Asia / Pacific
J-Beauty: a minimalist approach to beauty that is growing in popularity
After the advent of K-Beauty, which has stormed its way to a highly influential position in the global cosmetics industry over the last...
China: 11 regulations to implement the New Cosmetic Regulatory Framework
China has implemented the new overarching Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) on Jan 1, 2021 and a brand-...
Men in China go under the knife to boost life chances
Worried his appearance would detract from opportunities in China’s competitive society, Xia Shurong decided to go under the surgeon’s...
China prestige beauty e-commerce sales increased 47% in the first half of 2021
China prestige beauty e-commerce sales reached US$ 5.4 billion through the first half (H1) of 2021 (January - June), a 47% increase over...
Men’s cosmetics booming among Gen-Z Japanese
Skin care and makeup are no longer the exclusive domain of women. Just take a look at the social networks, TikTok in particular, to...
Luxe Pack and MakeUp in Shanghai 2021 welcomed more than 6,000 visitors
Originally scheduled in April, Luxe Pack and MakeUp in Shanghai were eventually held on July 7 and 8, 2021. The two events brought...
Quadpack seeks expansion in Asia thanks to partnership with Korea’s LM
In the wake of the partnership agreement signed with China’s Yuga las February, Quadpack is partnering with LM in Korea, with the aim to...
Amouage taps into China’s growing niche fragrances market with debuts on Tmall
Tracing the ’perfume-route’ East, Amouage, the Oman-based global luxury fragrance House, has announced its debut on Tmall Global with a...
Givaudan strengthens fragrance capabilities in India with Privi
Swiss-based global fragrance creator has signed a joint venture agreement with India’s Privi Speciality Chemicals Limited to strengthen...
Thailand’s marine national parks ban sunscreens suspected to damage corals
Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation (DNP) on Wednesday banned sunscreens containing chemical...
