Cosmoprof Asia was a very different event this year with many exhibitors and buyers not coming to Hong Kong due to the ongoing political unrest. The official numbers are not out yet but in 2018 there were over 3000 exhibitors from 53 countries with 87,000 visitors from 135 countries. 2019 was definitely quieter both from …
Natural cosmetic products are booming as consumers demand to have better quality, more sustainable products with fewer potentially harmful ingredients. This trend has been spearheaded by US, Australian and European brands but this is changing. Asian consumer and brands are increasingly interested in Natural cosmetic products. One area that has held this segment from really …
As an industry we have looked to Korea for Beauty innovations for years. K-Beauty is synonymous with fun, affordable and seriously cutting-edge formulations. What about Clean Beauty? There is a Clean Beauty scene in Korean Skincare. It is vastly different from that of the US or Europe. One key differentiator is Most Korean brands are …
There is a huge opportunity for Halal cosmetics brands I’ve recently been spending a lot more time in South East Asia specifically Indonesia as my husband is working in Jakarta. The potential of Halal cosmetics in Asia is huge – Indonesia and Malaysia are both predominantly Muslim with an estimated 230m Muslims in these two …
This post is all about the nitty gritty of opening up new markets looking in detail at the cosmetics regulations in Asia. One of the key things to get our heads around is the difficulty or ease with which we can bring products into a market and the associated costs. Annoyingly this information isn’t readily …
Hong Kong is a dynamic city with over 7 million people. It is one of the most densely populated cities on earth! 92% of the population is Han Chinese (the dominant ethnicity of mainland China). I have lived in the wonderful city for over 4.5 years and been visiting for many more before that. For …
This is a top line overview of how cross-border e-commerce operates in China. It is of particular interest to cruelty-free beauty brands globally as this route does not involve going through an extensive product registration process and therefore not subject to animal testing. Before we go into the details just a few facts about the …
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This is a short post all about Chinese New Year as it is fast approaching. It is crucial for any brand to understand a bit about Chinese New Year regardless of whether you are operating in the region or not. It is not only a big sales opportunity here but also as more Chinese choose …
This blog post is dedicated to a topic that is very misunderstood – entry to the China beauty market. The common misconception is that if you are a cruelty free brand then you can not enter into China at all. This is wrong. There are other ways to access the Chinese consumer that do not …
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Asia Pacific is an extremely important market for the beauty and personal care industry. It is also the world’s biggest personal care market, contributing 39% of the global total in 2018 according to L’Oreal’s annual report. In addition to its massive consumption of beauty, in recent years Asia has also been a source of innovation …
