China

‘Fierce competition’: C-beauty holds global potential but challenges remain - expert

14-Oct-2019 By Amanda Lim

Chinese beauty brands have more hurdles to overcome before taking the global stage, despite the rising prominence of homegrown beauty brands, according to one expert.

Nars loses cruelty-free status?

03-Jul-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As Nars moves into the Chinese market, where animal testing is mandatory, previously loyal supporters opt to boycott the famed brand.

China prepares for Industry 4.0 lead

15-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As the Chinese government pushes ahead with its Made in China 2025 strategy, Euromonitor International reports the leading APAC cosmetics market is set to overtake Germany for the position of top Industry 4.0 implementer.

Global business support spurs China’s growth

08-May-2017 By Natasha Spencer

As China remains a dominant make up producer, particularly in areas of innovation such as lip care, the next ten years are expected to bring increased overseas investment, governmental backing and worldwide business opportunities.

Anti-pollution Special Newsletter

Anti-pollution claims: How R&D-backed packaging is influencing consumers

19-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

The huge anti-pollution trend started off in the Asia Pacific region, where markets such as China, Korea and Japan continue to be the main source of innovation and a constantly diversifying product pipeline. But the buzz comes with a warning: over-saturation!

NetEase Kaola develops European Partnership Plan to bring European products to China

12-Apr-2017 By Natasha Spencer

Cross-border e-commerce technology provider, NetEase Kaola, commits to buying €3 billion of European products over the next three years to increase Chinese consumers’ access to European items.

The Body Shop launches Chinese mobile wallet payment service at London stores

09-Nov-2016 By Michelle Yeomans

The Body Shop has introduced China’s largest mobile wallet service, Alipay, at three of its flagship stores in London to cater to the hundreds of thousands of Chinese tourists that visit the capital each year.

Kimberly-Clark results buoyed by emerging markets, but currency translations hit hard

25-Apr-2016 By Simon Pitman

Kimberly-Clark had a challenging first quarter, hit by currency headwinds that led to declines in all divisions, including personal care, but emerging markets are still growing.

Metrosexual beauty on the rise across Asia

04-Feb-2016 By Lucy Whitehouse

The male grooming sector is seeing a strong boost across Asia, thanks to the growing enthusiasm among male consumers for a meterosexual style.

China slowdown shouldn’t have major impact on EMEA cosmetics industry

24-Sep-2015 By Andrew MCDOUGALL

With China facing an economic slowdown, the question has arisen as to what this means for the many companies in Europe who have an invested interest in the country; although market analyst firm Moody’s says that there shouldn’t be too much concern for...

Barentz moves into China beauty supplements arena with New Skyport acquisition

23-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Barentz International is moving into the beauty supplements arena with the acquisition of New Skyport, a distributor of specialty ingredients for the nutrition industry in China.

PayPal simplifies overseas buying for China's ferocious online shoppers

08-Sep-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

It's no secret that China's consumers are major online shoppers, particularly when it comes to beauty. However, overseas merchants have struggled to get access to them until now.... 

Next Top Model catapultes 'Works with Water' into Asia

06-Aug-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

Having secured a strong following of Chinese consumers in the UK, supplement supplier 'Works with Water' Nutraceuticals has been selected to sponsor the fifth series of TV show China's Next Top Model.

How YOU can navigate China's regulations on imported cosmetics

01-Jul-2015 By Michelle Yeomans

In an effort to standardize cross-border e-commerce procedures, China's Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) is set to release detailed regulations for the industry. This Cosmetics Design gallery breaks down the...

PCHi insight: Part One

Mibelle: "Consumers now believe 'Made In China' can represent high quality"

24-Mar-2015 By Simon Pitman

Here, Cosmetics Design catches up with Dr. Fred Zulli, managing director of Mibelle Biochemistry, to find out how the Switzerland-based biotechnology ingredients provider is planning on increasing its footprint in the vast market.