Asia / Pacific
Kao to debut Sensai in Japan as a first step to broader Asian launch
In September 2019, Kanebo Cosmetics (Kao Group) will be staging a Japan debut for Sensai, their super-prestige brand now sold in more...
Shiseido strengthens strategic partnership with A.S. Watson Group
Japan based cosmetics giant Shiseido has entered a 3-year plan with A.S. Watson, the world’s largest international health and beauty...
China is already Ioma’s second largest market
Even before opening a physical store in China, Ioma has successfully entered this market. The brand’s recent deployment in the Middle...
Cosme Tokyo on tracks for a record breaking edition
Japan’s largest cosmetics show returns from 30 January to 1 February 2019 together with Cosme Tech and Inner Beauty Tokyo. The three...
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...
