A three-day beauty trade exhibition -- Cosmoprof Asia '99, the largest of its kind in Asia, opened in Hong Kong on November 11.

Spreading over 25,000 square meters of exhibition space, the exhibition includes the latest innovations in perfumery, cosmetics and toiletries, as well as beauty and hair salon products and equipment.

Over 500 exhibitors from 29 countries and regions display their latest market innovations and beauty trends of the upcoming season to over 19,000 visitors and trade buyers visiting this prime event.

Cosmoprof Asia '99 attracts the participation of pavilions from Australia, Chinese mainland, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, the United Kingdom and the United States.