Estée Lauder will introduce new products developed by a local team especially for its Chinese consumers in the fourth quarter (Q4) this year as part of efforts to accelerate innovation.
Environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations have emerged as a central focus for China's beauty brands, reflecting a notable shift among consumers towards sustainability priorities, says Cargill.
Well-known skin care ingredients such as collagen, niacinamide and probiotics are increasingly found among Asian oral care brands as the category undergoes skinification.
China’s beauty market is experiencing significant industry shift with the mass beauty market accelerating ahead of the luxury segment in the first quarter (Q1), says L’Oréal’s chief executive.
Marine ingredients such as microalgae and seaweed are a sustainable, upcycled and efficacious ingredient option being used in more topical and ingestible cosmetics products. Find out more on the latest developments…
US-based KraveBeauty, which has recently entered South East Asia, seeks to address the needs of the increasing number of sensitive skin sufferers caused by the boom of active ingredients and trends-led products.
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US-based biotech firm Curie Co has launched a naturally derived bond builder which it believes has the potential to be an effective anti-humidity hair care solution for South East Asia.
Cosmetics ingredients maker Organic Bioactives has debuted hair care solutions for the first time with the aim of capturing the growing market opportunities in the lucrative category.
South Korean cosmetics company Skinidea has developed a new skin care brand, MDP, specifically to target US beauty consumers as it reinforces global expansion.
The renewal of luxury K-beauty brand The Whoo has helped to bolster sales for LG Household & Healthcare (LG H&H) and restore the firm’s growth trajectory.
In our chat with Adam Ricciardone, we discuss everything from his key conference takeaways to Kenvue's sponsorship of the In-Cosmetics Awards and more.
There six weeks left to submit your entries for the 16 categories spanning finished products, ingredients, initiatives and people at this year’s NutraIngredients-Asia Awards.
A Japanese ingredient firm has enzymatically modified resveratrol to make it water-soluble and more bioavailable to expand its use in various cosmetic formulas amidst rising interest in longevity.
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Australian beauty brand Esmi Skin Minerals has launched with Sephora in South East Asia, where it hopes to find a significant market for its barrier protection and microbiome-friendly products.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors to choose from at in-cosmetics Global 2024, which launches do our editors believe will be setting the beauty industry alight this year?
South Korea-based beauty tech firm APR Corp is strengthening its sustainability strategy in multiple ways, while accelerating its global expansion efforts after recording the highest ever annual overseas sales.
With more than 1,000 exhibitors to choose from at InCosmetics Global 2024, there was a raft of innovations within the sustainability realm. But which ones stood out of the crowd for our team of beauty editors?
In an exclusive interview, rePurpose Global's co-founder and CEO, Svanika Balasubramanian, offers a comprehensive insight into the acquisition of Bluebird Climate and its transformative implications for the company's sustainability initiatives.
We round up recent developments in the exciting Chinese beauty market, including Clariant’s emphasis on localisation, Native Extracts looking to work with C-beauty brands, PCHi Fountain Awards, and the latest research findings.
Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s LoveShine launch has sparked a demand surge in Japan, driving the brand’s lip gloss sales to levels not seen since the COVID-19 outbreak.
There is significant scope for innovation and new launches in the hair repair sector, especially in soaring markets such as China, according to British ingredients firm Croda.
A shift from synthetic to more naturally-derived ingredients, an increased focus on efficacy, and rising interest in holistic well-being are all trends that dominated this year’s convention floor.
Lubrizol has extended its partnership with C-beauty major PROYA, underscoring its confidence in the growth potential of China’s local beauty manufacturers.
LG Household & Health Care is seeking to revitalise the anti-ageing category with its nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) ingredient, which has been successfully applied in a skin care product, amid burgeoning interest worldwide.
Malaysia’s Scentses + Co says that it is armed with authorisation letters to provide assurance of product authenticity and quality, as it seeks to regain consumer trust following past scandals involving other perfume subscription firms.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Religious Affairs’ Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) has emphasised that non-halal certified products, including cosmetics, are mandated to clearly indicate so on packaging.
Here we feature the latest developments from the innovative South Korean beauty market, featuring news on Able C&C’s partnership with Daiso, Kolmar Korea’s groundbreaking research, and more.
As more beauty and personal care companies make the transition to become greener, sustainability has been a key theme at this year’s InCosmetics Global show. We asked the experts how companies can facilitate this transition, wherever they are in their...
South Korean firm All Grace Co Ltd recently opened the first multi-indie brand store at Incheon International Airport and hopes to serve as a bridge for K-beauty SMEs to enter overseas markets, following sales that have “exceeded expectations”.
South Korean cosmetics firm Able C&C has furthered its partnership with Japanese discount chain Daiso with the launch of an exclusive and affordable makeup line as a follow up to its first skin care collaboration.
Australian essential oils company Down Under Enterprises is setting sights on the Asian market, particularly China, where values such as environmental sustainability and traceability are becoming increasingly important.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring research from Dr.Ci:Labo and Kolmar Korea’s newly discovered probiotic sun care ingredient.
Japanese confectionery maker Shinkinedo’s hair care line, which are made from upcycled chestnut skin, have recently began sales to 14 countries around the world via Amazon.
A recent study examined the different benefits of vitamin D derivates against signs of aging through topical application in cosmetic product, including a positive impact on collagen production and anti-inflammatory properties.
A group of researchers from China have identified Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 (IGF2) in oral mucosa as a key factor in accelerating the process of wound healing without scars.
In our round-up of the recent trend developments in the Asia Pacific beauty market, we’re featuring insights from Kenvue, Nykaa, Mukti Organics and more.
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Australian ingredients firm Native Extracts is seeking opportunities to work with China beauty brands to introduce its cellular extract-versions of Chinese ingredients such as gingko and arnica into the market.