![Our most-read stories on cosmetics science, formulation and R&D. [Shiseido]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/shiseido-l-oreal-and-lg-h-h-feature-in-our-cosmetic-science-round-up/12944249-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-L-Oreal-and-LG-H-H-feature-in-our-cosmetic-science-round-up_wrbm_large.jpg)
In this round-up, we dive into our most-read stories on cosmetics science, formulation and R&D, featuring Shiseido, LG Household & Healthcare, L'Oréal and more.
Givaudan adds olfactive social listening to fragrance creation
from CosmeticsDesign.com USA
Could tomato seed extracts be a solution for younger skin?
from CosmeticsDesign.com USA
![Instagram beauty influencers with 1+ million followers drive higher opt-in returns for digital sampling campaigns compared to their micro counterparts with less than 50,000 followers [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/10/18/influencer-beauty-campaigns-with-free-samples-stronger-amongst-major-influencers-with-1-million-followers/12933078-1-eng-GB/Influencer-beauty-campaigns-with-free-samples-stronger-amongst-major-influencers-with-1-million-followers_news_teaser.jpg)
Beauty sample ‘opt-ins’ higher from major influencer campaigns: Odore
from CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
![Scent can be positioned centrally with its wellbeing benefits highlighted in beauty and personal care products, though any claims made will need to be backed by sound science [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/10/19/fragrance-innovation-in-beauty-and-personal-care-targeting-wellbeing-holds-growth-promise-says-mintel/12937250-1-eng-GB/Fragrance-innovation-in-beauty-and-personal-care-targeting-wellbeing-holds-growth-promise-says-Mintel_news_teaser.jpg)
Strength of scent? Still ‘more room’ for fragrance innovation in beauty, says Mintel
from CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
![P&G says it is rolling out price hikes across parts of its portfolio in the US and will also review pricing in other markets in the near-term to offset rising commodity and freight costs [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/business-financial/p-g-q1-fiscal-2022-net-sales-rise-profit-drops-due-to-challenging-cost-environment/12942250-1-eng-GB/P-G-Q1-fiscal-2022-net-sales-rise-profit-drops-due-to-challenging-cost-environment_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Price hikes to come: P&G Q1 ‘22 net sales rise but ‘challenging’ costs hit profits
All Asia-Pacific
![Pilgrim has announced a new partnership that will help it to achieve its goal of becoming plastic positive company. [Pilgrim]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/indian-d2c-brand-pilgrim-pledges-to-become-plastic-positive-beauty-brand/12904603-1-eng-GB/Indian-D2C-brand-Pilgrim-pledges-to-become-plastic-positive-beauty-brand_wrbm_medium.jpg)
‘Give more than we take’: Indian D2C brand Pilgrim pledges to become plastic positive beauty brand
South Asia
![Philippine consumers’ looking for efficiency in make-up products. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/quick-beauty-filipino-beauty-consumers-prioritising-efficiency-in-make-up-post-covid/12913533-1-eng-GB/Quick-beauty-Filipino-beauty-consumers-prioritising-efficiency-in-make-up-post-COVID_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Easy does it: Filipino beauty consumers prioritising efficiency in make-up post-COVID
South East Asia
![Beiersdorf's method uses basic image data, environmental data and personal data to recommend cosmetic, skin care and dermatology products targeting specific needs for a person's overall skin condition [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/brand-innovation/beiersdorf-patents-ai-skin-profiling-and-personalised-product-recommendation-method/12921746-1-eng-GB/Beiersdorf-patents-AI-skin-profiling-and-personalised-product-recommendation-method_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Beiersdorf files patent on AI skin profiling and product recommendation method
All Asia-Pacific
![Round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-o-right-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update/12904765-1-eng-GB/POLA-O-right-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Financial focus: POLA, O’right and more feature in our latest beauty business and finance update
Asia in Focus
![Concerns for personal health and the health of the environment are blurring the lines between make-up and skin care. [UUUNI]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hybrid-make-up-post-covid-consumer-concerns-shift-spotlight-onto-make-up-that-works-beyond-the-surface/12897792-1-eng-GB/Hybrid-make-up-Post-COVID-consumer-concerns-shift-spotlight-onto-make-up-that-works-beyond-the-surface_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Blurred lines: Post-COVID consumer concerns shift spotlight onto make-up that works beyond the surface
COVID-19
![The Valentino Beauty makeup collection features a range of bold lipsticks and fun compacts designed to appeal to all genders, ages and cultures [Image: L'Oréal Travel Retail/Valentino]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/10/12/valentino-beauty-launches-inclusive-makeup-line-in-dubai-and-seoul-airports/12918733-1-eng-GB/Valentino-Beauty-launches-inclusive-makeup-line-in-Dubai-and-Seoul-airports_wrbm_medium.jpg)
A ‘strong comeback’ to travel retail: L’Oréal debuts Valentino Beauty in Dubai and Seoul
Market Entry
![edix is making its entry into India’s oral care segment. [Vedix]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/10/12/vedix-launches-personalised-oil-pulling-range-to-tap-into-india-s-oral-care-market/12882262-1-eng-GB/Vedix-launches-personalised-oil-pulling-range-to-tap-into-India-s-oral-care-market_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Oil pulling comeback: Vedix launches personalised range to tap into India’s oral care market
Market Entry
![endota has introduced a new clean beauty label that aims to make conscious beauty products more accessible to a wider market. [endota]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/10/20/endota-targets-new-market-with-accessible-new-range-of-conscious-products/12913296-3-eng-GB/endota-targets-new-market-with-accessible-new-range-of-conscious-products_wrbm_small.jpg)
![Verdure believes there is need for more tech innovation targeting hair care concerns. [Verdure]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/verdure-says-underserved-hair-care-market-due-for-a-tech-upgrade/12904553-1-eng-GB/Verdure-says-underserved-hair-care-market-due-for-a-tech-upgrade_wrbm_small.jpg)
![GoPlay looking to zero in on the US market following the rebirth of its new and improved DIY lipstick system. [GoPlay]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/goplay-moves-to-target-us-market-with-new-and-improved-diy-lipstick-system/12924270-1-eng-GB/GoPlay-moves-to-target-US-market-with-new-and-improved-DIY-lipstick-system_wrbm_small.jpg)
![LG H&H signs deal with Korean start-up Urban Miner to explore use of coffee charcoal in cosmetics [Urban Miner]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/lg-h-h-signs-deal-to-upcycle-coffee-grounds-for-its-cosmetic-products/12886798-1-eng-GB/LG-H-H-signs-deal-to-upcycle-coffee-grounds-for-its-cosmetic-products_wrbm_small.jpg)
![Pilgrim has announced a new partnership that will help it to achieve its goal of becoming plastic positive company. [Pilgrim]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/packaging-design/indian-d2c-brand-pilgrim-pledges-to-become-plastic-positive-beauty-brand/12904603-1-eng-GB/Indian-D2C-brand-Pilgrim-pledges-to-become-plastic-positive-beauty-brand_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Philippine consumers’ looking for efficiency in make-up products. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/quick-beauty-filipino-beauty-consumers-prioritising-efficiency-in-make-up-post-covid/12913533-1-eng-GB/Quick-beauty-Filipino-beauty-consumers-prioritising-efficiency-in-make-up-post-COVID_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Concerns for personal health and the health of the environment are blurring the lines between make-up and skin care. [UUUNI]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hybrid-make-up-post-covid-consumer-concerns-shift-spotlight-onto-make-up-that-works-beyond-the-surface/12897792-1-eng-GB/Hybrid-make-up-Post-COVID-consumer-concerns-shift-spotlight-onto-make-up-that-works-beyond-the-surface_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Pilgrim brings K-beauty trends to India. [Pilgrim]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/pilgrim-tapping-into-korean-beauty-trends-and-making-them-accessible-to-domestic-market/12882011-1-eng-GB/Pilgrim-tapping-into-Korean-beauty-trends-and-making-them-accessible-to-domestic-market_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Round-up of financial results, M&As and funding drives in the cosmetics industry. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/pola-o-right-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update/12904765-1-eng-GB/POLA-O-right-and-more-feature-in-our-latest-beauty-business-and-finance-update_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![China’s homegrown beauty brands that are more in tune with the needs and concerns of the varying demographics that make up the vast Chinese market. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/little-by-little-intricate-local-knowledge-helping-china-s-homegrown-beauty-brands-chip-away-at-mnc-dominance/12830326-1-eng-GB/Little-by-little-Intricate-local-knowledge-helping-China-s-homegrown-beauty-brands-chip-away-at-MNC-dominance_wrbm_tiny.jpg)