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China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

23-Jun-2022 By Amanda Lim

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, featuring news from Yatsen, Kosé, Coty and more.

China green beauty: Celebrity endorsements increases purchase intent among youth

27-May-2022 By Nurul Ain Razali

Celebrity endorsements are playing a crucial role in the development of China’s green beauty space, according to a new study.

China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

26-May-2022 By Amanda Lim

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, featuring news from Estée Lauder, Florasis, and more.

How to win over… beauty consumers in a rebounding travel retail market

24-May-2022 By Amanda Lim

From pop-ups to new launches, and digital immersion to sustainability, we reveal how major brands and duty-free retail giants are expecting an imminent travel retail beauty boom as travellers once again take to the skies.

China focus: Latest developments in China’s booming beauty market

28-Apr-2022 By Amanda Lim

We round up the most recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, featuring news from Gotha Cosmetics, A.S. Watson and more.

Gotha Cosmetics makes first major step into China as it sets sights on Asian expansion

14-Apr-2022 By Amanda Lim

Gotha Cosmetics has set up local production in China, where it believes it can tap into the post-COVID growth potential of the market while lessening the burden of rising shipping costs and delivery lead times.

Europe takes the strain for A.S. Watson as China sales slow due to COVID-19 woes

28-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

A.S. Watson's health and beauty division grew up by 17% on the back of growth in Europe which helped to offset declines in China brought about by COVID-19

‘Significant growth potential’: Beiersdorf eyeing opportunities to win over the China skin care market

09-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

German consumer goods major Beiersdorf is gearing up to expand its business in China through Nivea and Eucerin, which it believes have the potential to have as much success as its luxury brand La Prairie.

Beiersdorf sets out ambition to ‘reinvent’ Nivea as leading global skin care brand

08-Mar-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International skin care major Beiersdorf wants to reinvent its flagship Nivea brand over the next financial year, carving out a more global, digital and sustainable offering, its CEO says.

L’Oréal on how luxury fragrance growth is being driven by ‘explosion’ of interest in China

01-Mar-2022 By Amanda Lim

French beauty giant L’Oréal Group has credited the boom in luxury fragrance to the growing appreciation among Chinese consumers and expects it to continue growing by double-digits in the years to come.

‘Strong progress’: Coty China prestige beauty grows ‘six times faster’ than the market

22-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty and fragrance manufacturer Coty reports that the growth of its prestige beauty business in China is outstripping the market, with the firm predicting that the luxury sector, in particular, is ripe for future growth.

French beauty achieves ‘record’ year in 2021 exports: FEBEA

16-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

International trade of French beauty and personal care products was up 2.5% in 2021 versus 2019, largely due to rising trade of makeup, face care and perfumes and record growth rates in exports to China and the US, says the French Federation for Beauty...

Expanding coverage: Estée Lauder preparing to increase presence across all China retail channels

16-Feb-2022 By Amanda Lim

Beauty major Estée Lauder Companies says it will be increasing its coverage across all channels in China this year to capitalise on the growth potential of its beauty market.

British Beauty Council unveils online trade hub to unpick post-Brexit woes

02-Feb-2022 By Kacey Culliney

The British Beauty Council has developed an online hub to help UK beauty and personal care businesses navigate through post-Brexit confusion and concerns around evolving trade costs and rules.

L’Occitane H1: China sales rise 23% on the back of new launches such as Osmanthus fragrance

01-Dec-2021 By Amanda Lim

L’Occitane International has recorded sales growth of 23% in China during the first half of its 2022 fiscal year aided by investments and new launches of core brand L’Occitane en Provence.

Ticking all the boxes: Shakeup Cosmetics expands into skincare with intuitive multitasking launches

28-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Shakeup Cosmetics has expanded its line-up with two new skin care offerings that were developed to meet the needs and concerns of the busy modern male.

Beauty on Bilibili: Why this untapped channel is becoming an important platform for brand marketing in China

27-Oct-2021 By Amanda Lim

Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili is steadily becoming a key marketing channel for beauty brands targeting Gen Z consumers as beauty-centric content grows on the platform.

‘Very optimistic’: Estée Lauder CEO expecting double-digit growth for China in 2022

30-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Estée Lauder Companies CEO has remarked on the strength of China’s beauty market, and said he was expecting it to grow by double-digits next year on the back of the acceleration of its online business.

APAC acceleration: Luxury brand Rituals outlines plans to expand footprint with strong focus on China

26-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Rituals Cosmetics is working to grow its presence in Asia Pacific, especially in China, after being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Instant gratification: Sephora, Amorepacific and Watsons among retailers stepping up on-demand delivery services in China

26-Aug-2021 By Amanda Lim

Beauty majors like Sephora, Amorepacific and Watsons are stepping up its on-demand retail services in China as consumer preferences for speedy deliveries show no sign of waning post-COVID.

Eyes on C-beauty: Beiersdorf believes China’s indie brands hold ‘greater potential’ in the global market

29-Jul-2021 By Amanda Lim

German personal care multinational Beiersdorf believes China’s domestic beauty scene has global export potential, leading it to expand its NIVEA Accelerator program to help develop innovative beauty tech start-ups.

Learn from China: EMEA brands must look to the ‘world’s growth engine’ of beauty and personal care

29-Jun-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty players across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) should look to China for post-pandemic learnings given the rapid rebound seen in the territory, says Euromonitor International.

China CBD ban: Retailers ‘encouraged’ to pull products off shelves as regulators formally ban use in cosmetics

14-Jun-2021 By Amanda Lim

Retailers in China are being advised to pull any cannabis-based cosmetics off the shelves after China’s drug regulator formally banned the use of cannabis compounds in cosmetics.

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'Milestone': UK issuing certifications for beauty firms to qualify for China animal testing exemptions

06-May-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The UK government has worked alongside the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Perfumery Association (CTPA) and wider beauty industry to digitally issue Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certificates that should enable the export of ‘ordinary’ goods to China without...

L’Occitane Q4 results: China now firm’s largest market after sales surge by 60%

05-May-2021 By Amanda Lim

Staggering fourth-quarter growth of 60% has propelled China to become L’Occitane International’s largest market in FY2021.

China CBD ban: Asia Horizon CEO suggests how China can better regulate CBD cosmetics market

29-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

China-based CBD company Asia Horizon has suggested a few ‘straightforward’ ways China can go about regulating CBD cosmetics instead of implementing a blanket ban over the category.

‘Global flavour’: China’s Maison Dixsept set on scaling brand up to compete with international fine fragrance players

29-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

Fledgeling niche China fragrance label Maison Dixsept has pinpointed how it aims to tap into massive opportunities domestically but has also underlined how it ultimately hopes to grow into an internationally recognised brand.

Travel boom: L’Oréal banking on APAC travel retail opportunities to drive ‘big growth’ for the group

27-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

French cosmetics giant L’Oréal sees a bright future for its brands in the Asia Pacific travel retail market, which it believes will become a major driver of its future growth, spurred on by demand from China.

Domino effect: Proposed China CBD ban leads US-based BOTA to ‘shut down’ APAC expansion plans

19-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

The firm behind US-based CBD skin care brand BOTA, Balanced Health Botanicals, says it will no longer invest in the APAC after China announced its proposal to ban the use of cannabis and cannabis extracts in cosmetics.

China CBD crackdown: Ban on cannabis cosmetics will likely halt sales online as authorities push ‘anti-drug’ stance

05-Apr-2021 By Amanda Lim

China’s proposal to ban the use of cannabis and cannabis extracts in cosmetics will likely affect sales via cross-border e-commerce channels as the authorities double down on ‘anti-drug’ education.

‘Second nature’: UK-based, Beijing-born twins taking on major brands in China’s male beauty category

25-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

UK-based male beauty brand Shakeup Cosmetics sees ‘huge potential’ for the brand in China where it is going toe-to-toe with heavyweight brands like Chanel and Tom Ford.

China animal testing: Exemptions for testing on ‘ordinary’ cosmetics start in May - officials

08-Mar-2021 By Amanda Lim

Imported ‘ordinary’ cosmetics will not be required to undergo animal testing from May 1 this year, China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has confirmed in its finalised regulations.

P&G vice chairman on innovation: ‘Superiority is an opportunity that does not sunset’

23-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

Procter & Gamble will continue to prioritise superior product design, packaging, and retail execution because it is a far-reaching opportunity that can strengthen long-term competitiveness, says its vice chairman, COO and CFO.

L’Oréal reports 5% net profit drop for 2020 despite strong Q4 and ‘record year’ in actives

12-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

International beauty major L’Oréal has reported an overall loss in net profit for the full year of 2020, despite a spike in sales for the fourth quarter, most notably in active cosmetics and across China.

French exemptions on China animal testing a ‘template for other countries to follow’, says P&G

03-Feb-2021 By Kacey Culliney

The move by France to provide a government platform enabling beauty manufacturers to qualify for exemptions when exporting general-use cosmetics to China should carve out a path for other countries to follow, says a Procter & Gamble executive.

French beauty firms can now qualify to export ‘ordinary’ cosmetics into China without animal testing

18-Jan-2021 By Kacey Culliney

France has become the first EU country to qualify for exemptions on animal testing for general-use cosmetics exported to China after its National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM) developed a dedicated platform enabling manufacturers...

Cruelty-free cosmetics: China’s animal alternative methods have room for improvement

11-Jan-2021 By Guan Yu Lim

China’s alternative methods for animal testing can be further improved and standardised, according to a leading expert in the country.

Expanding visibility: Rituals sees China expansion as key to boosting wider Asia awareness

24-Nov-2020 By Amanda Lim

Amsterdam-based Rituals Cosmetics has aimed to expand its brand awareness in China, which it has identified as a major growth driver to support the brand’s growth plans in the Asia Pacific region.

‘Our answer to latest trends in China’: New Givaudan facility to help firm respond to growing needs in sustainability and well-being

27-Oct-2020 By Amanda Lim

Swiss fragrance and flavours firm Givaudan says its new fragrance production facility in China will support its abilities to meet growing consumer demand for fragrance that supports sustainability and well-being.

First steps: Aussie brand hopeful cruelty-free entry into China will lead to more opportunities

29-Sep-2020 By Amanda Lim

Australian natural beauty brand Subtle Energies is optimistic that with changing regulations it will be able to expand its business and tap into the emerging trends in China.

The physical-digital blur is ‘an absolute given’ for beauty in 2020, says retail expert

17-Sep-2020 By Kacey Culliney

Beauty brands and retailers must blur physical retail with digital experiences to engage consumers in a post-pandemic world, and plenty can be learned from China, according to a retail design expert.

Land of plenty : Nivea, Eucerin set for boost as Beiersdorf eyes strong potential in China’s skin care market

26-Aug-2020 By Amanda Lim

German personal care major Beiersdorf is working to strengthen its skin care portfolio and tap into the massive potential it sees in China’s competitive personal care market.

Support from China-owned companies signals ‘positive impact’ for non-animal testing methods – IIVS president

08-Jul-2020 By Amanda Lim

The Institute for In Vitro Sciences Inc (IIVS) believes the support from domestic cosmetic companies can help to further its cause to implement non-animal testing methods in China.

Tax relief: International cosmetics brands set for boost as China mulls over change

08-Jun-2020 By Amanda Lim

A proposal to end taxation on cosmetic products in China could provide a major boost to international cosmetic companies retailing in the country.

Beauty Tech Update: Perfect Corp. adds 3 digital beauty tools for WeChat

13-May-2020 By Deanna Utroske

This week, the company known for its AI and AR solutions for beauty, introduced a skin diagnostic tool, a shade finder, and a virtual try-on option for brands marketing to consumers via WeChat mini programs.

‘Remarkable’ rebound: L’Oréal China’s strong Q1 results show appetite for beauty ‘remains intact’ despite COVID-19 – CEO

22-Apr-2020 By Amanda Lim

French cosmetics company L’Oréal reported that its sales in China have seen progressive signs of recovery since the country was hit by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, potentially signalling that the cosmetics market is headed for a quick recovery...