International beauty major L’Oréal is primed to launch its AI at-home personalised cosmetics device Perso, starting with a beta version of its customised lipstick variant in the first quarter of 2021.
The beauty maker’s former Vice President and Associate General Counsel is now leading commercial strategies and corporate objectives across sales, marketing, biz tech, and operations in the Asia Pacific region.
Asian indie brand Native Essentials has undergone a total brand overhaul to give consumers a minimalist, wallet- and eco-friendly collection of skin care products.
New Zealand-based beauty brand Emma Lewisham has its sights set on becoming a leader of circular beauty movement with luxury refillable packaging options.
Indonesian regulator the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM) has introduced a new Gradual Fulfilment Certificate for cosmetic companies to prove they will obtain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) certification.
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Consumers used to take a hands-on approach when seeking out personalised beauty products, but they now expect brands to cater directly to their needs with made-to-order options, says an expert.
L’Oréal has created a sustainable cosmetics bottle made with polyethylene from captured and recycled carbon emissions that it wants to commercialise within four years.
A multinational hemp company is eyeing untapped potential in the Asia Pacific CBD beauty market, beginning with the distribution of Nordic Cosmetics into China.
Japanese beauty retail and media firm istyle Inc is tapping into live commerce to reach Chinese consumers that have been unable to travel to Japan due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Swiss fragrance and flavours firm Givaudan says its new fragrance production facility in China will support its abilities to meet growing consumer demand for fragrance that supports sustainability and well-being.
Singapore-based brand Dr.Enzyme is gearing up to expand its brand in South East Asia as it is seeing renewed interest in traditional Asian health systems like traditional Chinese medicine.
Mother and baby care brand Evereden is eyeing untapped opportunities in the Asia Pacific region where it believes younger parents are looking for more natural yet science-backed baby care products.
International beauty major L’Oréal has reported a global sales rise for the third quarter of 2020 despite operating in a market still reeling from COVID-19, though Western Europe sales declined.
Pola Orbis Holdings subsidiary POLA Inc will launch a ‘new and improved’ version of its best-selling Wrinkle Shot serum in January next year to expand its market share in the high-end category.
Technology needs need to be the new normal for cosmetics brands when delivering retail-tainment – to simultaneously enhance the customer experience and ensure their safety amid the COVID-19 pandemic, insists a senior exec at Lancôme.
A white paper on beauty and nutrition from Swisse focusing on the demographics in China found that consumers are most concerned with dark facial spots and the key determining factor for buying a product lies in the formula and active ingredients used....
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Personal care major Unilever has reported a net earnings dip for the third quarter of 2020 despite signs of volume-led growth across the business, particularly in skin cleansing.
Singapore-based natural beauty brand Skinship is aiming to expand its business outside of its home market and into markets like China where it has observed rising demand for natural and eco-conscious cosmetics.
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Processed probiotics are widely used in beauty products to target the skin microbiome, but few formulations contain live bacteria strains – a concept experts say is interesting from a marketing perspective but complicated to do.
An Australian retailer has launched what it believes to be the nation’s first refillable beauty outlet, with the firm stating that the refillable revolution traditionally dominated by food and household supplies is set to become more common for cosmetics.
New Zealand firm Revolution Fibres claims that its ActivLayr platform is more effective at delivering actives into the dermis compared to conventional cream or gel formulations.
The founder of direct-to-consumer (D2C) hair care startup Chāmpo says it’s an exciting time to innovate in a category that has traditionally lacked creativity, as consumers seek out high performance, modern and visually aesthetic brands.
Newly launched Australian skin care brand Life of Skin is tapping into healthy beauty and sustainability trends that have accelerated during the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Skin care brand Olay has partnered with Shopee for a new digital campaign targeted at the millennial consumer demographic as part of its strategic e-commerce growth plans for South East Asia.
Singapore-based firm Klaypeau has recently launched an e-commerce platform dedicated to the sale of sheet masks to tap into the increasing demand for the popular skin care product.
The beauty industry has significantly improved its waste footprint over the years, but brands can step up in-house separation efforts and improve consumer engagement to drive further change, says an expert.
Japanese skin care brand Meeth is poised to increase its presence in the international market on the back of consumer demand for high-performing, results-driven products.
The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) causing the COVID-19 outbreak was found to survive on human skin for as long as nine hours, although it can be inactivated by ethanol within 15 seconds.
A study analysing Sephora and Ulta Beauty’s Twitter activity and networks has suggested cosmetic brands only have limited control over communications within their networks, opening up important points of discussion for industry, the researchers say.
An expert dermatologist sees a significant need for personalised colour cosmetics due to the infinite variety of skin tones that mass-market make-up may not be able to complement as well.
Personal care major Johnson & Johnson has reported a lift in sales for its third quarter thanks to growth in its consumer health division, drawing the firm out of its previous Q2 plunge.
A Hong Kong-based natural skin care brand blending eastern adaptogens with western skin care technology is seeking to expand locally and overseas as demand for skin care centred on health and safety grows.
Hong Kong based natural skin care brand OSCO Skincare is eyeing international opportunities as it predicts demand for anti-pollution cosmetics will grow, partly because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
Sabinsa’s patented hair serum formulation has been found to increase hair growth and reduce hair loss in healthy participants after three months of use.
The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has hit French cosmetics firms hard, with very few experiencing growth opportunities and many looking for additional support moving forward, according to market analysis conducted by The French Cosmetics Association for SMEs...
Taiwan-based beauty tech firm Perfect Corp is eyeing opportunities in digital skin care services as novel coronavirus (COVID-19) measures like social distancing are creating demand for contactless solutions.
Hong Kong-based skin care brand RARE SkinFuel (RSF) will be debuting its first flagship store in luxury mall Landmark to solidify its position in the market as an ‘exclusive’ brand.
L’Occitane Japan to focus on skin care and home care products to tap into the rising interest for self-care and wellness since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
UK startup Fussy has developed a line of refillable plant-based deodorants packed in modern, durable containers that aim to create fresh appeal in bathroom sustainability, its founders say.
The founder of Singapore-based Kansoskin is aiming to change consumer perception of ‘safe’ cosmetic products by engaging in ethical and transparent marketing.
In this episode of the Beauty Broadcast, we speak to Te Mana Skincare and BASF Care Chemicals about the implications of the clean and ethical beauty trend in the Asia Pacific region.