In China, some skincare products contain toxic chemicals in amounts within regulated limits, according to the Beijing Consumer Association. Results of the study conducted by the group revealed some of the products contained antiseptics, arsenic, mercury, formaldehyde, and other toxic substances. Mercury is commonly found as an active ingredient in skin-whitening lotions and was found in samples of Sekkisei Supreme Revitalizing Cream I, Watsons Collagen Moisturizing and Whitening Facial Lotion, as well as in lip balms manufactured by Guerlain, Givenchy, and Shu Uemura.
"Cosmetics in China contain 'acceptable' levels of mercury, arsenic", Want China Times, March 26, 2015
Nielsen said 40 percent of consumers in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore who bought Korean beauty products were planning to spend more in the next months. Results of the market research firm's survey of 1,900 women in these countries revealed six of 10 consumers have only recently discovered Korean beauty brands in the past two years. Data also revealed that among the respondents, the leading reason for the popularity of Korean cosmetics was the perception that Korean-made beauty products were “new and trendy.” Consumer preference for buying cosmetics from conventional outlets, such as department stores and duty-free stores, has made South Korea a top travel destination among Chinese-speaking consumers.
"No Sign of Letup in Chinese Demand for Korean Cosmetics", Wall Street Journal, March 25, 2015
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Global Times , March 31, 2015
Korea Herald, March 16, 2015
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