Singapore-based luxury beauty label Ange Gardien Paris believes having a streamlined organisational structure has helped it to make rapid decisions that kept the company afloat during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
Cosmetics major Lush has started reopening shuttered stores across EMEA and Russia as coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdowns start to ease – a move executives say would not have been possible without the help of local governments, councils and landlords.
A Taiwanese natural beauty brand utilising native ingredients is gearing to expand its business further into the Asian markets given the spike in popularity of clean beauty products.
The organisers of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna have again postponed the cosmetics tradeshow, this time to Spring next year, citing the current economic scenario and ongoing coronavirus emergency.
Cosmetic manufacturer Global Cosmetics believes that China will remain a major supply chain hub for the cosmetic industry, despite the disruptions caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Analysts believe China’s premium fragrance market will continue to see strong growth underpinned the luxury positioning of fragrances and its e-commerce availability.
Singapore-based indie brand The Wander Diary believes the novel coronavirus outbreak will create demand for multipurpose beauty products for the conscious consumer in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
Givaudan Active Beauty believes demand for cosmetic ingredients developed using green biotechnology is rising on the back of consumer demand for eco-friendly natural yet effective ingredients.
Australian Native Products has seen a surge in requests for Australian lemon myrtle as demand for sanitising products surge due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Bioplastics research and development efforts worldwide remain very immature, particularly in cosmetics where there have been very few patents filed, according to Clarivate Analytics.
Japanese cosmetics company Menard has reproduced a sensitive skin model that would allow researchers to perform evaluations on skin with various barrier functions.
The novel coronavirus outbreak will have lasting impact on the beauty industry when it comes to digital strategies, cross-collaborations and sustainability.
Concerns over the disinfectant quality of hydroalcoholic products made by beauty firms to plug shortages during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis are completely unfounded and have created a false controversy, says the French Cosmetics Association...
Beauty is one of the hardest-hit consumer categories in the ongoing global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but it will also likely bounce back fastest because of digital strengths, says an expert consultant.
Azelis is hoping to step up its focus on transparency, natural ingredients and sustainability in China’s cosmetics sector after in the wake of its acquisition of Chinese speciality chemicals company CosBond.
Overcoming challenges to exports and training are two of the top priorities the Cosmetics, Toiletries and Fragrance Association of Singapore (CTFAS) is striving to help members overcome in light of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
French cosmetics company L’Oréal reported that its sales in China have seen progressive signs of recovery since the country was hit by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, potentially signalling that the cosmetics market is headed for a quick recovery...
Japanese cosmetics firm Pola Orbis Holdings has partnered with Hitachi Zosen Corporation to jointly develop cosmetic ingredients and packaging materials with a 100% plant-based biopolymer.
Procter & Gamble (P&G) has reported a sales rise for its fiscal 2020 third quarter, buoyed by home and healthcare divisions, but net sales in beauty shrank due to a poor SK-II performance linked to travel retail closures.
Japanese personal care major Shiseido has developed a range of makeup tools from reinforced resin, including eyelash curlers, beauty scissors and tweezers, that address metal allergies and sensitivities.
L’Oréal sales sank by almost 5% for the first quarter of 2020 amidst the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, though actives maintained strong growth and at-home haircare flourished.
The founder of Singapore-based zero-waste personal care brand Mira Skincare is focusing on scaling up production of her small-batch goods in anticipation of demand from eco-conscious consumers.
The first four weeks of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak saw double-digit growth in Vietnam’s personal care market and one expert believes it will continue rising well after the pandemic eases.
In this episode of Indie Pioneers, we chat with Navneet Kaur, the founder of personalised skin care start-up, Yours, about the blazing potential she sees in the personalised beauty space.
Type 1 collagen extracted from sea cucumber holds strong potential for use in functional cosmetics because of its excellent moisture retention and absorption properties, say researchers.
Consumers in coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown are looking forward to plenty the other side, but beauty therapy tops the ranks – way ahead of eating out, socialising and travel, according to Kantar.
Non-profit public interest group EcoWaste Coalition is calling on the beauty industry aid its fight against the sale of adulterated whitening products by emphasising beauty in diversity.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has lowered its 2020 guidance to reflect the impact of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, despite a strong net income surge for the first quarter.
Researchers from Kao Corporation have conducted a study to determine and quantify the significant changes to the shape of the lip and the surrounding area as women age.
Brands must engage consumers with scientifically backed data and not resort to fearmongering and greenwashing in order to promote clean beauty, says the founder of a specialist beauty retailer.
The market is set to see a boom in conscious beauty, with one firm believing that the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will have a clear and lasting impact on the emerging trend.
Best known for its animal-free collagen ingredients, the biodesign company has now leveraged its platform to create human elastin for use as a topical skin care ingredient.
French dermocosmetics firm Laboratoires Expanscience has developed an active ingredient for dark circles and under-eye puffiness using avocado by-product sourced from Peru.
The Kao Corporation has announced plans to accelerate expansion of its environmentally friendly Smart Holders and eliminate its use of plastic stickers on products as part of its goals to reduce plastic waste.
Founder of indie brand Jomingo is looking forward to more competition from larger companies because she believes it will help raise awareness of natural deodorant in the Asian market.
Beauty products considered safe, trustworthy and comforting will see a sharp rise in demand in the aftermath of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), with one firm also believing that colour cosmetics could dip, while hygiene and skin care will drive forward.