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Customised cosmetics innovation will provide K-beauty a “unique” competitive edge, according to a new review.

Made for me: Customised cosmetics will become ‘centrepiece’ of K-beauty in a post-COVID market – Review

Customised cosmetics innovation will be a significant driver of the South Korean beauty market and will provide it “unique” competitive edge, according to a new review.

Enbacci’s international expansion plans will focus on building offline channels. [Enbacci]

Luxe connection: Aussie brand Enbacci international expansion plans focus on offline channels for ‘luxury experience’

Australian skin care brand Enbacci’s international expansion plans will focus on building offline channels that can deliver a luxury experience for consumers.

Academic research on incorporating live bacteria into topicals has widened, but industry moves in the space still face major hurdles [Getty Images]

L'Oréal scientist: Live bacteria ‘the dream’ for skin microbiome NPD

Innovation in cosmetic ingredients targeting the skin microbiome is surging, but the ultimate dream is to be able to incorporate beneficial live bacteria into formulations, says a principal scientist at L’Oréal Research & Innovation.

Hot topics: Top 5 beauty and cosmetics stories trending on our socials right now

In our round-up of the top five stories trending online, we highlight the trend of silicone-free hair care, a start-up that is using its proprietary tech to produce natural ingredients in a sustainable manner, and more.

Evenswiss says its future ‘growth story’ lies in Asia

‘Focus is on Asia’: Swiss brand Evenswiss says its future ‘growth story’ lies in region

Swiss skin care brand Evenswiss says Asia will be key to its future growth after enjoying initial success in Vietnam and China.

Care and colour: Shiseido’s Prior to launch eye shadows with skin ageing care benefits

Shiseido-owned beauty brand Prior is set to launch a line of eye shadows with skin-loving ingredients that it claims can counter signs of ageing for women over 50.

Eye area cosmetics are partially exempt from the rules. GettyImages

Mercury uprising: Philippines groups call for end to mercury exemption for eye cosmetics

Environmental health organisations from the Philippines are calling for an end to the exemption on mercury use for eye cosmetics under the Minamata Convention on Mercury.

‘Number one driver’: Toly opens new plant in Korea to meet demand for sustainably conscious packaging

Rising demand for sustainable packaging and localisation are the two key drivers behind Toly’s decision to expand in Korea with a new manufacturing facility - it's third since the company entered the market in the mid-2000s.