Newly launched online beauty retailer, Asian Beauty X, is aspiring to become a leading authority in cult Asian beauty and cosmetic products in South East Asia.
We round up our top stories on e-commerce developments featuring Amorepacific ‘s partnership with Lazada, ModiFace’s debut in China, Chanel’s launch on Tmall and more.
We round up our top stories on the South Korean beauty market, featuring Daebong Life Science’s clean beauty oils, Cosmax’s plastic-free efforts, Incospharm’s autophagy-inducing active and more.
The founders of India-based cosmetic brand Conscious Chemist are seeking to pave the way for sustainability in India’s cosmetics industry and work towards creating a circular economy within its ecosystem.
Flavours and fragrances company Givaudan has acquired a UK speciality fragrance manufacturer, which is said to have a strong presence in key geographies such as the UK, Africa and South East Asia.
Medical cannabis company Bod Australia and the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have identified a new solution to guard the skin against the ageing process.
Sunscreen use among residents in Australia’s Northern Territory appears to be on the rise, but a recent study found that 69% of those surveyed still failed to slip-slop-slap.
Natural and organic cosmetic and personal care products continue to be a growing niche in the Latin America region, but latest research from Mintel suggests price and availability is holding it back.
Hair care is everything the Latin American cosmetic and personal market, dominating sales in the region for both cultural reasons and the fact a lot of Latin hair types need extra care.
Cosmetics Design has published a significant volume of coverage focusing around the theme of our first ever Cosmetics Design Summit: Microbiome Skin Care Innovation.
Founder of Singapore-based beauty brand The Feisty Chick is looking to expand its presence in South East Asia where she believes there is high demand for her ‘effortless’ beauty products.
Beauty retailer Sephora to introduce more than 40 “new and exclusive” beauty brands to Hong Kong with the launch of its new 4,200sqft flagship store at IFC mall in early September.
A decisive shift has taken place around anti-ageing beauty category. Thanks to more informed consumers and a greater focus on health and wellness, the new outlook on ageing means cosmetic companies and brands now have to cater to an increasingly pro-ageing...
A decisive shift has taken place around anti-ageing beauty category, thanks to more informed consumers and a greater focus on health and wellness. The new outlook on ageing means cosmetic companies and brands now have to cater to an increasingly...
Microbiome skin care brand Mother Dirt has expended its international reach by launching in the UK and Ireland thanks to an agreement with luxury retailer Harvey Nichols.
With summer in full swing and sunscreen products flying off shelves, this guest article sheds light on what cosmetic companies need to know on sun protection product regulations – very different across the globe.
Estée Lauder CEO Fabrizio Freda believes the firm will see “long-term sustainable growth” in China, thanks to a rising middle class, a young demographic eager to spend on cosmetics and untapped opportunities in lower-tier cities.
One of the best ways of measuring future industry trends and innovation is a trip to in-cosmetics Global, an event that shines a light on what the next generation of products will look like. But this year, pinpointing something truly new was hard to do.
Scalp care is set to be the next big trend in the ‘haircare revolution’, according to the Society of Cosmetic Scientists Singapore (SCSS), which will showcase new developments in this area to drive product innovation.
Beauty brands and marketers need to “smarten up” their social media strategy as beauty consumers increasingly demand authentic and transparent content from influencer marketing.
Singapore-based beauty start-up, GoPlay, has unveiled a DIY lipstick ‘printer’ as a solution to some of the pain points beauty consumers face on a daily basis.
Brenntag has expanded its global footprint for the distribution of fine chemicals with the bolt-on acquisition of South African company Chemgrit Cosmetics.
Shiseido hopes to improve the profitability of its business in the Americas and expand scale for the fragrance category with its latest venture with US fashion and lifestyle brand Tory Burch.
Kirin and FANCL plan to work together to develop cosmetic products that focus on internal as well as external beauty, such as probiotic beauty products.
Singapore-based customised beauty brand Individual Collective is aiming to expand its business internationally with the help of its newly developed DIY custom powder kit.
Hair care company Henkel is stepping up efforts to connect with consumers in South East Asia, which it regards as a vital market for the company’s growth.
We dive into our most-read stories on formulation and science, featuring vegan collagen, silk protein derived from textile wastewater, biodegradable sheet masks and more.
We round-up of our most-read news pieces on Japan, featuring Shiseido’s new IoT skin care system, a merger between Japan’s major drugstore players, Kao’s new research on RNA and more.
With China’s Cosmetic Supervision and Administration Regulation (CSAR) is expected to come into force by the end of the year, one expert drills down into the need-to-know points for firms operating in the country.
Collaborations between brands are the way forward for brands to win over Chinese millennial consumers, even if it means joining forces with the most unlikely partners, according to a local industry expert.
Last week, Bausch Health Companies announced that a New Drug Application for tazarotene acne treatment lotion filed by the company’s skin health business, Ortho Dermatologics, was accepted by the US FDA. If approved, the lotion would be the first of its...
The South Korean haircare market is continuing to see dynamic growth underpinned by the natural trend and the South Korean consumer’s willingness to experiment with new innovations.
Frontier Research Center (FRC), the rFrontier Research Center (FRC), the research and development arm of Pola Orbis, is joining forces with the Skin Research Institute of Singapore (SRIS) to understand why and how blemishes form in people of Asian heritage,...
French guest amenity specialist Groupe GM has expanded into the Australasian market via a new partnership with Paris Groupe as part of the firm’s plans to consolidate its presence in Asia-Pacific.
Amidst its strongest global sales growth in a decade, L'Oréal says fragrance innovation should liven up the relatively flat sales environment in Western Europe.
DFS Group is continuing its collaboration with Meitu to expand the tech company’s AR- and AI-powered smart mirror, MeituGenius, to 25 DFS stores in 13 countries worldwide.
Fragrance specialist firm Molton Brown is set to launch a new range of 27 fragrances in September as part of its fragrance-first strategy to strengthen brand recognition and expand business operations in Japan and Asia.