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…
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.
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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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.
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.
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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.
Beauty companies that want to tap into the surging demand for sleep-boosting cosmetic products are coming up against regulatory hurdles that prevent them for making direct claims.
American skin care brand Daily Habits says gentle and natural alternatives to aesthetic treatments in Asia are taking off, with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy face cupping proving a hit with consumers.
Shiseido has set its sights on burgeoning markets including India, Thailand, and Vietnam for expansion as it aims to propel growth in the skin care market.
Ingredients firm Lucas Meyer Cosmetics has introduced a new peptide that aims to tap into consumer desire to ‘futureproof’ their skin from the effects of ageing.
Beauty brands need to work with trusted influencers and genuine product users to develop content that will convince TikTok users to checkout their carts, says an expert from South East Asia.
Australian sun care brand Ultra Violette has updated its star sunscreen with more skin care benefits to align with consumer shifts towards leaner skin care routines.
Sephora’s failure to crack South Korea has been linked to its inability to understand the local market and highlights the strength of local players, according to industry experts.
Ahead of speaking at the InCosmetics Global trade show in Paris this April, VP of beauty market intelligence and trends company Beautystreams, Michele Superchi, shared his expertise on what’s now and what’s next for the longevity boom…
Japanese cosmeceutical skin care brand Curél says it is capitalising on Fine Fiber technology to reinforce its position in the global derma beauty market.
Consumers are prioritising sensorial experiences and choosing products that turn mundane routines into moments of pleasure and wellness, underscoring the important role of fragrances in hair care products, says IFF.
Insight and data from Clé de Peau Beauté, Elizabeth Arden, LUXASIA, and more reveal that Asia Pacific’s luxury beauty segment faces the challenge of justifying its high prices to more discerning consumers against a backdrop of economic uncertainties and...
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