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China prepares for Industry 4.0 lead

China prepares for Industry 4.0 lead

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.

Halal fragrances in APAC

Halal fragrances to lead growing ethical sector, report states

By Natasha Spencer

Increasing awareness among consumers about halal-certified products boosts the demand for Halal cosmetics and the fragrance sector, in particular, which is expected to generate the largest CAGR during the forecast period.  

Italian skin care sales are recovering despite market decline

Italian skin care sales are recovering despite market decline

By Michelle Yeomans

According to market researcher Canadean, despite the Italian skin care segment expected to face a small decline in value growth up to 2017, skin product sales will nevertheless be slightly more positive in volume.

Colour cosmetics focus: Top stories this year so far…

Colour cosmetics focus: Top stories this year so far…

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

The make-up market is colourful by nature and with a host of new trends combined with the high performance in both Europe and the US; Cosmetics Design takes a look at some of the top stories in 2013 in the colour cosmetics category.

Metrosexual men providing fragrance boost in Russia

Metrosexual men providing fragrance boost in Russia

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

More and more Russian men are taking pride in their appearance and worrying about the impression they exude, which, in turn, has boosted the men’s fragrance sector in the country.

In times of financial hardship make-up’s still important

In times of financial hardship make-up’s still important

By Andrew MCDOUGALL

Despite the economic crisis over the last few years causing consumers to take a serious look at their spending, it appears they have stayed serious about their look, as UK make-up sales appear to be recession proof.