![We round up our five most-read stories on sustainable beauty. [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/eco-boost-five-recent-developments-in-sustainable-beauty-across-apac9/13040862-1-eng-GB/Eco-boost-Five-recent-developments-in-sustainable-beauty-across-APAC_wrbm_large.jpg)
We round up our five most-read stories relating to one of the hottest topics in beauty today, featuring innovative solutions to the sustainable beauty movement coming from Asia Pacific.
![Suppliers have a wealth of knowledge around traceability and ingredient powers that are invaluable to formulators, particularly when working on green beauty projects [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/11/29/green-beauty-agenda-needs-strong-supplier-formulator-relationships-says-scs-president/13049793-1-eng-GB/Green-beauty-agenda-needs-strong-supplier-formulator-relationships-says-SCS-president_news_teaser.jpg)
Society of Cosmetic Scientists president: ‘The supplier is the formulator’s best friend’
from CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
![Various bioactive compounds found in olive pomace - the main by-product of olive oil production - offer promise for skin care formulations [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/headlines/formulation-science/olive-oil-waste-touted-as-promising-for-active-cosmetics-due-to-antioxidant-anti-inflammatory-bioactives/13043722-1-eng-GB/Olive-oil-waste-touted-as-promising-for-active-cosmetics-due-to-antioxidant-anti-inflammatory-bioactives_news_teaser.jpg)
Olive oil waste offers active circular beauty promise: Review
from CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
![Wo Skincare offers a small range of daily facial care mono-dose creams and serums designed to be used as a two-step routine [Image: Wo Skincare]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/11/25/indie-beauty-brand-wo-skincare-talks-sustainability-personalisation-and-expansion-plans/13044588-1-eng-GB/Indie-beauty-brand-Wo-Skincare-talks-sustainability-personalisation-and-expansion-plans_news_teaser.jpg)
Wo Skincare founder: ‘Simplicity’ is key for our brand – a far cry from the world of ‘fast beauty’
from CosmeticsDesign-Europe.com
Start up brings freshly-activated retinol skincare to consumers in new carrier system
from CosmeticsDesign.com USA
![Interest and monthly purchases of beauty and cosmetic products amongst men has risen over the past three years, peaking in early 2020 during COVID-19 lockdowns [Getty Images]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/article/2021/12/02/men-s-grooming-booms-and-inclusive-beauty-needs-soar-says-gwi/13061422-1-eng-GB/Men-s-grooming-booms-and-inclusive-beauty-needs-soar-says-GWI_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Groom boom: Beauty and cosmetics ‘fastest-growing interest’ amongst male consumers globally – GWI
All Asia-Pacific
![Skinlycious has recently launched in the US market and is seeking an international retail partner. [Skinlycious]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/singapore-s-skinlycious-launches-in-us-as-it-seeks-to-become-top-acne-care-brand/12995943-1-eng-GB/Singapore-s-Skinlycious-launches-in-US-as-it-seeks-to-become-top-acne-care-brand_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Global vision: Singapore’s Skinlycious launches in US as it seeks to become ‘top’ acne care brand
South East Asia
![Most-read stories on the activities of the big-name beauty brands in the region. [HUL / Love Beauty and Planet]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/estee-lauder-lg-h-h-and-hul-feature-in-our-big-brand-round-up/13040911-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-LG-H-H-and-HUL-feature-in-our-big-brand-round-up_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Brand story: The recent APAC developments from the biggest names in beauty
All Asia-Pacific
![Fixderma is looking to expand the global reach of its derma beauty brand FCL with the help of Lotus Herbals. [Fixderma / FCL]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/fixderma-sets-sights-on-global-expansion-following-lotus-herbals-investment/12979493-1-eng-GB/Fixderma-sets-sights-on-global-expansion-following-Lotus-Herbals-investment_wrbm_medium.jpg)
‘Skin health the new status symbol’: Fixderma sets sights on global expansion following Lotus Herbals investment
South Asia
![Kao is preparing to send a waterless shampoo sheet to the International Space Station in 2022. [Kao Corp]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-s-space-shampoo-will-start-much-needed-water-smart-conversations/13046883-1-eng-GB/Kao-s-space-shampoo-will-start-much-needed-water-smart-conversations_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Out of this world! Kao’s space shampoo will start much needed ‘water-smart’ conversations
Clean & Ethical Beauty
![Top five stories trending on our social channels. [GoPlay]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hot-topics-top-5-beauty-and-cosmetics-stories-trending-on-our-socials-right-now10/13034677-1-eng-GB/Hot-topics-Top-5-beauty-and-cosmetics-stories-trending-on-our-socials-right-now_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Hot topics: Top 5 beauty and cosmetics stories trending on our socials right now
Asia in Focus
![L’Oréal believes that China’s policies aimed at bridging the widening wealth gap will ultimately be a boon for the beauty industry. [L'Oréal]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/china-s-common-prosperity-drive-will-be-positive-for-beauty-l-oreal-ceo/13010920-1-eng-GB/China-s-common-prosperity-drive-will-be-positive-for-beauty-L-Oreal-CEO_wrbm_medium.jpg)
‘No reason to be worried’: China’s ‘common prosperity’ drive will be positive for beauty – L’Oréal CEO
COVID-19
![Kosé partners Aman Group to strengthen Decorté global presence. [Kosé / Decorté]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/kose-partners-aman-group-to-strengthen-decorte-global-presence/13027110-1-eng-GB/Kose-partners-Aman-Group-to-strengthen-Decorte-global-presence_wrbm_medium.jpg)
Serenity and sanctuary: Kosé seeks to strengthen Decorté brand with Aman Group partnership
Asia in Focus
![A new series of skin care products claims to mimic the effect of meditation on the skin. [Phytoflow]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/formulation-science/skin-meditation-phytoflow-claims-to-unlock-benefits-of-meditation-with-natural-extracts/13003944-2-eng-GB/Skin-meditation-Phytoflow-claims-to-unlock-benefits-of-meditation-with-natural-extracts_wrbm_small.png)
![L’Occitane credits launches like Osmanthus fragrance for grow in China. [L’Occitane en Provence.]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/12/01/l-occitane-china-sales-rise-23-on-the-back-of-new-launches-such-as-osmanthus-fragrance/13054581-1-eng-GB/L-Occitane-China-sales-rise-23-on-the-back-of-new-launches-such-as-Osmanthus-fragrance_wrbm_small.jpg)
![Shiseido is to extend the capabilities of its Second Skin technology for use on smile lines. [Shiseido]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/shiseido-second-skin-firm-to-expand-capabilities-of-tech-to-target-nasolabial-lines/13047172-1-eng-GB/Shiseido-Second-Skin-Firm-to-expand-capabilities-of-tech-to-target-nasolabial-lines_wrbm_small.jpg)
![urplle is set to make significant investments into technology. [Purplle]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/article/2021/11/30/purplle-investing-into-tech-that-can-help-it-identify-the-bestsellers-of-tomorrow/13006943-3-eng-GB/Purplle-investing-into-tech-that-can-help-it-identify-the-bestsellers-of-tomorrow_wrbm_small.jpg)
![Skinlycious has recently launched in the US market and is seeking an international retail partner. [Skinlycious]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/singapore-s-skinlycious-launches-in-us-as-it-seeks-to-become-top-acne-care-brand/12995943-1-eng-GB/Singapore-s-Skinlycious-launches-in-US-as-it-seeks-to-become-top-acne-care-brand_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Most-read stories on the activities of the big-name beauty brands in the region. [HUL / Love Beauty and Planet]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/estee-lauder-lg-h-h-and-hul-feature-in-our-big-brand-round-up/13040911-1-eng-GB/Estee-Lauder-LG-H-H-and-HUL-feature-in-our-big-brand-round-up_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Kao is preparing to send a waterless shampoo sheet to the International Space Station in 2022. [Kao Corp]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/brand-innovation/kao-s-space-shampoo-will-start-much-needed-water-smart-conversations/13046883-1-eng-GB/Kao-s-space-shampoo-will-start-much-needed-water-smart-conversations_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Top five stories trending on our social channels. [GoPlay]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/market-trends/hot-topics-top-5-beauty-and-cosmetics-stories-trending-on-our-socials-right-now10/13034677-1-eng-GB/Hot-topics-Top-5-beauty-and-cosmetics-stories-trending-on-our-socials-right-now_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![Fixderma is looking to expand the global reach of its derma beauty brand FCL with the help of Lotus Herbals. [Fixderma / FCL]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/fixderma-sets-sights-on-global-expansion-following-lotus-herbals-investment/12979493-1-eng-GB/Fixderma-sets-sights-on-global-expansion-following-Lotus-Herbals-investment_wrbm_tiny.jpg)
![L’Oréal believes that China’s policies aimed at bridging the widening wealth gap will ultimately be a boon for the beauty industry. [L'Oréal]](https://cdn-a.william-reed.com/var/wrbm_gb_food_pharma/storage/images/publications/cosmetics/cosmeticsdesign-asia.com/headlines/business-financial/china-s-common-prosperity-drive-will-be-positive-for-beauty-l-oreal-ceo/13010920-1-eng-GB/China-s-common-prosperity-drive-will-be-positive-for-beauty-L-Oreal-CEO_wrbm_tiny.jpg)