuhari Messe and within a broader concept. Gathering 1,000...
Social networks: Chinese KOLs have become crucial for cosmetics brands
Is working with influencers on social media a good solution to gain market share in China? “In China, KOL (Key Opinion Leaders) marketing...
“The brand’s storytelling is a key factor of success”, Benny Tung, Parfumerie Trésor, Hong Kong
Opened in August 2014, Parfumerie Trésor is a family-owned retail store promoting artistic fragrances in buoyant downtown Hong Kong....
Kanebo Cosmetics turns 80 and launches new brand around the world
The leaders of Kanebo Cosmetics met in Paris in early October to celebrate 50 years of their French subsidiary as well as the group’s 80...
